PHILIPSBURG--A body was discovered by neighbours of Sao Paolo Road in the 911 Projects at 11:15pm Friday.
According to police, investigating officers spoke to persons living in the area who stated that for about two days they smelled a very unpleasant scent coming from the bushes behind the houses. After checking out where this scent was coming from they encountered a decomposing body in a shack located near the bushes.
The officers were taken to where the body was found and learnt that an elderly homeless man known as Sow-Sow who is frequently seen in the area had not been seen for several days.
The area was immediately cordoned off by the investigating officers for Detectives and Forensic Department to conduct their investigation. The victim has not yet been positively identified and the body has been confiscated for further investigation.
The Police Force is asking anyone who may be able to identify this body to get in contact with the Detective Department by calling 542-2222 ext. 215/216.
