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Body found in burned vehicle in Madison Heights

Posted at 4:03 PM, Mar 07, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-07 16:03:24-05

Madison Heights police are investigating after the body of a man was found inside a vehicle on fire Monday morning.

According to police, the fire happened in the parking lot of a liquor store on John R just south of 11 Mile.

Police say the fire originated inside the vehicle, which was occupied by 48-year-old Scott Kiesling from Madison Heights. Kiesling was found dead inside the car.

The fire also spread to a second parked vehicle, according to police.

Right now, police are investigating the cause of the fire, and the Oakland County Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death.