Elderly Man Charged with Murdering Younger Wife, Dumping Body Parts

GPS data and forensic evidence led police to the suspect in the brutal killing of Salisha Ali.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:37am

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Rupchand Simboo, 74, has been charged with the murder of his 33-year-old wife Salisha Ali, whose dismembered remains were found scattered across a wildlife refuge and near JFK Airport in New York. Police used GPS data from Simboo's phone to track his movements and locate the victim's body parts, and forensic evidence from his home and garage linked him to the crime.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing use of technology like GPS data and forensic analysis to solve complex murder cases, even when the victim's body is dismembered and scattered across multiple locations. It also raises questions about the motivations behind relationships with large age gaps, and the potential for domestic violence and abuse in such situations.

The details

According to prosecutors, Simboo lured Ali, who was from Trinidad, to marry him in order for her to obtain a green card. Neighbors described Simboo as an "ill-tempered" and "nasty" man, and said there were rumors of Ali having an extramarital affair, which may have led to jealousy and the brutal murder. Police were able to track Simboo's movements through his phone's GPS data, which showed he was in the wildlife refuge and near where Ali's torso was found on the days surrounding her disappearance. Forensic evidence, including matching moving blankets and rope, was also recovered from Simboo's home and work garage.

  • On July 13, Ali was last seen alive during a FaceTime call with her family in Trinidad.
  • On July 14, Simboo's GPS data showed he was in the Jamaica Wildlife Refuge and near where Ali's torso was later found.
  • On September 22, sanitation workers discovered Ali's decomposing torso wrapped in a blue moving blanket near JFK Airport.
  • On October 17, 2025, police executed a search warrant at Simboo's home and found evidence linking him to the crime.
  • On March 5 and 6, a search of the wildlife refuge uncovered Ali's severed head, legs, and arm.

The players

Rupchand Simboo

A 74-year-old man accused of murdering his 33-year-old wife, Salisha Ali, and dumping her dismembered remains.

Salisha Ali

A 33-year-old woman from Trinidad who married Simboo, allegedly to obtain a green card, before being brutally murdered.

Sureshwarie Ackree

A neighbor of the couple who described Simboo as an "ill-tempered" and "nasty" man.

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What they’re saying

“He was a nasty man. Just nasty. Nasty and very vindictive, like, mean. Like he's not a nice person.”

— Sureshwarie Ackree, Neighbor

“She did it for the papers, probably.”

— Sureshwarie Ackree, Neighbor

What’s next

Simboo is scheduled to appear in court on March 16 for his arraignment on charges of murder and concealment of a human corpse.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of using advanced forensic techniques and technology like GPS data to solve complex murder cases, even when the victim's body has been dismembered and scattered. It also raises concerns about the potential for abuse and violence in relationships with large age gaps, and the need for greater awareness and support for vulnerable individuals in such situations.