Boston police search for answers after body turns up behind dumpster in Roxbury

Thursday, October 23, 2025•
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Boston police search for answers after body turns up behind dumpster in Roxbury

ROXBURY— Boston police are scrambling for answers after a body was found behind a dumpster on Dewitt Drive early Thursday morning. The grim discovery was made near Madison Park Court, where authorities quickly cordoned off the area, launching a homicide investigation.

Details surrounding the case remain murky, with police withholding crucial information regarding the circumstances of the death. There’s no word yet on whether foul play is suspected, adding to the unease in a neighborhood already familiar with its share of violence.

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Homicide detectives are now combing the scene for clues, sifting through potential evidence as bystanders watch with bated breath. The lack of immediate information from authorities is raising eyebrows, leaving residents to wonder about the implications of such a startling find in their community.

As the investigation unfolds, this tragic incident raises more questions than answers, and the hunt for critical details continues. Who was the victim, and what led to their untimely demise behind that dumpster? The Roxbury neighborhood is waiting for answers, and Boston police are under pressure to deliver them fast.

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