Woman's body found in suitcase on NSW road near Goulburn
Police discover unidentified female body in suitcase on remote road 40km south of Goulburn; crime scene established and investigation launched.
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NSW police discovered the body of a woman in a suitcase on Wolgon Road near Oallen, approximately 40km south of Goulburn, on Sunday afternoon around 12:50pm. The body has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be female. A crime scene has been established, the suitcase seized for forensic examination, and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident.
- Woman's body discovered in suitcase on remote road near Oallen, NSW on Sunday 9 August at approximately 12:50pm
- Body yet to be formally identified; police believe it to be female
- Crime scene established; suitcase seized for forensic examination and investigation launched by detectives
- Timeline of death and circumstances of discovery remain unknown at time of initial reporting
How it unfolded
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Report Initial police statement and media coverage
NSW police confirmed the body is believed to be female but yet to be formally identified. Detectives commenced investigation into the incident. Police did not immediately reveal how long the body may have been at the location.
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Event Body discovered in suitcase
NSW police were called to Wolgon Road near Oallen Ford Road in Oallen after reports of a body being located in a suitcase by the side of the road, approximately 40km south of Goulburn.
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Event Officers attend scene and secure evidence
Officers from the Hume police district attended the remote location and located the body in the suitcase. A crime scene was established and the suitcase was seized for forensic examination.
What people are saying verbatim
“following reports a body had been located”
NSW police spokesperson, Police official · The Guardian
“believed to be female”
NSW police spokesperson, Police official · The Guardian
“seized to undergo forensic examination while detectives commence an investigation into the incident”
NSW police spokesperson, Police official · The Guardian