GUILTY NJ - Nadirah Ruffin, 19, Atlantic City, 26 March 2011

[Gardenlady]

Breaking news:

A.C. police probe possible connection between body found in Schuykill and woman abducted from No. Maryland Ave.

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/...cle_2d14d938-6aab-11e0-bad8-001cc4c03286.html

 

[KaylynnCouture]

The body of a woman whose head and body had been duct taped and who had a handcuff on one ankle was found floating this morning in the Schuylkill in Fairmount Park.

A bicyclist spotted the body called about 10:30 a.m. and called 911, police said.

Snipped from http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20110419_Womans_body_found_in_Schuylkill.html

 

[dreamweaver]

Snipped from http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20110419_Womans_body_found_in_Schuylkill.html

Oh dear Lord. Whoever it is, their family will know they are found.

 

[Gardenlady]

So sad. I wish everyone could get as much attention as Holly B. But I'm afraid that race and sociology-economic status do play a huge part. Nadirah was taken under very dramatic circumstances, like Holly was, so you'd think that would garner some level of media attention. But similar to Antoinetta McKoy and Jadon Higganbotham, therre has been so little coverage of the case. It's hard to follow, hard to brainstorm, look for clues, when no one is even talking about a case.

Like dreamweaver said, at least someone's family will have answers now, with this body being found. RIP

 

[Gardenlady]

Sigh, above post by me should read socio-economic status. Auto-correct on the iPad strikes again. :banghead:

Another article, confirms the body is an African American woman. Video with this one.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/120210839.html

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Gardenlady- My iPad auto correct drives me crazy too. No worries. I agreed with your post too, by the way.

Prayers for Nadirah's family as they await answers. I can't imagine what they're feeling.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Authorities tell Action News they seem pretty confident the body is that of Nadirah Ruffin. They are now just waiting for the medical examiner to make the positive ID.

Ruffin's father and grandfather made a trip to Philadelphia to to try and identify the body, but no definite identification has been released.

Snipped from http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=8081797

 

[Gardenlady]

That's about an hour away from Atlantic City. It looks like they took her to a higher population city where they hoped she would be just another murder victim found, like it would not stand out as it might back in AC or the surrounding towns.

There are toll roads in between AC and Philly, hopefully there will be some camera footage that will be of some use, or records of fast lane/EZ pass type thing that will help.

 

[SurfieTX]

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/120261994.html

The head and neck of the body were wrapped in duct tape. One ankle was handcuffed and the other was free, police said. Clothing and tattoos on the body matched a description of Ruffin, sources said.

An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday for an official identification and to determine the cause of death, police said.

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How horrific. I hope they find these monsters and throw the book at them.

 

[SurfieTX]

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/atlantic-city-police-probe-possible-connection-between-body-found-in/article_2d14d938-6aab-11e0-bad8-001cc4c03286.html

Duct tape had been used in the March 26 abduction in Back Maryland. Three men and a woman all wearing masks used the tape to tie up the five women inside, police said. Witnesses said cash was taken, and then Ruffin was forced to go with the attackers.

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A woman?!? Wow. I think that's the first time that little tidbit has been mentioned.

 

[dr dona]

To Nadirah's family---my sincerest condolences.
what makes people turn into animals and do this sort of thing to another human being. May God guide LE so these animals are caught and receive the justice they deserve!!!!!

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Body Identified as Nadirah

he body of a woman pulled from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia has been identified as that of a 19-year-old woman abducted at gunpoint by masked men in an Atlantic City, N.J., home last month, prosecutors there said Wednesday night.

The identity of Nadirah Ruffin of Egg Harbor Township, 19, was confirmed through dental records. Medical examiners determined that Ruffin died of a gunshot wound, and the case has been classified a homicide, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said in a statement.

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/news/arti...as-body-in-Pa-river-1346244.php#ixzz1K7ncY4pD

 

[Salem]

Prayers for this beautiful young woman. May the angels take good care of her.

Salem

 

[couggal]

Prayers and tears. So sorry you don't have hundreds of posts too. Sad that some cases get all of the attention.

 

[SuziQ]

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/atlantic-city-police-probe-possible-connection-between-body-found-in/article_2d14d938-6aab-11e0-bad8-001cc4c03286.html

Duct tape had been used in the March 26 abduction in Back Maryland. Three men and a woman all wearing masks used the tape to tie up the five women inside, police said. Witnesses said cash was taken, and then Ruffin was forced to go with the attackers.

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A woman?!? Wow. I think that's the first time that little tidbit has been mentioned.

BBM. Another Vanessa Coleman, IMO. I hope the TOD is soon after the abduction. I can't fathom what Nadirah suffered through.

 

[5CentsWorth]

How sad!

 

[Soulmagent]

Why?

Why couldnt they just rob them? Why did they have to kill that babys mother?

I hope he has a strong family who will honor his mothers memory,and he will be cherished and loved.

 

[Gardenlady]

FBI is offering up to $20k for information. AC prosecutor says his office is taking over the case now.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/21/missing-new-jersey-woman-identified-body-pennsylvania-river/

 

[carbuff]

What a tragedy. My condolences to Nadirah's family and especially her son.

 

[Cubby]

I wasn't even aware of Nadirahs case until this thread was bumped with news she was found. It was then I read and wondered why? why did Nadirahs case get so little attention, and why hadn't her family and Phylicia Barnes family combined efforts to bring more attention to both cases? Why was Nadirah selected of those at the location when the robbery occured? Why a mom with a young child who is now motherless?

I don't know those answers. I do know I hope law enforcement continues to follow Nadirah's case and seek the justice she so deserves.

I hope now that she is recovered her story doesn't fade away.... Somehow I had an odd feeling once Nadirah was recovered she went and reached for Phylicia's hand -leading her saying now it is your turn, I will hold your hand through your recovery and your family finding you. Is that strange? Maybe. But those are some thoughts which occured to me the last 72 hours or so.

Thank you Nadirah for leading the way... I pray your story opens more doors for young, not just young but all missing African American females. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your precious child - that they find peace, answers, justice and the will to move forward.

An interesting blog I found while searching for information on both Nadirah and Phylicia. Worth the read, imo.

http://thebeautifulstruggler.com/2011/04/failsto/

God Bless you Nadirah, sleep peacefully.