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Australian Murder Inquiry Closed After 'Body' Discovered to Be Lifelike Sex Doll
A murder inquiry in Australia was launched after a 'bruised body' was found, only to be closed when authorities determined it was a lifelike sex doll. The realistic appearance of the doll, complete with apparent injuries, initially led to the mistaken belief of a crime.
10 Aug, 05:16 — 10 Aug, 07:56
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BBCHigh4d ago
Lifelike doll with 'bruises and grazes' sparks mistaken Australian murder inquiry
Police initially believed a woman's body was in the suitcase but forensics later showed it was not human
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual4d ago
Murder inquiry closed after ‘body’ found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Australian police said the doll had markings that resembled bruises and grazes
By Christine Chen
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual4d ago
'Bruised Body Of Woman' Found In Australia, It Turned Out To Be A Sex Doll
Police announced that forensic testing had proved the contents were not human and the suitcase was actually stuffed with a lifelike sex doll.
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First report: BBC · 10 Aug, 05:16|Full coverage: 5 · 3h|Window: 3h
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