Mexican authorities discovered a decomposing corpse with signs of violence near Tijuana’s Caliente Stadium, where the Iranian national soccer team is training during the World Cup.
The body was found in the trunk of a gray Toyota SUV with California plates, which was parked in a grocery store parking lot near the stadium. Authorities responded to complaints about a bad smell wafting from the vehicle.
Investigation Underway
A spokesperson for the Tijuana prosecutor’s office stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, they found a person wrapped in a black bag in the trunk, showing signs of violence. The car had a damaged back end and was equipped with a license plate holder from a Tijuana car dealership.
Tijuana, located just across the U.S.-Mexico border from San Diego, California, is frequently rated as one of the most violent cities in the world. Iran’s national team is training at Caliente Stadium in preparation for their upcoming World Cup game against New Zealand in Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
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