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This raises questions about the state of the vehicle during that drive. Was it deliberately ventilated to mask odors? Was the air freshener placed afterward or was it placed in a way that could suggest an attempt to hide the stench from decay? Interestingly, investigators noted that the car was found with a Christmas tree-scented air freshener hanging from the mirror, which adds to the mystery regarding whether someone was trying to cover up the death or the decomposing remains.