‘Body’ found in suitcase near Goulburn was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’

Source: The Guardian 1 hour ago

What was originally reported as a body found in Oallen on Sunday was ‘very realistic in the terms of looking like human remains’, NSW police say

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What appeared to be a woman’s body found in a suitcase by the side of a road near Goulburn in regional New South Wales was in fact a lifelike doll with markings resembling bruises and grazes, police say.

NSW police said they were called to Wolgon Road in Oallen about 12.50pm on Sunday “following reports a body had been located”.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/09/body-woman-found-suitcase-regional-nsw-road-ntwnfb

‘Body’ found in suitcase near Goulburn was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’

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