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Woman Found Murdered in NYC Apartment After Confronting Squatters in Late Mother’s Home — Suspects Remain at Large
Gateway Pundit ^ | Mar. 22, 2024 7:45 am | Staff

Posted on 03/22/2024 6:17:41 AM PDT by Red Badger

A 52-year-old woman was found murdered and concealed in a duffel bag in her late mother’s Manhattan apartment, following a violent confrontation with squatters, NYPD officials reported on Thursday.

Nadia Vitel, the victim, had recently traveled from Spain and was preparing her mother’s vacant 19th-floor apartment on East 31st Street for a family friend to move into. Upon her arrival, she encountered two unauthorized occupants, a man, and a woman in their 20s, according to New York Post.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny informed the press, “We believe that some squatters took the apartment over and this woman came home … and walked in on the squatters that were there.”

A violent struggle ensued, during which Vitel was reportedly thrown against a sheetrock wall, according to ABC News. The assault left her with fatal injuries, including blunt force trauma to the head, multiple facial fractures, a brain hemorrhage, and two broken ribs.

Following the assault, the suspects absconded with Vitel’s Lexus, eventually crashing it near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The NYPD was delayed in linking the car to the crime due to initial investigative oversights by Pennsylvania police.

The fugitives were last seen attempting to purchase a new vehicle from car dealerships for $1,000, but their current whereabouts remain unknown.

“As of right now, we have probable cause, we have two subjects, we have the Regional Fugitive Task Force actively hunting as we speak,” Kenny said.

New York Post reported:

The developments come after Vitel’s son, Michael Medvedev, 19, made the grim discovery of his mother’s body when he went to the apartment with the building’s super on the afternoon of March 14 after not hearing from her in 48 hours.

He knew she’d been at the apartment because they tracked each other’s locations via their cellphones, police said.

“As they’re getting ready to leave, the son opens up the closet door near the front door and discovers the duffel bag with a foot sticking out,” Kenny said.

It wasn’t immediately clear how long the perps had been squatting in the apartment before the victim found them inside, or how they even managed to gain access in the first place.

“The apartment itself is very unique in that there’s no front door to apartment. You take an elevator up and then you key your way in. The elevator is actually your front door,” Kenny said, adding “it’s an upscale apartment.”


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To: 4yearlurker
How about a description of the couple who did this

They already tried to buy a car, so the cops have pictures of them

The fact that the cops won't release the pictures to the Public is probably itself a clue ...


21 posted on 03/22/2024 7:21:19 AM PDT by canuck_conservative (NATO - now celebrating 75 successful years of keeping the Russian monsters out!!)
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To: bankwalker

The statue isnt the problem .
Just get rid of the stupid poem at the base.
Leftists pretend it is official US policy to justify open borders


22 posted on 03/22/2024 7:34:46 AM PDT by RWGinger (FJB)
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To: Red Badger

Squatters? Anti-life CRIMINALS who have broken into a residence and MURDRED an innocent daughter. Condolences to family and friends of Nadia Vitel.


23 posted on 03/22/2024 7:36:33 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: canuck_conservative

Chief Kenny stated that they have identified the suspects and the Regional Fugitive Task Force are on the hunt for the killers.

https://www.amny.com/news/kips-bay-squatters-murder-woman-duffel-bag/

Amish? Aliens?


24 posted on 03/22/2024 7:43:03 AM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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To: yelostar

There’s a “World Yoga Community” at that address.


25 posted on 03/22/2024 7:45:58 AM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop ( ~~ TRUMP is right about EVERYTHING ! ~~ )
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To: stevio

That yearning to be free quote was not even on the original Statue. Some poet added it later.


26 posted on 03/22/2024 7:49:19 AM PDT by citizen (Put all LBQTwhatever programming on a new subscription service: PERV-TThose look good)
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To: Vaduz

Nobody owns their home or apartments anymore.


27 posted on 03/22/2024 7:51:21 AM PDT by bray (You can tell who the Commies fear.)
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To: Red Badger

“...unauthorized occupants...”

...the term “squatter” having been canceled!


28 posted on 03/22/2024 7:52:52 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: one guy in new jersey

Newspeak in real time....................


29 posted on 03/22/2024 7:57:27 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: bray

Yes it’s called taxes no pay no keep.


30 posted on 03/22/2024 8:05:14 AM PDT by Vaduz
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To: Red Badger

If Brandon says it by mistake, he’ll have to apologize.


31 posted on 03/22/2024 8:26:59 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: Red Badger; bitt; little jeremiah

had enough yet?


32 posted on 03/22/2024 8:46:30 AM PDT by thinden (buckle up ....)
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To: thinden

Obviously New York voters haven’t. They love it!


33 posted on 03/22/2024 8:47:15 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Red Badger

The building was a low income housing for the elderly.


34 posted on 03/22/2024 9:00:59 AM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop ( ~~ TRUMP is right about EVERYTHING ! ~~ )
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To: Red Badger

That decides it. If I return to my home after vacation to find a squatter inside, he won’t be leaving upright. This being Florida, I may go to jail, or I may get a medal.


35 posted on 03/22/2024 9:03:55 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (FBI out of Florida!)
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To: 1_Rain_Drop

How did those squatters find out that apartment was empty?
How did they gain access?
Who gave them the key?


First guess is the building managent employees,


36 posted on 03/22/2024 9:04:28 AM PDT by Rumplemeyer (The GOP should stand its ground - and fix Bayonets)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

SSSU......................


37 posted on 03/22/2024 9:04:56 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: bitt

Chief Kenny stated that they have identified the suspects and the Regional Fugitive Task Force are on the hunt for the killers.

https://www.amny.com/news/kips-bay-squatters-murder-woman-duffel-bag/

Amish? Aliens?

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

new arrivals?


38 posted on 03/22/2024 9:06:19 AM PDT by thinden (buckle up ....)
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To: Red Badger

Yes, the plumber will get one heck of a surprise next time he comes to work on my septic tank.


39 posted on 03/22/2024 9:09:34 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (FBI out of Florida!)
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To: 4yearlurker

I’d like a description as well. Also, are they Immigrant Invaders?


40 posted on 03/22/2024 9:14:12 AM PDT by EnquiringMind
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