Death of woman, 26, found dead in Queens home ruled a homicide: medical examiner

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Officials have ruled the death of a 26-year-old Queens woman who was found lying face up in her bed three months ago as a homicide on Friday.Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:20 p.m. on June 24 where they found Jennifer Richard in her Richmond Hill home on 115th Street. Officials discovered a “suspicious irritation” on her neck, the Daily News reports.

Thursday, the city Medical Examiner ruled Richard’s death a homicide following an extensive autopsy.Authorities say Richard was not a known drug user and had no medical history to explain her sudden death.

So far, there have been no arrests made.

Police urge anyone with information to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477.

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