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‘I just smelled it’: Witness says he smelled odor for weeks before body found in donation box
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Luke Johnson , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 21, 2026
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Key points The discovery was made at the intersection of 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. A neighbor reported noticing a strong odor in the area for weeks before the body was found, but the source of the smell was unclear at the time.
A body was found in a clothes donation box in Odessa, Texas. The discovery was made at the intersection of 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. The identity of the deceased man is still unknown, and an autopsy has been ordered to gather more information.
Investigators have not found any signs of foul play at the scene. A neighbor reported noticing a strong odor in the area for weeks before the body was found, but the source of the smell was unclear at the time. For further details on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from KGNS.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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