NYC educator’s murder charge: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 10, 2026

Readers’ letters respond to the murder of Katie Suarez, an educator’s murder charge and a separate protest against Jewish businesses. Several writers argue that warning signs and prior psychological assessments should have prompted closer scrutiny before the accused was hired by New York City’s education department.

The letters cite the accused’s rejection by the NYPD and discharge from the Marines on psychological grounds, as well as reports that he said he blacked out and that investigators found blood in his bedroom. Writers express sympathy for Suarez’s family and call for stronger vetting and attention to stalking concerns. Other letters condemn antisemitic demonstrations in Philadelphia and raise concerns about similar activity in New York.