Family Annihilator: Upper West Side family butchered in murder suicide.

In a heart-wrenching incident that shook the Upper West Side community, the life of the Lopez/ Witek family was tragically cut short by an unimaginable act of violence. Edison Lopez, a 41-year-old father of two, fatally stabbed his fiancé, Aleksandra Witek, and their two young sons, 3-year-old Lucian and 1-year-old Calvin, before taking his own life. The murder-suicide sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, leaving friends, relatives, and law enforcement officials searching for answers and grappling with the devastating loss. In this article, we delve into the details surrounding this horrific event, piecing together what is known about the incident and exploring the potential factors that may have contributed to this family annihilator’s actions.

A Grisly Discovery

On the fateful day of the murder-suicide, the lives of the Lopez family were abruptly and brutally ended within the confines of their fourth-floor apartment on W. 86th Street near Riverside Drive. Edison Lopez, who worked as a superintendent in the building, carried out the unthinkable act that would forever change the lives of those connected to this tragedy. The bodies of Aleksandra Witek and their two young sons, Lucian and Calvin, were discovered by Edison Lopez’s father, who had become increasingly concerned after…