Furious Seasons

February 16, 2008

Arrest Made In NYC Psychologist Murder Case

News is breaking just now that NYPD has arrested David Tarloff, a 39-year-old man from Queens, in connection with murder earlier this week of Kathryn Faughey. He was reportedly linked to evidence at the crime scene and by witnesses in a lineup.

Earlier today, the NY Daily News reported:

"Cops believe the suspect was furious with psychologist Kathryn Faughey over a decision that sent him to a mental institution, the sources told the Daily News.
"David Tarloff, a 39-year-old Queens telemarketer, was picked up by cops shortly after midnight, according to sources. Investigators and neighbors said he fits the description of the balding, fat-faced killer.

"Tarloff, who was being questioned at Manhattan's 19th Precinct stationhouse, has a long history of mental problems and previous hospitalizations, the sources said. He has not been charged with a crime.

"His neighbors said he had been institutionalized by the state. He shared his Corona apartment with his elderly mom until she was put in a nursing home, they said."

More as it develops.

Posted by Philip Dawdy at February 16, 2008 02:47 PM

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Comments

I think this is such an overall sad and tragic event. It is horrific re: the therapist, horribly sad.

I feel sad for the man who did this, because for reasons that fall into the human services and outpatient care category.

Not talking medications here; it's about elderly caregivers dying or going into nursing homes, sadly leaving the older child living at home without support and left on their own.

Our mental health system focuses primarily on medication success only; and this is in my opinion, and based on experience within this system and meeting countless patients; that there is not adequate funding for housing, and housing with support staff.

It sure appears he was unwinding once his primary care support person [his mother]went into a nursing home, leaving him at the mercy of a system that has much room for growth, and beyond medications for care.

I'm not saying this tragic murder would not have happened if he had a support house to reside in, but it might have...just a thought.

Posted by: Stephany at February 17, 2008 03:41 AM