Dismembered body found during wellness check at Brooklyn apartment

By Emily Davenport Posted on September 22, 2022

Crime Scene Detectives attempt to piece together a DOA investigation at 315 Linwood Street.

Photo by Lloyd Mitchell

A wellness check led to the discovery of a dismembered body in a Brooklyn apartment.

According to police, at 1:38 p.m. on Sept. 21, officers from the 75th Precinct conducted a wellness check of a 22-year-old girl inside an apartment at 315 Linden Street. While inside the apartment, officers found two suitcases containing human remains inside.

Dismembered body found during wellness check at Brooklyn apartment 5 — The building of Linwood Park where a woman’s body was discovered chopped up at 315 Linwood Street in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn on Sept 21.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell

Police have not released the identity of the victim at this time. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing.

Dismembered body found during wellness check at Brooklyn apartment 6 — The building of Linwood Park where a woman’s body was discovered chopped up at 315 Linwood Street in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn on Sept 21.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell

Dismembered body found during wellness check at Brooklyn apartment 7 — Detectives and Officers from the 75 Precinct investigated a woman’s body found in several suitcases at 315 Linwood Street.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell

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Emily Davenport is the Digital Editor of amNewYork Metro. She covers entertainment, business and things to do stories around New York City, both in writing and through video. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the city or hanging out at home with her cranky bird.