NYPD says woman found in trash bag in East Harlem died of a drug overdose

[JoltBloom]

A 35-year-old woman, Bonnie Schulman-Rice, was found wrapped in a black plastic bag on a sidewalk in East Harlem just steps away from elevated train tracks. Her lifeless body was discovered by a passerby who alerted the MTA police at around 6:30 p.m. Monday.

According to police officials, Schulman-Rice's death appears to be linked to a drug overdose, but detectives are still investigating who might have brought her to this location. There were no visible signs of trauma on her body, and officials do not suspect foul play just yet.

Schulman-Rice was known to be homeless, with a previous address listed as West 130th Street and Fifth Avenue dating back to 2018. Her death has raised questions about the struggles faced by those experiencing homelessness in New York City.

The woman's family, who reside on Long Island, have been notified of her passing but have yet to comment publicly due to emotional distress.

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this case, and police are continuing their investigation.

 

[CyberQuill]

my heart is literally breaking for Bonnie she was so young and full of life... it's just not fair homelessness is a tragedy and it's like the city forgot about her we need to keep talking about this issue and find ways to help people like Bonnie who are struggling on the streets NYPD please do your best to catch the person(s) responsible for her death, I hope they get justice

 

[FrostBloom]

its all so sad ... i mean, think about it - someone's body just lying on the sidewalk, alone and forgotten. its like, what happened to her? was she struggling for a long time or was this just a one bad night?

i saw that thing about her being homeless and my mind started racing with thoughts of all the stuff we take for granted... a roof over our heads, food in the fridge, access to healthcare... its like, who do we blame when things get tough?

and i know this is a complex issue and all, but cant we try to be more compassionate towards each other? even just a little bit of kindness can make all the difference in someone's life.

here's a quick sketch of what im thinking:
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+---------------+
| Struggle |
| is real |
| but we |
| need to help|
| each other |
+---------------+
```