Questions Linger After Miami Woman Is Found Dead Inside Dollar Tree Freezer In Little Havana

CBS Miami

Updated on: December 15, 2025 / 9:49 AM EST

A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a Dollar Tree store freezer on Sunday morning, City of Miami Police said.

Around 8 a.m., Miami Police officers responded to the Dollar Tree location at 968 SW 8th St. in Little Havana after an employee called saying that there was a deceased woman inside the business.

According to Miami Police, the woman, later identified as 32-year-old Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez, was found inside the Dollar Tree's freezer.

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