Blytheville Police conducting death investigation after vehicle fire

BLYTHEVILLE, AR – Blytheville police are investigating a body found in the backseat of a burned vehicle in the 700 block of Linda Street Monday, October 2, 2017.
According to Blytheville authorities, the entire incident is under investigation, police don’t know the cause of the fire, if it was intentionally set or accidental.
Police did not identify the victim and could not release information identifying the body as male or female. He said the body is being taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy.
Anyone with information should contact Blytheville police at 870-763-4411.