Suspect in Murders of Worcester Mother and Daughter Held Without Bail.Worcester is tormented by the senseless deaths of 27-year-old Chasity Nunez and her 11-year-old daughter Zella. In an SUV parked on Englewood Avenue, they were shot Tuesday afternoon.
Karel Mangual, 28, is accused of this horrible act and is being jailed without bail until next week’s dangerousness hearing. Mangual is charged with two counts of armed assault to murder and carrying a gun without a license, compounding the tragedy.
Prosecutors say surveillance cameras captured the frightening sequence.
“Two people approach a car and shoot it. Two males race down the street to where witnesses say a white automobile was parked “Prosecutor David Feraco described the awful incident.
Mangual’s alleged accomplice, 27-year-old Dejan Belnavis, remains at large, heightening the victims’ loved ones’ hunt for justice and closure. After a witness identified the getaway automobile, police tracked it to Hartford, Connecticut, where security footage confirmed their suspicions.
Richard Farrell, Mangual’s attorney, claims the case lacks probable cause and criticizes the rush to judgment. However, Mangual’s January 2016 guilty plea for armed assault to murder and possessing a loaded machine pistol casts doubt on his innocence.
Mangual’s arrest in a gas station near the crime scene raises doubts about the tragic encounter. Worcester grieves Chasity and Zella Nunez while Mangual awaits the dangerousness hearing.
Chasity Nunez, a Connecticut National Guard veteran, was admired for her bravery and intelligence. Major David Pytlik of the Connecticut Army National Guard calls her “more full of compassion than anyone I know.”
“She was one of our greatest Soldiers due to her wit, sociality, and duty. Why she and Zella were taken from her family, friends, coworkers, and fellow Soldiers is beyond me. We must now assist one other as we grieve, digest this great loss, and celebrate their memories.” Maj. David Pytlik
Even though neighbors and well-wishers are helping, Worcester is uneasy as Belnavis remains missing. Maureen Morales, a resident extremely impacted by the incident, expresses her sympathy for the family.
The community needs closure and justice for Chasity and Zella Nunez, and Karel Mangual’s March 12 dangerousness hearing is crucial.
Worcester is reeling from the killings of Chasity and Zella Nunez. The senseless violence that killed a young mother and her daughter has left neighbors and loved ones grieving.
Chasity Nunez, a Connecticut National Guard veteran, was admired for her bravery and intelligence. She left a vacuum in the lives of those who knew her, and those who were touched by her warmth and compassion feel her absence.
The arrest of Karel Mangual offers hope for justice as the murder investigation continues. Mangual’s arrest on two charges of armed assault to murder and carrying a gun without a license is a key step toward punishing the perpetrators.
However, Mangual’s claimed accomplice, Dejan Belnavis, remains at large, casting doubt on the case. Law enforcement has failed to locate Belnavis, putting the neighborhood on edge and desperate for answers.
The March 12 dangerousness hearing for Karel Mangual will allow the court to assess his threat to society. A key point in the search for justice, it offers the possibility to avert additional harm and hold the Nunez murderers accountable to the greatest extent of the law.
Friends, neighbors, and community leaders’ support gives hope and solidarity throughout sorrow. The community has comforted and supported the mourning family and each other with condolences and offers of help.
Chasity and Zella Nunez’s death has united Worcester’s determination to seek justice and accountability for the horrific brutality that took their lives. Resilience and drive come through in the face of unthinkable loss, bringing hope for healing and rejuvenation.
