Boston police investigate discovery of body in attic of home

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are investigating after a body was found late Thursday night inside the attic of a home in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood.

Responding officers found the body of woman wrapped in a blanket at a home on Cedar Street, 7’s Steve Cooper reports.

Following the disturbing discovery, investigators sealed off the area with crime scene tape.

Officers were positioned outside for hours on Friday, while detectives, with a warrant in hand, searched the home.

It’s not clear how long the woman’s body was in the attic or who tipped off police. Neighbors say they’re anxious and desperate for answers.

“I’m worried. They’ve been lovely neighbors. I hate to think anything has happened to them,” one lifelong resident of the neighborhood said.

An investigation is ongoing and active. Several BPD cruisers were still parked outside the home late Friday.

The name of the victim has not been released. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

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