Discovery of a Young Man’s Body Wrapped and “Salted” Inside an Old Couch in Mersin The young man was stabbed and wrapped in a carpet, tied with a rope

In a shocking incident that shook the city of Mersin, Turkey, a man accidentally discovered on Monday the body of a young man, wrapped and “salted,” inside an old couch abandoned among the ruins of a building in an open area.

The man, 35 years old and missing his right hand from the elbow, was inspecting the old furniture when he noticed a rolled-up carpet inside it, only to be horrified to find the body.

Police teams and forensic experts arrived at the scene, revealing that the young man had been stabbed to death, then salted, wrapped in a carpet, tied with a rope, and placed inside the couch. His full identity and the exact time of death have not yet been determined.

Detailed investigations underway

Investigation and forensic teams continue to conduct thorough analyses to uncover the circumstances of the crime, amid widespread shock and concern among local residents. The gruesome details have sparked significant reactions across social media.

Videos circulating online showed the old couch and the carpet, along with moments of the body being moved, while questions remain about the reason for salting the body—whether it was to delay decomposition or for another motive.