Investigation underway after body found in suitcase in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An investigation is underway after a body was found in a suitcase in Memphis Sunday night.

Police responded to a “suspicious” call at Pine and Eastmoreland in midtown shortly before 10 p.m. where officers located the suitcase with the body inside.

Memphis police say preliminary information indicates the deceased was hit with an object by a known suspect. The victim’s identity has not been released.

No arrests have been made in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

On 12/12 at 9:50 pm, officers responded to a suspicious call at Pine and Eastmoreland. A suitcase was located with a body inside. Prelim info indicated that the deceased was struck with an object by a known suspect. No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) December 17, 2021