Body of missing woman found in suitcase in Huntington
Suffolk County police have confirmed the identity of a woman whose body was discovered in a suitcase on Tuesday in a wooded area of Huntington.
The deceased has been identified as Seikeya Jones, a 31-year-old woman who was experiencing homelessness.
The grim discovery was made on Nassau Road, just off New York Avenue, raising concerns and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Police revealed that Seikeya Jones was reported missing on August 16 and was last seen near Fifth Avenue in Huntington Station.
As authorities continue to piece together the details, the cause of death remains uncertain, pending an examination by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
The case has drawn attention and raised questions about the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in the community.