Disturbing family secrets of Times Square knifewoman

Pamela Cisneros Lopez, 49, killed Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti, 32, and injured a 68-year-old man during her crazed rampage through the heart of New York City on Monday.

Disturbing family secrets of Times Square knifewoman

TL;DR

  • Pamela Cisneros Lopez, 49, stabbed and killed Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti, 32, and injured a 68-year-old man in Times Square.
  • Lopez had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder about ten years ago and suffered from postpartum depression.
  • She was estranged from her two eldest daughters and her non-verbal son with severe autism lived in a care home.
  • Lopez had been going through a divorce for the past five to eight years.
  • She had a previous suicide attempt in 2019 but had reportedly been turning her life around and taking medication.
  • Her brother recognized her from news footage and called the police, stating he believed she may have wanted to be shot.