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Burned vehicle found in southern Iowa w/a body nearby

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November 27th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Leon, Iowa) – UPDATE by Iowa DCI:  On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 4:28-p.m., the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a burnt vehicle with a deceased subject, nearby, in a field 3-to 4-miles east of Leon IA. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office requested additional assistance from Iowa DCI, State Patrol and DNR. Neither the vehicle or the victim could be immediately identified. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office has contacted surrounding area agencies inquiring about any missing person reports.

This case remains under investigation and is pending autopsy results. Law enforcement does not suspect any nefarious activity at this time. Further information will be released as it becomes available.