Nicholas McGee, a 45-year-old man from New York, has been accused of murdering his friend, Kawsheen Gelzer, and storing his dismembered body in a refrigerator for almost two years. McGee pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, robbery, tampering with evidence, and concealing a corpse in Kings Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn. He was ordered to be held without bail. His wife, Heather Stines, also faced charges related to the case, including concealing a corpse, hindering prosecution, and tampering with evidence, and was held without bail as well.
According to the office of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, McGee allegedly stabbed Gelzer while he was sleeping on a sofa in McGee’s apartment in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Gelzer woke up and fought back, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. McGee then reportedly took drugs from Gelzer’s pocket, dismembered his body using a saw and a hammer, and stored the head and torso in the refrigerator, with the arms and legs in the freezer. The remains were not discovered until almost two years later in late January, after a tip was received by Crime Stoppers alleging that Stines was storing body parts in her refrigerator.
Stines was taken into custody upon the discovery of the remains, while McGee was arrested in Chesapeake, Virginia, and brought back to Brooklyn to face charges. McGee had been incarcerated in Virginia for an unrelated crime. Both defendants were held without bail, and their lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The details of the murder and the gruesome nature of the crime shocked the community and raised questions about the events leading up to and following Gelzer’s death.
The case highlights the brutality and callousness of the alleged crime, as well as the lengths to which McGee and Stines allegedly went to conceal the murder and dismemberment of Gelzer. The fact that the victim’s remains remained undiscovered for almost two years underscores the chilling nature of the crime and the disturbing secrets that can be hidden within seemingly ordinary apartments. The details of the murder and the subsequent discovery of the remains have left many in shock and disbelief, prompting an outpouring of questions and concerns about the events leading up to Gelzer’s death and the motivations behind such a horrific crime.
As the legal proceedings continue, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of a senseless and tragic act of violence. The case serves as a sobering reminder of the potential for darkness and violence that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly normal interactions and relationships. The long road to justice for Gelzer and his loved ones is just beginning, as the legal system works to unravel the complexities of the case and hold the defendants accountable for their actions. In the meantime, the community grapples with feelings of shock, disbelief, and sadness as they try to make sense of the incomprehensible tragedy that has shaken their neighborhood.
