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39-year-old arrested after body found concealed in vehicle at Northside shopping plaza
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Allyson Castillo , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This individual had used the victim's phone in a certain way before the body was found. A vehicle was found with a decomposing body inside.
A vehicle was found with a decomposing body inside. The car, a Kia, had been left at a shopping plaza. Deputies made the discovery after reports of a foul smell.
The body was found to be covered with items. A person was arrested in connection with the incident. This individual had used the victim's phone in a certain way before the body was found.
Further details about the case are available, including the actions of the person who was arrested and the events that led to the discovery of the body.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A vehicle was found with a decomposing body inside. The car, a Kia, had been left at a shopping plaza. Deputies made the discovery after reports of a foul smell. The body was found to be covered with…
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