On November 11, 2024, a 39-year-old man was found dead in a tanning booth. Reported missing, he had gone to this Indianapolis gym three days earlier.
His family had reported his disappearance the day before. Man missing for three days found in US gym tanning booth, reports The Indianapolis Star.
“Nauseous smell”
The victim was last seen on Friday, when she went to a Planet Fitness in her town. His relatives reported his disappearance to local authorities on Monday.
The gym had opened its doors for 4 hours when the body of Derek S. was found there. It was a client of the establishment who reported the facts, upon smelling an unusual odor, “nauseating”, emanating from a room in the sports complex.
An open investigation
According to relatives of the missing man, the latter had drug-related problems. A needle was reportedly discovered in the room he was in. He also wore a electronic bracelet.
“We were deeply saddened by the death of one of our members, and the franchise owner is working with local authorities in their investigation,” Planet Fitness said in a statement.
An investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the tragedy. At this time, no criminal act is planned.
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