Body found in burned car in NW Arkansas

9:03 AM, Jun 24, 2012   |    comments
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MULBERRY, Ark. (AP) - Authorities in northwestern Arkansas are investigating the discovery of a body inside a burned car. 

Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen says the car was found on a road near a heavily wooded area in Mulberry. 

Investigators said the car and the body inside were so badly burned they couldn't identify either. Authorities have obtained a partial vehicle identification number from the car. 

Investigators say it appeared the car was stuck, and the engine may have overheated, but they're unsure whether the incident was a homicide or an accident.

(Copywright 2012 The Associated Press)