NEW YORK CITY, NY – Authorities are on the lookout for two individuals suspected of murder after a grim discovery was made at a Manhattan apartment. The victim, identified as Nadia Vitel, a 52-year-old woman from Spain, had traveled to the United States to prepare her late mother’s apartment for a family friend. The apartment in Kips Bay had been unoccupied following the passing of Vitel’s mother.
Sources revealed that upon entering the apartment, Vitel encountered a man and a woman who had been squatting in the residence. A violent altercation ensued, resulting in Vitel sustaining fatal injuries from blunt force trauma to her head. The perpetrators proceeded to steal Vitel’s car and flee the scene, eventually crashing in Pennsylvania after a multi-state pursuit.
Concerned for his mother’s well-being, Vitel’s son, who had not heard from her for two days, accompanied by building staff and other relatives, made a horrific discovery within the apartment. Vitel’s lifeless body was found inside a duffel bag placed in a closet, signaling a tragic end to her visit.
Official reports have confirmed Vitel’s cause of death as a homicide, with law enforcement actively searching for the two suspects believed to be responsible for the violent act. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information on the case to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The shocking incident serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers that can arise from squatting in vacant properties, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and security measures in such situations. The tragic loss of Nadia Vitel has left her family and community in mourning, underscoring the devastating impact of senseless violence on innocent lives.