Karina Vetrano
Karina Vetrano
Karina Vetrano (July 12, 1986 - August 2, 2016) was a resident of Queens, New York. She obtained her Master's Degree from St. John's University.
She was an avid jogger and worked as a caterer at the Vetro Lounge in Howard Beach, Queens.
Death
On August 2, 2016 Vetrano's dead body was discovered deep in the marshes near 161st Ave. and 78th St. in Howard Beach, Queens.
Investigation
Investigators believe she was murdered.
Her body was found with her running tights pulled halfway down.
Vetrano's cause of death was from strangulation.
There were signs of vaginal and anal trauma.
Justice
The parents of Karina have set up a Go Fund Me with a reward of up to $100,000 for anyone with useful information implicating her fugitive killer.
The NYPD have also offered a $20,000 reward. [1]
Perpetrator
On February 4, 2017, Chanel Lewis was taken into custody in connection to her murder.