Phoenix Police Investigating Body Set On Fire In Dumpster In “The Zone”

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Phoenix homicide detectives are seeking information about a male victim found to have been set on fire inside a dumpster on Tuesday morning in an area known as “The Zone” near 11th Avenue and Madison Street.

Phoenix officers responded to a death investigation call at about 7:54 a.m. on March 21, 2023. When officers got to the scene, they saw a male victim inside a dumpster with obvious signs of being burned.

The victim was not able to be identified due to the burn injuries covering his body.

The victim was taken to the Maricopa County Forensic Science Center for examination. This continues to be an active case.

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