Ferndale police are investigating the discovery of a body at the recording studio where rapper Eminem recorded his first mainstream album.

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Former Eminem Recording Studio Scene Of Murder

Police identified the victim as Amjed A. (A.J.) Abdallah, 36, who was found on the first floor entryway of Studio 8, 430 W. 8 Mile, located at Eight Mile and Woodward. Abdallah was the owner of the recording studio.

Police believe three shots were fired and it appeared Abadallah had been shot twice, according to Local 4 reports from the scene.

Robbery may have been a motive for the murder, Local 4 reported. Ferndale police said some expensive recording equipment may be missing from the studio.

The body was discovered by a customer who came into the studio and saw a man lying on the floor about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The customer went next door to a heating and cooling business where workers there notified police.

The studio is currently up for sale on eBay and has one bid at a price of $215,000. Bidding started on Dec. 16 and is supposed to continue until Jan. 13.

According to eBay, the 1,500 square-foot property served as the recording studio for Eminem's 1997 Slim Shady LP. The building has been partially renovated and houses a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, according to eBay.

See Studio For Sale On eBay Auction