Found Deceased NY - Dr. Tamara Saukin, 44, Staten Island, 18 Nov 2020

[imstilla.grandma]

The sources tell PEOPLE the body was dressed in the same kind of clothing Saukin was last seen wearing.

The results of an autopsy are still pending, according to sources.
N.Y. Doctor Vanished After Walk with Mom 2 Weeks Ago, and Police Believe Her Body Was Found in Pond

 

[Tealgrove]

Tragic and very sad indeed. I was holding out hope for a better resolution but I am not surprised.

Sigh........RIP Tamara

 

[Sea Rider]

So very sad. Even though I suspected this kind of outcome I was hoping so much for her to be alive. She was a beautiful person. I think her life was remarkable and challenging and yes, I think she was driven to excel but she had such odds against her. How many figure skaters compete nationally and then become MDs with thriving practices, while also becoming (I would assume) proficient in classical guitar, remaining athletic and being a compassionate, warm, open-minded doctor that actually listens to people. And also experiencing an accident that must have been traumatic and terribly painful, that left her in critical condition!
What a terrible loss! I can't imagine how those close to her feel, and also the dog that was mentioned. I still cannot wrap my mind around this tragedy. Yes, may she rest in peace.

 

[LuminousVisions]

Can someone confirm exactly which pond she was found. The large pond that has the bridge going over, boats, and that building? Was it another smaller pond?

 

[PommyMommy]

Can someone confirm exactly which pond she was found. The large pond that has the bridge going over, boats, and that building? Was it another smaller pond?

Clove Lake: Clove Lakes Park - Google Maps

Body of woman found in waters at Clove Lakes Park; believed to be missing doctor Tamara Saukin - silive.com
Police have roped off the body of water near the basketball courts, within feet of Victory Boulevard and Logan Avenue, where the discovery was presumably made. The pond is located next to the WWII Memorial Ice Skating Rink.

 

[LuminousVisions]

Clove Lake: Clove Lakes Park - Google Maps

Body of woman found in waters at Clove Lakes Park; believed to be missing doctor Tamara Saukin - silive.com
Police have roped off the body of water near the basketball courts, within feet of Victory Boulevard and Logan Avenue, where the discovery was presumably made. The pond is located next to the WWII Memorial Ice Skating Rink.

Thank you very much for posting info. I appreciate you doing so.

 

[kittythehare]

Police have released very little information about the ongoing investigation. An NYPD spokesperson told CrimeOnline on Friday that a cause of death has yet to be determined, and is pending a completed autopsy. Police had said earlier in the investigation there was no evidence of foul play.

BREAKING: Woman found dead in Staten Island park identified as missing doctor Tamara Saukin

 

[kittythehare]

This is a longer piece and some patients have provided mixed reviews
Questions surround mysterious death of Staten Island doctor found in Clove Lakes Park

 

[kittythehare]

Awaiting medical examiner determination, doctor’s death still a mystery
(no new information, pending medical examiner's examination)

 

[hot cawfeee]

Good Morning Kids !!! Just saw this.....Rest in Peace Tamara.....peace to your sweet soul

 

[eekasaur]

This is a longer piece and some patients have provided mixed reviews
Questions surround mysterious death of Staten Island doctor found in Clove Lakes Park

Ugh...this is so sad. So one patient said that everything seemed normal. And then two other patients said that Dr. Saukin seemed a bit off, but that she was still a great doctor. Clearly Dr. Saukin was a great person with a heart of gold, but she was hurting inside and felt the need to self-medicate. My heart hurts for her. Mental health is so important, and I wish Dr. Saukin could have found help before this had to happen. RIP.

 

[kittythehare]

NYPD tweet
https://twitter.com/NYPDSpecialops/status/1334973923159576576?s=20

 

[kelsie]

Awaiting medical examiner determination, doctor’s death still a mystery

 

[oviedo]

I am really sorry to be the bringer of such tragic news

Body of woman found in waters at Clove Lakes Park; believed to be missing doc

Oh dear I’m so very sorry for this terrible news ... too many women these past few months

 

[oviedo]

Every year, more than 40,000 Americans commit suicide. And hundreds of thousands more are suicidal, but do not follow through. Some of those will seek treatment.

I'm glad to know that many people have never experienced or encountered such mental pain, but for those that do, suicide can definitely seem like the "way out." Mental illness is a real, biologically based illness and depression is very painful.

People who are also anxious, in addition to depressed, may be more likely to follow through with suicide...severe anxiety is really hard to tolerate...

I’m so worried about so many these terrible days - another promising beautiful life taken ...
JMO

 

[kelsie]

Death of Doctor Whose Body Was Found at Bottom of Staten Island Pond After Vanishing on Walk a Mystery

 

[Spider92]

Death of Doctor Whose Body Was Found at Bottom of Staten Island Pond After Vanishing on Walk a Mystery

It's hard to tell from this article if foul play is a reasonable possibility or if the media is just trying to stir things up. I do find it hard to imagine how anybody could wade into near freezing water to drown herself without giving in to the body's natural reaction to run for warmth and dry land..... unless of course that person was heavily medicated.