Decomposing body found in Florence alleyway; investigation underway

Investigation underway after decomposed body found in South LA alleyway

An investigation is underway in the Florence neighborhood after a decomposing body was discovered in an alleyway on Sunday.

Police say that the body was found in an alley near the 110 block of W. 78th Street just after 2:50 p.m., according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators.

They say that the body was found by two Spectrum workers who were working in a nearby area.

Despite earlier reports that the body was headless, investigators found the head underneath the body.

The case has been handed over to the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death and identification of the body.

There was no further information provided.

Dean Fioresi

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