‘Body’ found in suitcase near Goulburn was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’

What was originally reported as a body found in Oallen on Sunday was ‘very realistic in the terms of looking like human remains’, NSW police say

‘Body’ found in suitcase near Goulburn was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’

TL;DR

  • A 'body' found in a suitcase by the side of a road near Goulburn, NSW, was identified as a lifelike doll.
  • The doll had markings resembling bruises and grazes.
  • Police initially responded to reports of a deceased person but later confirmed it was not a suspicious death.
  • Inclement weather and the need to avoid disturbing the scene initially delayed the confirmation.
  • The discovery was made by two men who had stopped by the roadside for a break during a weekend drive.