Police Identify Woman Discovered Dead in Miami Dollar Tree Freezer
A tragic incident unfolded in Miami when a woman’s body was discovered inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store on a Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 968 SW Eighth St. around 8 a.m., following a grim discovery made by an employee.
Identity of the Deceased
The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Massiell Garay Sanchez. Preliminary investigations revealed she entered the store independently the previous evening but did not make any purchases.
Circumstances of Discovery
- Discovery Time: 8 a.m. on Sunday.
- Location: Inside a restricted employee-only area of the store.
- Actions: Employees found her unresponsive upon returning to the area.
Investigation Details
Miami police quickly responded to the scene. They have confirmed that Garay Sanchez was not an employee of Dollar Tree. Investigators believe that she accessed the freezer area and remained there overnight.
Community Reactions
Customers expressed shock and sorrow over the discovery. Gerardo Nunez, a store customer, commented on the painful implications of Garay Sanchez’s death, highlighting the heartbreak her family is experiencing.
Current Status of the Investigation
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garay Sanchez’s death. Although they have ruled out foul play, they are examining potential personal or mental health issues that may have affected her.
Store Operations
The Dollar Tree store was temporarily closed during the investigation but reopened around 1 p.m. after police cleared the area. A van from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office was seen at the site to take the body for further examination.
Miami police are in contact with Garay Sanchez’s family as they work to uncover more insights into this unfortunate event. The case is currently being treated as an unclassified death, and further information has yet to be released.
