NYPD seeks Angel Carrasco after Nathaly Ramirez dies in 15th-floor Bronx fall with baby
Police are hunting Angel Carrasco, 31, after Nathaly Ramirez, 23, died and her infant daughter was injured in a fall from a 15th-floor balcony at a Bronx building. The NYPD says both were pushed; outlets differ on the baby's age and condition.
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The story, neutrally told
Right · 2Nathaly Ramirez, 23, died and her infant daughter was badly hurt after the two fell from a 15th-floor balcony at 2550 Olinville Ave. in the Bronx early on Tuesday 6 October. Fox NewsR “The pair fell from a 15th-floor balcony” Read at Fox News ↗ New York PostR “Cops responded to the apartment building at 2550 Olinville Ave. around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1The NYPD told Fox News Digital that officers answered a 911 call at about 3:38 a.m. and that "further investigation determined that both individuals had been pushed from a balcony". Fox NewsR “"Further investigation determined that both individuals had been pushed from a balcony," the department said.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1On Wednesday the NYPD named Angel Carrasco, 31, as wanted in connection with the case and released his image; no arrests had been made and no charges announced. Fox NewsR “Police identified Carrasco as wanted in connection with the incident in an update Wednesday and released an image of him.”“No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing, police said.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1Law enforcement sources told the New York Post that Carrasco is the baby's father and that he had brought flowers that day to try to reconcile; they said he flew into a rage when it went badly, shoved Ramirez while she held the child, and fled, leaving the bouquet behind. New York PostR “Angel Carrasco, 31, allegedly lost his cool and flew into a rage when the make-up attempt went south and shoved Nathaly Ramirez, 23, to her death while she clutched the couple’s baby”“The sources said Carrasco is the father of the injured baby” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1Fox News said the NYPD statement did not specify Carrasco's relationship to Ramirez, and it relayed FOX 5 NY's report that investigators were looking for her boyfriend or recent ex-boyfriend in a suspected domestic violence incident. Fox NewsR “The department’s statement did not specify his relationship to Ramirez or announce any charges.”“investigators were looking for Ramirez’s boyfriend or recent ex-boyfriend in a suspected domestic violence incident” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1The Post, citing sources, reported that Carrasco was charged with third-degree assault on Jan. 5 for allegedly slapping Ramirez, and three days later with burglary for allegedly breaking into her apartment; the second case was sealed. It also said he was accused of sending an ex-girlfriend threatening texts and has earlier arrests from 2016. New York PostR “including a third-degree assault rap on Jan. 5 for allegedly slapping Ramirez and leaving her bruised”“that case was later sealed and further details are not immediately available” Read at New York Post ↗
Right · 1Fox News, citing FOX 5 and ABC7, reported that sources said the couple had a history of domestic violence with police called to the apartment several times, and a neighbour recalled a man kicking the door in January trying to get inside. Fox NewsR “Sources told FOX 5 that the couple had a history of domestic violence and that police had been called to the apartment multiple times.”“"He was kicking the door down trying to get into the apartment," Mike told the station.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1Neighbours cited by FOX 5 said Ramirez screamed "Please don’t do this!" before the fall, and ABC7 reported investigators believe she held her daughter tightly, likely cushioning the baby from the impact. Fox NewsR “"Please don’t do this!" Ramirez screamed, according to neighbors cited by FOX 5.”“Investigators believe Ramirez tightly embraced her daughter during the fall, likely cushioning the baby from the impact” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 2Ramirez was pronounced dead at a hospital. The reports differ on the baby: the Post says she is 5 months old and in stable condition at Jacobi Hospital, while Fox says she is 8 months old and was taken to hospital in critical condition. New York PostR “the injured baby, who remains in stable condition at Jacobi Hospital” Read at New York Post ↗ Fox NewsR “Officers rushed the baby to a hospital in critical condition.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 2Neighbours described Ramirez as a "very sweet" and doting mother; she was a Baruch psychology major who worked at Lishawn Consulting in Manhattan, whose representative called her "a rising star". Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. New York PostR “Ramirez, described by neighbors as a “very sweet” and doting mom” Read at New York Post ↗ Fox NewsR “Anyone with information about Carrasco’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS” Read at Fox News ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets lead with the domestic violence history and the manhunt, with the Post stressing the reconciliation-gone-wrong narrative from law enforcement sources and Fox relaying other local TV reports and police statements.
- Emphasis
- Prior assault and burglary charges, the flowers left behind, the mother shielding her baby, neighbours' accounts.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet reports a motive confirmed by police or any charge in this case; both rely heavily on anonymous sources or other outlets. Fox does not mention the reconciliation account; the Post does not include the NYPD's on-record statement.
- Charged language
- “horrific”“tragic tot”“intense manhunt”
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“The dad being sought for allegedly pushing his estranged girlfriend and their 5-month-old daughter from a 15th-floor balcony had brought her flowers that day” — New York Post
“Mom dies shielding baby in horrific 15-story Bronx fall as police hunt suspect: report” — Fox News
What every side reports
- Nathaly Ramirez, 23, died after she and her infant daughter fell from a 15th-floor balcony at 2550 Olinville Ave., Bronx, early Tuesday.
- The NYPD is seeking Angel Carrasco, 31, and no arrest has been reported.
- Reports describe a history of domestic violence involving the couple.
Where accounts differ
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Baby's age and condition
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- New York Post: 5-month-old in stable condition at Jacobi Hospital. Fox News: 8-month-old taken to hospital in critical condition.
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Carrasco's relationship to Ramirez
- Right
- The Post, citing law enforcement sources, calls him the baby's father and Ramirez's estranged partner; Fox says the NYPD statement did not specify the relationship and cites FOX 5 on a boyfriend or recent ex.
NYPD organisation
The NYPD says both victims were pushed from a balcony, named Carrasco as wanted and released his image, and has announced no charges or arrests.
“"Further investigation determined that both individuals had been pushed from a balcony," the department said.” — Fox News
Angel Carrasco person
Carrasco is wanted and has not commented in the coverage; the Post, citing sources, alleges he pushed Ramirez after a failed reconciliation attempt.
“Carrasco then fled the scene, leaving behind a bouquet of flowers” — New York Post
Nathaly Ramirez person
Ramirez, who died in the fall, is remembered by neighbors and her employer as a devoted mother and hardworking professional; neighbors said she pleaded before the fall.
“a rep described her as “a rising star” at the firm” — New York Post
“"Please don’t do this!" Ramirez screamed, according to neighbors cited by FOX 5.” — Fox News
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Dad wanted for fatal push of NYC mom, baby had brought flowers to reconcile over domestic violence
Alarmist Tabloid-style account built on law enforcement sources, centring Carrasco's prior charges and the failed reconciliation with flowers.
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Mom dies shielding baby in horrific 15-story Bronx fall as police hunt suspect: report
Sympathetic Aggregates police statement and local TV reports, emphasising the mother shielding her baby and the manhunt.
- 7 Oct 19:38 First New York PostR Dad wanted for fatal push of NYC mom, baby had brought flowers to reconcile over domestic violence
- 7 Oct 22:05 +2h 26m Fox NewsR Mom dies shielding baby in horrific 15-story Bronx fall as police hunt suspect: report
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