From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Woman beaten to death in Central Park
Central Park woman beaten to death with stick; suspect charged with murder.
In brief
Central Park woman beaten to death with stick; suspect charged with murder. A 63-year-old woman was beaten to death in Central Park with a stick, and Jonathan Robles, 36, was charged with murder. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Central Park woman found dead
A 63-year-old woman appeared to be living in Central Park and was beaten to death with a stick.
Suspect charged with murder
Police arrested Jonathan Robles, 36, and charged him with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
Victim's condition at scene
Officers found the woman unconscious with trauma to the head and covered in dirt.
Victim's background
The victim was found barefoot and investigators believe she was struck in the head with a stick.
Public reaction
Park-goers described the incident as terrifying and isolated, with some saying it was a rare violent event.
“Terrifying. I think of the park as a very safe place any time of day, absolutely terrifying”
Investigation ongoing
Police are investigating the relationship between the suspect and victim and possible motive.
The essence
A 63-year-old woman was beaten to death in Central Park with a stick, and Jonathan Robles, 36, was charged with murder.
