BEAUMONT, Texas — A decomposed body was found by Beaumont police at a vacant burned out building in the 2100 block of Magnolia on Friday.
Police responded in reference to a deceased person around 11:40 a.m.
Justice of the Peace Ben Collins was called to the scene. He pronounced one person dead and has ordered an autopsy.
The body was discovered to be in the advanced stages of decomposition, so identification and cause of death is unknown at this time.
The Jefferson County Crime Lab responded to the scene to assist.
Beaumont Police Department's Persons Crimes Detectives are investigating with the assistance of the Special Assignment Unit.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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