Nikki Secondino.Photo: NBC New York
The Instagram model accused of stabbing her father to death while he was asleep was allegedly driven to kill him following a dispute over a laptop.
According to a news release from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office,Nikki Secondinohas been charged with second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
She’s being held without bail, the release reads.
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“This defendant is charged with brutally killing her own father and then stabbing her younger sister, allegedly following an argument over a laptop. My office will vigorously prosecute this horrific case and seek justice for the victims,” District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said, per the release.
Nikki’s 19-year-old sister allegedly heard a struggle in the living room and attempted to intervene, according to the release. As a result, she was allegedly stabbed in the face, body and hands, but survived. Carlo died at the scene.
Nikki then allegedly ran out of the family’s home and told responding officers that two people broke into their home, killed her father and sister and sexually assaulted her, per the release.
The investigation revealed Nikki’s “version of events was false.”
Carlo and Nikki allegedly had a history of domestic incidents and Carlo had previously conveyed he was afraid of her, the release reads.
Neighbors also previously claimed they’d heard loud arguing at the Secondino apartment in the past,per PIX 11.
It is unclear if Nikki retained an attorney to comment on her behalf or if she entered a plea to the charges.
She is due back in court April 5. If convicted, she could face life in prison.
source: people.com
