In a controversial case that has sparked widespread debate over New York's bail reform laws, four individuals were charged in connection with the discovery of body parts from two adults in Babylon and Bethpage, Suffolk County, New York. The suspects, identified as Steven Brown, Jeffrey Mackey, Amanda Wallace, and Alexis Nieves, faced charges including hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing a human corpse. Despite the severity of the charges, they were released from custody on supervised release due to New York's progressive bail reform laws, which have been criticized by officials and the public. The case, which involved body parts scattered across three different locations, led to a public outcry and demands for the repeal of the bail reform laws. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and other officials have openly criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's stance on the bail reform, with the Gilgo prosecutor slamming the policy as 'laughably inadequate.' The release of the suspects has been met with frustration and questions from the community, particularly regarding the decision to monitor them with ankle bracelets instead of detaining them in jail.
Alexis Nieves and Jeffrey Mackey, two of the four charged with concealing and dismembering a human corpse, were again released pending upgraded charges. @McLoganTv reports. https://t.co/ltisFBrnfF
'CLUELESS’: The prosecutor handling the Gilgo Beach serial killer case raises his voice against the New York governor's crime policies—or lack thereof—after four suspects charged with dismembering two bodies were released under the state's bail laws. https://t.co/fIFa6iIqDc https://t.co/N2Tobi49ef
Two of the four suspects connected to human remains found on Long Island are set to appear in court today. As @NatDuddridgeTV reports, it comes amid questions about the others being released on bail. https://t.co/CCz80yo2nL
The four suspects charged in the body parts case on Long Island are out on bail and being monitored with ankle bracelets, but as @McLoganTV reports many people in the community want to know why they aren't being held in jail. https://t.co/CCz80yo2nL
Following the release of the four suspects in the Babylon body parts case, Suffolk County officials criticized New York bail law. Kathy Hochul responded by criticizing the investigation. What grounds did she have for this criticism? / Via @fox5ny https://t.co/Nb7KT83NYK
Long Island body parts case Steven Brown, Jeffrey Mackey, Amanda Wallace, and Alexis Nieves were charged with hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence and concealing a human corpse — then set free on supervised release while awaiting trial. https://t.co/V6kkC2KAm5
Fuming officials demand Hochul repeal NY bail reform laws as body-chopping suspects freed https://t.co/M4LWJwzGnT
Gilgo prosecutor slams NY Gov Hochul crime policy as 'laughably inadequate' after body parts suspects freed https://t.co/huQTHWXL5n
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney’s response to Governor Hochul’s statement on bail reform as it relates to the mutilated bodies found in Babylon and Bethpage https://t.co/7EPCYHbxAf
4 people were charged and arrested in NYC after body parts from two adults were found. They’ve now been released because NYC progressive bail reform laws don’t allow them to be held in custody. Keep voting blue and enjoy the crime
Thursday's cover: Babylon body parts case: 4 defendants charged, released without bail https://t.co/9Jmxuf5E4z https://t.co/DyVFDyYe1R
Explain please: In the Suffolk County body parts case, investigators believe there were only two victims. Why, then, were body parts scattered in three different locations? / Video report from @ABC7NY . https://t.co/XTjhJyojdO