Woman Charged With Murder After 28-Year-Old Found Dead At Long Island Motel

A homicide suspect has been apprehended after a woman was found dead at a Long Island motel.

Ruth Toussaint
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police*

06/16/2021 8:15 a.m.

The incident happened in Floral Park at the Floral Park Motel at 30 Jericho Turnpike.

The discovery of the deceased 28-year-old, ID'd as Destinee Lavender, of Elmont, was reported to the Floral Park Police Department on Sunday, June 13 at 1:10 p.m.

Following an investigation, Nassau County Police announced on Wednesday, July 16 that a 34-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the incident.

Ruth Toussaint, of Elmont, is scheduled to be arraigned on the charge on Wednesday, June 16 in Mineola. of Elmont.

Earlier report: ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel

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