'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.
Australian police investigating a body discovered in a suitcase near the village of Oallen, 230km southwest of Sydney, have determined the contents were a lifelike doll. The discovery was made by two men on a weekend road trip, who were correct to report the find to authorities. Initially, police issued a murder investigation notice, causing significant public interest but later clarified that forensic testing had proven the contents were not human.
The doll was adorned with clothing, hair, and a nose piercing, and displayed markings suggesting bruises and grazes. Police spokesperson Supt Linda Bradbury stated that multiple forensic teams attended the scene, handling the case with utmost care to preserve evidence integrity. She expressed no regret over the handling of the case, and assured the men involved that they would be informed of the outcome.
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