UPDATE: The NYPD is urgently investigating a dismembered body discovered in Queens, utilizing distinct tattoos to help identify the victim. The torso was found around 8 a.m. on Tuesday by sanitation workers in Idlewild Park, located just north of JFK Airport.
Authorities were alerted after the workers detected a foul odor emanating from a trash bag wrapped in tape and rope. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny confirmed the details during a press conference on Thursday, revealing the victim appears to be a woman of Guyanese descent.
The incomplete remains are missing a head, arms, and legs, but police are hopeful that the victim’s “several unique and identifiable tattoos,” which include a cluster featuring three names and a flower, will lead to her identification through ongoing missing persons cases. “It wasn’t decomposed to the point where we could still see and make out very clearly the tattoos that were on the body,” Kenny stated.
Kenny provided further insight into the condition of the remains, noting that the torso was relatively untouched, save for a broken rib likely caused by being dropped. Forensic experts indicated that the dismemberment appears to have been performed with “straight edge instruments” like a knife or saw.
Police are actively reviewing missing persons reports to match the names and tattoos found on the body. While a potential lead has emerged, authorities have not disclosed specific details. “We do have a case that we’re very interested in, but we’re not going to make any notification to the family until we can determine what more is going on,” Kenny emphasized, indicating that the investigation remains ongoing.
This tragic discovery has raised urgent concerns among local communities, heightening fears regarding safety and the potential for further violence in the area. As investigations continue, the NYPD is appealing for any information that could assist in solving this case and bringing closure to the victim’s family.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
