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Child's Body Found in Duffel Bag in Philadelphia

A decomposed body of a child was discovered in a duffel bag in west Philadelphia, sparking a police investigation.

  • The decomposed body of a child was found in a duffel bag by city workers in west Philadelphia.
  • The discovery was made in the city’s Mantua neighborhood by workers with the city’s Community Life Improvement Program.
  • The child, believed to be between 2 to 4 years old, has not had its gender or cause of death determined.
  • The body had likely been in the bag for some time, based on its condition.
  • Police are investigating the case, including potential connections to missing persons cases.
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