Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Capital Region Home

Authorities have released new details in the case of a 25-year-old woman from the region who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

Sebastian Mabb, age 31, is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Brianna Craig, at the Vanderbilt Terrace apartments in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, Feb. 6. — Sebastian Mabb, age 31, is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Brianna Craig, at the Vanderbilt Terrace apartments in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
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Michael Mashburn

02/09/2024 2:30 p.m.

Saratoga County resident Brianna Craig was found dead at her Saratoga Springs apartment on Vanderbilt Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.

After speaking with neighbors, detectives identified Craig’s ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Sebastian Mabb, as a person of interest in the case. Officers found him nearly 90 minutes later and detained him without incident.

Earlier Report: Update: Woman ID'd As Murder Victim At Saratoga Springs Home; Victim's Ex-Boyfriend Charged

Following an interview with police, Mabb was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder.

On Friday, Feb. 9, police revealed that a preliminary autopsy report found that Craig died of asphyxiation. The report will not be made final until a toxicology report has been completed.

Investigators did not speculate on a possible motive for the killing.

Mabb remained locked up at the Saratoga County jail. He was scheduled to make his initial appearance in Saratoga Springs City Court on Friday morning.

Detectives are asking anyone with information in the case to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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