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The NYPD have made an arrest in a 26-year-old murder case that took place in Morris Heights.
An NYPD spokesperson said, “On Feb. 5, 1996, police responded to a call of an unconscious female inside of 1706 Davidson Avenue in the confines of the 46 Precinct. Upon arrival, police discovered an unconscious 36-year-old female with trauma to the neck. The Medical Examiner deemed her death a homicide.”
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They said the victim was identified as Jasmine Porter of 1706 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY.
On August 8 [2022] Gregory Fleetwood, 66, of 3507 Laconia Avenue in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the case.
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We’ve reached out to the NYPD for more information on the latest developments in the case, and will update this story as we receive more information.
On February 5, 1996, 36-year-old Jasmine Porter was found murdered in the Bronx. Not once in 26 years did detectives waver in their pursuit of justice for Jasmine — and today their dedication led to an arrest. A job well done by the Bronx Homicide Task Force. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/8idv4Birix
— Jessica S. Tisch (@NYPDPC) August 8, 2022
A person arrested and charged with an offense is deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law.
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