A tragic story at SunTrust Park. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Dead body found in freezer at Atlanta Braves stadium

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 6/26/18

On a day when when a dead body was found inside the home of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, the trend has now found its way to baseball.

According to Hayley Mason of a local CBS News affiliate in Atlanta, a dead body was found inside SunTrust Park. The park, which opened last season, is the home of the Atlanta Braves.

BREAKING: Cobb County Police confirm a dead body was found in a freezer at Suntrust Park where the Atlanta Braves play. The deceased person was a third party contractor found by another person who works for that company. It’s under investigation.

— Hayley Mason (@HayleyMasonTV) June 26, 2018

According to the report, the Cobb County Police Department has identified the body as a third-party contractor. The body was discovered in a walk-in freezer by a co-worker.

The Cobb County PD is currently investigating the death and working with the Atlanta Braves’ organization.

The Braves are currently hosting a homestand against the Cincinnati Reds. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the team will play its scheduled game Tuesday night.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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