Man Charged With Murder After Torso Found In Suitcase In East River

NEW YORK CITY —Human remains found inside a suitcase that was floating in the East River near Governor’s Island last week has been identified, and a suspect has been arrested, police announced.

Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder and is accused of killing his roommate, Edwin Echevarria, 65, police said.

Echevarria's headless torso was found inside the suitcase after a passing ship noticed it in the waters on Feb. 5, Patch previously reported.

Millet allegedly stabbed Echevarria multiple times and dismembered his body, according to multiple media reports.

Additional details on the cause of death were not readily available.

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