Since it’s so hard for some people to read two sentences together, let me explain my first reply:
Navalny was most likely killed by Putin’s goons. But the story that his body had injuries is most likely someone’s creation - either for fun or as propaganda. It’s not just Russia who indulges in propaganda. It’s naive to think that the other side doesn’t. As for Navalny’s body, there are several ways in which he may have been killed. Even if it was by physical torture, it’s very unlikely that they would have exposed his body to anyone who’s likely to report it to the international media. This story has an emotional angle - it can outrage the readers easily. That’s why I suspect its source.
I can’t believe that people would reach the conclusion that I’m a Putin apologist, rather than the above from my previous reply. I mean, does it take that much intelligence?