Dismembered body of top London scientist found in suitcase 8,000 miles away

Alessandro Coatti, who worked for the prestigious Royal Society of Biology, was found dumped in a stream in Santa Marta

The body of a London scientist has been found dismembered in a suitcase in Colombia.

Alessandro Coatti, who worked for the prestigious Royal Society of Biology, was found dumped in a stream in Santa Marta.

The 42-year-old’s head, hands and feet were all found inside the suitcase by a group of children, but police are said to still be searching for his torso and other parts of his body.