Police Believe U.N. Death Was Suicide

Photograph of police investigating the United Nations death by John Heilprin/AP

After the discovery of a woman's body on the lawn of the United Nations building, the police have identified the woman as Maria DiBiase, who worked with the Austrian consulate. According to the Daily News, DiBiase "apparently jumped after showing up for work at the UN early Sunday."

The 44-year-old appears to have leaped from the 19th floor and her body was found around 8AM. DiBiase, who lived in a West 34th Street dormitory, was reported to be have been "friendly" and "had an interest in computers and chatted about such things as how homes were increasingly built to incorporate multimedia equipment." The police do not suspect foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.