A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a Dollar Tree freezer on Sunday morning, City of Miami Police said.<\/p>\n
Around 8 a.m., Miami Police officers responded to the Dollar Tree location at 968 SW 8th St. after an employee called saying that there was a deceased woman inside the business.<\/p>\n
According to Miami Police, the woman \u2014 later identified as 32-year-old Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez \u2014 was found inside the store’s freezer.<\/p>\n
“Complainant found a naked female in the cooler of the store,” dispatchers are heard saying over the police scanners. <\/p>\n
Video from the scene shows police and fire rescue officials headed to the back of the store, gloved and carrying equipment.<\/p>\n
“I’m also advised by the staff that they don’t recognize her as well,” dispatchers said.<\/p>\n
Miami Police is investigating the discovery as an unclassified death at this time, as the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remain unclear. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Residents react<\/p>\n
People who showed up at the store on Sunday morning were shocked by the deadly discovery.<\/p>\n
“I got to be honest with you, I’m totally devastated,” said concerned resident Margarita Puig. “I can’t believe in the Dollar Tree you’d find a dead body.”<\/p>\n
Hugo Morales, another concerned resident, said he was concerned about when the woman’s family would find out.<\/p>\n
“I think it’s crazy,” Morales said. “I’ve never heard of something like that in my life.”<\/p>\n