Newsman : Decomposing human remains have been found wrapped in a sleeping bag and left out on the sidewalk for trash collection in Manhattan, New York City police said Saturday. New York City Police department has not released any details about the possible victim, including their age or gender.
The shocking discovery happened around 5 p.m. on Friday after police received reports of a suspicious package with a foul smell outside of a building in the Kips Bay neighborhood.
Responding officers found the remains in a sleeping bag left alongside other garbage bags set out on the curb for garbage pickup, according to police.
The medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death and whether foul play is suspected, police said.