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A suspect is now under arrest in the death of a New Jersey kindergarten teacher, CBS New York’s Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The body of 33-year-old Luz Hernandez was found Tuesday in Kearny, a day after she was reported missing.
The Hudson County prosecutor’s office announced an arrest overnight. No details have been released about the suspect.
Hernandez’s death was ruled a homicide Thursday after an autopsy revealed the Jersey City mother died of blunt force trauma to the head and compressions to the neck.
Police say they found Hernandez buried in a shallow grave in a deserted industrial area.
Investigators say Hernandez didn’t show up to work at her school Monday and welfare check at her home led them to believe a crime had taken place.
Shortly after, her body was discovered three and a half miles away.
Earlier this week, loved ones, neighbors and even students gathered at her home, where a memorial was created.
Hernandez leaves behind three children, the youngest only 2 years old.
