Murder investigation continues after physique discovered floating in 55-gallon barrel in Malibu Murder investigation continues after physique discovered floating in 55-gallon barrel in Malibu 01:59 A murder investigation was in progress after a person's physique was discovered inside a container at a Malibu seaside in Los Angeles County on Monday. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies …
A murder investigation was in progress after a person’s physique was discovered inside a container at a Malibu seaside in Los Angeles County on Monday.
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Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a useless physique discovered inside a 55-gallon drum on the seaside at Malibu Lagoon State Seaside on Monday morning.
A lifeguard noticed the barrel floating within the lagoon round 10 a.m. native time, in response to the sheriff’s division. The lifeguard then received the barrel and opened it, discovering the physique inside.
The sheriff’s division stated the particular person was an grownup Black male who was unclothed. Paramedics pronounced him useless on the scene.
Authorities had been ready for the coroner to establish the physique, which might be processed on the seaside, the sheriff’s division stated Monday night.
It was unclear how lengthy the container and the physique had been within the water.
No explanation for loss of life was instantly decided, however a murder investigation was in progress.
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