Sources: Husband of Victim a Person of Interest in Pennypack Park Murder

UPDATE: Murray's husband confessed to killing her, according to law enforcement sources.


The husband of a Northeast Philadelphia mother who was found dead at a local park is now being questioned by police, according to NBC10 sources.

Constance "Connie" Murray, 46, was found dead Tuesday morning in Pennypack Park. Sources tell NBC10 that Murray's husband was taken in for questioning by police and is considered a person of interest. He has not been charged however.

The Holme Circle woman was last seen alive when she left her Tolbut Street home to go for a jog Monday night. Her family searched for her and then contacted police when they were unable to locate her.

A woman walking her dog found Murray's body Tuesday around 6 a.m. in the park near the Crispin Rec Center.

According to police, surveillance video shows Murray traveling down Willets Road to Convent Avenue and on to Holme Avenue Monday night. Police say Murray was carrying headphones and a cellphone with her shortly before her death. Those items have not been recovered.

The Medical examiner ruled Murray's death a homicide by strangulation.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for updates.

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