Makeshift Memorial For Lethal Stabbing Sufferer Christina Lee Vandalized In Chinatown

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Chinatown residents got here collectively to scrub up a memorial for the girl stabbed to loss of life on Sunday after it was vandalized early Wednesday morning.

The tribute on Chrystie Road has been a spot for folks to pay their respects to 35-year-old Christina Lee, who police say was stabbed to loss of life by a person who adopted her into her condominium.

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The sufferer’s landlord says a vandal struck in a single day.

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“There was shattered glass, candles everywhere in the floor. There was items of ripped-up indicators. Flowers had been skewed about,” Brian Chin mentioned. “Sickening and horrifying, however, you already know, we’re not shocked.”

Assamad Nash has been charged with homicide and housebreaking.

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Police imagine the assault was sexually motivated and are working to find out whether or not Lee’s race performed an element.