Man Confesses to Killing Roommate after Body Parts in Suitcase Found Floating in East River
Charges Filed Against Christian Millet, 23, in Brutal Stabbing
New York City prosecutors have charged Christian Millet, 23, with murder in the brutal stabbing of his roommate, Edwin Echevarria, 65. The investigation began on February 5, when police in the NYPD harbor boat unit found body parts, including a severed torso, in a duffel bag floating in the East River.
Discovery of Body Parts
The body parts, which included a severed torso, were discovered by police in a duffel bag floating in the East River. The investigation led police to identify the body as that of Edwin Echevarria, 65.
Charges Against Millet
Millet was arraigned on Thursday and is being held on murder charges without bail. A telephone message was left seeking comment with the public defender listed in his case, attorney Shari Leigh Vrod.
Confession and Evidence
According to court documents, Millet confessed to stabbing Echevarria. Investigators found blood-soaked paper towels in a closet apartment, along with a potential murder weapon, a screwdriver with a sharp, cylindrical head.
Background on the Victim
At an arraignment hearing on Thursday, prosecutors described Echevarria as a “grandfather figure” in Millet’s life, according to a report from the New York Times. However, prosecutors said at the hearing that Millet confessed to killing the man after “an insane urge to kill.”
Conclusion
The case is a shocking example of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of swift and thorough investigative work by law enforcement. The family of the victim, Edwin Echevarria, must be left to grieve and seek justice in the face of this senseless act of violence.
FAQs
* Who is Christian Millet?
+ Christian Millet is a 23-year-old man charged with the murder of his roommate, Edwin Echevarria.
* What happened to the body of Edwin Echevarria?
+ The body parts, including a severed torso, were found in a duffel bag floating in the East River.
* What is the evidence against Christian Millet?
+ Millet confessed to stabbing Echevarria, and investigators found blood-soaked paper towels and a potential murder weapon, a screwdriver with a sharp, cylindrical head, in a closet apartment.
