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Beloved Taxi Driver Found Murdered; Search for Suspect Ongoing

12/11/2025

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Aurelio Zhunio-Orbez, a 66-year-old taxi driver, was found dead in the Croton Falls Reservoir, with authorities ruling the death a homicide and initiating a police investigation.
Authorities are searching for his stolen black Toyota Sienna taxi.
He was last seen at the Brewster Metro-North station while working.
His niece described him as a beloved figure in the community.
A GoFundMe has raised over $3,000 of its $7,000 goal.

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Story summary

Aurelio Zhunio-Orbez, a 66-year-old taxi driver, was found dead in the Croton Falls Reservoir, with authorities ruling the death a homicide and initiating a police investigation.
Authorities are searching for his stolen black Toyota Sienna taxi.
He was last seen at the Brewster Metro-North station while working.
His niece described him as a beloved figure in the community.
A GoFundMe has raised over $3,000 of its $7,000 goal.