Sheriff: Deputies find body inside burning vehicle in Hidalgo County, homicide investigation underway
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A homicide investigation is underway in Hidalgo County after deputies found a body inside a burning vehicle early Friday morning.
Deputies initially responded to the area of Mile 22 1/2 and Sunflower Road in rural Edinburg regarding the kidnapping of a man.
While on the scene, deputies received another call about an SUV on fire west of Val Verde Road on Mile 22 1/2 Road.
Deputies responded and found the body burning inside the SUV.
Investigators believe the two incidents are related.
A homicide investigation is underway.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office encourages any witnesses with information about the case to come forward and report at 956-383-8114.