Father accused of pushing girlfriend and their 8-month-old baby off New York balcony finally arrested by US Marshals
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly pushing his estranged girlfriend and their eight-month-old daughter from a 15th-floor apartment balcony in the Bronx on Tuesday. Nathaly Ramirez, 23, died from the fall; the infant daughter survived and remains in critical condition. The incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and comes after a previous pattern of alleged abuse against Ramirez and other former partners.
Angel Carrasco was taken into custody by US Marshals and NYPD officers on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the incident. Police say Carrasco visited Ramirez in an attempt to reconcile their relationship, but fled the scene and was later caught after being featured on a wanted poster. Investigators uncovered a troubling history: Carrasco had allegedly assaulted Ramirez in January on at least two occasions, and was also accused of sending threatening messages to another former girlfriend.
- Man arrested for pushing girlfriend and baby off 15th-floor balcony
- Mother died; eight-month-old daughter in critical condition
- Suspect had history of domestic violence allegations
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The couple had been in an on-and-off relationship, and authorities have identified a pattern of alleged abuse between them. The man is said to have previously assaulted Ramirez multiple times and sent threatening messages to another former partner, revealing a history of violent behaviour across multiple relationships.
Domestic violence cases resulting in death are a significant public concern. Such incidents often involve a pattern of escalating abuse before a fatal outcome, highlighting why experts consider the identification of warning signs important.