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.
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.