Burned Body found in Whitfield County

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- In South Whitfield County, a burned body was discovered by a 13-year-old boy.

Authorities say the boy was walking in a wooded area yesterday near Ellis Road when he found a body.

Deputies believe the male victim was killed, put in the woods, and then set on fire.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping with this case.