Draft:Homicide of Yazmeen Williams
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| Murder of Yazmeen Williams | |
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| Location | Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, New York, U.S. |
| Date | July 1, 2024 |
Attack type | Homicide |
| Weapons | Firearm |
| Victims | 1 (Yazmeen Williams) |
| Charges | Murder, concealment of a human corpse |
The murder of Yazmeen Williams occurred on July 1, 2024, in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Yazmeen Williams, a 31-year-old woman, was found dead in a garbage bag concealing her body, which was wrapped in a sleeping bag, on a sidewalk after it was left out for garbage pickup. A suspect is in custody and has been charged with her murder. Williams was discovered on July 5, 2024, after police responded to reports of a suspicious garbage bag emitting a foul odor on East 27th Street between Second and Third avenues. The medical examiner determined that she had been shot in the head, and her death was ruled a homicide.[1] Surveillance footage allegedly revealed a male suspect, 55, dragging a sleeping bag with Williams' body inside on a dolly.[2] The victim, Yazmeen Williams, grew up in the Kips Bay neighborhood and had recently completed a degree in criminal justice from Buffalo State University. She was set to begin a job with the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development.[3]
Investigation
On June 26, 2024, surveillance video allegedly captured an argument between Williams and the suspect in their apartment building hallway, during which the suspect allegedly threatened to shoot her.[4] Williams was last seen alive on June 30, 2024, when she was recorded on video throwing out trash in the building.[5] The suspect, who has a lengthy criminal record including multiple felony convictions, was paroled in 2022 after serving time for robbery. He was allegedly known to have a volatile relationship with Williams.[6] A suspect was arrested and charged with murder and concealment of a human corpse. He was arraigned and remains in custody awaiting trial.[7]
Public response
A vigil was held in Williams' honor on July 13, 2024, at the site where her body was found. Family and friends gathered to remember Williams and call for justice.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b "Woman found dead NYC: Vigil for 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams, found stuffed in sleeping bag, set after man charged in murder". ABC7. July 12, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Zanger, Jesse; Bauman, Ali; Rozner, Lisa (July 10, 2024). "Video shows suspect allegedly dragging Yazmeen Williams' body in bag down Kips Bay street". CBS News. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Reid, Alecia (July 13, 2024). "Vigil held for Yazmeen Williams, whose body was found wrapped in sleeping bag on Kips Bay street". CBS News. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Shivonne, Adeja (July 12, 2024). "Did Yazmeen Williams know her killer? Prosecutors say she did". Fox 5 NY. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Millman, Jennifer; Shea, Tom; Miller, Myles (July 12, 2024). "Sleeping bag body case: Chad Irish arraigned in Yazmeen Williams death". NBC New York. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Schnitzer, Kyle (July 11, 2024). "Ex-con Chad Irish threatened victim Yazmeen Williams days before killing: prosecutors". New York Post. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Reid, Alecia (July 13, 2024). "Vigil held for Yazmeen Williams, whose body was found wrapped in sleeping bag on Kips Bay street". CBS News. Retrieved August 1, 2024.