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Authorities stand on the rooftop of the Cecil Hotel after a body was found in a water tank in Los Angeles, California, February 19, 2013. Police were trying to determine on Tuesday
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Firefighters leave Hotel Cecil after removing a body found inside a water tank on the roof, in Los Angeles, California February 19, 2013. Police were trying to determine on Tuesday if a
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The water did have a funny taste': Body is found in water tank at 'cursed' Cecil Hotel | The Independent | The Independent
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Authorities stand on the rooftop of the Cecil Hotel after a body was found in a water tank in Los Angeles, California, February 19, 2013. Police were trying to determine on Tuesday
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