3 Shocking Murders in 2023: Mysterious Body Found in Shopping Cart, Set on Fire Under NYC Bridge!

Body Found in Shopping Cart and Set on Fire Under Yonkers Bridge

Investigation Reveals Body Transported by Train; NYPD Takes Over Case

According to True Crime News, in a shocking and disturbing crime a man’s body was discovered in a shopping cart set on fire under a bridge in Yonkers just north of New York City. The incident occurred on Monday August 5 at around 2 am when officers responded to the Oak Street Bridge in Mt. Vernon after a report of a fire. The responding officers were initially met with a scene of chaos and destruction as flames engulfed the area. The fire department quickly arrived on the scene and extinguished the blaze but what they found was far more sinister than a simple fire. The victim’s body was found inside the shopping cart with signs of extreme trauma and disfigurement. The police were immediately called to the scene and they quickly launched an investigation into the gruesome crime.

As investigators worked on the murder case they found that the victim’s body had been transported from the Bronx to Yonkers on a MetroNorth train before being left at the crime scene. The motive for the crime is still unclear. Police discovered a gun, drugs and other body parts in a Bronx apartment indicating the case might be more complicated than first thought. The New York Police Department has taken over the investigation. The victim’s identity and the cause of death are still unknown.

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3 Shocking Murders in 2023: Mysterious Body Found in Shopping Cart, Set on Fire Under NYC Bridge! (PHOTO: Daily Express US)

Police Intensify Efforts to Solve Disturbing Yonkers Murder Case

The investigation remains ongoing as police work diligently to gather evidence and track down leads. They are examining surveillance footage interviewing witnesses and analyzing DNA to unravel the details of this disturbing case. Given the complexity of the crime significant resources are being dedicated to seeking justice for the victim and their family. Authorities are urging anyone to come forward to help solve the case.

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