Decomposed body found in Germantown

Philadelphia crime scene Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body in Germantown on Wednesday night.
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Authorities are attempting to identify a decomposed body found in Germantown on Wednesday night.

The body was discovered in a wooded area of the 5200 block of Magnolia Street about 8:30 p.m. It reportedly was wrapped in a blanket and bound by rope.

Police have been unable to determine whether the body was that of a male or female. The investigation is ongoing.