Introduction to the Case
The skeletal remains that were found along the Jackie Robinson Parkway in the confines of the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood in August has been identified as a Brooklyn woman and the investigation has been reclassified as a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
File photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Background Information
After more than four months, the city’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has identified the woman whose skeletal remains were discovered along the Queens and Brooklyn border on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the confines of the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood, and the investigation has been deemed a homicide.
OCME identified the victim as Christina G. Purdie, a 27-year-old woman from Kenilworth Place in the South Midwood section of Brooklyn.
Discovery of the Remains
Workers from the city’s Department of Transportation made the grisly discovery at around 10:40 a.m. in a grassy area on the westbound side of the Jackie Robinson Parkway near Highland Boulevard. The skeletal remains were wrapped in a black garbage bag.
Weeks later, the NYPD released images showing her jewelry and a rose tattoo located on her upper left buttocks.
The NYPD released images of the victim’s jewelry and a rose tattoo that was found on her upper left buttock.
Investigation Details
An NYPD spokesperson could not provide additional information such as when Purdie was reported missing or how she was murdered saying that is part of the ongoing investigation. QNS reached out to OCME and is awaiting a response.
Call to Action
Anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are strictly confidential.
Crime Statistics
Through Dec. 14, the 104th Precinct has reported four murders so far this year, three more than the one reported at the same point in 2024, an increase of 300%, according to the latest CompStat report.
Conclusion
The identification of Christina G. Purdie’s remains and the reclassification of her case as a homicide bring a sense of closure to her family and loved ones, but also raise more questions about the circumstances surrounding her death. As the investigation continues, the community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in solving this case.
FAQs
- Q: Who was the victim identified as?
A: The victim was identified as Christina G. Purdie, a 27-year-old woman from Brooklyn. - Q: Where were the skeletal remains found?
A: The skeletal remains were found along the Jackie Robinson Parkway in the confines of the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood. - Q: How can I provide information about the case?
A: You can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips through their website or social media platforms. - Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the NYPD is awaiting more information to determine the circumstances surrounding Purdie’s death.
