NJ woman found in dumpster in Pennsylvania; death ruled a homicide

COOPERSBURG, Pa. - A woman's death is being investigated as a homicide after the tragic discovery was made this past weekend.

What we know:

Officials say her remains were found in a dumpster at a property on the 200 block of South 3rd Street in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

She was identified as 39-year-old Lucrecia E. Jadan Sumba from Elizabeth Township, New Jersey.

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Her manner of death was ruled a homicide, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, who said her cause of death was sharp force injuries.

What we don't know:

Police have yet to release further details about her death, including a possible motive or suspects.

The coroner's office, along with the Elizabeth Police Department and Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating.