Woman found dead behind a bush in Queens

BAYSIDE, Queens (WABC) -- Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found behind a bush near an expressway in Queens.

The body of 29-year-old Vanessa Pierre of Hempstead, Long Island was discovered early Friday morning along Horace Harding Expressway in Bayside.
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Pierre had bruising around her neck as well as a black eye. She was found face down.

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Police say she was wearing red pajamas, an orange t-shirt, one sock, and a white sweatshirt wrapped around her neck.

The medical examiner is trying to determine the cause of her death.



There is no word yet on any possible suspects.
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An investigation is underway.

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