Detroit Police Uncover Three Bodies in Basement Following Assault Victim's Escape
In a chilling discovery, Detroit police officers found the bodies of three adult males in the basement of a residence on Edsel Street after an individual who claimed to have been assaulted at the location escaped and alerted authorities. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, February 18, around 1 p.m. local time, while police were already responding to a nearby missing person's case near Fort Street.
Victim's Escape Leads to Grisly Discovery
According to reports from WXYZ and CBS News, an unidentified male approached officers, stating he had been attacked inside a home on Edsel Street. The individual further claimed that there were bodies inside the house, prompting an immediate police response. Detroit Police Commander Rebecca McKay confirmed to reporters during a WXYZ broadcast that officers entered the home and discovered three individuals in the basement who had apparently been brutally assaulted.
Commander McKay emphasized, "They are deceased. We are currently working through all of the evidence, and this case is very preliminary at this point." The victims, who have not been publicly identified, were described as approximately 50 years old or older, as reported by The Detroit News.
Scene of the Crime and Investigation Details
Additional footage from the scene showed multiple law enforcement officials at the Edsel Street home, which was cordoned off with police tape. Sources told WXYZ that the remains were wrapped in towels and carpeting, with blood evident throughout the area. No suspects have been named, and a motive has not been publicly revealed at this time.
It remains unclear whether any of the victims discovered on Wednesday are connected to the initial missing person's case that police were investigating. The investigation is active, with authorities working diligently to piece together the events leading up to this tragic outcome.
