A criminal investigation has been initiated in Var, following the macabre discovery of a lifeless body concealed in the trunk of a vehicle. Authorities established that it was a man of around sixty years old, whose death would date back several days. As investigations progress, concern grows around this case, which raises many questions.
A grim discovery was made in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, in Var, where the body of a man in his sixties was found in the trunk of a car parked on an isolated dirt road. This tragic event led to the opening of an investigation for intentional homicide by the Draguignan prosecutor’s office, raising many questions about the circumstances of this murder.
The macabre details of the discovery
Last Tuesday, a vehicle emitting a foul odor caught the attention of passersby on a little-frequented path in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. Inside the trunk was a lifeless body, which appeared to have been decomposing for several days. The victim, aged around sixty, had not yet been identified during the initial assessments.
An investigation under high surveillance
Quickly alerted, the authorities began an investigation into the homicide that was entrusted to the Fréjus branch of the Marseille gendarmerie research section. In-depth investigations have been launched to determine the cause of death and gather crucial evidence for the advancement of the investigation.
Autopsy order
To better understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, an autopsy has been ordered by the prosecutor’s office. Its purpose is to confirm the victim’s identity as well as to determine the precise date of death. This process could provide essential elements to advance the investigation and potentially establish a link with other unsolved cases.
Community reactions and concerns
This shocking discovery has generated a wave of shock in the community, raising fear and concern among the residents. Rumors abound, and everyone seems to be questioning the safety and the possibility of a criminal at large in the vicinity. Authorities are calling for caution and encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
- Date of discovery: Tuesday, November 1, 2024
- Location: Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Var
- Victim: Man in his sixties
- Condition of the body: Deceased for several days
- Type of investigation: Intentional homicide
- Competent prosecutor’s office: Draguignan
- Procedure: Autopsy ordered to identify the victim and determine the date of death
- Discovery: Vehicle emitting a foul odor on an isolated dirt road
