McDonald County, Mo- Officials are investigating a homicide after a dead woman is found inside a suitcase.

On Monday McDonald County’s sheriff was called to Highway 59 between Noel and Ginger Blue for a body that was found on a steep hillside found by a local man riding his bicycle.

Officials say they are still investigating but believe she has been there for quite some time, the female has not been identified and a autopsy is scheduled later on today.

UPDATE: The body was discovered by local camp ground Shady Beach An investigator estimated the age range of the woman as being in her 20s or 30s.