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Two Gay Men Brutally Murdered in NYC

January 30, 2013 by Andy Towle

From the New York City Anti-Violence Project:

The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) has learned of two brutal murders of gay men in New York City that occurred over a three-day span of time.  Charles Romo, age 48, was found dead by his housekeeper on Monday morning, January 28 in his Hamilton Heights apartment in Manhattan.  He had been beaten and bound and was wearing only underwear when the body was discovered.  Today’s New York Post Police Blotter states that the police are looking into the possibility that one of the suspects was a lover of the victim.
 
RangelIn a separate homicide, David Rangel, a gay man age 53, was found dead in his apartment on Saturday, January 26 in Jackson Heights, Queens.  According to the  New York Daily News, medical examiners determined that Rangel had been choked to death.  The article states that the police are investigating Rangel’s death as a homicide and that it is believed that he may have met his assailant online.
 
“AVP is deeply concerned about these homicides and our condolences go out to the friends and loved ones of the victims.  We are looking into both of these homicides further to determine if they were hook-up or dating violence or if intimate partner violence played a role in either of these tragic deaths,” said Sharon Stapel, Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project.  “We want to make sure that LGBTQ people and all New Yorkers are aware of all forms of violence affecting our communities, including dating or pick up violence, and let them know about AVP’s safety information and support.”

The AVP also says that it has seen a noticeable increase in reports of violence connected with online dating hook-up sites and apps, and has posted a number of safety tips online.

Filed Under: New York, News Tagged With: crime, New York, News

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