Man With Severe Burns Found Dead At Buddhist Temple In Virginia (Developing)

A death investigation is underway after a man was found with severe burns inside a Buddhist temple in Woodbridge on the day after Christmas, authorities said.

The body was found at the temple on 3905 Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge
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Zak Failla

12/27/2024 10:20 a.m.

Prince William County police responded around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 26 to the Watt Buddhacheya Mongkol Buddhist Temple in the 3900 block of Old Bridge Road to investigate, according to the Prince William County Police Department.

Members of the temple discovered the body of a 48-year-old man in a bedroom on the premises, police said. The man, a known temple member who stayed there, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary findings show no signs of foul play, investigators said. The cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Officials said more details would be released as necessary.

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