Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment

A suspect is in custody in connection to the homicide of a woman at an apartment complex in the area.

Town of New Windsor Police are searching for leads in the murder of a 32-year-old woman.
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10/12/2019 1:21 p.m.

Police in North Orange County began an investigation immediately after Deborah Waldinger was found dead inside her apartment around 8:21 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, said Town of New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent.

Police responded to the apartment, inside the South Gate Apartment complex, at 78 Vails Gate Drive, after a maintenance worker entered and found the 32-year-old dead inside, Farbent said.

Police said it appears Waldinger suffered force blunt trauma and may have been dead for some time.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, Farbent said an arrest has been made and that further information will be provided at a press conference on Monday, Oct. 14.

An officials cause of death will be determined by the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.

New Windsor is being assisted by state police, the FBI, the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the Orange County District Attorney's Office, and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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