A parolee with a long criminal history has been detained and charged in the death of a New York City woman who was shot, wrapped in a sleeping bag and dumped in a trash can, police reported. New York Post.
Chad Irish, 55, was taken in for questioning on Monday in relation to the death of Yazmin Williams, 31. After questioning, Irish was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, concealing a body and criminal intimidation, but no murder charges have been filed in connection with Williams.
“She was the best sister I could have had. I love her so much.”
At the time of his arrest, Eilish was on parole for a robbery in the Bronx, and The Post reported that he had been arrested 21 times prior to his latest arrest.
CBS News Previously reported After Williams’ body was discovered Friday on 27th Street between Second and Third Avenues, her family and friends said they decided to speak out.
The coroner’s office confirmed Williams’ cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities said at the time they had a suspect in custody and were questioning him. It was unclear where the killing took place, but reports said police had seen video footage of a man in a motorized wheelchair pulling a bag.
Following the brutal incident, a memorial was erected around the spot where the body was found, according to CBS News.
Williams was scheduled to start her new job with the city’s Housing and Preservation Department on Monday. “She was so excited to live, to live her life,” said her mother, Nicole. “She got a degree in criminal justice. She went to Buffalo State College and she wanted to go back to become a lawyer.”
Williams had two siblings, a twin brother and a sister.
“My mom always took good care of me and was always proud of me. She was the best sister I could have had and I love her so much. I just wish she could have stayed longer because I wanted to grow up with her,” her sister said.
“You’d see her on her Citi Bike all the time. She had a beautiful voice,” another said. “No one would have any reason to hurt her like that.”
“She meant a lot to everyone who knew her,” a second person said. “She really loved life and I have no idea who could do this to her.”
“We want justice for Yazzie,” her mother said.
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