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A Louisville Metro Police cruiser on scene. (WDRB file photo)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A death investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in a trash can.

Louisville Metro Police said the remains were found this morning around 11:45 a.m. on Cecil Avenue, not far from Foster Elementary School. 

The department said the homicide unit is waiting for results of the autopsy. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call LMPD's anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD. 

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