A gruesome discovery was made in Yonkers, New York when a body was found burning inside a shopping cart on a sidewalk near the Oak Street Bridge. This shocking incident led to further discoveries of additional remains inside an apartment in the Bronx.
Yonkers Police were alerted to the scene shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday and found the victim inside the shopping cart after the flames were extinguished. The investigation revealed that the body was merely a “dump site” despite the location being within Yonkers jurisdiction. The case was then handed over to the New York City Police Department and the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office for further investigation.
It was believed that the victim was killed inside an apartment on Rogers Place in Longwood, Bronx, before parts of the body were placed in a shopping cart and transported to Mount Vernon West via the MetroNorth train station. The cart was then left on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers where it was set on fire. Surveillance video helped trace the suspects on a train to and from Yonkers, leading to the execution of a search warrant at the apartment.
During the search, parts of a body including hands and teeth were discovered, along with drug paraphernalia and a gun. The victim’s identity remains unknown due to the severity of the burns, making it difficult for investigators to determine who they were and how they died.
This disturbing case is still under investigation as authorities work to unravel the mystery behind this heinous crime. The community is left shocked and saddened by this horrific discovery, and residents are urged to come forward with any information that may assist in solving the case. The safety and well-being of the public are of utmost importance as law enforcement officials continue their efforts to bring justice to the victim and their loved ones.
