A tragic incident unfolded in New York City as a woman's life was cut short in a horrifying manner. Nadia Vitels, a 52-year-old Russian native, was found deceased in her new Manhattan apartment on East 31st Street. The discovery was made by her son, Michael Medvedev, who became concerned after not hearing from his mother for 48 hours. Upon entering the apartment, he made the grim discovery of his mother's body stuffed inside a duffel bag, leading to a call to the authorities.
The New York Police Department confirmed that Vitels was found unconscious and unresponsive, with the medical examiner determining the cause of death to be blunt-force trauma. The investigation is currently treating her death as a homicide, with no arrests made as of now.
Family members had raised the alarm when they noticed Vitels' absence and her unattended dog inside the apartment. The superintendent of the building, Jean Pompee, assisted in the search, which ultimately led to the tragic discovery in the closet.
Security footage revealed that two individuals, described as a Black man and woman in their 20s, were seen leaving the scene in Vitels' Lexus with New York plates. The investigation is ongoing, with the police tracking their movements away from the apartment.
Vitels, who had a successful career in marketing for various companies, was in the process of moving into her new apartment before the incident occurred. Her son fondly remembered her as a loving and dedicated mother, highlighting her excitement for starting a new chapter in New York City.
The community mourns the loss of Nadia Vitels, a vibrant individual with a promising future ahead. As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to bring justice to her tragic death.
