Unique tattoo could be key in solving mystery of remains in NYC



Police hope a distinctive tattoo of a rose will help them identify the skeletal remains of a petite woman found in a trash bag along the Jackie Robinson Highway earlier this month.

The NYPD on Thursday released a photo of the ink as well as several pictures of jewelry belonging to the victim, believed to have been a black or Hispanic woman between 20 and 30 years old, standing between 4-foot-5 and 5-foot-2.

🎬 Get Free Netflix Logins

Claim your free working Netflix accounts for streaming in HD! Limited slots available for active users only.

  • No subscription required
  • Works on mobile, PC & smart TV
  • Updated login details daily
🎁 Get Netflix Login Now

She had dark brown curly hair with bleached ends, with the rose tattoo on her upper left buttocks.

A Department of Transportation worker made the grisly discovery while mowing the grass next to the highway, just steps from Cypress Hills Cemetery, around 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6, cops and sources said.

The woman whose remains were found alongside the Jackie Robinson Highway had a rose tattoo on her upper left buttocks, police said. NYPD
Cops hope the image of the woman’s tattoo, in addition to her jewelry, will provide clues on her identity. NYPD

Photos showed the possible human skeleton in a body bag being taken away by authorities with headstones from Cypress Hill Cemetery visible in the background.

Cops describe the deceased woman as black or Hispanic, between 20 and 30 years old, standing between 4-foot-5 and 5-foot-2. NYPD
The remains were found in a trash bag around 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6, cops and sources said. NYPD

The graveyard is where Brooklyn Dodgers baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who lent his name to the abutting thoroughfare, is buried.

A Department of Transportation worker made the discovery while mowing the grass alongside the highway, sources said. Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Anyone with information on the woman’s identity is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.


Let’s be honest—no matter how stressful the day gets, a good viral video can instantly lift your mood. Whether it’s a funny pet doing something silly, a heartwarming moment between strangers, or a wild dance challenge, viral videos are what keep the internet fun and alive.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Adblock Detected

  • Please deactivate your VPN or ad-blocking software to continue