Did She Snap? Marissa Pagli's Mom Charged with Strangling Daughter in Manhattanville Apartment
Photo: Marissa Pagli.
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Marissa Pagli's father, John Pagli, discovered the body of his daughter, who was a freshman at the school. His wife Stacey Pagli, 37, was found unconscious alongside her. She was taken to White Plains Hospital Center. On Wednesday morning, she was arrested and charged with murder, Harrison police Capt. Anthony Marraccini said.
Photo: Stacey Pagli's mug shot.
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Westchester County prosecutor Tim Ward asked Justice Marc Lust to order a suicide watch for Stacy Pagli because "she definitely has attempted to kill herself." Lust agreed and sent her to the county jail without bail.
Police would not comment on her injuries, but at her arraignment she was wearing a bandage on her left wrist.
Photo: Marissa Pagli.
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Marraccini said the mother left a note at the scene, but he declined to describe the contents. He also said that Stacey Pagli has spoken to investigators, but he would not say whether she confessed.
The strangulation occurred in the victim's bedroom, and investigators believe Marissa was awake at the time of the attack, according to Marraccini. There were signs of a struggle but he would not elaborate.
The strangulation was by hand, but "there could have been another device in addition to that," said Marraccini. There was nothing to indicate what might have prompted the attack.
The killing was "emotionally devastating" for the father, John Pagli, Marraccini said.
Marraccini said police have never been called to the residence before. He said Stacey Pagli had no history of mental illness.
A tribute page to Marissa Pagli was posted on Facebook. Her funeral was scheduled for Friday.
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