Staten Island teen charged after alleged beheading
A 19‑year‑old Staten Island resident, identified in police filings as Damien Hurstel, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon after officers responded to a 911 call just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, and found 45‑year‑old Anthony Casalaspro fatally stabbed at a home in Staten Island. Local authorities say the victim suffered multiple stab wounds and local reports say he was decapitated; the NYPD has not released a motive and the investigation is ongoing.
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📌 Key Facts
- Suspect: Damien Hurstel, 19, arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
- Victim: Anthony Casalaspro, 45, found with multiple stab wounds and later pronounced dead at the scene.
- Timing/location: 911 call came just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2025; incident occurred at a Staten Island residence where both lived.
- Additional detail: Local reports say the body was found in a bathtub by a child; NYPD has not released a motive.