Woman whose body was found in Brooklyn garbage can was strangled, medical examiner says

A health story from New York, reported by Gothamist.

Health · New York · October 13, 2026

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Tanaya Campbell Ortiz Police hadn't previously ruled the woman's death a homicide, pending the medical examiner ruling.

Reported by Gothamist, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at Gothamist →

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