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Red Hook’s headless torso may belong to missing N.J. woman

Woman’s Blood Found in Boyfriend's Tub

July 6, 2017 By Scott Enman Brooklyn Daily Eagle
A picture of Jennifer Londono of Englewood, N.J., who has been missing since June 25. Sources believe that it was her torso that was found floating off of Red Hook on June 27. Photo courtesy of Maria (@poto3185)
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NYPD is investigating whether a woman’s butchered and decomposed torso that was found floating off the shoreline of Red Hook on June 27 belongs to a 31-year-old woman who has been missing since June 25.

Although police officers have not officially identified the woman, sources believe that the torso belongs to Jennifer Londono, a 31-year-old bar manager from Englewood, N.J.

NYPD released a photo of a tattoo found on the victim’s right hip on June 28.

The tattoo, which is written in Sanskrit, means “Lily” or “Lilyann,” NYPD officials said.

Londono’s mother confirmed with police officers that the tattoo found on the hip matches that of her daughter. The ink was a tribute to Londono’s aunt who passed away.

A couple walking their dog initially spotted the torso floating in the vicinity of Gowanus Bay and Buttermilk Channel, police sources said.

Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce of the 76th Precinct told reporters on June 29 that the case is being investigated as a homicide in N.J.

Londono was last seen on June 25 closing the Luna Lounge, a bar where she worked.

On Saturday, a jogger discovered a leg and a foot with pink toenails near the West 79th Street Boat Basin on the Upper West Side.

At press time, it was unclear if the leg and foot belonged to Londono.

A cadaver dog, which is trained to find the scent of decomposing human flesh, was brought to Londono’s place of work, her mother’s car and her boyfriend’s apartment to look for clues, according to ABC7NY.

The K9 found possible traces of the victim’s blood in her boyfriend’s bathtub.

At press time, DNA tests were still being performed.

Police officers have begun to question her boyfriend and have reported “inconsistencies” in his story, according to the New York Post.

Friends and family of Londono held a vigil for her on Monday night complete with candles, flowers and photos of their missing friend.

A friend of the victim, known only as Maria, wrote a tribute to her friend on Instagram.

“I didn’t want this to be true, and deep inside I’m hoping they tell me it was someone else and I’m still waiting,” she wrote. “I’m never speechless but I still can’t get wrapped what was done to you. Nobody deserves what happens and [especially] you.

“I’m full of emotions and I’m sick to my stomach of how f****d up people are. I hope you rest in peace Jenny and you still owe me that drink. You will get justice baby girl.”

 

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