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PALM BAY, Fla. — Homicide detectives with the Palm Bay Police Department are investigating the discovery of a body in an area known as “The Compound.”
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Police would not say exactly when the body was found, citing the active nature of the investigation.
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They also declined to share any identifying information about the victim or how they might have died.
“The Compound” is a roughly 2,800-acre stretch of land in the southwestern part of the city. It’s largely undeveloped with the exception of approximately 200 miles of paved roadways.
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The area has been used increasingly for recreational and often times illegal activities.
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Police have said they’ll share more details on the homicide investigation as the information is cleared for release.
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