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Quiet Neighbor Found Dead in Shocking Apartment Mystery

1/19/2026

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The 50-year-old Susan Longton was found dead in her Morris Heights apartment on January 18, 2026, after police responded to a 911 call around 9:39 in the morning and found her unconscious with trauma to the head and body, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Residents expressed shock, describing her as quiet and friendly.
The medical examiner's office will determine the cause of death.

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Story summary

The 50-year-old Susan Longton was found dead in her Morris Heights apartment on January 18, 2026, after police responded to a 911 call around 9:39 in the morning and found her unconscious with trauma to the head and body, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Residents expressed shock, describing her as quiet and friendly.
The medical examiner's office will determine the cause of death.