A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in the death of his father, whose body was discovered in a basement freezer last month, according to police.
Philadelphia police said 27-year-old Jack Dinh was charged with murder and abuse of a corpse.
The suspect’s father, Thi Dinh, 54, was found dead in a basement freezer at approximately 6:30 am on December 23 in the 1200 block of Snyder Avenue.
A large amount of blood was found in the home’s basement and doctors pronounced Dinh dead at the scene, according to authorities.
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Jack Dinh, 27, was charged with murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of his father.
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The victim was allegedly found face down with a bag over her head, sources told FOX 29 Philadelphia.
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The outlet also reported that a knife was discovered at the scene, though police have not revealed whether the victim was stabbed to death.
A Google Earth image shows the intersection of Snyder Avenue and 12th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The suspect is being held at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Center while awaiting his court appearance. He was denied bail.
A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in the death of his father, whose body was discovered in a basement freezer last month.
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Philadelphia police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
