# Woman beaten to death in Central Park

> Central Park woman beaten to death with stick; suspect charged with murder.
- Title: Woman beaten to death in Central Park · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: central park, woman, murder, suspect, jonathan robles, barbour hotel, homeless shelter, trauma body, 911 call, east drive, east 74th street, news
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/woman-found-dead-central-park-trauma-body/19880649
- Published: 2026-09-27T17:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: central park, woman, murder, suspect, jonathan robles, barbour hotel, homeless shelter, trauma body, 911 call, east drive, east 74th street, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 63-year-old woman was beaten to death in Central Park with a stick, and Jonathan Robles, 36, was charged with murder.