October 31, 2025 HARLEM, NY The silence of a Harlem street was shattered this week by a shocking discovery that has left investigators scrambling for answers. Police have identified the deceased woman whose body was found discarded in a plastic bag amidst a pile of refuse, igniting fears and speculation across the community.
Tragic Discovery Near Park Avenue
The grim scene unfolded around 6:33 p.m. on October 27th, near the bustling intersection of East 125th Street and Park Avenue. Officers from the 25th Precinct responded to a routine 911 call concerning an unconscious woman on the sidewalk—but what they found was anything but routine.
The victim's remains were discovered among a garbage heap, shockingly wrapped and concealed within a large plastic bag. Responding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Who Was the Victim?
Police have now released the identity of the woman: Bonnie Schulman-Rice, age 35. According to official police sources, Schulman-Rice was tragically believed to be homeless. Her life ended under circumstances that remain a haunting mystery.
An Open Investigation: Homicide or Unexplained Death?
Crucially, the cause of death is still unknown. Detectives are working closely with the Medical Examiner’s office and are urgently awaiting the results of an autopsy. As of now, police have not classified the case as a homicide, a detail that keeps the door open to multiple possibilities. However, the bizarre and disrespectful manner in which the body was found suggests a significant, potentially criminal, event.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are dedicated to uncovering the truth behind this disturbing incident.
