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Suspects Arrested in Kips Bay Murder of Natalie Vitels

3/21/2026

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Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly killed Natalie Vitels in Kips Bay apartment on March 12, 2024.
The suspects were squatting in the vacant unit when Vitels confronted them.
Vitels' son says lax building security allowed access.
They fled in Vitels' car, used her credit card, and were arrested in Pennsylvania.
Halley Tejada pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and faces 20 years to life, while Kensly Alston's case remains pending.

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Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly killed Natalie Vitels in Kips Bay apartment on March 12, 2024.
The suspects were squatting in the vacant unit when Vitels confronted them.
Vitels' son says lax building security allowed access.
They fled in Vitels' car, used her credit card, and were arrested in Pennsylvania.
Halley Tejada pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and faces 20 years to life, while Kensly Alston's case remains pending.