BROWN COUNTY, Ohio — A body was discovered Wednesday morning at the Rumpke landfill in Brown County, prompting several agencies to investigate the case.
The discovery was made at around 9 a.m., and authorities have yet to reveal the identity of the deceased. Police in Columbus reported that the discovery was linked to an ongoing homicide investigation in their jurisdiction.
The circumstances surrounding the death, including the cause and time of death, remain unknown at this time. However, authorities are treating the case as a homicide investigation and are urging anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are working together to determine the identity of the deceased and any possible suspects in the case.
Residents of the area expressed their shock and concern at the discovery, with many hoping for a quick resolution to the investigation. As of now, authorities have not released any further details on the case, but more information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
