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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