In a shocking case that has drawn widespread attention and criticism, four individuals, identified as Steven Brown, Jeffrey Mackey, Amanda Wallace, and Alexis Nieves, have been charged in connection with the discovery of dismembered bodies in two Long Island parks, specifically Babylon and Bethpage. The case, which may have originated from a love triangle, has led to the suspects being charged with hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing a human corpse. Despite the severity of the charges, the suspects were released on supervised release while awaiting trial, a decision that has sparked a heated debate over New York's bail reform laws. High-profile figures, including Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and Governor Kathy Hochul, have publicly clashed over the implications of bail reform in this case. Tierney criticized Hochul's crime policy as 'laughably inadequate,' while Hochul defended the bail law, questioning why prosecutors did not charge the defendants with bail-eligible offenses. The controversy has prompted calls from officials for a repeal of the bail reform laws, as the community and officials alike express frustration and concern over the suspects' release, particularly noting that they were released without bail and are being monitored with ankle bracelets.
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
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 asking why prosecutors didn't charge the defendants with bail-eligible offenses. Prosecutors answered by pointing out that… https://t.co/YZ2Xn8xtVr
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
Hochul, Suffolk County officials spar over bail reform in release of 4 body parts suspects https://t.co/jslv39ZYVC https://t.co/qK7UNQLWj1
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
Thursday's cover: Babylon body parts case: 4 defendants charged, released without bail https://t.co/9Jmxuf5E4z https://t.co/DyVFDyYe1R
Officials rail against bail reform as 4 suspects charged, then let go in NY body mutilations case https://t.co/J1KGkU1GZY
4 people have been charged in connection to a pair of dismembered corpses found in two L.I. parks. The gruesome case may have stemmed from a love triangle, according to a report. https://t.co/L47wBfFUCV
2 men, 2 women charged after body parts found scattered on LI: court docs https://t.co/9AmiH9yEkT https://t.co/byWP9doQKW