January 12, 2017New York, New YorkLeondra Foster (32) is killed and her body is dismembered by her boyfriend Somorie Moses (40) On January 17, 2017, the headless torso of a woman was found with other dismembered body parts at a trash sorting and weigh station in the Bronx. Investigators were able to link the body…
Man fatally injured by a flying lawnmower model airplane
December 9, 1979Queens, New YorkA model airplane in the shape of a lawnmower crashes into a group of spectators, fatally wounding one and seriously injuring another The incident occurred in Shea Stadium during a halftime show. The Electronic Eagles of the Radio Controlled Association of Greater New York had performed during halftime shows in the…
The mutilated bodies of two women are found in a hotel room
December 2, 1979New York, New YorkThe bodies of two women, both missing their hands and heads, are found after a fire is reported in their hotel room The hotel staff were alerted to smoke coming from a room and emergency services were called. One firefighter told reporters he had seen what appeared to be two…
The body of an unidentified teen, who will remain unidentified for another four decades, is found in a cornfield
November 10, 1979Caledonia, New YorkThe body of an unidentified female is found in a cornfield; her identity will remain unsolved for nearly 40 years The body, later referred to as Caledonia Jane Doe or simply Cali, was discovered by two men tending to their cornfield. She was initially estimated to be 20 years old, though…
Two young children stabbed to death by their nanny
October 25, 2012Upper West Side, New York, New YorkSiblings Leo and Lucia “Lulu” Krim (ages 2 and 6 respectively) are stabbed to death by their nanny WARNING: this article contains some details which may be considered graphic. Discretion is advised. Leo and Lulu’s mother, Marina Krim, took her 3-year-old to a swimming lesson and, at…
