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Arrest in death of woman inside Central Park
NBC 4 New York • • nation
Key Points:
- Jonathan Robles, 36, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the death of a 63-year-old woman in Central Park, NYC.
- The victim was found with head trauma near East Drive and East 74th St. and was pronounced dead at the scene; police clarified she was not stabbed as initially reported.
- The NYPD received a call about the unconscious woman around 9:40 AM amid heavy rain from a nor'easter; the victim had no identification.
- The incident has left Central Park visitors and tourists shaken, raising concerns about safety, particularly for women.
- Authorities believe the victim may have been homeless, highlighting vulnerabilities among the park’s transient population.
