Bronx man arrested for fatally beating 77-year-old wife and placed on suicide watch.
A 73-year-old man accused of fatally assaulting his 77-year-old wife inside their Bronx apartment has been placed under suicide watch following his hospitalization, as law enforcement officials work on their case against him. Jeffrey Kolin faces serious charges, including murder, manslaughter, strangulation, and weapon possession in connection with the killing of his spouse, Marsha Greenberg.
The tragic incident occurred on Monday morning at approximately 7:25 a.m., in their seventh-floor residence located near the intersection of Barnes and Brady Avenues, within the Pelham Parkway neighborhood. Police sources reported the discovery of an extensive crime scene, marked by a substantial pool of blood near the apartment door. Responding officers found Greenberg suffering from severe injuries, including a massive head wound. Emergency medical responders transported her to Jacobi Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
Kolin was taken into custody for questioning on the day of the incident and was formally charged with homicide later that day. Authorities revealed that this tragic event terminated a tumultuous marital relationship characterized by recurrent conflict and violence, indicating that police had been summoned to their home on at least two previous occasions.
Most notably, officers were dispatched on June 25 after receiving a 911 call alleging that Kolin had assaulted Greenberg. However, conflicting accounts from the couple, coupled with Greenberg’s reluctance to pursue charges, resulted in no arrests being made at that time.
The investigation has unveiled additional complexities, as crime scene investigators were observed removing parakeets from the residence while examining the circumstances surrounding Greenberg’s death. Neighbors described the victim as someone who appeared troubled, recounting episodes of erratic behavior, which included screaming, laughing, and crying over the past year. One neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed sorrow at the violence that led to Greenberg’s death, emphasizing that no one deserves such a tragic fate.
Jeffrey Kolin is anticipated to be arraigned on murder charges in Bronx Criminal Court once medical staff have cleared him for the court proceedings. Media News Source continues to follow developments in this case, reflecting the somber reality of domestic violence and its devastating consequences.
