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Decomposing woman found in shallow grave near Rockaway Community Park

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:59 PM · 1 min read
Decomposing woman found in shallow grave near Rockaway Community Park — amNewYork, Naples Health news
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Detectives in Queens are investigating the death of a woman after she was found in a shallow grave in the Rockaways late Saturday night. According to police sources, cops from the 100th Precinct received a 911 call reporting the grisly find at around 9:42 p.m. on Beach 58 Street and Almeda Avenue near a cricket field in Rockaway Community Park. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman in a shallow grave — she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police sources report that the woman is believed to be in her 30s and showed signs of decomposition. Her description could also match a missing person; however, officials have not yet officially identified her. The incident has yet to be classed as a homicide until her cause of death is determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also sub

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