State Police Find Dead Body Inside Car In Danbury Parking Lot

DANBURY, CT — State Troopers have identified the body of a woman found dead inside a parked car in Danbury.

State police found the body of Joanna Lynne Walker, 71, of Rancho Murieta, CA, in a gray, Honda CR-V, bearing a California license plate, at approximately 7:12 p.m. Saturday. The car was parked in the I-84 eastbound Exit 2 commuter lot in Danbury. State police from Troop A in Southbury investigated the car after receiving a report of "a strong odor," according to their report.

This incident is still under investigation. The State Police urge anyone with more information, or who noticed the vehicle within from Aug. 13-28, 2021, to contact Trooper Pikul at 203-267-2200 or bret.pikul@ct.gov. All information can be submitted anonymously. Reference case number 2100353136.