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Manhattan Man Charged with Murdering Mother in Riverside Park

Miguel Duval allegedly pushed his mother down an embankment following an argument, resulting in her death.

  • Vianel Garcia, 44, died after being pushed down a grassy embankment in Riverside Park.
  • Her son, Miguel Duval, 22, was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder.
  • The incident occurred near Riverside Drive and West 165th Street in Washington Heights.
  • Garcia was rushed to Harlem Hospital but succumbed to her injuries.
  • Duval resides in a nearby shelter and was taken into custody immediately after the incident.
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