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Long Island Woman Found Dead at Gas Station, Suspect Charged with Murder

A 30-year-old mother of three from Bellport was found unresponsive in a vehicle at a Yaphank gas station and later died at a hospital. Police arrested a 40-year-old man from the same town and charged him with second-degree murder.

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A 30-year-old mother of three was found injured and unresponsive in a vehicle at the Speedway gas station in Yaphank early Saturday morning. m. at the station on Horseblock Road. She was taken to NYU Langone Hospital in Patchogue, where she was pronounced dead.

12 hours after the discovery, police arrested Michael McHenry, 40, also of Bellport. m. Saturday and charged with second-degree murder. McHenry was held overnight and is scheduled to appear for arraignment Sunday at First District Court in Central Islip.

Police have not released information about the cause of death or any prior connection between the two individuals. The Suffolk County Homicide Squad is asking anyone with information to call 631-852-6392 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Key Facts

Victim identity
Juliann Bachmann, 30, of Bellport
Location
Speedway gas station, Yaphank, Suffolk County
Suspect
Michael McHenry, 40, also of Bellport
Charge
Second-degree murder

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Saturday morning

    Juliann Bachmann found unresponsive at Yaphank gas station.

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  2. Saturday evening

    Michael McHenry arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

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  3. Sunday

    McHenry scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Bachmann's three children are now without their mother.

  2. 02

    The homicide investigation remains open pending further evidence collection.

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Confidence score65%
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Word count125 words
PublishedMay 17, 2026, 1:34 PM
Bias signals removed1 across 1 outlet
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