Vianela Tavera, 50, of the Bronx, disappeared on July 28, 2018 after telling family she was visiting a man she had been dating in Philadelphia. Her body was recovered in a basement in the Feltonville neighborhood of North Philadelphia on August 6, 2018; decomposition delayed identification.

Authorities arrested 38-year-old Luis Negron-Martinez of Philadelphia three days after Tavera’s disappearance. He was found with Tavera’s SUV, which reportedly contained a gun and blood in the back seat. Negron-Martinez reportedly told authorities he had killed someone and was taken to a mental hospital; he was initially charged with grand larceny involving an automobile and possession of a concealed weapon. He had a connection to the Feltonville home where the body was found, though the property was not his.

The investigation into Tavera’s death remains ongoing and involves multiple jurisdictions. If anyone knew Tavera, her travel to Philadelphia, or her connection to Negron-Martinez, please share information that could help the case.