NYC Couple Found in Burning Car IDd as Ex-College Hoopster Gal Pal
A couple found dead in a burning car in NYC has been identified. He was a former college basketball player. The investigation is ongoing but this doesnt look like an accident.
The bodies were discovered after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in a remote area. Initial reports suggested a crash but the scene told a different story.
NY Daily News reported on the identifications and the search for answers.
Friends and family are devastated. The man had played basketball at a local college and was known in athletic circles. His girlfriend was described as kind and full of life. The usual things people say when tragedy strikes but no less true for being expected.
Crime stories in NYC always hit different when you can picture the neighborhoods involved.
Police are investigating all possibilities including whether this was targeted. The remote location and circumstances suggest this wasnt random.
The community is asking questions that dont have answers yet. Who would do this. Why them. What happened in the hours before.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing anyone who might have information. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Investigation ongoing 2021
