MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit of the Murfreesboro Police Division’s Felony Investigations Division have launched an investigation into what they described as a “suspicious death” after a physique was found in a tow lot Thursday.
Officers mentioned they responded to a name from E.A. Towing on Southpointe Court docket round 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Could 1 after staff discovered the physique.
Police mentioned the lifeless man was found behind his locked 2007 Hummer HU3 on a sleeping mat. Not solely have been the car’s home windows coated with black-out materials, making it troublesome to see inside, however the again seat was reportedly laid flat and couldn’t be seen by wanting by the entrance window.
Regulation enforcement mentioned tow firm staff had accomplished a tow lien on the car as a result of no one had claimed it, however as they approached the Hummer, they noticed flies and smelled an odor coming from the rear of the car, in order that they used a lock-out device to open the doorways and located the stays.
The car was regarded as deserted and had been towed from the car parking zone of the Walmart on Previous Fort Parkway on April 5, in accordance with officers.
Authorities requested the health worker carry out an post-mortem to find out the reason for loss of life and the way lengthy the person had been deceased.
On Tuesday, Could 13 officers recognized the person as 63-year-old Dale Hilsabeck of Lansing, Michigan. Murfreesboro police mentioned Hilsabeck is the registered proprietor of the Hummer.
Police mentioned each E.A. Towing — which isn’t suspected of any wrongdoing — and Walmart are totally cooperating with the investigation.
No extra particulars have been launched about this case.