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Shabbos Murder in Boro Park: ‘Troubled Son” Fatally Stabs 75-Year Old Parents
Edited by: TJVNews.com
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Brooklyn as an exclusive New York Post photo captured the serene moment of an elderly couple, Jacob and Rachel Sperber, 75, on a city subway train. Little did they know that this would be one of their last moments together, as the couple was allegedly stabbed to death in their Borough Park home by their troubled 46-year-old son on Shabbos afternoon, as was reported by the New York Post. The community is left grappling with shock and sorrow as details emerge about the suspect and the compassionate couple he is accused of brutally attacking.
The peaceful scene on the subway stands in stark contrast to the horrifying events that unfolded in the Sperbers’ home around 5:20 p.m. on a Saturday, the Post report said. Although in police custody as a person of interest, the son has not yet been formally charged.
Neighbors have described the Sperbers as “very nice,” “quiet,” and beloved in the community. The couple had been caring for their troubled son, who is now at the center of the investigation. Despite the challenges they faced, the Sperbers were known for providing for their son and were regarded as pillars of the community, according to the Post report.
The suspect, who remains unnamed in public statements, is characterized by locals as “weird,” “awkward,” and struggling with various issues, as was noted in the Post report. The community has acknowledged the difficulties faced by the troubled son, and emphasized that the Sperbers did everything they could to support him. The alleged crime has left neighbors shocked and distressed, questioning the motive behind such a devastating act.
After the stabbings, the suspected killer barricaded himself inside the family apartment on 45th Street in Borough Park, before being taken into custody. Neighbors share conflicting accounts of the son’s mental state, describing him as “sometimes depressed, sometimes high,” the Post report said. Meanwhile, the grief-stricken community stands united, with Hassidic men guarding the scene and urging privacy for the grieving family and the larger community.
Residents remember Jacob Sperber as “a special person” from a different generation, known for his generosity and compassion. According to the report in the Post, he would invite hungry locals into the family home, offering them food and comfort. The tragic turn of events has left the community mourning the loss of a cherished member and grappling with the complexities of mental health issues within families.
