APR 20, 2022
Boy’s body found in suitcase in Indiana: What we know | WAVY.com
The death of a little boy in southern Indiana garnered national attention after police revealed his body was found inside a suitcase.
The weekend discovery in Washington County has baffled local investigators, who have set up a tip line and released disturbing new details.
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The suitcase has prominent Las Vegas logos wrapped around it. Investigators said it appeared to be in good condition.
“The child was found inside a suitcase that was sealed. He did not put himself there and wind up approximately 80 feet off the road in a wooded area by himself,” Huls said.
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Huls said the boy was approximately 5 years old. He’s described as a Black male who’s about 4 feet tall with a slim build and short hair. Police had previously said they believed the boy was between the ages of 5 and 8, but they’re now confident he is around 5 years old.
Investigators say they believe he was killed within the last week.
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Huls said he’s received multiple inquiries about
Codi Bigsby, a boy reported missing from Hampton, Virginia, back in January, but said his investigators have been looking into the case and don’t believe the child is Bigsby.
“We don’t believe that will be a match,” Huls said.
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