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St. Joseph Police Investigate Body Found in Vehicle

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:31 AM

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating the discovery of a body found inside a vehicle near Mitchell Park Plaza on Sunday night. Officers cordoned off the area around the 1300 block of South 11th Street following the 9:00 p.m. discovery, though no cause of death has been identified in these preliminary stages. Authorities are…

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating the discovery of a body found inside a vehicle near Mitchell Park Plaza on Sunday night. Officers cordoned off the area around the 1300 block of South 11th Street following the 9:00 p.m. discovery, though no cause of death has been identified in these preliminary stages. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the vicinity and encourage anyone with information to contact the police non-emergency line.

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