DALLAS (WFAA) — An investigation is underway after a burned body was found in a field Tuesday afternoon in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of southern Dallas.
A person called police after discovering the body near Mayforge and Ledbetter drives. Someone wrapped the body inside a tarp and set it on fire, police said.
As of Friday evening, there was no suspect identified in the case.
This marks the 197th homicide of the year.
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Learning that the burned body found off of Mayforge and Ledbetter is a male.
Officials on scene say his body is so badly burnt that it is not easily identifiable.
It’s being taken from the scene now. pic.twitter.com/M2evYzwdVw
Story courtesy of WFAA.