Mother and Son Found Deceased in Downtown Brooklyn Apartment After Months
Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 5, 20252 min63,955 views
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- π An 80-year-old woman and her 52-year-old son were found dead in a downtown Brooklyn apartment.
- β³ Investigators believe the two had been deceased for some time, with the mother potentially dead for approximately 7 months.
- π Neighbors had complained about a foul odor emanating from the apartment for an extended period.
Circumstances of Discovery
- π The bodies were discovered Wednesday afternoon in a third-floor apartment at the intersection of Jay and Tillery Streets.
- πͺ Police entered the apartment after a neighbor reported a persistent and "terrible" smell.
- π΅οΈ Investigators do not currently suspect foul play in the deaths.
Lives of the Deceased
- π© Mara Reyes, the 80-year-old mother, was described as a quiet woman who previously worked for a bank and was an avid runner before a severe stroke.
- π¨βπ¦ Her 52-year-old son lived in a different building within the same co-op complex and reportedly handled payments for both units.
- β Neighbors had limited knowledge of both individuals, with some stating they rarely or never saw them.
Ongoing Investigation
- π©Ί The exact cause and date of death are still being determined by the medical examiner.
- π The names of the deceased have not been released as police work to notify next of kin.
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