New Homeowners Find Dead Teenager In Backyard Freezer After Moving In

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The body of a 19-year-old man was found in the freezer of a house in Alabama, and two people have been taken into custody.

The landlord who had previously rented the Henry County property to Michael Shane Halstead, 44, and Karen Tysinger Halstead, 43, was sold to the current owners.

According to Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship, the owner sold the house after the family left more than a month ago.

The old freezer was discovered in the backyard by the new owners as they were cleaning up the house.

The new homeowner discovered the body after moving in Credit: WDHN

When they opened it to clear it out after realizing it was too heavy to move, they discovered a hand.

The homeowners dialed 911 right after, and according to Blankenship, the sheriff's office received the call at 11:37 a.m. local time on Sunday, October 29.

Upon the arrival of deputies, they discovered a body that seemed to be that of Logan Michael Halstead, the 19-year-old son of Michael and Karen.

According to an investigator with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the body might have been in the freezer since late August, given its state.

Michael Shane Halstead was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse after his son’s body was found in a freezer. Credit: WTVY

After being placed under arrest later on Sunday, Michael and Karen were accused of abusing a corpse.

Michael allegedly told police that he had placed his son's remains in a freezer after the parents were arrested, but when the cops searched the house, they were unable to locate the body, according to individuals who spoke with WTVY.

According to the reports, Logan's parents abandoned the house after his death. Logan had a history of health problems, including spinal bifida, a condition in which the spinal cord and spine don't develop normally.

Karen Tysinger Halstead was also arrested with her husband. Credit: WTVY

Michael, according to Blankenship, claimed to have experienced a manic episode and was unable to remember how his son got inside the freezer.

The dad testified in court on Monday, October 30, saying that his wife was not involved in the disposal of their son's body.

Regarding the discovery, Blankenship made the following statement: “This incident is a very tragic situation and our agency is committed to finding out the truth.”

“The investigation is still ongoing and information will continue to be released as the case progresses.”

District Judge Derek Peterson set a $175,000 bond for each of the parents.

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The twins that make up the other two children in the couple have been placed under the Alabama Department of Human Resources' custody.

The ongoing investigation leaves open the possibility of additional charges against the Halsteads. Authorities are diligently working to uncover the truth behind this disturbing and perplexing case.