3rd person charged after body of teen girl found wrapped in plastic in Manhattan

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
3rd person charged in death of teen found dead, wrapped in plastic
Amber Wilson, 35, of Maryland is now facing charges of tampering with physical evidence.

LOWER MANHATTAN (WABC) -- A third person is now charged in connection to the death of a teen found wrapped in plastic in Manhattan.



Amber Wilson, 35, of Maryland is now facing charges of tampering with physical evidence.



That's after the body of 19-year-old Rosalee Sanchez was found inside the building that used to house the Fulton Fish Market on Saturday.



A person found her body inside the vacant warehouse and called 911.



Austin Boehm, 25, and Christian Mercado, 20, who are believed to be homeless, were both charged with second-degree murder.



The Medical Examiner is trying to determine how she died.



The investigation into Sanchez's death continues.



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