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Fundraiser Created For 2 Little Girls Of Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide Victim Fundraiser Created For 2 Little Girls Of Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide Victim
Fundraiser Created For 2 Little Girls Of Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide Victim Friends and family members of a Hudson Valley woman killed during a murder-suicide have started a GoFundMe to help care for her two little girls. Related story: Update: Police ID Couple In Stony Point Murder-Suicide Rockland County resident Colleen Williston, age 35, of Stony Point, was killed on Tuesday, March 19, by 38-year-old Sean Kelly, of Stony Point during a murder-suicide. Family friend Amanda Reese said the fundraising effort would help Williston's parents, Paula and Bob Williston, care for her two young daughters, Ivy and Violet, both under the age of 5, and set up a …
Update: Police ID Couple In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide Update: Police ID Couple In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide
Update: Police ID Couple In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide Police have identified a Hudson Valley couple who were found dead in their home in what is now being called an alleged murder-suicide. Related: Man, Woman Found Shot Dead In Stony Point Home Fundraiser For Victim's 2 Little Girls The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 on Rosetown Road in Stony Point. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, when officers responded to the home after a man called and said "his friends shot themselves," they found 35-year-old Colleen Williston and 38-year-old Sean Kelly, both shot dead …
23-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman ID'd As Victim In Apparent Double-Murder Suicide 23-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman ID'd As Victim In Apparent Double-Murder Suicide
23-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman ID'd As Victim In Apparent Double-Murder Suicide Two women killed by a boyfriend in an apparent double murder-suicide have been identified as a New York native and her college hockey teammate from New England. The incident occurred in Dade County in Miami, Florida, before 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at a Bird Road apartment building, the Miami-Dade Police said. According to Det. A. Colome of the Miami-Dade PD, Dutchess County native Sidney Capolino, age 23, of Pawling, and her roommate from Massachusetts, Meghan Moore, age 25, from Centerville on Cape Cod, were shot and killed by 40-year-old Luis Napoles, addre…
Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving PD Sergeant Leaves Westchester Community Stunned Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving PD Sergeant Leaves Westchester Community Stunned
Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving PD Sergeant Leaves Westchester Community Stunned Two communities in the region have been left shocked and saddened after a police sergeant was found dead along with his wife and two young sons inside a home in the Hudson Valley in an apparent murder-suicide. The chain of events unfolded Friday night, Dec. 29 in Westchester County when the Bronxville Police Department said it contacted the Clarkstown PD in Rockland County after 49-year-old Sergeant Watson Morgan did not show up for his evening shift. Morgan joined the Bronxville PD in 2007 after working the previous seven years with the NYPD. He was promoted to the Bronxville PD…
Update - Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: Details Emerge Involving PD Sergeant In Westchester Update - Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: Details Emerge Involving PD Sergeant In Westchester
Update - Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: Details Emerge Involving PD Sergeant In Westchester New details have emerged after a police sergeant was found dead along with his wife and two young sons inside a home in the Hudson Valley in an apparent murder-suicide. Click here for a new, updated story: Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide Involving PD Sergeant Leaves 2 Communities Stunned In Rockland County, members of the Clarkstown Police Department responded to 10 Clydesdale Court in the hamlet of New City to perform a welfare check on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12:20 a.m. Original report: 4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home Upon arrival, officers made e…
4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home 4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home
4 Family Members Found Dead Inside Hudson Valley Home Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after four members of a New York family were found dead inside a home in the Hudson Valley. Click here for a new, updated story - Apparent Triple Murder-Suicide: IDs Released For PD Sergeant In Westchester, 3 Family Members In Rockland County, members of the Clarkstown Police Department responded to 10 Clydesdale Court in the hamlet of New City to perform a welfare check on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12:20 a.m. Upon arrival, officers made entry to the residence and discovered the four deceased persons, consisting of a man, a woman, and tw…
Murder-Suicide In Westchester: Funds Raised For Husband After 'Unthinkable Tragedy' Murder-Suicide In Westchester: Funds Raised For Husband After 'Unthinkable Tragedy'
Murder-Suicide In Westchester: Funds Raised For Husband After 'Unthinkable Tragedy' A community is coming together to help support a Northern Westchester man whose life was torn apart by a murder-suicide involving his wife and their infant child. The tragedy happened on Saturday, Aug. 5 around 7 a.m., when Dr. Krystal Cascetta Talty, age 40, killed her infant child before turning the gun on herself at her home in the Granite Springs section of Somers, authorities said. According to state police, the scene was consistent with a murder-suicide.  Cascetta had been an oncology/hematology specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Earlier Report - Gr…
Man Who Fatally Stabbed Fiancée, 2 Young Sons Was About To Move To Westchester, Reports Say Man Who Fatally Stabbed Fiancée, 2 Young Sons Was About To Move To Westchester, Reports Say
Man Who Fatally Stabbed Fiancée, 2 Young Sons Was About To Move To Westchester, Reports Say A New York City father of two who stabbed his fiancée and two young sons to death was reportedly concerned about a move to Westchester County to take a new job, according to reports. The murder-suicide took place on the Upper West Side in a one-bedroom apartment on Monday, Aug. 28, where the family of four lived, said the New York City Police Department. According to NYPD, Edison Lopez, age 41, allegedly fatally stabbed his fiancée Alexandra Witek, age 40, and their boys, Lucian, age 3, and 1-year-old, Calvin, before killing himself in the West 86th Street apartment he grew up in. Although…
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby
Brand-New Update: Here's Latest On Westchester Murder-Suicide Involving Doctor, Baby Friends, family, colleagues, and residents in and around a community in Northern Westchester County are searching for answers after police say a young doctor who recently moved to town is believed to have shot and killed her infant child before turning the gun on herself. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing following the incident at around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021…
Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Westchester Community Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Westchester Community
Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Westchester Community A small community in Northern Westchester County is grieving an apparent murder-suicide involving a young doctor who recently moved to town and her baby. An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say she killed her infant child and then turned the gun on herself around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, age 40, shared the home on Granite Springs Road with her 37-year-old husband and the infant. The four-bedroom house was purchased in 2021, property records show. A preliminary state police inv…
New Westchester Murder-Suicide Update: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say New Westchester Murder-Suicide Update: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
New Westchester Murder-Suicide Update: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say a renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. New update: Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A preliminary state police investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is con…
Murder-Suicide In Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say Murder-Suicide In Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
Murder-Suicide In Westchester: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County, according to New York State Police.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the town of Somers. Click here for a new, updated story - Murder-Suicide: Renowned Doctor Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say A preliminary investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is consistent with a murder/suicide." The age and gender of the baby have not yet b…
Man, Woman Found Shot Dead In Fairfield County Home Likely A Murder-Suicide, Police Say Man, Woman Found Shot Dead In Fairfield County Home Likely A Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Man, Woman Found Shot Dead In Fairfield County Home Likely A Murder-Suicide, Police Say Police say that a man and woman who were shot dead in the basement of a home in Fairfield County were a husband and wife and were likely victims of a murder-suicide. The two were found in Danbury around 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28 at a home on Clayton Road after police received a request for a well-being check. Danbury Police said on Tuesday, Nov. 29, that a  preliminary investigation has determined the two were husband and wife.  "At the present time, it appears one of the two shot the other and then turned the gun on themself," the department said.  An autopsy is being p…
Woman Who Police Believe Killed 3 Kids, Self Ran Day Care At Fairfield County Home, Report Says Woman Who Police Believe Killed 3 Kids, Self Ran Day Care At Fairfield County Home, Report Says
Woman Who Police Believe Killed 3 Kids, Self Ran Day Care At Fairfield County Home, Report Says Click here for an updated story: Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Had Been Cited For Providing Illegal Day Care The 36-year-old woman who police believe killed her three children and then herself ran an unofficial day care out of her Fairfield County home, according to a new report from the New York Post. The news outlet reported on Thursday, July 28, that a neighbor confirmed that Sonia Loja called parents and told them not to drop their children off at her Danbury residence on Wednesday, July 27, the day police said she and her three children were found dead. Autho…
Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Mount Vernon Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Mount Vernon
Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Mount Vernon An apparent early morning domestic murder-suicide is under investigation in Westchester. It happened around 5:50 a.m. Sunday, June 5 in Mount Vernon on South 14th Ave. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two people dead from gunshot wounds, police said. Three minors were located at a family member's home, said authorities.  Upon arrival, two persons were located, deceased, from apparent gunshot wounds, authorities said.  Three minors, who were in the home at the time, have been re-located to a nearby residence with family members. Anyone that may have information a…
Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley
Details Emerge After Apparent Love Triangle Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley New information has emerged after an off-duty NYPD police officer followed his wife and her 20-year-old dog walker to a Hudson Valley hotel before chasing them in a vehicle and then gunning down her alleged lover and killing himself, according to the New York Post. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around und 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 9 in the parking lot of the Buffalo Wild Wings. When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said…
IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop
IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop Police have released the names of two men killed during a murder-suicide in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley restaurant. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8. When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the town of Wallkill Police.  Armstead was an officer with the NYPD, McLymore said. A Glock 19 handgun and several spent shells were recovered from the scene, Mc…
Two Reportedly Killed In Shooting Involving Off-Duty Cop At Restaurant In Hudson Valley Two Reportedly Killed In Shooting Involving Off-Duty Cop At Restaurant In Hudson Valley
Two Reportedly Killed In Shooting Involving Off-Duty Cop At Restaurant In Hudson Valley Updated story: IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide In Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop An off-duty NYPD officer reportedly shot and killed a man before killing himself in the parking lot of a popular Hudson Valley restaurant, according to law enforcement sources. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8. The officer reportedly killed another man in the parking lot of the Buffalo Wild Wings located on Route 211 and then killed himself over a woman, the source said.  Police at work.Rockland Video Producti…
IDs Released In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley IDs Released In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley
IDs Released In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley The identities have been released of the two people who are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in the Hudson Valley. At about 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, there was a report of a shooting in the Orange County hamlet of Pine Island, located in the town of Warwick. New York State Police troopers along with the Warwick Police Department officers rushed to the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a male subject was shot on Newport Bridge Road, according to state police.  The man, now identified as Ryan Wendt, age 38 of Warwick, was transported to St. Anthony’s…
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley Click here for an updated story: IDs Released In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Hudson Valley Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in the Hudson Valley. At about 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, there was a report of a shooting in the Orange County hamlet of Pine Island, located in the town of Warwick. New York State Police troopers along with the Warwick Police Department officers rushed to the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a male subject from Pine Island was shot on Newport Bridge Road, according to state police.  That subject was transported…
Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area
Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area Two people are dead and another two are critically wounded following a dispute between Hudson Valley neighbors. The incident took place around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 174 Walnut Drive in the town of Beekman in Dutchess County. Sheriff's deputies responded to the home for a report of an active disturbance in which a man was stabbing other people, according to Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Willem C. Salcius, age 32, of Beekman, started an altercation with neighbors, during which he stabbed thre…
Mother, 7-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead Inside Fairfield County Home Mother, 7-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead Inside Fairfield County Home
Mother, 7-Year-Old Daughter Found Dead Inside Fairfield County Home Click here for an updated story - New Details, IDs: Fairfield County Mother Drowned Daughter, Then Killed Herself, Police Say An investigation is underway after a mother and her young daughter were found dead inside a home in Connecticut. At approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, in Fairfield County, the Westport Police Department, along with Westport Emergency Medical Services and the Westport Fire Department, responded to the home on Lyndale Park in Westport on a report of an unresponsive female.  Upon arrival, the woman was located inside the home, and it was determined that sh…
Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide A husband and wife were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, at approximately 10:20 a.m., New York State Police in Orange County and the Town of Mount Hope Police Department responded to a residence on Mount Hope Road for the report of a possible burglary in progress.  The initial caller who identified himself as Russell Claybrook claimed that someone may have been inside his residence, according to state police.  Responding officers entered the home and discovered a woman, identified as Marcia Reitman Currie, age 70, laying in bed…
Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide A husband and wife were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, at approximately 10:20 a.m., New York State Police in Orange County and the Town of Mount Hope Police Department responded to a residence on Mount Hope Road for the report of a possible burglary in progress.  The initial caller who identified himself as Russell Claybrook claimed that someone may have been inside his residence, according to state police.  Responding officers entered the home and discovered a woman, identified as Marcia Reitman Currie, age 70, laying in bed…
Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Husband, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide A husband and wife were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, at approximately 10:20 a.m., New York State Police in Orange County and the Town of Mount Hope Police Department responded to a residence on Mount Hope Road for the report of a possible burglary in progress.  The initial caller who identified himself as Russell Claybrook claimed that someone may have been inside his residence, according to state police.  Responding officers entered the home and discovered a woman, identified as Marcia Reitman Currie, age 70, laying in bed…
Husband, Wife Dead In Murder-Suicide Were 'Talented, Dedicated' Restaurant Owners Husband, Wife Dead In Murder-Suicide Were 'Talented, Dedicated' Restaurant Owners
Husband, Wife Dead In Murder-Suicide Were 'Talented, Dedicated' Restaurant Owners She was a talented chef, dedicated to her profession. He was an intelligent graduate of India Institute of Technology, who came to the United States to pursue his master's degree. Together, Garima Kothari and Manmohan Mall were a happy couple, and owners of Nukkad, an Indian restaurant a few blocks from their Jersey City, New Jersey high-rise apartment, relatives say.  Both were found dead Sunday morning in what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide. Family members, most of whom were back in India, were still trying to understand the tragedy while speaking to Daily Voice …
Be Aware Of Those Under Extreme Stress, Westchester DA Says After Two Murder-Suicide Incidents Be Aware Of Those Under Extreme Stress, Westchester DA Says After Two Murder-Suicide Incidents
Be Aware Of Those Under Extreme Stress, Westchester DA Says After Two Murder-Suicide Incidents With anxiety levels peaking as families have been stuck together inside for 47 days during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, officials in Westchester are warning area residents to be aware of those enduring extreme stress after a pair of murder-suicides. On Sunday, April 5, a man, his wife, and 12-year-old daughter were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in their West Fourth Street home in Mount Vernon. This week, on Thursday, April 16, New York State Police investigated a second apparent murder-suicide in North Salem involving a husband and wife. Both incidents are still und…
Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Westchester Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Westchester
Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Westchester New York State Police say an investigation is underway after an apparent murder-suicide overnight. It happened on Titicus Road (Route 116) in the town of North Salem. Police said troopers from Somers barracks were dispatched shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday, April 16 for an alarm activation, and discovered two dead adults inside a private residence.  The two have been identified as Barry Naderman, 63, and Peggy Naderman, 64, according to state police. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the residence, and the initial investigation revealed that the Naderm…
Three Killed In Apparent Mount Vernon Murder-Suicide Three Killed In Apparent Mount Vernon Murder-Suicide
Three Killed In Apparent Mount Vernon Murder-Suicide Three people were killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Westchester, officials said. City officials said that it is likely a man killed his wife and 12-year-old daughter in Mount Vernon on Sunday, April 5, in an apparent murder-suicide in their West Fourth Street home. “Mount Vernon has experienced a heartbreaking tragedy this morning,” Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said. “We are investigating a probable murder-suicide in which a man killed his wife and daughter and took his own life. This investigation is still in the early stages. Our prayers are with the family during this…
Pleasantville Plans Village-Wide Vigil Following Triple Murder-Suicide Pleasantville Plans Village-Wide Vigil Following Triple Murder-Suicide
Pleasantville Plans Village-Wide Vigil Following Triple Murder-Suicide A village-wide vigil has been planned for members of the Liu family in Pleasantville, who died in a murder-suicide last week. Authorities announced on Friday, Dec. 6 that 46-year-old Tom Liu killed his wife, Dorothy Liu, 42, and their two children, a boy in the second grade named Tenyson, 7, and a girl in pre-K named Adeline, 4, with a knife and then took his own life with the knife. With the village coping with the tragedy, the Pleasantville Clergy Association announced community services that will be held at houses of worship throughout the village between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, De…
IDs Released For Two Adults, Two Children Found Dead In Westchester Home IDs Released For Two Adults, Two Children Found Dead In Westchester Home
IDs Released For Two Adults, Two Children Found Dead In Westchester Home The identities of the two adults and two children involved in an apparent triple murder-suicide in Northern Westchester have been released. Police were called to perform a welfare check at 1:50 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5 by the Pleasantville Union Free School District when two of those found dead, students in the district, did not show up for school.  Authorities announced on Friday, Dec. 6 that 46-year-old Tom Liu killed his wife, Dorothy Liu, 42, and their two children, a boy in the second grade named Tenyson, 7, and a girl in pre-K named Adeline, 4, with a knife and then too…