In a shocking incident, a man is under investigation for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with the corpse of a homeless man on a New York City subway train. According to police reports, the suspect is wanted for sexual misconduct following the incident that occurred on a southbound R train near the Whitehall Street subway station shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Investigators revealed that the deceased individual appeared to have died of natural causes prior to the alleged act, and the suspect is not believed to have had any prior knowledge of the victim.
The police have released a description of the suspect, who was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap, a black hooded jacket, a yellow hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and red and white sneakers, while carrying a backpack.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or via X @NYPDTips.
This disturbing case has raised significant concern and outrage within the community, highlighting broader issues of mental health and homelessness in urban environments. As investigations continue, police are seeking assistance from the public to locate the suspect and prevent further incidents.
