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BY: Jessica Gardinier
RIVERSIDE PARK - The theory that a serial killer is responsible for the recent stabbing deaths of victims throughout the five boroughs gained momentum last night with the apparent homicide of Margaret Hoey and her daughter.
Hoey, 31, was an account executive of Wallstreet firm Kenston & Watts known for taking nightly walks with her 13 month old daughter Celeste. She was found dead near Riverside Park around 9:30 pm last night, the victim of two fatal stab wounds.
Hoey's daughter was found beside her, still in her stroller. She had also been fatally stabbed.
According to Terrence Levinson, the Gawker.com contributor who put forth the theory of an unidentified serial killer two days ago, these "two-strike murders" date back at least eight months, with potential victims numbering as many as 19. However, authorities have been quick to point out the many arguments against this theory. The victims are of no particular gender, class, or race - bodies have been found in multiple boroughs - the victims share no similarities other than stabbing as a cause of death. This degree of diversity is unusual amongst serial killers.
Department spokesman for the Manhattan County Police Antonio Delente has issued a brief statement.
"We have entertained the idea we may be talking about a serial killer," said Delente. "The case is currently under review for formal submission to the FBI. A decision should be made by the end of this week."
Levinson, who remains convinced the murders are committed by a single individual, criticized the NYPD for a lack of centralization and failure to pool its resources, but conceded there are difficulties in doing so.
"There were people in the department who suspected something because the method used [by the killer] was so unique," said Levinson, "but homicides get handled in the precinct they occur. These killings have been all over the place."
But not, it has been noted, outside of New York City’s five boroughs.
Levinson argues that the lack of specific victimology is precisely what makes the alleged killer so terrifying.
Says Levinson, "These attacks are truly random. They've been happening to anyone of any age and any race."
Police investigation of Hoey's death is ongoing.
Mother and child slain in possible serial murder
BY: Jessica Gardinier
Published: May 30th, 2011
RIVERSIDE PARK - The theory that a serial killer is responsible for the recent stabbing deaths of victims throughout the five boroughs gained momentum last night with the apparent homicide of Margaret Hoey and her daughter.Hoey, 31, was an account executive of Wallstreet firm Kenston & Watts known for taking nightly walks with her 13 month old daughter Celeste. She was found dead near Riverside Park around 9:30 pm last night, the victim of two fatal stab wounds.
Hoey's daughter was found beside her, still in her stroller. She had also been fatally stabbed.
According to Terrence Levinson, the Gawker.com contributor who put forth the theory of an unidentified serial killer two days ago, these "two-strike murders" date back at least eight months, with potential victims numbering as many as 19. However, authorities have been quick to point out the many arguments against this theory. The victims are of no particular gender, class, or race - bodies have been found in multiple boroughs - the victims share no similarities other than stabbing as a cause of death. This degree of diversity is unusual amongst serial killers.
Department spokesman for the Manhattan County Police Antonio Delente has issued a brief statement.
"We have entertained the idea we may be talking about a serial killer," said Delente. "The case is currently under review for formal submission to the FBI. A decision should be made by the end of this week."
Levinson, who remains convinced the murders are committed by a single individual, criticized the NYPD for a lack of centralization and failure to pool its resources, but conceded there are difficulties in doing so.
"There were people in the department who suspected something because the method used [by the killer] was so unique," said Levinson, "but homicides get handled in the precinct they occur. These killings have been all over the place."
But not, it has been noted, outside of New York City’s five boroughs.
Levinson argues that the lack of specific victimology is precisely what makes the alleged killer so terrifying.
Says Levinson, "These attacks are truly random. They've been happening to anyone of any age and any race."
Police investigation of Hoey's death is ongoing.
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