Manhattan Murder-Suicide Stems from Custody Battle

Grandmother fatally shoots former daughter-in-law before taking her own life; police investigate ongoing family dispute.

Marisa Galloway, a 45-year-old mother, was shot by her ex-mother-in-law, Kathleen Leigh, on the Upper East Side.
Leigh, a retired probation officer, left a 7-page suicide note detailing her cancer battle and unfounded abuse accusations.
The incident occurred near Gracie Mansion; Galloway's 1-year-old daughter was unharmed in the car.
The custody dispute involved Galloway's 4-year-old daughter, who is now in her father's care.
Friends and community members mourn Galloway, remembering her as a dedicated mother and avid runner.