St. Louis Police Find Partially Burned Head In Baden Dumpster

ST. LOUIS, MO — Police found a human head and the burned remains of a body in a Baden dumpster Wednesday morning, the Post-Dispatch reports. Authorities made the discovery shortly after 10:30 a.m. after a caller reported seeing the head in a dumpster on the 900 block of Canaan Avenue, a few blocks west of Hickey Park in north St. Louis.

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Homicide detectives and arson investigators were called to investigated. Police haven't released any additional information.

Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

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