A New York man with a history of domestic violence admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend and keeping her remains in a suitcase in his closet.
According to court documents viewed by Globe, Damon Foy pleaded guilty last week to the 2024 murder after admitting to police that he was keeping the remains of his ex-girlfriend, Alberta Dale, including her severed head, in a suitcase along with a flower after killing her when she tried to end their relationship.
Police made the grim discovery when Dale’s family reported her missing and insisted that police officers do a welfare check at Foy’s apartment. Records showed police were aware of a history of domestic violence between Foy and Dale that escalated into the issuance of a stay-away order of protection.
In interviews with police, Foy explained that what ended up being their final argument stemmed from a breakup in which Dale kicked him out of his house. According to Law & Crime, the suitcase containing his ex’s remains was discovered in his closet. Police shone a light on the bag after noticing how heavy it was and saw what appeared to be dried blood.
The remains discovered were from a partially dismembered body. The outlet reported that the rest of the body had not yet been found. However, investigators reportedly also found bone and tissue fragments throughout Foy’s residence.
He is currently awaiting sentencing. However, Law & Crime reported that, per his plea agreement, he is expected to be sentenced to 23 years to life in state prison, which is two years less than the maximum sentence of 25 years to life. The outlet noted that Dale’s family is reportedly in support of the current deal.
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