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Australian homicide investigation called off after ‘body’ turns out to be lifelike doll
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Australian police have closed a homicide investigation after a suitcase found on a roadside contained a lifelike doll, not human remains as initially feared.
- The doll was dressed in clothing, had hair, a nose piercing, and markings resembling bruises and grazes, leading to initial confusion.
- The discovery was made in Oallen, a remote town about 125 miles southwest of Sydney, when two members of the public found the suitcase during a Sunday drive.
- Police established a crime scene but avoided closely examining the contents immediately due to inclement weather and protocol regarding potential human remains.
- Superintendent Linda Bradbury noted the item was highly realistic, which contributed to the initial belief that it was human remains.
