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'SUPICIOUS DEATH': Woman Found Dead In Champions Park In PA, Police Say 'SUPICIOUS DEATH': Woman Found Dead In Champions Park In PA, Police Say
'Supicious Death': Woman Found Dead In Champions Park In PA, Police Say A woman was found dead in a park in Philadelphia, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Philadelphia Police were called to the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the 7th District at 3:37 p.m. Officers found the unidentified woman at the scene. She was pronounced dead by the Philadelphia Fire Department's Medic Unit at 8:33 p.m. The scene is being held, and the woman's body will be taken to the Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Philadelphia Police.
Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Baltimore Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Baltimore
Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Baltimore Police in Baltimore are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify human remains found decomposing more than a year ago. Late in the afternoon of Sept. 5, 2023, officers were called to the back of the 800 block of North Fremont Avenue to probe reports of a dead body that was found in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Baltimore Police Department found the unidentified remains of a person who "appeared to have been (there) for some time."  The body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's Office, where it was determined that the manner of death was a homicide…
Human Remains Found Near Delaware River In Philly: Report Human Remains Found Near Delaware River In Philly: Report
Human Remains Found Near Delaware River In Philly: Report Bones belonging to an unidentified adult were found near the Delaware River in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 3, police said. A witness stated that she was at Penn Treaty Park when she found two bones that appeared to be human shin bones at 5:02 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The bones were located in a grassy, rocky area along the park’s waterline, police said. The Medical Examiner’s Office collected the bones for further investigation. No additional evidence was observed at the location. While the sex and race have yet to be determined, investigators said that …
Skeletal Remains Found In Tent Along Woodbridge Roadway: Police Skeletal Remains Found In Tent Along Woodbridge Roadway: Police
Skeletal Remains Found In Tent Along Woodbridge Roadway: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a grisly discovery was made in Woodbridge on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, investigators were called to the 14700 block of Telegraph Road, where they found the skeletal remains of an adult found inside a tent inside a wooded area.  A spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department said that the remains have been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity of the body and determine the exact cause and manner of death. "At this time, the…
Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Woodbridge Waters: Police Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Woodbridge Waters: Police
Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Woodbridge Waters: Police Fishermen enjoying the water this weekend in Virginia came upon a grisly discovery when they found a floating body in their wake, police say. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the area of the 500 block of Harbor Side Street in Woodbridge to probe a death that was reported in the area. Police say that members of a fishing vessel in the area found the body floating in the water, prompting a call to fire and rescue personnel, who were able to remove the body from the water and confirm the death. There were no signs of foul play, investigators noted. The…
Dead Woman Found Half-Naked On Pennsylvania Patio, Police Say Dead Woman Found Half-Naked On Pennsylvania Patio, Police Say
Dead Woman Found Half-Naked On Pennsylvania Patio, Police Say A homeowner found a half-undressed dead stranger on a patio Sunday evening, Sept. 29, Philadelphia Police announced.  An unidentified woman in her 30s was found lying face down and unresponsive on a patio in the 1800 block of South 22nd Street in Philadelphia by the homeowner, police detailed in the release.  PFD-Medic Unit pronounced her dead at 6:42 p.m.  "There appears to be no visible trauma to the body and no drug paraphernalia on the scene," as stated in the police release.  The woman's body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of dea…
Decomposed Body Found Behind Woodbridge Gas Station: Police Decomposed Body Found Behind Woodbridge Gas Station: Police
Decomposed Body Found Behind Woodbridge Gas Station: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a decomposing body was found behind a Woodbridge gas station. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11, officers responded to Exxon in the 2400 block of Prince William Parkway, where they found the body of a presumed male who was found between the dumpster and surrounding brick enclosure. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.  No foul play is suspected. More information is expected to be released. Check Daily Voice for updates…
Decomposing Body Found Near Woodbridge Woods (DEVELOPING) Decomposing Body Found Near Woodbridge Woods (DEVELOPING)
Decomposing Body Found Near Woodbridge Woods (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after the decomposing body of a man was found in a wooded area overnight, police say. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers responded to the 1700 block of Featherstone Road in Woodbridge, where they found the body in the area. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the body was found in a decomposed state and taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine the identity of the man and exact cause of death. Police say that "there is no threat to the community concerning t…
Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say
Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say Two parents charged in the death of their 19-month-old son have been arrested in Virginia, police said. Richard Osmin Ascencio, 31, and Jakeline Sanchez, 28, both of Woodbridge, are both wanted for felony child abuse, the county police department said. Officers were called to their Granby Road home on Jan. 22, 2023 where firefighters found their 19-month-old child unresponsive, police said. The boy was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  During the course of the investigation, an autopsy was completed which showed signs of abuse by the boy's parents, As…
Man Found Dead Floating In CT Lake Man Found Dead Floating In CT Lake
Man Found Dead Floating In CT Lake Police are investigating after a man's body was found floating in a lake in Connecticut. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 11:15 a.m., Monday, April 15, at Lake Whitney in Hamden, near Hartford Turnpike and Rogers Road. According to Capt. Anthony Diaz of the Hamden Police officers responded to the scene and found the man, who was dead. Diaz said Hamden Fire Department personnel removed him from the water and took him to the Medical Examiner's Office. A preliminary investigation did not show any signs of trauma. An autopsy will be conducted on Tuesday, April …
Man Found Dead Behind Building In Brentwood Man Found Dead Behind Building In Brentwood
Man Found Dead Behind Building In Brentwood An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on Long Island. The discovery was made behind a building in Brentwood, located at 345 Washington Ave., just after noon on Wednesday, April 3. The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, Suffolk County Police said. The identity of the man and a cause of death will be determined by an autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.  Check back…
Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police
Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and baby found in a home in Baltimore Tuesday morning, Feb. 13. The 32-year-old woman was found dead in a home on the 1800 block of McCulloh Street with her one-year-old baby around 10:05 a.m., Baltimore Police Det. Vernon Davis told Daily Voice Wednesday. The case is being investigated as a “questionable death,” Davis said. The cause will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. No signs of apparent foul play were observed, the Police Detective added. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join t…
Woman, 27, Dies After Being Found Stabbed Outside NJ Apartment Complex: Prosecutor Woman, 27, Dies After Being Found Stabbed Outside NJ Apartment Complex: Prosecutor
Woman, 27, Dies After Being Found Stabbed Outside NJ Apartment Complex: Prosecutor A homicide investigation has been launched after a 27-year-old woman was stabbed dead outside of a Somerset County apartment complex Tuesday night, Jan. 30, officials said. The unidentified woman was found by Somerville police responding to a 911 call, outside a residential complex on North Bridge Street around 10:20 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, McDonald said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Somerville Police Chief Dennis Manning. A postmortem ex…
Expectant Dad 19, Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: 'Tragic Accident' Expectant Dad 19, Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: 'Tragic Accident'
Expectant Dad 19, Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: 'Tragic Accident' Those who knew Javier Arevalo say he died doing what he loved. The 19-year-old Woodbridge man was working underneath his vehicle on the 13400 block of Greenacre Drive in Woodbridge on Monday, Jan. 22, when the car fell on top of him, pinning him underneath, the Prince William County Police Department said. Fire and rescue responded and confirmed the death, and no signs of foul play were reported. The cause of death has not been confirmed and will be pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Meanwhile, two GoFundMe campaigns have been launched for Arevalo's family, including his …
19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police 19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police
19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a 19-year-old was crushed to death while working on his vehicle in Woodbridge, police say. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, the Prince William County Police Department received an emergency call after a man working underneath his vehicle was pinned when it fell on top of him in the 13400 block of Greenacre Drive. The man was pinned and died there, fire and rescue officials confirmed.  Preliminarily, there are no signs of any foul play, according to police, who made note that the cause of death has not been…
'Obviously' Dead Body Found In Vacant Baltimore Home: Police 'Obviously' Dead Body Found In Vacant Baltimore Home: Police
'Obviously' Dead Body Found In Vacant Baltimore Home: Police A body was found in a vacant Baltimore home on Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, police said. Patrol officers from the Eastern District responded to a vacant home on the 3600 block of Belair Road around 9:50 a.m. Upon arrival, police found an unidentified person inside, “obviously deceased,” they said. The remains were taken to the Medical Examiner's office to identify the victim and cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join th…
Passenger Admits To Shooting, Killing Man In Southeast DC Days After Purchasing New Gun: Feds Passenger Admits To Shooting, Killing Man In Southeast DC Days After Purchasing New Gun: Feds
Passenger Admits To Shooting, Killing Man In Southeast DC Days After Purchasing New Gun: Feds The Maryland man who gunned down a another man inside a car in Southeast DC has copped to the crime, federal authorities announced. Silver Spring native Jordan Jones, 23, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter while armed for the fatal shooting of Noel Nicol, whose body was later found in October 2021 in the 2000 block of Savannah Place SE.  He had initially faced a murder charge. According to court documents, Jones arranged to meet Nicol on Oct. 11, 2021, one day after he purchased a 9mm handgun - the same caliber as the murder weapon - and three days before his body was…
Dead Body Found In Baltimore Woods Near Park, Elementary School, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Dead Body Found In Baltimore Woods Near Park, Elementary School, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Dead Body Found In Baltimore Woods Near Park, Elementary School, Police Say (Developing) An investigation. has been launched in Baltimore after a man was found shot and killed in the woods not far from an area park and elementary school. Shortly before 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, police say that officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to a wooded area in the 2500 block of North Dukeland Street, where passersby found an unresponsive man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. The body was found near Hanlon Park, Gwynns Falls Elementary School, and Bard High School Early College Baltimore. It has since been taken to the Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy …
Police ID Fourth Teen Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland Police ID Fourth Teen Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland
Police ID Fourth Teen Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland More than a month after an investigation was launched into a fatal crash that left several teenagers dead in Prince George's County, a new victim has been identified. Upper Marlboro resident Darteal Byers, 17, is the fourth victim to be named in the crash that also took the lives of driver Marquay Swann, 14, of Lanham, 15-year-old Zyshaun Cuffey, of Glenarden, and Upper Marlboro native Serenity Sellman, 15, the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed. Officers were called around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 to the intersection of Lottsford Road and Palmetto Drive in Mitchellville, where t…
Police ID Teen Driver, Passengers Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland Police ID Teen Driver, Passengers Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland
Police ID Teen Driver, Passengers Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland New details have been released as police continue to investigate a fatal crash that left four dead in Prince George's County. Lanham resident Marquay Swann, 14, was the driver of the Kia Sorento that went up in flames after a fatal pursuit that also took the lives of 15-year-old Zyshaun Cuffey, of Glenarden, and Upper Marlboro native Serenity Sellman, 15, the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed on Monday.  A fourth passenger who died in the crash still has not been identified, police say.  Officers were called around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 to the intersection of Lottsford …
Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home
Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home Former Loyola men's basketball star Jamal Barney was found dead inside a vacant home this week in West Baltimore, police confirmed. On Monday afternoon, Oct. 2, officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 500 block of North Payson Street to conduct a welfare check after Barney's family reported that he had been missing for days and may be inside. Upon arrival, police say that they found Barney's body with signs of trauma to the body and the 37-year-old former basketball player was later identified by the Medical Examiner's Office. His death was ruled a homicide on Tuesd…
Woman Found Dead At Philly Airport Marriott Had Cloth In Mouth: Authorities Woman Found Dead At Philly Airport Marriott Had Cloth In Mouth: Authorities
Woman Found Dead At Philly Airport Marriott Had Cloth In Mouth: Authorities Detectives are investigating after a 66-year-old woman was found dead at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott on Monday night, Sept. 26, city police told Daily Voice.  The unnamed woman was found lifeless in a hotel room with a cloth in her mouth around 10:40 p.m., the department said.  Her remains were taken to the Medical Examiner's Office. Police called her death "suspicious" and said the Homicide Division is investigating.  6abc reports that the woman was a flight attendant for American Airlines. 
Bodies Found In Jersey City Parking Garage: Preliminary Cause Of Death Revealed Bodies Found In Jersey City Parking Garage: Preliminary Cause Of Death Revealed
Bodies Found In Jersey City Parking Garage: Preliminary Cause Of Death Revealed Two bodies were found in a Jersey City parking garage early Thursday, Aug. 24. Police believe that the two males found just after 7:40 a.m. at 270 Magnolia Avenue overdosed, according to city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. The garage is located behind the Lowe's Jersey City theater in Journal Square. Two pellet guns and drug paraphernalia were found on both victims, who appeared to be in their late 20s or early 30s, Wallace-Scalcione said. However, the investigation remains ongoing and the official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner's office.
Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (Developing) Residents in Baltimore made a grisly discovery on Sunday morning. Human skeletal remains were found inside a suitcase in the 2400 block of East Madison Street at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, according to authorities. The incident is now under investigation by homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office to conduct an autopsy, identify the victim, and determine the cause and manner of death. It remains under investigation. Anyone with information has been asked to contact investigators by calling (410) 396-2100.…
Woman's Body Found With Fatal Traumatic Injuries In Baltimore: Police (DEVELOPING) Woman's Body Found With Fatal Traumatic Injuries In Baltimore: Police (DEVELOPING)
Woman's Body Found With Fatal Traumatic Injuries In Baltimore: Police (Developing) A death investigation has been launched after a woman was found with traumatic injuries lying unresponsive in Baltimore overnight, police say. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Park Heights Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, where there was a reported aggravated assault. Upon arrival, they found a 36-year-old woman unresponsive who showed signs of blunt force trauma, investigators said. Responding paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the woman’s identi…
Body Floating In Northern VA Reservoir ID'd As Missing Man Body Floating In Northern VA Reservoir ID'd As Missing Man
Body Floating In Northern VA Reservoir ID'd As Missing Man A body found floating in the Occoquan Reservoir has been identified. The body of 40-year-old James Lloyd Moore, of Woodbridge, was found in the water behind the 11700 block of Antietam Road in Woodbridge on Thursday evening, July 27, police in Prince William County said. Moore was reported missing that morning, after leaving his home on Pineneedle Court the night before. At the time of the initial report, there were no indications that Moore was endangered. Family members were checking areas their loved one was known to frequent when the body was discovered.  The cause of death …
'Decomposing' Body Pulled From Delaware River, Police Say 'Decomposing' Body Pulled From Delaware River, Police Say
'Decomposing' Body Pulled From Delaware River, Police Say Philadelphia police are investigating after a man's body was recovered from the Delaware River late on Sunday, July 23, the department told Daily Voice.  It happened just before 8 p.m. near the corner of North Delaware Avenue and Orthodox Street in Bridesburg, authorities said.  The remains were found in the water by a passing ship and reported to the US Coast Guard, police said. A police boat recovered the body and turned it over to the Medical Examiner's Office for identification, according to PPD.  The man is described as being white and between 40 and 50 years old. Polic…
'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (DEVELOPING) 'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (DEVELOPING)
'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (Developing) Police in Fairfax County have launched a death investigation after a body was found in Fairfax County on Saturday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, officers from the Fairfax Police Department were called to 9715 Fairfax Boulevard for a report of a dead body. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that there were the remains of a body, who remains unidentified. The body has been taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for further examination to determine the identity, cause, and exact manner of death. "At this time, we have no reason to believe that there is a threat to the …
1-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Being Left In Hot Car In Hudson Valley 1-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Being Left In Hot Car In Hudson Valley
1-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Being Left In Hot Car In Hudson Valley A 1-year-old girl died after allegedly being left in a hot car for several hours. The incident took place in Rockland County on Tuesday, May 9 around 4:30 p.m., in Spring Valley. According to Det. Philip Fantasia of the Spring Valley Police, officers responded to a home on Ridge Avenue on a report of a deceased child. When officers arrived on the scene, they learned that a 1-year-old girl had been left in the family vehicle unattended for several hours and died, Fantasia said. There is an ongoing investigation taking place by the Spring Valley Police, the Rockland County Sheriff's Office,…
Decomposing Body Found In Tent Near PWC Business Park (DEVELOPING) Decomposing Body Found In Tent Near PWC Business Park (DEVELOPING)
Decomposing Body Found In Tent Near PWC Business Park (Developing) The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man whose body was found in a tent decomposing by a curious passerby. On Monday, April 24, a spokesperson for the agency announced that a death investigation has been launched after a Good Samaritan alerted first responders about the dead body. The gnarly discovery was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 in the area of Livingston Road and Wellington Road in Manassas, not far from several area businesses. Police say that officers responded to the woods where the tent as …
Homicide Victim Found In Burning Car: Philadelphia Police Homicide Victim Found In Burning Car: Philadelphia Police
Homicide Victim Found In Burning Car: Philadelphia Police Philadelphia police are investigating the murder of a person whose remains were discovered in a burning car in the Northeast early on Tuesday, April 18.  Firefighters responded to a reported vehicle fire on the 5900 block of Sylvester Street around 12:45 a.m., the police department told Daily Voice.  They extinguished the flames of a burning SUV to find a person in the back seat of the vehicle, authorities said. First responders pronounced the victim dead at 12:50 a.m. and the remains were transported to the Medical Examiner's Office, police wrote.  Police did not identify t…