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NYPD says woman found dead near New York Botanical Garden

The woman was discovered around 7 a.m. near 2900 Southern Blvd., according to police.

Natalie Hernandez

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Brittany Cadet

Dec 18, 2025, 9:43 AM

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The NYPD says a woman was found dead just outside the New York Botanical Garden on Tuesday morning.

The woman was discovered around 7 a.m. near 2900 Southern Blvd., according to police.

The woman has been identified as 72-year-old Lydia Marzan.

Sources tell News 12 she was found with trauma to her hands and head.

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