A suitcase containing the remains of a woman who went missing a year ago has been found in the trash at a homeless camp in Washington state.
The body of a woman who went missing a year ago was found inside a large suitcase.
The remains of a 37-year-old American woman were discovered in a camp in Seattle on September 27, People writes.
A state patrol news release said a large suitcase containing the woman's remains was found in the trash.
The deceased is said to have lived in the area but suddenly disappeared in November 2023.
The suitcase was discovered when representatives of local organizations were helping residents of the camp clear the area.
The remains of the deceased were handed over to a forensic expert to determine the cause of death.
Investigators have launched a murder investigation to identify those involved and all the circumstances of the incident.