Jersey City woman found dead, possibly beaten to death

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Woman beaten to death while young child in house
Carolina Leid has the latest developments from Jersey City.

JERSEY CITY (WABC) -- Police responded to the scene of a home in Jersey City Monday where they say a woman's body was found.



According to authorities, the woman was found dead at a home on Sycamore Road, and early reports are that she was beaten to death.



Few details have been released, but one man on the scene was escorted away by police.



It is unknown whether he is a suspect or a witness.



A young child, believed to be about 3 to 5 years old, was also found at the home.



He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center for an evaluation, though it does not appear he was injured.


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