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Woman, 34, Found Dead on Bedroom Floor With Hands Cuffed, Plastic Bag on Head: Police

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  • A 34-year-old woman was found dead on the floor of her bedroom, her hands handcuffed behind her body and a plastic bag over her head
  • Authorities say Ketsia Zephir was pronounced dead at the scene; there were no obvious signs of trauma on her body, police say
  • The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death

A 34-year-old woman was found dead on the floor of her Brooklyn bedroom, her hands handcuffed behind her body and a plastic bag over her head, police say.

Authorities say Ketsia Zephir was pronounced dead at the scene on East 21st Street in Flatbush around 3:15 p.m. Sunday. There were no obvious signs of trauma on her body and no apparent signs of a struggle inside the room. 

The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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