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Woman Found Dead Behind Vacant Dutchess Building

Carol Reif
Poughkeepsie police are investigating after a 36-year-old woman was found dead behind a vacant building on Parker Avenue.
Poughkeepsie police are investigating after a 36-year-old woman was found dead behind a vacant building on Parker Avenue. Photo Credit: cppdpba.org

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The death of a woman found behind a vacant building in Poughkeepsie is being investigated by police, according to multiple media reports.

According to Time Warner Cable News, an acquaintance of the unidentified 36-year-old victim summoned police after he found her unresponsive at 121 Parker Ave. Monday afternoon.

She was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead; an autopsy is being conducted, media reports said.

To read the Time Warner Cable News story, click here.

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