A New York woman, Kenya Tilford, 41, has been indicted on 18 charges, including murder, strangulation, and torture, after allegedly inflicting months of abuse on her partner before ultimately killing her.
The Westchester County District Attorney’s office announced that this is the first time in the county’s history that torture has been included as a charge in a murder case.
According to prosecutors, Tilford subjected her 27-year-old partner, Concetta Morton, to three months of relentless torture before murdering her by asphyxiation. Morton’s body was discovered hidden in a storage bin at Tilford’s New Rochelle apartment.
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The indictment also reveals that Tilford faces additional charges for allegedly torturing four other women. These revelations paint a disturbing pattern of abuse and raise concerns about the extent of Tilford’s violent behavior.
DA Rocah said in a statement, “In a first for this Office, we are charging the defendant for not only murder, but also for allegedly acting in an especially cruel manner and inflicting torture upon Ms. Morton before her death. We commend the New Rochelle police for their role in this exhaustive investigation. My Office will seek justice for all of the victims.”
The case has shocked the community and brought attention to the issue of domestic violence. Prosecutors are urging anyone who may have been victimized by Tilford to come forward and seek help.
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Tilford’s arraignment took place on July 2nd, and she is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more evidence and identify any additional victims.
If convicted, Tilford faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. The case is a grim reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.
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