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Body found in vehicle outside motel in Gainesville

The body was found at the Budgetel Inn and Suites in Gainesville.
The body was found at the Budgetel Inn and Suites in Gainesville.
By Tara L. Subramaniam
June 27, 2018

Gainesville police are investigating a body found in a vehicle outside a motel Wednesday evening.

The vehicle was parked outside the Budgetel Inn and Suites. Police responded about 12:45 p.m., according to Gainesville Police Cpl. Jessica Van.

The gender, identity and cause of death will be determined by an autopsy, Van told AJC.com.

The investigation is ongoing.

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