NYC Subway Crime

NYC Subway Necrophilia: Man Assaults Corpse on Train

Following the discovery of a deceased individual on an R train at Whitehall Station, NYPD investigators released a surveillance image of a suspect seen performing sex acts on the body. The acts, which reportedly involved moving the corpse, occurred over several minutes and took place when the train car was unoccupied. The victim may have been on the train for hours prior to the incident, and the investigation utilizes footage from MTA subway cameras. Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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Woman Pushed Onto NYC Subway; Man Arrested, Sparking Safety Debate

A 23-year-old woman was injured after being pushed onto a New York City subway train at the 168th Street station in Washington Heights. The suspect, 26-year-old Markeese Bazelis, has been arrested and charged with assault and reckless endangerment. The victim sustained injuries to her face, hands, knees, and shoulder but is expected to recover. This incident follows Governor Hochul’s recent announcement of an initiative to increase overnight subway patrols to combat rising crime.

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