Motivational Speaker Found Dead

A professional motivational speaker from Long Island has been found dead inside a parked car on a New York City street.

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Police say 52-year-old Jeff Locker's body was discovered in a car in East Harlem about 11:25 a.m. Thursday. The North Woodmere resident had wounds to his neck and chest. Police say the city's medical examiner is expected to determine the cause of death.

The New York Daily News reported that Locker's hands were tied behind his back and a cord wrapped around his neck and tied to the headrest. Also he had been stabbed in the chest and robbed, police sources said. The Daily News also reported that he was seen in the neighborhood early Thursday morning buying condoms at a convenience store.

Locker's wife reported him missing Wednesday night. Newsday reported that she last spoke to him by telephone Wednesday, when he told her that his car had a flat tire near the RFK Bridge, but a couple had stopped to help him.

Locker's Web site described him as dedicated to "bringing spirituality into the business world." He offered workshops on dealing with stress, frustration and anxiety in the workplace.

The site also said that he co-authored a spiritual self-help novel called "Teachings for a New World" and was a radio talk show host.