Body found wrapped in rug underneath deck, Ohio police say

Published: Oct. 27, 2022 at 1:27 PM EDT
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ/Gray News) – Police in Ohio charged a man accused of killing someone and trying to hide the evidence.
According to the Ironton Police Department, the Sanitation Department called authorities to report a man trying to throw away suspicious drugs.
Officers found bloody clothing in the bags when they arrived at the address reported and then did a wellness check at the home.
Upon investigation, authorities said they found a man’s body wrapped in a rug underneath a deck in the backyard of the home.
According to police, Kace Pleasant, 22, was charged with murder, failure to comply with an officer and tampering with evidence.
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