CT - Zaniya Wright, 13, found strangled, homicide, Manchester, June 2021

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Teen Found Dead in Manchester, Conn. Was Strangled; Death Ruled Homicide


The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the 13-year-old found dead in the basement of a Manchester apartment complex was strangled and her death is being ruled a homicide.

Family has identified the 13-year-old as Zaniya Wright. She was found in the apartment complex on Friday morning hours after her mother reported her missing, according to police.

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Zaniya Wright, 13, was found dead in the basement of a Manchester apartment building Friday morning after being reported missing Thursday night, according to her family.

Officials with the OCME said Wright died because of compression to the neck.


Her mother contacted police at 8:30 p.m. Thursday and reported her missing, police said.

The 13-year-old was found dead at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the basement of the South Adams Apartments, police said. Police said she was found in a common area, not an apartment.


Anyone who saw anything or has information is being asked to call (860) 645-5500

 

[Filly]

Zaniya's mom had left her in the care of a friend who does live in the building. When she came back Zaniya was not there.

This poor woman. Her worse nightmare coming true no doubt. Only 13! I'm sorry Zaniya somebody stole your life.

 

[Donnie McG]

This is a really tragic story, it will be hard for her mother to get over this tragedy, very sad.

 

[modesty blaise]

How does the friend explain this?

 

[weepingangel]

Manchester police continue to investigate teen's death

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Zaniya’s family said she was being bullied at school and they fear that may have had something to do with her death.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the teen died from compression to the neck.

As a result, the 7th grader’s death was ruled a homicide. Police said they have been trying to figure out who’s responsible. At this point, they have not made any arrests.

Zaniya’s mother reported her missing on June 17.

About 12 hours later, police said they found her body in the basement of the apartment complex.

A family friend who did not want to appear on camera told Channel 3 that the family knows a boy who lives there. However, they’re not sure if he had anything to do with Zaniya’s death.

 

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[URL="https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/14-year-old-arrested-on-murder-sex-assault-charges-in-manchester-pd/2651444/"]14-Year-Old Arrested on Murder, Sex Assault Charges in Manchester: PD
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NBC CT EXCLUSIVE: Family Speaks Out After Arrest Made in Manchester Teen's Murder

 

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14-Year-Old Arrested on Murder, Sex Assault Charges in Manchester: PD

NBC CT EXCLUSIVE: Family Speaks Out After Arrest Made in Manchester Teen's Murder

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After a meeting with law enforcement and prosecutors, the victim’s family says they were told because of the suspect’s age, if convicted, the time he would spend in jail would be minimal. It’s something Zaniya’s mom says is a slap in the face.

“It’s very disappointing. Very hard pill to swallow,” said Boose. “He can go on living his life. You know Zaniya, we can’t bring her back.”—-
unbelievable- can’t they charge him as an adult?