NY NY - Sonia Centeno, 44, LaGrange / Poughkeepsie, 4 Aug 2006

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2006 killing of Sonia Centeno

The old Porter Farm, located on Mountain Road in LaGrange, where the remains of Sonia Centeno were found on Aug. 4, 2006. (Photo: Courtesy photo)

The scene were Centeno was found. Photo credit: NYSP.


Cold case: Who killed Sonia Centeno?

LAGRANGE - A decade after her remains were found on a farm in a shallow grave, state police are still working to solve the mystery of who killed Sonia Centeno.

The City of Poughkeepsie woman was found Aug. 4, 2006 after police were dispatched that afternoon to 123 Mountain Road in the Town of LaGrange.

According to police, two Dutchess County residents were walking the old Porter Farm, located on Mountain Road, when they found what appeared to be a human hand partially buried in a shallow grave and called 911.

Twelve days later, the victim was identified as 44-year-old Centeno. She may have been deceased for approximately 3 to 7 months before she was found, according to the investigation.

State police Troop K, which covers Dutchess, Putnam, Columbia and Westchester counties, is currently handling 53 cold cases involving either a missing person, unidentified remains, or a homicide, according to state police spokeswoman Trooper Melissa McMorris. Cold cases are continually reviewed by the major crime unit, McMorris said.


Anyone with information regarding the death of Centeno is asked to contact Investigator Karen Shaw of the state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Poughkeepsie at 845-677-7300, and refer to SJS #1648674. All calls may be kept confidential.

New York State Crime Stoppers in cooperation with The New York State Police, Troop K Poughkeepsie is still offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Centeno. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). All callers may remain anonymous.

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New York State Police Newsroom: Cold Case Tuesday: Troop K continues to investigate a 2006 homicide in the Town of LaGrange

PRESS RELEASE

Cold Case Tuesday: Troop K continues to investigate a 2006 homicide in the Town of LaGrange

New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks continue to investigate the 12-year-old homicide of 44-year-old Sonia Centeno of Poughkeepsie, New York.

On August 4, 2006 at approximately 3:55 p.m., the New York State Police were dispatched to 123 Mountain Road in the Town of LaGrange to investigate the discovery of human remains.

Two Dutchess County residents were walking the old Porter Farm located on Mountain Road when they located what appeared to be a human hand partially buried in a shallow grave and called 911.

On August 16, 2016, the victim was positively identified as Sonia Centeno.

The death of Centeno continues to be actively investigated by police. Numerous leads have been followed-up on throughout this investigation, however, this homicide has never been solved.

Centeno is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5’3”, 117 lbs., with a winged lion tattoo on her chest. She was reported to have been seen in the Main Street area of Poughkeepsie during the winter of 2006.

When she was discovered, Centeno was wearing black high heeled ankle booties, blue fleece Okemo Ski area zip-up vest, and a dark colored tunic. The investigation indicates that Centeno may have been deceased for approximately 3-7 months.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Poughkeepsie by calling (845) 677-7300. Please refer to SJS # 1648674. All calls may be kept confidential.

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New York State Crime Stoppers in cooperation with The New York State Police, Troop K Poughkeepsie is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Sonia Centeno. Sonia Centeno was a City of Poughkeepsie resident whose body was found on August 4, 2006 in a shallow grave at a vacant farm in the Town of Lagrange east of Poughkeepsie New York. Ms. Centeno was described as a Hispanic female approx 5’3”, 117lbs, 44 years of age with a winged lion tattoo on her chest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). All callers may remain anonymous.

New York State Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization formed to assist law enforcement throughout the state by offering rewards for information about particular crimes that will lead to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

Cold Case Tuesday: 2006 Homicide Of Sonia Centeno

Cold Case Tuesday: 2006 Homicide Of Sonia Centeno
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
By Michael Woyton, Patch Staff | Aug 7, 2018 12:10 pm ET | Updated Aug 7, 2018 12:12 pm ET
When her body was discovered, Centeno was wearing black high heeled ankle booties, blue fleece Okemo Ski area zip-up vest, and a dark colored tunic. The investigation indicates that Centeno may have been dead for approximately 3 to 7 months.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Poughkeepsie by calling 845-677-7300. Please refer to SJS # 1648674. All calls may be kept confidential.

New York State Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Centeno. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). All callers may remain anonymous.