Although her name has not been released publicly, the New Jersey police reported that thanks to social networks they had identified the young woman found dead on the shore of a park facing the sea.
Police had previously published a facial reconstruction sketch of the dead woman, who was found in Carteret, a town in Middlesex County, asking the public for clues to help identify her.
“As a result of social networks, the victim has been identified. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share the post,” the New Jersey State Police tweeted yesterday afternoon.
The body of the young woman of about 20 years old and believed to be of Middle Eastern descent, was discovered Feb. 2 along the shore of Carteret Waterfront Park, police said. Thursday. It was also reported that she drowned and that there were no signs of trauma or criminality, according to New York Post.
The 5 foot 6 inch woman and 125 pounds was wearing black Adidas pants, a dark gray hoodie, a black jacket and Adidas sneakers when his body was found, state police said.