The Homicide Squad is investigating a Homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 8:39 p.m. in Hempstead.
According to Detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for an aided at a Botsford Street residence. Upon arrival, Officers located a 29-year-old female in the basement of the home with multiple stab wounds. The female was pronounced at scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/Homicide Squad 10/06/24/0715/9633
***UPDATE***Details by: D/Capt. Fitzpatrick/Homicide 10/07/24/1545/8931
Homicide Squad Detectives have identified the victim as Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, of Hempstead.
Homicide Squad reports the arrest of Jose W. Funes-Zabala, 43, of 81 West Clinton Avenue, Roosevelt. He is charged with Murder 2nd degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was arraigned on Monday, October 7, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.