Crime & Safety

Felony Hearing Set in Mamaroneck for Morgado

The Mamaroneck mother is charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son.

A felony hearing for Manuela Morgado, the 46-year-old Mamaroneck woman in jail on a charge of second degree murder in connection with her four-year-old son’s death, will take place next Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m., said Judge Daniel Gallagher in a court hearing Thursday.

Morgado, who did not appear in court after her appearance was waived by Judge Christie Derrico, was also granted a waiver for her appearance at the felony hearing. 

Morgado’s remains incarcerated.

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Mamaroneck police responded to a 911 call on Oct. 1 at Morgado’s condo complex on East Boston Post Road, where they discovered Morgado in a semi conscious state with her deceased son, Jason “Jake” Reish, cradled in her arms. It was believed to be an attempted suicide/murder.

Dr. Timothy Reish, Jason’s father, was involved in a custody dispute with Morgado over where Jason would attend school.  Timothy currently lives in Briarcliff Manor with Erin Taylor Reish and his two children.

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Timothy and Erin have requested an order of protection from Morgado, who they claim has sent them threatening letters.

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Further reading

Laid to Rest: Community Mourns a Child Whose Life Was Cut Short

 

Mother Accused of Son's Murder Banned From Communicating With Boy's Father

Neighbors of Alleged Murderer 'Devastated'

Father of Dead 4-Year-Old: 'We Will Never Comprehend'

Investigation Continues into Child's Death; Mother Held Without Bail

Mother Charged With Murder of 4-Year-Old Son

Four-Year-Old Found Dead in Mamaroneck


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