by New York, NY – A horrifying incident unfolded early Monday in Harlem when a 47-year-old mother of four was brutally stabbed around 50 times by her ex-boyfriend inside their apartment building on West 129th Street. Despite her desperate pleas for him to stop, the deranged attacker lurked in the stairwell for hours before ambushing her.
The victim, who has a teenage autistic son, was found by a building porter in a blood-spattered hallway, clinging to life but later succumbed to her injuries at Mount Sinai Morningside hospital. This tragedy has shaken the local community and brought renewed attention to domestic violence issues.
The Brutal Attack and Immediate Aftermath
The attack took place around 4:25 a.m. when a porter, Lyron Middleton, discovered the severely wounded woman near the elevator on the third floor during his routine cleaning.
- Attacker reportedly waited for about two hours in the stairwell before striking.
- The victim called out the name “Luis” while being attacked, pleading for him to stop.
- She was stabbed in the face, head, and neck multiple times, totaling an estimated 50 wounds.
“She was yelling out someone’s name as it was happening,” said Middleton, recalling the harrowing surveillance audio. “She said, ‘Luis, Luis, Luis. Luis stop, Luis stop.’”
Community Shock and Profile of the Victim
Neighbors and building staff described the victim and her family as “nice people” who were not known to cause any trouble. The superintendent revealed that she had four children, two living with her and two older children residing in New Jersey.
- Neighbor described the situation as “sad,” especially knowing children are involved.
- The incident was unprecedented in the building, where residents expressed shock at the violence.
“I was shocked. That has never ever happened in this building and I’ve been here for 10 years,” a rattled neighbor said.
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Ongoing Investigation and Legal Status
The suspect, identified as the victim’s ex-boyfriend, was taken into custody by police but had not been charged as of Monday afternoon. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
For further details and background, visit the full report on the situation at New York Post.
Raising Awareness on Domestic Violence
This tragic event underscores the critical need for awareness, support systems, and legal action to protect victims of domestic abuse.
- Recognize warning signs of abusive behavior early.
- Encourage community vigilance and support for vulnerable individuals.
- Promote access to resources like hotlines and shelters for victims.
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