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Suitcase 'corpse' near Canberra revealed as sex doll
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany /Crime & Justice

Suitcase 'corpse' near Canberra revealed as sex doll

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police investigated a large suitcase found on a rural road near Canberra, initially suspecting a homicide.
  • The suitcase contained a life-sized sex doll, not a decomposing body as initially feared.
  • The origin and placement of the suitcase remain unknown, and the investigation into the suspected murder has concluded.

A potential homicide investigation near Canberra took a surprising turn when a large suitcase discovered on a rural road was found to contain a life-sized sex doll, not a decomposing body as initially suspected. The discovery had triggered a significant police response, with officers establishing a crime scene and forensic specialists arriving at the location northeast of the capital.

Police had been attempting to link the contents of the suitcase to missing persons cases. However, the examination of the luggage was delayed due to heavy rain, which prompted officers to minimize movement of the case to preserve any potential evidence. The remote location also presented challenges for the investigators.

After forensic examinations, police confirmed this morning that the item found in the bag was a lifelike doll, which was dressed, had hair and a nose piercing.

โ€” New South Wales PoliceConfirming the nature of the item found in the suitcase.

Following forensic examinations, police confirmed that the item inside the bag was a realistic doll. New South Wales Police stated that the object was dressed, had hair, and a nose piercing. The doll also exhibited marks that resembled bruises and abrasions, contributing to the initial suspicion of foul play.

Authorities have not yet determined who placed the suitcase on the roadside or the reasons behind it. The police have concluded their investigation into the suspected murder case, leaving the circumstances surrounding the doll's discovery unexplained.

The item also showed signs that resembled bruises and abrasions.

โ€” New South Wales PoliceDescribing the doll's appearance that initially led to suspicion.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.