Woman Found Dead in Miami Dollar Tree Freezer; Foul Play Ruled Out

Discovery of a Woman in Dollar Tree Freezer

• 📌 A woman was found dead inside the freezer of a Dollar Tree store on Southwest 8th Street in Miami.
• ⏰ The discovery was made by an employee around 8 AM on Sunday, with police tape surrounding the store for several hours.

Identity and Circumstances of Death

• 👤 Police identified the woman as Mariel Garai Sanchez, 32 years old.
• 🚶 Investigators believe Sanchez entered the store on her own Saturday night and did not make a purchase.
• 🔒 She reportedly walked to a restricted, employee-only area where the freezer is located and stayed there overnight.
• 👥 Sanchez was not an employee of the Dollar Tree store.

Investigation and Ruling

• 💔 Loved ones were present at the store seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding her death.
• 🚫 Foul play has been ruled out by investigators, who stated she was not forced into the freezer.
• ❓ Police are currently investigating whether Sanchez suffered from mental health issues.
• ⚖️ The case is currently classified as unclassified pending further information.