NEW YORK—The parents of a 30-year-old woman whose body was found after she went for a run in New York City say they are counting on authorities catching the killer.
Karina Vetrano’s mother, Cathy, said at a news conference Sunday that her daughter’s killer must know the whole world is seeking justice.
Her daughter’s body was found late Tuesday night in a recreation area adjacent to her home in the Howard Beach section of Queens. An autopsy showed she died from strangulation. Her clothes were in disarray, indicating a possible sexual assault.
Karina Vetrano’s father, Philip, a retired firefighter, said the family is counting on the hard work by the New York Police Department to eventually find the killer.
The news conference came a day after their daughter’s funeral.
“All the police have been tireless, courageous, kind, generous and helpful beyond words,” Philip said, according to PIX11. “My self and my family owe everything to the NYPD.”
“I’m here to remind you, in case you don’t already know, that now it’s the whole entire world against you. The whole entire world knows what a pathetic, puny, weak piece of filth that you are,” Cathy added. “And soon, I know we’re all going to know your face as well,” she said. “You will know that my daughter was a force to be reckoned with.”
She added that her daughter was a “big believer in karma ... ”I guarantee you — you will pay, forever.”
Epoch Times contributed to this report.
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