"BROOKLYN, NY - Months after she disappeared, a woman whose remains were found in a bag along the Queens-Brooklyn border in August has been identified, and police have ruled her death a homicide. Authorities said the remains belong to 27-year-old Christina Purdie, a resident of South Midwood in Brooklyn who had been reported missing months earlier. City Department of Transportation workers discovered her body in a black garbage bag on the westbound side of the Jackie"
"The city's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Purdie's death a homicide, indicating investigators believe she was murdered, though the exact cause of death has not been determined. After the discovery, police released images of some of Purdie's personal items, including jewelry and a rose tattoo on her upper left buttocks, to help confirm her identity. An NYPD spokesperson said additional details about her disappearance and the circumstances of her death are being withheld while the investigation continues."
Christina Purdie, 27, of South Midwood in Brooklyn, was identified after remains were found in a black garbage bag near the Queens-Brooklyn border. City Department of Transportation workers discovered the remains on the westbound side of the Jackie Robinson Parkway near Highland Boulevard on Aug. 6. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide, and investigators believe she was murdered, though the exact cause of death remains undetermined. Police released images of personal items, including jewelry and a rose tattoo on her upper left buttocks, to assist identification. Authorities are withholding additional details while the investigation continues and are seeking tips from the public.
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