The horrific murder of Carmen Lopez in a Harlem apartment building has shocked the community. The suspect, Luis Marquez, allegedly attacked Lopez, his on-again, off-again girlfriend, with a knife, stabbing her as many as 50 times. The motive behind the brutal attack appears to be jealousy, as Marquez was reportedly upset that Lopez did not prioritize him in their relationship.
Despite describing Lopez as his “entire life” to police, Marquez and Lopez were no longer together at the time of the murder. The attack took place in the hallway of Lopez’s apartment building, where she was left to die alone while her two children slept inside. Building porter Lyron Middleton discovered Lopez covered in blood and called 911, but she tragically succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Surveillance footage captured the chilling moment when Marquez ambushed Lopez after waiting outside the elevator for two hours. The video captured Lopez yelling out Marquez’s name as the attack unfolded. Meanwhile, Marquez went to his family’s home and confessed to them that he had killed Lopez, leading to his eventual arrest.
The victim, Carmen Lopez, is remembered by her sister Zoila as a good woman who was loved and will be deeply missed. Another woman at the building mentioned that Lopez was originally from the Dominican Republic and had four children, two of whom lived with her in the apartment.
The senseless tragedy has left the community reeling, with neighbors and building workers expressing shock and disbelief at the violent incident. Marquez has been charged in connection with Lopez’s murder after being held for a psychiatric evaluation. The investigation into this heartbreaking case continues as loved ones mourn the loss of Carmen Lopez.
