Cold Case Tuesday: 2006 Homicide Of Sonia Centeno

LAGRANGE, NY — State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks continue to investigate the 2006 homicide of Sonia Centeno, 44, of Poughkeepsie. Troopers were sent around 3:55 p.m. Aug. 4, 2006, to 123 Mountain Rd. in the Town of LaGrange to investigate the discovery of human remains.

Two Dutchess County residents were walking the old Porter Farm located on Mountain Road when they found what appeared to be a human hand partially buried in a shallow grave. They called 911.

The victim was positively identified Aug. 16, 2006, as Sonia Centeno.

The death of Centeno continues to be actively investigated by police. Numerous leads have been followed up on throughout this investigation, however, this homicide has never been solved.

Centeno is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches, 117 pounds, with a winged lion tattoo on her chest. She was reported to have been seen in the Main Street area of Poughkeepsie during the winter of 2006.

When her body was discovered, Centeno was wearing black high heeled ankle booties, blue fleece Okemo Ski area zip-up vest, and a dark colored tunic. The investigation indicates that Centeno may have been dead for approximately 3 to 7 months.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Poughkeepsie by calling 845-677-7300. Please refer to SJS # 1648674. All calls may be kept confidential.

New York State Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Centeno. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). All callers may remain anonymous.

Photo caption: Sonia Centeno. Photo credit: NYSP.