The identity of a body discovered at a lychee orchard in Changhua County has been established, United Daily News reported, and police have referred three men for investigation.

The body had been wrapped in several layers of plastic film and had undergone partial change over time. Investigators are proceeding with an autopsy to determine cause and time of death.

Remote locations such as orchards tend to delay discovery, complicating investigations. Police have obtained nearby surveillance footage and communications records to trace movements.

The investigation is ongoing; referral is a step in confirming suspicion, not a determination of guilt. The Sinophone Bridge Times avoids stating alleged facts as settled.

Coverage of such cases also demands protection of the privacy of the victim and bereaved family, since excessive disclosure of identity and relationships can cause secondary harm.

Local residents are calling for stepped-up patrols in sparsely populated farmland and warehouse areas, with night lighting and access control also raised.