Man arrested in strangulation death of NYC woman
A man has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman outside a Times Square hotel in New York City last week and dumping her body. Jaheem Warren, 33, is accused of targeting Leslie Torres, 23, at random as she walked through Midtown Manhattan on Oct. 29, according to the New York Police Department.
Torres was found unconscious in front of the Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel by hotel staff. She was taken to Mount Siai West hospital and was on life support until she tragically passed away on Nov. 4.
Warren was apprehended in Prospect Park, New Jersey, by the United States Marshal Service and has been charged with two counts of murder. Additionally, he faces charges of first-degree assault, first-degree strangulation, second-degree assault, and second-degree strangulation.
It has been reported that Warren has a lengthy criminal history in New Jersey. He served over four years in prison for a 2019 conviction involving drug dealing and money laundering. After being released in June 2023, he was back in jail by November of the same year on another drug dealing charge. Warren was released again on March 6.
The case has sent shockwaves through the community, as the senseless and brutal nature of the crime has left many questioning the safety of the city streets. The tragic loss of Leslie Torres has left her loved ones and the community mourning, and they are seeking justice for her untimely death.
The investigation into this heinous crime is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to ensure that the perpetrator is held accountable for his actions. The arrest of Jaheem Warren brings some closure to the case, but the scars left by this senseless act of violence will not easily fade.
As the community comes together to support each other during this difficult time, it serves as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and looking out for one another in order to prevent such tragedies from happening again. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Leslie Torres as they navigate through this unimaginable loss.
