Multi-state manhunt for Nadia Vitels' murder in NYC apartment
Two reported squatters accused of killing Nadia Vitels found dead inside her new apartment on East 31st Street near the intersection of 3rd Avenue on March 14, and two people tied to the death were captured in York, Pennsylvania by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and New York Police Department.
A multi-state manhunt is underway for two reported squatters accused of killing a woman inside an New York City apartment. Nadia Vitels was found dead inside her new apartment on East 31st Street near the intersection of 3rd Avenue on March 14, and two people tied to the death were captured in York, Pennsylvania by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and New York Police Department.
The suspects had been squatting in Vitel's mother's home while she was out of country.
Nadia Vitels was found dead inside a duffel bag at her new apartment on East 31st Street near the intersection of 3rd Avenue on March 14.
Two people tied to the death of Nadia Vitels were captured in York, Pennsylvania on Friday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and New York Police Department.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and only provides information from police statements which may be biased or incomplete. Secondly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'brutally killed' and 'multi-state manhunt', without providing any evidence to support these claims. Thirdly, the article quotes a witness who saw one of the suspects pointing to a closet where they believed there was a body in a duffle bag, but does not provide any context or clarification on why this is significant or relevant to the case. Lastly, the article mentions an autopsy revealing that Nadia Vitel died from blunt force trauma and suffered multiple broken bones and bleeding on the brain without providing any further details about what caused these injuries.
A witness quotes one of the suspects pointing to a closet where they believed there was a body in a duffle bag, but no context or clarification is provided on why this is significant or relevant
Sensationalist language is used to describe the crime
The author does not disclose their sources
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Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'squatters' which is a loaded term that implies negative connotations towards those who are not paying rent or own property. This language creates an unfair stereotype against these individuals and suggests they are somehow less deserving of basic human rights, such as shelter.
The suspects, only identified as a male and a female by the New York Police Department,
Two people tied to the death of Nadia Vitels were captured in York, Pennsylvania on Friday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and New York Police Department.
Nadia Vitels was found dead inside a duffel bag at her new apartment on East 31st Street near the intersection of 3rd Avenue on March 14.
The cause of death for Nadia Vitels was determined to be blunt-force trauma, and her manner of death is being investigated as a homicide.
Police discovered the body when Vitels' family requested a welfare check after not seeing her for 48 hours. Michael Medvedev, Vitels' son, found the duffel bag under a coat in the woman's closet when the superintendent of her building let him look around.
The two suspects fled across the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey and then on to Pennsylvania after crashing their Lexus SUV. They visited several local car dealerships after the crash to attempt to purchase a vehicle for $1,000.
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The cause of death for Nadia Vitels was determined to be blunt-force trauma.
Nadia Vitels was found dead inside a duffel bag at her new apartment on East 31st Street near the intersection of 3rd Avenue.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Vitels was found 'allegedly killed' but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the article claims that Vitels was stuffed into a duffel bag and left for dead by squatters who had taken over her apartment. However, there is no mention of any witnesses or physical evidence to corroborate this story. Thirdly, the article states that Vitels' body was found in her apartment but does not provide any information on how she got there or why she was not seen for 48 hours before being discovered.
The article claims that Vitels was allegedly killed by squatters who had taken over her apartment. However, no evidence is provided to support this claim.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the New York Police Department and other sources without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either Vitels was killed by squatters or she died of natural causes. This oversimplifies a complex situation and ignores potential alternative explanations. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it describes the suspects as
The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the New York Police Department without providing any evidence or context for their claims.
<p>Vitels sustained the trauma after a struggle broke out and she was slammed against the wall by one of the intruders, ABC News reported.</p>
Bias
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The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes the squatters by referring to them as 'intruders' and 'squatters'. Secondly, there is a clear political bias present in the article when it states that Vitels was preparing her apartment after recently returning from Spain. This implies that she had been living abroad for some time and may have left the country due to its current state of affairs. Lastly, there are several instances where language is used to depict one side as extreme or unreasonable.
The author uses language that dehumanizes the squatters by referring to them as 'intruders' and 'squatters'.
The author uses language to depict one side as extreme or unreasonable.
There is a clear political bias present in the article when it states that Vitels was preparing her apartment after recently returning from Spain. This implies that she had been living abroad for some time and may have left the country due to its current state of affairs.
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Christina Coulter has a conflict of interest on the topic of squatters in New York City. She is an author for Fox News and her article discusses two individuals who were arrested in Pennsylvania after being accused of killing and stuffing a woman's body into a duffel bag while they were living as squatters in New York City.
Christina Coulter is an author for Fox News, which has financial ties to the real estate industry. The article discusses two individuals who were arrested in Pennsylvania after being accused of killing and stuffing a woman's body into a duffel bag while they were living as squatters in New York City.
The article mentions Nadia Vitels, an individual who was previously involved with the real estate industry. The author does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships between herself and Mr. Vitels.
The suspects fled across the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey and then on to Pennsylvania after crashing their Lexus SUV.
Two weeks later: The hunt for missing Mizzou student Riley Strain in Nashville led investigators to identify two suspects who are wanted in Vitel's slaying. Officials did not elaborate on what pointed them to the pair.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'squatters' which implies that they are responsible for Nadia Vitel's death when there is no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the sentence 'A man and a woman are in custody after a week-long search by police
The article states that the pair were squatters in an apartment that the victim had walked into. However, it does not mention if they were invited or forced entry.
The title mentions 'squatters' which implies that they are responsible for Nadia Vitel's death when there is no evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the pair were squatters in an apartment that belonged to Vitel's deceased mother without providing any evidence or confirmation from authorities. This statement implies that the police have confirmed this information, which may not be true.
The article claims that the pair were squatters in an apartment belonging to Vitel's deceased mother without providing any evidence or confirmation from authorities.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'squatters' to describe the suspects which is a loaded term that implies they are not legitimate residents or property owners. This language creates an unfair stereotype against them without providing any context for their actions.
The pair were allegedly seen entering and leaving the building, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, according to PIX 11.
The pair — who have not been publicly identified — were arrested on Friday and are considered persons of interest in the death of Nadia Vitel, who was found with her leg peeking out of a duffel bag inside an apartment closet, according to the NYPD.
The individuals are now facing charges related to Vitel's death.
Investigators made a grim discovery when they conducted a wellness check at Kips Bay apartment and found that it had been vacant for months, likely due to squatters including the two suspects who were apprehended.
The investigation has also included searches at Vitel's apartment and an examination of her garbage receptacle area, uncovering personal items belonging to her.
Accuracy
The individuals are now facing charges related to Vitel's death. Specifics on the charges aren't immediately clear.
Two weeks later: The hunt for missing Mizzou student Riley Strain in Nashville led investigators to identify two suspects who are wanted in Vitel’s slaying. Officials did not elaborate on what pointed them to the pair.
Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that two suspects on the run were caught in Pennsylvania in connection with a homicide. This statement is misleading as it implies that they are guilty and have been convicted when no charges have been filed yet.
Two suspects on the run were apprehended by the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force in York, Pennsylvania, in connection with a homicide of 52-year-old Nadia Vitel
The individuals are now facing charges related to Vitel's death. Specifics on the charges weren't immediately clear
Fallacies
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Bias
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the suspects by referring to them as 'teen fugitives' and 'two senior law enforcement officials said'. This is an example of ideological bias as it implies a negative viewpoint towards these individuals based on their status as teenagers and criminals respectively. Additionally, the article mentions Vitel's late mother without providing any context or information about her relationship with Nadia which could be seen as religious bias. The author also uses language that demonizes squatters by referring to them as 'violators'. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies a negative viewpoint towards individuals who may have been living in the apartment without paying rent, potentially due to financial difficulties.
The article refers to the suspects as 'teen fugitives' which dehumanizes them
The author uses language that demonizes squatters by referring to them as 'violators'
Vitel's late mother is mentioned without providing any context or information about her relationship with Nadia
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nadia Vitel as they are reporting on her arrest for duffel bag murder. The article also mentions that she is being held by the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force in Pennsylvania which could indicate financial ties or personal relationships with law enforcement agencies.
The author reports on Nadia Vitel's arrest and her involvement in a duffel bag murder. The article mentions that she is being held by the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force in Pennsylvania which could indicate financial ties or personal relationships with law enforcement agencies.
The Kips Bay apartment had been vacant for the last few months after Vitel's mother died.
Two weeks later: The hunt for missing Mizzou student Riley Strain in Nashville led investigators to identify two suspects who are wanted in Vitel'u0027s slaying. Officials did not elaborate on what pointed them to the pair.
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the two suspects have been taken into custody for questioning after they allegedly killed a woman who walked in on them living in her mother's New York City apartment. However, this statement implies that the suspects are guilty of murder when there is no evidence to support this claim yet. Secondly, the article states that Vitel came to the U.S. to prepare her mother's Manhattan apartment for a family friend and mentions that it had been vacant for months after Vitel's mother died, implying that she was living in Spain at the time of her death. However, this information is not relevant to the murder case and serves as an attempt to humanize the victim. Lastly, the article states that two squatters are wanted for murder after they allegedly killed Nadia Vitel but does not provide any evidence or quotes from sources supporting this claim.
The statement 'Vitel came to the U.S. to prepare her mother's Manhattan apartment for a family friend and mentions that it had been vacant for months after Vitel’s mother died, implying that she was living in Spain at the time of her death.' is deceptive because this information is not relevant to the murder case and serves as an attempt to humanize the victim.
The statement 'Two suspected squatters have been taken into custody for questioning after they allegedly killed a woman who walked in on them living in her mother's New York City apartment, police sources told ABC News.' is deceptive because it implies that the suspects are guilty of murder when there is no evidence to support this claim yet.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that police sources told ABC News about the incident. However, this does not necessarily mean that what is being reported is accurate or reliable. Secondly, there are two instances of inflammatory rhetoric in the article: 'two suspected squatters have been taken into custody for questioning after they allegedly killed a woman' and 'Two squatters are wanted for murder'. These statements use strong language to create an emotional response in readers without providing any evidence or context. Lastly, there is no clear dichotomous depiction of the suspects as heroes or villains, but rather they are portrayed negatively throughout the article.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that police sources told ABC News about the incident.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'squatters' to describe the suspects which is a loaded term that implies they are not entitled to be in the apartment. This reinforces negative stereotypes about homeless people and suggests that they are criminals who do not deserve basic human rights. Additionally, the article mentions Vitel's mother had died and her body was found in the same apartment which could imply a connection between squatting and death or poverty. The author also uses language like 'struggle ensued' to make it seem like Vitel was trying to defend herself when she was killed, but this is not clear from the article. Finally, the article mentions that two suspects are wanted for murder which could imply a monetary bias as they may be being pursued by law enforcement due to their financial status.
The mention of Vitel's mother having died in the same apartment
The phrase 'struggle ensued'
The use of the term 'squatters' to describe the suspects
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