Woman’s body found in burning car in Lafayette County

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The body of a woman was found in the trunk of a burning car in Lafayette County Monday night, KMBC Channel 9 reports. Authorities are investigating the case as a homicide although the woman’s cause of death or identity has not been released.

An autopsy revealed that the victim was 5-feet tall and light skinned, KMBC reported.

Authorities say the car, a silver 2007 Toyota Corolla, was reported stolen from Merriam, Kansas, on January 9.

The car was reportedly found just a few miles north of Bates City on Sni-A-Bar road.

If you have a tip about this homicide, call the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department at 660-259-3622 or their anonymous tip line at 660-259-6789.