BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Birmingham police are investigating
after a body was found in the back seat of a burned car eight days
after it was taken to the city's impound lot.
A detective discovered the body Tuesday afternoon at Birmingham
Towing.
The business serves as the city's vehicle impound lot. The car
was taken there on Dec. 23 after patrol officers found it in
eastern Birmingham.
An auto theft detective was checking the vehicle identification
number when he found the charred remains in the car. Officers
believe the victim had been shot.
Authorities are not releasing any additional information.
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