An Alabama couple was arrested after their son’s body was reportedly found in the freezer of their former home on Sunday.
According to WDHN, the apparent body of Logan Halstead, 19, was found in an overturned freezer in the backyard of a Henry County home. A source told the news outlet that the teen’s parents, Michael and Karen Halstead, 44 and 43, lived in the home but skipped out on rent — resulting in the new tenant finding the body while cleaning the property.
Henry Sheriff Eric Blankenship said the body had been in the freezer since August. He also described the body as badly decomposed.
WTVY reported that Michael and Karen Halstead were arrested 60 miles from where their son’s body was discovered. The news outlet also reported that the couple’s deceased son had prolonged health issues.
Currently, Michael and Karen Halstead are charged with abuse of a corpse. They remain jailed without bond.
An autopsy — which could lead to upgraded criminal charges — is pending.
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[Featured image: Michael and Karen Halstead/Henry County Jail]
