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Amanda Dhaneshwar, a retired crime lab worker died on Sunday night in her sleep in her home.  She was 103 years old.

It was believed that Amanda had died of natural causes due to her old age. However, an autopsy was conducted and showed that there was an unusual substance present in Amanda’s system. Tests are still being conducted to determine her cause of death and if foul play could have been involved.

“She was a hard worker who never gave up on a case no matter how difficult it was to solve.” Raymond Keller, Amanda’s former boss said. “It is know our turn to do the same for her and give her the justice that she deserves.”

A memorial service is being planned in memory of her on Friday at her home in Jackson Heights.

Amanda was born in Queens and grew up in Jackson Heights. She graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in 2011 and went on to study at St. John’s University. She received her Masters in Toxicology in 2016.

She went on to work that as a crime lab technician. Amanda spent countless hours on a variety of cases. She was determined to solve every case she was assigned and never gave up without a fight. She wanted to make sure that every case was brought to justice.

Amanda got married to her husband in 2021. He was an architect and built them their own home where they spent their lives together. Amanda’s husband died last August at the age of 104 from a heart attack.

Despite the loss of an amazing woman, Amanda’s memory will live on the presence of her daughter Jessica Jackson of New York; her son Alex Jackson of Florida; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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Summer 2011

During the summer of 2011 I decided to spend my time wisely by doing something productive so I got a summer job. However, finding a summer job proved to be a job in itself due the economic condition and the fact that I started my search late. Luckily, a friend informed me that a position was open at Fort Hamilton Post Library as an algebra tutor. I was hesitant at first to accept the position because I was nervous about working on an army base and wasn’t thrilled about the hour and half commute to Brooklyn. Despite my fears I accepted the job since it was the only one I was able to find.

On my first day of work I arrived on the base bright and early eager to meet my new student. Unfortunately, my effort to make a good first impression was wasted. As it turned out, my student ended up missing the first lesson and I was stuck in the library for the day since I had to wait for my ride home. At first I wondered around the library just exploring and looking for something to do. I eventually met the librarian who got me to sign up to volunteer in the library.

As the summer progressed I would spend my weekends tutoring at the library. I would arrive early in the morning for lessons. Afterwards I would spend the rest of the day reading to the children, shelving books, and helping patrons. At first it seemed boring but after a couple of weeks my time at the fort became more lively and entertaining. Eventually I became friends with the captain of the police station on base, who was one of the library’s most frequent patrons. He would let me tag along as he made his rounds around the fort. As we went around he would talk to me about the most recent books and movies he checked out, politics, and some times he would tell me about the latest schemes going on around the fort. One day as we were walking in one of the old abandoned fields he let me fire a shot from his gun. I think that firing a gun was one of the most exhilarating experiences I have ever had.

I had many other adventures during the summer at Fort Hamilton. One of the biggest events they had on the fort was a Fourth of July concert where they had Ne-Yo as a performer. I was determined to meet Ne-Yo so the librarian got me an all-access pass and a job with the photographer covering the concert for the fort. Although I had never done photography before I did my best to help the photographer, who was able to get me into the meet and greet where I got my picture taken with Ne-Yo and his autograph. I was even more excited later on when the concert actually started and I was allowed to be right in front of the stage helping the photographer. However, the most amazing part of the night occurred when Ne-Yo was performing “Miss Independent.” He reached his hand out toward the crowd and I touched it. Attending the concert made me even prouder to be an American.

Working at Fort Hamilton proved to be fun despite my fears that working on an army base would be boring and dreary. I not only got paid to help another student gain a greater understanding in a subject I love, but also was able to make lasting friendships and memories in the process.