Sunday, June 30, 2024
US couple who died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia were walking for over two hours in scorching temperatures before they succumbed to heat stroke,
This is their daughter describing their awful deaths
More Info on the Tragedy in Lakewood the Murder of Two Young girls
In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Lakewood, New Jersey, 27-year-old Naomi Elkins has been charged with the murder of her two young daughters. According to a report on Friday in The New York Daily News, the chilling details of the crime, which Elkins claims were committed “for religious purposes,” have left many grappling with questions about mental health and the intersection of religion and personal turmoil.
On Tuesday night, authorities were called to Elkins’ Ocean County home, where they discovered the lifeless bodies of her daughters, ages 1 and 3, in a bathtub, as was reported by The Daily News. The gruesome scene was compounded by the discovery that the younger child had also been stabbed. Naomi Elkins was promptly arrested and charged with two counts of murder and two counts of weapons offenses.
According County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, investigators concluded that both girls had been drowned. Indicated in The Daily News report was that the shocking revelation about the stabbing of the 1-year-old added another layer of horror to the case. The investigation swiftly pivoted to understanding the motivations and state of mind of Elkins.
In an interview with police, Elkins revealed a disturbing narrative. The Daily News reported that she claimed that her troubling thoughts began shortly after her husband left for a business trip on May 24. These thoughts escalated, leading to the tragic events that unfolded.
Elkins detailed her actions with chilling precision. She explained to the police that she spent time praying before committing the acts, indicating that she believed her actions were driven by religious necessity. She first stabbed her younger daughter, then held her underwater for nearly three minutes. The Daily News report indicated that when her older daughter entered the room screaming, Elkins placed her in another bathtub and forced her underwater, counting to 50 multiple times to ensure she held them underwater long enough.
Elkins’ confession included a belief that she needed to kill her children for religious reasons. This assertion points to a possible severe mental health crisis, possibly exacerbated by religious delusions. However, in the immediate aftermath of the drownings, she realized the gravity of her actions, recognizing she had made a tragic n a desperate bid to save her children, Elkins called Hatzolah Medical Services. The report in The Daily News said that by the time officers arrived, medical responders were already at the home, attempting to resuscitate the girls, albeit unsuccessfully.
The legal proceedings against Naomi Elkins will likely be complex, involving not only the charges of murder and weapons offenses but also considerations of her mental state at the time of the crime, as was pointed out in The Daily News report. Her defense may hinge on establishing her mental health issues and how they influenced her actions.
In a statement to the Asbury Park Press, Elkins’ defense attorney, Mitchell Ansell, highlighted her long history of severe mental illness, according to The Daily News report. “Naomi Elkins has a well-documented history of severe mental illness, which has absolutely played a major role in these devastating events,” Ansell said. He emphasized the importance of considering the complexities presented by mental health challenges, even as they acknowledge the gravity of the charges she faces.
Elkins, who worked at Giggles Daycare in Lakewood, is currently being held without bail at Ocean County Jail. The Daily News reported that she faces two counts of murder and two counts of weapons offenses. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, where a detention hearing will take place.
The community of Lakewood is grappling with the shock and horror of the incident. Such tragic events often leave lasting scars on the fabric of a community, sparking conversations about mental health awareness, the responsibilities of caregivers, and the support systems available for those in crisis.
This case underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues, particularly postpartum and other psychological conditions that can profoundly affect parents. It also highlights the critical need for accessible mental health services and the role of community support in preventing such tragedies.
Satmar Devastated as Bed-Stuy blocks approved to be landmarked ‘Will have us moving out’
I have to laugh, really laugh... not at the situation, I am all for Chassidim enlarging their homes and living wherever they want, I am laughing because it wasn't too long ago when both Satmar Rebbes were ranting against the settlers in Eretz Yisrael, barking that they are "instigating the goyim" ...
It seems that when it comes to their own interests "instigating the goyim" goes out the window!
Hashem really does have a sense of humor!
Two blocks in Bedford-Stuyvesant got the go-ahead for landmarking this week despite protests from many Orthodox Jewish residents, who say the designation forces them out of their homes.
On Tuesday, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved the creation of the Willoughby-Hart Historic District, which comprises two full rows of intact brownstones in Bed-Stuy.
Local politicians like Councilman Chi Osse and state Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman, along with some residents, lobbied for the landmarking of Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street between Nostrand and Marcy avenues to protect the neighborhood’s history.
“Rapid development and the ensuing gentrification have eroded the architecture and history of Bed Stuy, and communities are fighting back to preserve our neighborhood’s legacy,” said state Sen. Jabari Brisport in a statement.
“I am proud to stand with community activists as they tell us that ‘community can’t be demolished!'”
The 100-plus homes in the enclave were built around 150 years ago and the area is unique for “the quality of its architecture, strong historic character and sense of place of its streetscapes,” as well as “its community history,” the commission said.
“Many current residents of Willoughby-Hart Historic District represent the latest of multiple generations of families from the neighborhood,” the commission’s release stated.
Lifetime Willoughby Street resident Michael Williams, 67, supported the landmark designation, calling his street, “one of the best blocks” in Bed-Stuy.
But Orthodox homeowners were up in arms when the agency calendared the vote in May, saying they need to be able to expand their houses to accommodate their numerous children, and landmarking will severely limit their options.
They saw the issue as an act of antisemitism.
“We feel that this is antisemitism because they are trying to stop us from moving in here,” Hart Street homeowner Herman Bodek, an Orthodox Jew, previously told The Post.
“This will have us moving out.”
In addition to saying the houses weren’t worthy of preservation, the Orthodox Jews’ attorney Adam Leitman Bailey wrote in papers submitted to the commission: “The proposed districting will all but guarantee that the permits required to undertake such work will be, if not outright rejected, made subject to undue scrutiny, delay and unnecessary expense. This result, likely to drive out this religious group in the time of a housing crisis in the City of New York, offends the purpose underlying landmark status, and should not be countenanced.”
Bailey did not respond to a request for comment Saturday.
The proposed district still needs to be reviewed by the City Planning Commission, followed by the City Council.
‘IT’S A MESS’: Biden to Meet With Family and Obama to Discuss Future of Campaign
According to NBC News, President Joe Biden is planning to discuss his political future with his family and Obama at Camp David on Sunday. The meeting comes after Biden’s horrific debate performance, which followed years of speculation about his cognitive abilities.
Although Republicans have expressed concern for a long time about Biden’s blunders, confusion, wandering aimlessly, and stumbles, the White House has insisted that those concerns are misguided. Last week, press secretary KJP called the many videos of Biden’s decline “cheapfakes.”
However Thursday’s abysmal debate performance, and the clear contrast between Biden and President Trump, who is only several years younger, have sent the entire Democrat party and the media into a full-blown panic.
Many have urged Biden to step aside, including the NY Times editorial board.
Biden’s trip to Camp David was planned before Thursday’s debate.
So far, the party’s top leaders have offered public support for Biden, including in tweets posted by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Senior congressional Democrats, including Reps. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Jim Clyburn of South Carolina and Nancy Pelosi of California, have privately expressed concerns about his viability, said two sources, but they publicly support the president.
“Speaker Pelosi has full confidence in President Biden and looks forward to attending his inauguration on January 20, 2025,” Ian Krager, a spokesman for the former House speaker said. “Any suggestion that she has engaged in a different course of action is simply not true.”
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