Caleb Rijos, a 14-year-old student from the Bronx, was fatally stabbed on January 10, 2025, allegedly by 29-year-old Waldo Mejia. Despite emergency care, Caleb died shortly after the attack. Mejia, with a history of violence and mental health issues, faces charges including second-degree murder and previous arrests for various crimes.
Nichole Schmidt biography: 10 things about missing persons advocate from Blue Point, New York
Nichole Schmidt, mother of Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, is an advocate for missing persons and president of the Gabby Petito Foundation. After Gabby's murder by Brian Laundrie, Schmidt has focused on raising awareness of domestic violence and has pursued legal actions against those involved. She is also an artist.
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Brooklyn, New York’s Jason Sargeant accused of stabbing Imani-Ciara Pizarro in Manhattan
Jason Sargeant, 28, was arrested for allegedly stabbing Imani-Ciara Pizarro, 26, after attacking her at Grand Central subway station in Manhattan on December 25, 2024. He also slashed a 42-year-old man's wrist. Sargeant faces multiple charges and has a history of arrests for violent offenses.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci biography: 20 things about immunologist born in Brooklyn, New York
Dr. Anthony Fauci is an American immunologist born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Cornell University and joined the NIH in 1968, eventually becoming NIAID director in 1984. A key public health advisor to U.S. presidents, he received numerous awards for his contributions to medicine and public health.
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Guatemala’s Sebastian Zapeta accused of burning woman on subway train in Brooklyn, New York
Sebastian Zapeta Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan, entered the U.S. illegally and was recently living in New York City. On December 22, 2024, he allegedly murdered a woman by setting her on fire in the subway. Zapeta was arrested with a lighter in his possession and charged with murder.
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Walter Wentland biography: 13 things about US Capitol riot suspect from Sparrow Bush, New York
Walter Joseph Wentland, a 31-year-old from Sparrow Bush, New York, was involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. A member of the Hudson Valley Proud Boys, he was identified by acquaintances and later arrested by the FBI, facing multiple charges related to his actions during the riot.
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Arielle Kogut biography: 20 things about New York City entrepreneur
Arielle Kogut Alexander is a New York-based entrepreneur and founder of Celine Recruiting. With a finance background, she held various investment roles at prominent firms before establishing her recruitment agency. Married to Tal Alexander, she has attended multiple high-profile events and has a rich educational history, including a degree from Columbia University.
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Kamila Hansen biography: 24 things about model from Pernambuco, Brazil
Kamila Hansen is a Brazilian model married to Israeli-American real estate agent Oren Alexander. She has participated in numerous fashion shows, notably at Sao Paulo Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week, and starred in a James Blunt music video. Hansen recently married Oren in 2023 and is 30 years old.
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Oren Alexander biography: 40 things about real estate agent born in Miami Beach, Florida
Real estate agent Oren Alexander's parents Orly Alexander and Shlomy Alexander are both Israeli. Orly and Shlomy have three other sons namely Niv Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander.
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Orly Alexander biography: 19 things about Kent Security Services co-founder
Orly Alexander is an Israeli-American philanthropist and former teacher, co-founder of Kent Security Services in Florida. She supports various causes and serves as CFO of the company. Orly has four sons with her husband Shlomy and has lived in multiple U.S. cities. She has held several corporate roles and actively participates in philanthropy.
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