Police Investigating Possible Cold Weather-Related Death In Lakewood, NJ
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Police are investigating after a New Jersey woman was found dead just feet from her home.
As WCBS 880's Jim Smith reported, authorities said 66-year-old Olivia Benito may have fallen and then froze to death outside a neighbor's home, just two doors down from her Lakewood townhouse.
"We found no outward signs of trauma or any signs of foul play at this time," said Ocean County prosecutor spokesman Al Della Fave.
Police Investigating Possible Cold Weather-Related Death In Lakewood, NJ
Della Fave said the exact cause of death is under investigation by the medical examiner to see if any health issues were to blame.
Earlier Saturday night, Benito and a neighbor went to a function at the Lakewood Elks, ending the night at the neighbor's home, Smith reported.
"Then at about midnight she left to walk to her townhouse and she never made it there," Della Fave said.
On Sunday morning, the neighbor found Benito in the snow.
Temperatures have plummeted across the region this weekend. A wind chill advisory is in effect for New York City, northern New Jersey, western Long Island and southern portions of western Connecticut through 9 a.m. Monday. For alerts in other areas, click here.
