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Charred Body Found in Allauch Forest Under DCOS Criminal Investigation

An autopsy will confirm the victim’s identity and cause of death.

Overview

  • Firefighters discovered a fully burned body after a call about a fire near the route du Règage in the Marseille suburb of Allauch.
  • The wooded area was sealed off as investigators and police forensic teams worked to document and preserve the scene.
  • The Marseille prosecutor placed the case with the Division de la criminalité organisée et spécialisée, a unit that handles complex and organized crime.
  • Early checks suggest the victim could be a woman, but officials say only the medical examiner’s autopsy can verify the sex and identity.
  • No suspect, motive, or confirmed cause of death has been released, and the investigation remains active.