"Free car !" --- what could go wrong ?

[left-of-center2012]

Mississippi Men Make Grisly Discovery After Thinking They Scored a ‘Free Car’

When two men in Mississippi came across a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and a sign reading “free car,” they jumped in and drove it to the home of one of their family members. But police say their free ride took a turn for the worse when they arrived at their destination and took a closer look at the vehicle, discovering that a naked corpse had been stuffed in the trunk.

According to a report from local NBC-affiliated news station WLBT-TV, police say the men found the car abandoned in the city of Byram and drove it—dead body and all—more than 20 miles to Copiah County before they realized they were transporting human remains.

Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley on Sunday said the body found in the car has been identified as 34-year-old Anthony Mccrillis. County Coroner Ellis Stuart said the body had been in the car for multiple days and was discovered without any clothing.

“He was identified through his tattoos and confirmed through his immediate family of his identity,” Byram Police Chief David Errington told the station. He said Mccrillis’ body did not present any obvious signs of trauma.

https://lawandcrime.com/crazy/mississippi-men-make-grisly-discovery-after-thinking-they-scored-a-free-car/

[PoliticAverse]

1. Is that the story they're sticking to?...

When two men in Mississippi came across a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and a sign reading “free car,” they jumped in and drove it to the home of one of their family members.

[3Hotdogs]

2. Many moons ago, one of my friends ended up driving his car with a stiff in it.

This was late 60's. -- aged around 18. He was driving with a friend when friend sees three other acquaintances in front of the local ice cream parlor.

"Hey, stop, there's ..., ... and....."

Mike stops the car and the three of them get in the back seat. Mike drives along until one of the guys says to stop the car. Mike stops the car and three of them, including his friend in shotgun, quickly exit the car. Its Mike and the back seat passenger now riding alone, cruising... driving to nowhere. This was common in New Jersey in the 60's.

A few minutes later, the passenger, who is not participating in any conversation, falls over on the seat. Mike now realizes something might be amiss. He stops the care, opens the back door and realizes that .... is not breathing.

He drove around for some period of time, trying to figure out what to do. Finally, he drives to the emergency room, goes in and asks fo help.

There were no legal consequences to Mike from this episode.