An 81-year-old woman’s decapitated body was tragically discovered on the Upper East Side, with authorities suspecting that she took her own life.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly jumped from a 28th-floor apartment at the Park Regis Apartments in New York City around 3:30 PM.
Observers believe that her body was caught on an external feature of the building, which has balconies, leading to her decapitation.
A local resident shared with the New York Post: “I pulled up just as she was laying there, she had no head.
“The head and the arm were clean cut off on the other side, they ended up on the terrace.”
The terrace, located beyond a barbed fence, reportedly held some of her clothing, with witnesses noting that the fence was bent due to the impact of her body.
While the NYPD confirmed the incident to the Daily Mail, they did not disclose any motives behind the woman’s decision to jump.
An additional eyewitness reported: “Everyone started rushing towards the body but she was gone.
“Her body landed there but her head and leg hit the fence there, you can see it’s bent, there were clothes and blood stuck there.”
This elderly woman was one of two individuals who died by falling on that day.
Police quickly secured the luxurious apartment area with barriers as numerous officers arrived to initiate their investigation.
Additionally, a man reportedly jumped from his building’s 17th floor.
This incident occurred at a 22-storey apartment building in Chelsea, at approximately 5:00 AM.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, with his identity remaining undisclosed by the authorities.
The NYPD also did not reveal any reasons for the 52-year-old man’s actions.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health issues in New York City, you can receive free, confidential support by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL. Additionally, the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 offers assistance, or you can visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.