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Qld police investigate man’s death after finding mummified body in Benowa

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was reportedly found by officers in a mummified state during a welfare check.

Queensland police are investigating after a mummified body was reportedly found inside a Gold Coast home.

Police found the body of a 69-year-old man at a home on Edinburgh Rd, Benowa, on April 17.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman told NCA NewsWire an investigation was launched into the man’s sudden death after police discovered his body during a welfare check about 2.50pm.

Queensland police are investigating a sudden death at a home on Edinburgh Rd, Benowa. Picture: Google Maps
Queensland police are investigating a sudden death at a home on Edinburgh Rd, Benowa. Picture: Google Maps

The body had reportedly been there between 18 months to two years and was found in a mummified state.

Investigations are continuing.

Originally published as Qld police investigate man’s death after finding mummified body in Benowa

Original URL: https://www.ntnews.com.au/breaking-news/qld-police-investigate-mans-death-after-finding-mummified-body-in-benowa/news-story/7a7fec7d0cddb1d8eb063fa7911f69fd