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Manhattan homicide investigation

Overview

A 27-year-old woman was found beaten to death in a Manhattan apartment in Washington Heights on a Sunday afternoon. NYPD officers discovered the body during a wellness check at a residence on 156th Street near Amsterdam Avenue.

Investigators found an unharmed five-year-old child at the scene, though it is unclear how long the child was left alone with the victim. The victim had sustained severe trauma to her face and neck.

Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected case of domestic violence. As of the latest reports, no suspect has been arrested, and the official cause of death is pending determination by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.

Entities

Manhattan · New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner · Cundinamarca · Washington Heights · Dionnys Fonseca

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

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  2. 5 days ago

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Sources

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