NEW YORK CITY, NY – A landlord in New York City is facing murder charges after a dispute with tenants turned deadly, resulting in the deaths of three individuals inside a Queens home, according to police. The landlord, identified as 54-year-old David Daniel, walked into a police station and confessed to the triple murder, stating that he was having issues with his tenants.
Daniel’s calm demeanor as he confessed to the horrific crime shocked police officers, who then discovered the grisly scene at the Queens house. The victims, identified as 51-year-old Coleen Fields, 57-year-old Wayne Thomas, and 55-year-old Evette Sweeney, all suffered multiple stab wounds. The exact relationship between the victims is yet to be revealed by the police.
Neighbors described Daniel as a pleasant individual who mostly kept to himself, leaving the community in shock over the heinous crime. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz arrived at the scene as the investigation continued. Meanwhile, law enforcement sources revealed that Daniel is now facing charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
The motive behind the killings is still unknown, and as the investigation unfolds, police have not disclosed whether there were any history of complaints at the address. The New York City community is left reeling from the tragic incident, as authorities continue to piece together the details surrounding the dispute turned fatal.