Decomposing Body Found In Vehicle In Philadelphia

This discovery was made Tuesday night when neighbors smelled a foul odor emanating from a vehicle on the 200 block of North Bambrey Street.

Posted Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 7:44 am ET|Updated Wed, Sep 17, 2025 at 9:10 am ET

PHILADELPHIA — A body that was decomposing was discovered in a vehicle in Philadelphia Tuesday night.

The body was found at about 9:12 p.m. on the 2000 block of North Bambrey Street, police said.

Officers were called to the area in reference to a suspicious vehicle, a Dodge Charger, that was left unattended.

When they showed up, officers noticed a smell of decomposition coming from the vehicle's trunk.

After opening the trunk, authorities found a body wrapped in a sheet.

Investigators have not yet identified the victim's identity, or their manner and cause of death.

Anyone who has information on the body or stolen vehicle should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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