Sarai Sierra Update: Man suspected of NYC woman's murder detained, Turkish officials say

(CBS/AP) ANKARA, Turkey - A man suspected of killing Sarai Sierra, a New York City woman who disappeared while vacationing in Istanbul, was caught in Syria in a joint operation by Syrian rebels and Turkish officials, Istanbul authorities said.

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Istanbul Governor Avni Mutlu said the suspect confessed to killing Sierra, whose body was found in Istanbul on Feb. 2, days after she was reported missing during a solo vacation. Authorities said she died of a blow to the head.

A video reportedly recorded in Syria and posted on Hurriyet newspaper's website showed the suspect saying he was under the influence of paint thinner during the incident.

Turkish news reports described him as a homeless scrap paper collector.

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