2 'Squatters' in Custody After Police Found N.Y.C. Woman's Body in Duffel Bag at Apartment

Mar. 15, 2025

Nadia Vitels.Photo:Nadia Vitels/Facebook

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The pair — who have not been publicly identified — were arrested on Friday and are considered persons of interest in the death of Nadia Vitel, who was found with her leg peeking out of a duffel bag inside an apartment closet, according to the NYPD.

Vitel’s body was discovered on March 14 with several wounds after NYPD officers responded to a wellness check, the department confirms with PEOPLE.

Police found Vitel in a duffel bag with several injuries including broken ribs, facial fractures and brain bleed, per the NYPD.

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Police say the pair were squatters in an apartment that the victim had walked into. The apartment belonged to Vitel’s deceased mother,PIX 11,ABC 7andCBS Newsreport.

On Friday, NYPD did not confirm any identifying information about the pair. However, ABC 7 states they are teenagers.

Police were not able to confirm if the pair had been extradited to New York as of Friday.

source: people.com