▲ The Nambu Regional Resource Recovery Center in Incheon where the mutilated body was discovered
The National Forensic Service (NFS) has concluded that the body parts discovered at a public recycling facility in Incheon are likely those of an adult.
According to the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station on Monday (June 15), the NFS notified the police of the findings after conducting an examination of the body parts discovered on the 10th, stating that the victim is "estimated to be an adult between 161 and 165 cm tall."
Based on these results, the police plan to proceed with the investigation under the assumption that the victim is likely an adult rather than a young student.
The police also addressed the spread of various unverified speculations online regarding the case, stating that the claims are "unconfirmed information."
"The indiscriminate spread of such content could hinder the investigation," the police warned, adding, "Please refrain from sharing it, as you could be subject to legal action for charges such as defamation of the individuals mentioned."
The investigation began on the 10th at 2:28 p.m. when a portion of a human left leg, wrapped in bandages, was discovered at the Nambu Regional Resource Recovery Center in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.
At the time of discovery, police measured the foot size at 210 mm and the length from just below the knee to the heel at 41 cm.
The police are currently operating an investigation headquarters consisting of 64 officers. They have identified the transport vehicles that delivered recyclables to the center 34 times on the day of the discovery and are tracing their routes one by one.
Furthermore, they are focusing on identifying the victim by cross-referencing DNA data from missing persons reports and analyzing surrounding CCTV footage.
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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