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St. Louis Police Investigate After Woman Found Dead and Set on Fire in Switzer Parking Lot

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Published on October 21, 2024
St. Louis Police Investigate After Woman Found Dead and Set on Fire in Switzer Parking LotSource: Google Street View

Last Saturday evening in the 1200 block of Switzer, District 6 police officers discovered the body of an unidentified woman. The call for police assistance came in around 8:30 p.m. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the woman, believed to be in her 20s, was found unresponsive, not breathing, and had been set on fire.

Emergency services quickly responded, pronouncing a woman dead at the scene. The details leading to the discovery are unclear, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities have not released the victim's identity, as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department encourages people with relevant details to reach out, hoping to gather information that could assist in the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Those who want to remain anonymous or are interested in a possible reward can call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).