Man Burns Woman Alive in Elevator, Caught on Film

[Ming the Merciless]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/18/nyregion/woman-burned-alive-in-brooklyn-elevator.html

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But in the beginning, it seemed routine: a man dressed as an exterminator, wearing gloves, with a protective mask perched atop his head and carrying a container on his back, takes the elevator to the fifth floor.

Sometime later, an older woman carrying groceries took the same ride to the fifth floor.

Two cameras recording from different positions, one inside the small tiled elevator and another in a hallway, show the doors open and the man with the container approach. The man, who appeared to be in his 40s, first sprays the woman in the face, then douses her methodically from head to toe with what a city official said was an accelerant as she turned and cowered, raising her hands, the grocery bags hanging from her wrists.

Having cornered the woman in the elevator, the man struggles to light a barbecue lighter. He then ignites a Molotov cocktail — a wine or Champagne bottle filled with accelerant with a rag stuffed in its neck. He retreats and comes back again, spraying more liquid on his victim. And suddenly the silent video goes white with a conflagration in the small space: the woman, on fire.

Investigators are poring over the footage, a disturbing silent film capturing what is perhaps a singular act of violence: a woman being burned alive.

The crime took place Saturday afternoon at 203 Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights. Detectives and fire marshals were reviewing the footage and interviewing neighbors.

As of Saturday evening, there had been no arrests, but investigators were already following a major lead: the man appeared to have been burned on his face and hands. Investigators immediately began looking for him at local hospitals.

The Police Department released photographs of the suspect, taken from the video, late Saturday night.

Firefighters and the police arrived about 4 p.m. after callers to 911 reported fire and smoke in the building, unaware of what had happened in the elevator.

A resident of the fifth floor, John, 29, who would not give his last name, said he had heard screaming and saw smoke coming from the elevator. “I thought it was kids because the screaming was high-pitched,” he said. “I looked out the door and saw smoke coming out of the elevator.”

While officials did not release the woman’s name on Saturday night, neighbors said they believed she was Delores Gillespie, though they were unclear as to the exact spelling of her first name. Ms. Gillespie was a postal worker, one neighbor said.

Residents were evacuated from the building after the fire. Hours later, some, like Maria Daley, wept while sitting on a city bus that had been provided for the displaced tenants. “She was my friend,” Ms. Daley said. “I just spoke to her yesterday.”

Another neighbor, Heidi Matthews, 46, said Ms. Gillespie had given her a plant on Mother’s Day. “It’s hard to believe somebody would do that to her,” she said.

“We all loved her,” Ms. Matthews said. “She was a part of this neighborhood for years.”

Tim Stelloh contributed reporting.

[jd1020]

Time to bring back the "faulty" electric chair for this guy.

[teedubya]

I can't believe humanity, at times. It's like the neanderthal gene has never evolved on some of these fucking idiots. This guy needs a slow death and a painful one. Fuck him.

[Buck]

They speak about the lady in the past tense but they never explicitly say that she died.

[Caseyguyrr]

damn thats crazy shit, ppl are seriously fucked up

[aturnis]

That's fucked up.

So was your post ChiefsNow. At least you had the decency to delete it, or a mod did.

[Titty Meat]

Dude looks like Redman

[BIG_DADDY]

I can't believe humanity, at times. It's like the neanderthal gene has never evolved on some of these ****ing idiots. This guy needs a slow death and a painful one. **** him.

So your psyche coorelates neanderthal with one who sadistically and mercilessly lights helpless little old ladies on fire for their personal pleasure. Interesting. :hmmm:

[corn fed chief]

The most disturbing part for me is the fact that this asshole clearly planned this out. What a worthless piece of shit.

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[TimeForWasp]

The most disturbing part for me is the fact that this asshole clearly planned this out. What a worthless piece of shit.

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I wonder if he was targeting her or just anybody?

[Caseyguyrr]

What did the deleted post say?

[corn fed chief]

I wonder if he was targeting her or just anybody?

Yeah, that's something to think about. My guess is it was just random. If he had targeted her you'd think the residents of that building would've recognized his pic.

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[petegz28]

The most disturbing part for me is the fact that this asshole clearly planned this out. What a worthless piece of shit.

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Don't worry, what will be even worse is if they catch the guy he will deemed insane and not fit to stand trial.

[jd1020]

They speak about the lady in the past tense but they never explicitly say that she died.

She is dead.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45711605/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/#.Tu2QW9Wy29I

"Browne would not comment on the motive in the killing, but said the suspect knew his victim."

[petegz28]

She is dead.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45711605/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/#.Tu2QW9Wy29I

"Browne would not comment on the motive in the killing, but said the suspect knew his victim."

If they don't know who he is, how do they know he knew her?

[BIG_DADDY]

Don't worry, what will be even worse is if they catch the guy he will deemed insane and not fit to stand trial.

And the bureaucracy will soak the tax payers for millions no matter what way it goes.

[petegz28]

And the bureaucracy will soak the tax payers for millions no matter what way it goes.

Well, if I had my way I would give him his trial, then his appeal, then take him into the bathroom at the courthouse and put a bullet in his head and be done with it. There is no point in keeping someone like this alive.

[jd1020]

Don't worry, what will be even worse is if they catch the guy he will deemed insane and not fit to stand trial.

No chance. The guy sprayed her in the face, had a lighter, and a bottle of alcohol with a rag stuffed in it. Premeditated murder. Even a retard wouldn't get out of that.

[petegz28]

No chance. The guy sprayed her in the face, had a lighter, and a bottle of alcohol with a rag stuffed in it. Premeditated murder. Even a retard wouldn't get out of that.

You haven't paid much attention to our legal system as of late I take it? I hope you're right but the sad part is that we have this sick habit of making a victim out of the criminal.

[jd1020]

You haven't paid much attention to our legal system as of late I take it? I hope you're right but the sad part is that we have this sick habit of making a victim out of the criminal.

Link me to someone who recently got off on premeditated murder.

[BIG_DADDY]

Well, if I had my way I would give him his trial, then his appeal, then take him into the bathroom at the courthouse and put a bullet in his head and be done with it. There is no point in keeping someone like this alive.

Totally agree.

[Gonzo]

Link me to someone who recently got off on premeditated murder.

www.ojsimpson.com
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[jd1020]

www.ojsimpson.com
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This guy is really going to get off on lack of evidence...

[BIG_DADDY]

Link me to someone who recently got off on premeditated murder.

LMAO You have to be kidding.

[Gonzo]

Link me to someone who recently got off on premeditated murder.

Oh wait, you want someone recent...
Casey Anthony good enough for you?
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[petegz28]

Oh wait, you want someone recent...
Casey Anthony good enough for you?
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Ugh, beat me to it.

[jd1020]

Oh wait, you want someone recent...
Casey Anthony good enough for you?
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Another case with not enough evidence.

[corn fed chief]

If they don't know who he is, how do they know he knew her?

Yeah, makes no sense to me.

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[BIG_DADDY]

Ugh, beat me to it.

OJ? There is a launry list. I can't believe anyone would even post that

[BIG_DADDY]

Another case with not enough evidence.

LMAO Unfriggenbelievable.

[jd1020]

LMAO Unfriggenbelievable.

You should learn how the justice system works. It's one thing to believe someone did something. It's another thing to prove they did it beyond a reasonable doubt.

I'm not saying these people didn't do it. But neither OJ or Anthony had their murder caught on ****ing tape.

[BIG_DADDY]

You should learn how the justice system works. It's one thing to believe someone did something. It's another thing to prove they did it beyond a reasonable doubt.

I'm not saying these people didn't do it. But neither OJ or Anthony had their murder caught on ****ing tape.

OK, no one over got off on an insanity plea. We are beating a dead horse here.

[BIG_DADDY]

Link me to someone who recently got off on premeditated murder.

You should learn how the justice system works. It's one thing to believe someone did something. It's another thing to prove they did it beyond a reasonable doubt.

I'm not saying these people didn't do it. But neither OJ or Anthony had their murder caught on ****ing tape.

I like how you move the goal posts too. Where is the camera in this?

[jd1020]

I like how you move the goal posts too. Where is the camera in this?

wtf?

[jd1020]

OK, no one over got off on an insanity plea. We are beating a dead horse here.

You dont "get off" on an insanity plea.

[petegz28]

You dont "get off" on an insanity plea.

for all intents and purposes yes, you do.

[teedubya]

Since they just passed NDAA... they can actually just make this guy disappear. You spray someone in the face with flammable spray... and she dies? That's an act of terror. Send this guy to Gitmo.

[BIG_DADDY]

Since they just passed NDAA... they can actually just make this guy disappear. You spray someone in the face with flammable spray... and she dies? That's an act of terror. Send this guy to Gitmo.

This guy believes in the judicial process, lets not complicate things

[Gonzo]

To the DC!!!!
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[corn fed chief]

I'm waiting to hear this guys defense (if it gets to trial) give everyone a sob story about now he's homeless and has had a rough life. Maybe even throw in his upbringing filled with abuse.

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[jd1020]

This guy believes in the judicial process, lets not complicate things

Quote me where I said "I believe in the judicial process."

You are fucking retarded.

[BIG_DADDY]

Quote me where I said "I believe in the judicial process."

You are ****ing retarded.

Link me to someone who recently got off on premeditated murder.

You got plenty of resonses on this then you moved the goal posts.

[jd1020]

You got plenty of resonses on this then you moved the goal posts.

I didn't move any goal posts, retard.

[BIG_DADDY]

I didn't move any goal posts, retard.

Sure, you said the evidence would have to be on camera. It's Ok though, hope you have a better night. Cheetos and porn maybe.

[jd1020]

Sure, you said the evidence would have to be on camera. It's Ok though, hope you have a better night. Cheetos and porn maybe.

I never said the evidence would have to be on camera you dumb fuck.

[Valiant]

Some people need better means of expressing their displeasure of Pioli..

['Hamas' Jenkins]

There is no bigger misconception of the justice system than the belief that the insanity plea is A) used often and B) effective in getting people off.

It's neither.

[BIG_DADDY]

I never said the evidence would have to be on camera you dumb ****.

But neither OJ or Anthony had their murder caught on ****ing tape.

It would be nice if you could relect on what you said and quit resorting to the personal attacks.

[jd1020]

It would be nice if you could relect on what you said and quit resorting to the personal attacks.

It would be nice if you had a brain.

In OJ's and Anthony's case both were unable to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This guy has his murder on tape.

Now please tell me where you connect those 2 statements to "must be on tape."

[jd1020]

There is no bigger misconception of the justice system than the belief that the insanity plea is A) used often and B) effective in getting people off.

It's neither.

Can you even plead insane in a premeditated murder case?

Even if you can its going to be near impossible to prove he was insane since he escaped by using the stairs. He clearly knew what he was doing.

[Imon Yourside]

The guy should be doused in kerosene and lit on fire, sub-human pos.

[corn fed chief]

The guy should be doused in kerosene and lit on fire, sub-human pos.

I'd pay good money for a front row seat to that roast!

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[go bo]

Can you even plead insane in a premeditated murder case?

Even if you can its going to be near impossible to prove he was insane since he escaped by using the stairs. He clearly knew what he was doing.

absolutely...

and someone can know what they're doing and still be quite insane...

[go bo]

The guy should be doused in kerosene and lit on fire, sub-human pos.

while it would be highly illegal and possibly immoral to do that, the fire would undoubtedly make for a warm glow...

especially nice on a chilly night...

[jd1020]

absolutely...

and someone can know what they're doing and still be quite insane...

The legal definition of insanity is "the inability to distinguish right from wrong."

This guy escaped by using a secondary route. It's going to be near impossible to prove that he didn't know what he was doing was wrong.

[FAX]

Can an animal be insane? Because, this thing is not a human being. Not even close.

It makes you wonder if there should be a special kind of court for things of this nature. To give an animal like this a "trial" seems like a mockery of a legal system. You don't give a rabid dog a trial. Instead of being judged by peers, you could just have 12 people take turns cutting off one of his appendages until its time for lunch.

Oh ... and the insanity defense is successful in about 25% of the cases in which it's used. That's not a bad success rate when you consider the kinds of crimes involved.

FAX

[MMXcalibur]

I can't help but think of my own loved ones put in that horrific position and it pisses me off to no end. I know I should detach myself from such abhorrent behavior, but it's difficult. This is why I don't watch or listen to the news anymore.

Words cannot even began to describe how troubling this must be for the family/friends of that poor woman. The death chair is too good for this asshole. Rot in hell, you son of a bitch.

[FAX]

The legal definition of insanity is "the inability to distinguish right from wrong."

This guy escaped by using a secondary route. It's going to be near impossible to prove that he didn't know what he was doing was wrong.

That's actually only one of several possible tests, the "right or wrong" thing, I mean.

Besides, one can be lucid and still have a severe mental defect. There are several Planeteers, in fact, who demonstrate that ability.

FAX

[Titty Meat]

Since they just passed NDAA... they can actually just make this guy disappear. You spray someone in the face with flammable spray... and she dies? That's an act of terror. Send this guy to Gitmo.

Why not just use HAARP and have him get blown away in a wind storm?

[Baby Lee]

This right on the heels of that NYC lady who was crushed to death when the elevator malfunctioned and ascended rapidly while she was half in, half out, of the entrance.

[milkshock]

It would be nice if you had a brain.

In OJ's and Anthony's case both were unable to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This guy has his murder on tape.

Now please tell me where you connect those 2 statements to "must be on tape."

i think what he meant was

you can be convicted of something, even if you arent caught on camera doing it. because other evidence that may exist can prove that you were the only one capable of doing it.

indeed the OJ and Anthony cases were far from the norm and are highlighted because in many other instances, these people would have been sent to prison.

would you agree?

[scho63]

Some scummy ACLU lawyer will say he was abused as a child and doesn't deserve death-he should be stoned to death like in Saudi Arabia

[BoneKrusher]

The guy should be doused in kerosene and lit on fire, sub-human pos.

this^

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I'm waiting to hear this guys defense (if it gets to trial) give everyone a sob story about now he's homeless and has had a rough life. Maybe even throw in his upbringing filled with abuse.

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Add in a little "daddy touched me" and he's gold.

[Steve]

Do to him what he did to her.I volunteer my services.

[LiveSteam]

I always wondered if Rick James had kids or not. Now we know

[kstater]

Turned himself in.

http://news.yahoo.com/police-questioning-man-nyc-womans-fire-death-135234332.html

[notorious]

Turned himself in.

http://news.yahoo.com/police-questioning-man-nyc-womans-fire-death-135234332.html

As soon as they find out for certain it is him, they should take him behind the building with some napalm and finish it.

[KCUnited]

There is no bigger misconception of the justice system than the belief that the insanity plea is A) used often and B) effective in getting people off.

It's neither.

torché

[Pasta Little Brioni]

As soon as they find out for certain it is him, they should take him behind the building with some napalm and finish it.

Give the victim's family a blowtorch and let them slow burn the sumbitch.

[Pushead2]

another load that should have been swallowed by his mother. Fucking piece of shit.

[mlyonsd]

Words really can't describe what I'd like seen done to the guy.

[blaise]

I bet it was over some stupid trivial thing. Like, she didn't hold the door for him once, or made a noise complaint.

[Otter]

Am I looking at that first picture wrong or is the door on that elevator a swing open/hinges style door? Never seen that before.

Nothing really to add that hasn't already been said.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I,m guessing she failed to deliver his welfare check

[Extra Point]

Someone will pay the inmate's family to shank this guy, within three weeks.

[go bo]

The legal definition of insanity is "the inability to distinguish right from wrong."

This guy escaped by using a secondary route. It's going to be near impossible to prove that he didn't know what he was doing was wrong.

difficult but not impossible...

john lennon's killer comes to mind...

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Probably a hit man hired by her x

[Bane]

Too bad she wasn't carrying a concealed weapon.She could have dumped a few hollow points into his face and went about her day.

[milkshock]

what is sad is that some people on this thread think that because this fucker was caught on tape it makes him more guilty than someone who tries harder to cover their tracks

[petegz28]

Too bad she wasn't carrying a concealed weapon.She could have dumped a few hollow points into his face and went about her day.

this

[Spott]

What a sicko. This really burns me up.

[Sannyasi]

You got plenty of resonses on this then you moved the goal posts.

Yeah, you tried to show off your great legal knowledge by bringing up your favorite episodes of Court TV.

[KChiefs1]

Well, if I had my way I would give him his trial, then his appeal, then take him into the bathroom at the courthouse and put a bullet in his head and be done with it. There is no point in keeping someone like this alive.

You are being way too easy on the pos.
How about burning him alive?

[Deberg_1990]

All this because apparantly she owed the guy $2000 or something....incredible.



The suspect, Jerome Isaac, told police he set her on fire because she owed him $2,000 for some work he had done for her, Browne said.

http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-police-suspect-says-woman-set-afire-over-073146234.html

[blaise]

All this because apparantly she owed the guy $2000 or something....incredible.



The suspect, Jerome Isaac, told police he set her on fire because she owed him $2,000 for some work he had done for her, Browne said.

http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-police-suspect-says-woman-set-afire-over-073146234.html

I bet he half-assed a job for her and she wouldn't pay him because his work sucked and she had to hire someone else to do it right.

[blaise]

And judging by the images of that dude, he's a crackhead.

[KCUnited]

What a sicko. This really burns me up.

Well done.

[Imon Yourside]

All this because apparantly she owed the guy $2000 or something....incredible.



The suspect, Jerome Isaac, told police he set her on fire because she owed him $2,000 for some work he had done for her, Browne said.

http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-police-suspect-says-woman-set-afire-over-073146234.html

Well now, there's a good reason. :hmmm:

[fan4ever]

She wouldn't pay him because he'd been stealing from her...her terrorized her for weeks and then did this when it seemed he'd never get paid.

[Dayze]

I'm saving the phrase "Die in an Elevator Fire" for the Bronco and Raiders trolls.

[thecoffeeguy]

When they catch the fucker, they need to return the favor to him, using his setup, burn his ass alive.