Questions surround body found in Yonkers backyard

The man who found a woman's dead body behind a Yonkers building spoke with News 12 Monday about the gruesome discovery. "I let the dog out and the girl's body was there," said John Mooney. "It was

News 12 Staff

Mar 17, 2015, 6:06 AM

Updated 3,334 days ago

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Questions surround body found in Yonkers backyard
The man who found a woman's dead body behind a Yonkers building spoke with News 12 Monday about the gruesome discovery.
"I let the dog out and the girl's body was there," said John Mooney. "It was a complete shock. A complete surprise."
Mooney immediately called 911 after finding the naked body behind his home at 148 Stone Ave. after 7 a.m. Sunday. Investigators fanned out across the neighborhood, questioning residents after the medical examiner's office removed the body.
Questions included whether anyone saw a naked woman running down the street and whether residents have seen a black sweater.
Police still haven't released the identity of the 35-year-old woman, who is believed to live in the same neighborhood. Authorities say there were no signs of trauma to her body. More than a day after her body was discovered, there are still more questions than answers.
"How it happened, why it happened, who's involved -- no idea," said Mooney.
Police also haven't said how the woman died, but they refer to the case as "isolated," saying that locals have nothing to fear.


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