Body Found In Box At Manteca Area Shop, Suspect Arrested

MANTECA (CBS13) - Detectives are investigating after a body was discovered inside of a plastic tote box in Manteca.

The scene was along the 2800 block of E. French Camp Road. Deputies showed up at the scene around 7:30 p.m. Monday after the property owner reported discovering a body inside of a shop.

No information about the body, including how the person possibly died, has been released.

Deputies have identified and arrested a suspect in the case. Eric Allen Wright, 34, was arrested at a shopping center in Weston Ranch.

Wright is facing a charge of murder.

Neighbors described the area as a safe rural neighborhood.

Investigators haven't identified the victim, pending notification of the family.

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