3 Women Slain In Separate Incidents; Mom Left Infant To Die In '93 Cold Case

Authorities say the incidents occurred across Long Island over the past week.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Authorities on Long Island reported three separate incidents this week involving the deaths of three women. In one case, a mother was charged with leaving her infant to die in a 1993 cold case. The other incidents involved a former teacher found guilty of sex abuse and an arrest made in an acid attack.

Why it matters

These tragic incidents highlight the ongoing challenges of public safety and the need for thorough investigations, particularly in cold cases, to bring justice for victims and their families.

The details

The three women were killed in separate incidents across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. In one case, a mother was charged with leaving her infant to die in a 1993 cold case. The other incidents involved a former teacher found guilty of sex abuse and an arrest made in an acid attack.

  • The incidents occurred over the past week across Long Island.
  • The 1993 cold case involving an infant's death was recently reopened by authorities.

The players

Long Island Authorities

Law enforcement officials investigating the incidents across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

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What’s next

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the three women and the 1993 cold case.

The takeaway

These tragic incidents underscore the ongoing need for vigilance, thorough investigations, and support for victims and their families to address public safety challenges on Long Island.