A woman was found dead in a tent in a possible homicide tonight, TLS has learned.
Detective Greg Staffordsmith said he couldn’t speak about it because he was busy with the investigation, but sources tell TLS the woman was found dead inside a tent off the railroad tracks near the original Tent City.
The woman was identified as 38 year old Yolanda Kelly, formerly of Lakewood.
Police say “the area in which she was located was known to her as well as a few locals who like to gather and socialize there.”
Sources also say she died from an apparent gunshot wound.
CSI is investigating the death.
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What has happened to Lakewood? This is horrible! All of these horrible crimes! It’s not safe at all anymore!
I passed by they sed it was a suicide
Unreal. Some one killed her in her own tent. If a person cant be safe in his own tent, where can they be safe ? I hope they catch this perp. And, btw, it was a homicide. If theres a gunshot wound & not a suicide, it’s a homicide.
She didn’t live in the tent. She was put in it. She was visiting her kids here in Jersey from New York. It wasn’t a suicide because why would she kill herself if she was visiting family.
Any word on her identity or suspects?
Very sad.
Thank you LPD and CSI for your work.
Thank you to chaveriem for providing water, rain gear, lighting , and other needed assistance during the overnight investigation.
It is so very sad. Prayers going out to her family and friends
My prayers go out to her family and friends
Sad, My heart goes out too her family and friends,, Prayers too you all!!
My Prayers are going up for the family as well. Yolanda was a beautiful person, who has come a long way, i will always cherish the times we spent together at her mom’s house in Coventry Square. She will be greatly missed, and i will always remember that beautiful smile of hers.. My heart is hurting so bad.. I atleast got the memories of our talk 3 months ago.. Love you gurl.. Rest In Heaven until we meet again…To The Kelly Family i will keep you All in My Prayers I Pray That Ya’ll will Receive Some Type Of Closure..God bless..
Awww my poor friend she didnt deserve that smh R.I.P. yalonda kelly
i miss you YOLANDA KELLY i love you