SUSPICIOUS DEATH
CASE #: 2008-13
Amanda Wienckowski
Status:
Open
Date of Death:
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Death Location:
Buffalo, NY
Summary:
Amanda was a former heroin addict found dead in a trash can in the East side of Buffalo, NY. ME determines it was an accidental overdose. After an exhumation and second autopsy in LA it is confirmed she had bruises on her neck and they determined she died of strangulation. Erie County Police won’t look into the case any further, possibly and erroneously because she was a known addict and sex worker.
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Circumstances of Death:
Found naked and frozen upside down in a trash can. Last known location for Amanda was with a man named Antoine Garner alias “Justice.” Trash can was found across the street from his residence.
Additional Details:
Last person to see her alive other then Garner was Adam Patterson who dropped her off at Garners residence and waited for her to come back out. He got tired of waiting and left. That is the last time she was seen alive.
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Adam P. (Person of Interest) - Living
Antoine G. (Person of Interest) - Living
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