Darla Miles
24yr old Valerie Reyes of New Rochelle has been identitfied as the woman found stuffed in a suitcase on the side of the road in Greenwich, CT.
The following is a statement from Greenwich Police Captain Robert Berry:
“On February 5, 2019 at about 8:23am, Greenwich Police were advised that a body had been found off the east shoulder of Glenville Road, just north of Stillman Lane. The victim was found at the scene inside a suitcase with her hands and feet bound. A thorough and methodical forensic examination of the scene was completed and a homicide investigation was initiated by Greenwich Police Detectives.”
“The victim has been identified, with the assistance of the State of Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), as Valerie Reyes, 24, of New Rochelle, NY. Valerie had been reported missing to the New Rochelle Police Department and was last seen on January 29th at about 9am. Her family was advised of the positive identification last night. They are obviously devastated by the loss of Valerie and our heartfelt condolences go out to them.”
“The Greenwich Police Department is dedicated to identifying those responsible for the death of Valerie and ensuring justice for her and her family. We continue to work with New Rochelle Police and other law enforcement agencies at multiple levels and have engaged a variety of resources to assist in the investigation.”
“The cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the OCME. Many pieces of possible physical evidence were collected and results from forensic analysis are pending.”
We have received a multitude of tips about this homicide. We are asking the public for any information they may possess concerning Valerie and/or her disappearance. Information may be left at the Greenwich Police Tip Line at (203) 622-3333 and email at
Tips@greenwichct.org.