Tanya Rush

A 39 year old woman's remains are found in a suitcase on the side of a highway
In June of 2008, the tragic discovery of Tanya Rush, a 39-year-old female, sent a shockwave through the community of New-Bellmore, New York. A mother of three, Rush's life was cut short in a brutal and horrifying manner. Her dismembered body was found packed into a suitcase along the Southern State Parkway, a grim end to a life that had been marked by personal struggles. At the time of her death, she was known to be battling drug addiction and was involved in sex work.

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Tanya Rush's brutal 2008 slaying remains mystery for daughter, police

Homicide Victim: Rush, Tanya | New York State Police