Dead body found wrapped up in Garland condo

GARLAND, Texas - Garland police are searching for a killer after a body was found wrapped up inside a condo.

Police were called to a condo on Chaha Road, not far from I-30, early Monday morning after a dead body was found.

Investigators say when they entered the condo, they found a body on the floor wrapped in several layers of material.

Homicide investigators are working to find out how the person was killed, who’s responsible and why.

"We are following up on some leads to find out exactly what led up to this dead body being in this apartment," said Lt. Pedro Barineau, with Garland Police.

The body, which is believed to be male, has been transported to the Medical Examiner's office to determine the person's identity and the cause of death.

Neighbor Michael Eagle says unanswered questions have led to speculation inside the community near Lake Ray Hubbard.

Eagle says the person who lives in the unit at the center of the investigation and people he associates with are infamously known to neighbors.

"Listen, these guys, the guy who lives in that unit is trouble," he said.

The door of the unit appears damaged from forced entry early Monday morning. 

Neighbor Joel Passmore recalls hearing that entry.

"It was the police banging on the door," he said. "I just got finished talking to my mom, and she was talking about how she’s so worried about me and scared."

Police say they are following up on multiple leads and have multiple persons of interest identified.

Eagle says he and other neighbors are willing to do whatever they can to assist police with their investigation.

"They’ve been on the radar for some time," he said. "You’re not going to get away with it here."

Anyone with information is asked to call Garland Police or call Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-8477.