206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Christopher Cognata

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Christopher Cognata, a 30-year-old resident of Queens, NY, tragically lost his life on November 22, 2016, in a violent incident that stemmed from a dispute over a drug debt. The altercation occurred at the apartment of Joseph Amatuccio, located on 151st Avenue in Howard Beach. According to reports, Cognata arrived at Amatuccio's residence around 4:30 p.m., demanding to see him regarding money owed from a narcotics deal. Amatuccio's girlfriend, who was present at the time, informed Cognata that A ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (6)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Twitter: NYPD 911 Dispatch on Twitter
  • NY Daily News: Quarrel over drug debt caused fatal Queens shooting, cops say
    •     ...View 4 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Christopher Cognata

    Male

    Queens

    NY

    2016-11-22

    30

    Christopher

    Cognata

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the tragic case of Christopher Cognata, and my heart goes out to everyone affect... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
    Hey everyone, I came across this case and it really got me thinking about the impact this must have ... ...Read More
    06/15/2023
    Other Cases from Queens, New-york

    Sean Overton

    Death: Apr 05, 2015
    Sean Overton, a 42-year-old resident of the Astoria Houses in Queens, New York, was tragically kille l ...Read More

    Angel Caraballo

    Death: Nov 20, 2020
    Angel Caraballo, aged 26, tragically lost his life on November 20, 2020, in Queens, New York. Caraba b ...Read More

    Jean Auguste

    Death: May 24, 2000
    Jean Dumel Auguste, a 27-year-old manager at a Wendy's restaurant in Flushing, Queens, was tragicall l ...Read More

    Vickiram Coco Ramlogan

    Death: Oct 04, 2015
    Vickiram "Coco" Ramlogan, a 27-year-old resident of Queens, New York, was tragically found dead on t ...Read More

    Sharef Graham

    Death: Mar 24, 2018
    Sharef Graham, a 25-year-old resident of Queens, New York, was tragically shot to death on March 24, 4 ...Read More

    Broderick TreySean Trey Daniels

    Death: Aug 31, 2021
    Broderick TreySean Trey Daniels, a 28-year-old resident of Hollis, Queens, New York, was tragically y ...Read More

    Darrell Lynch

    Death: May 06, 2014
    Darrell Lynch, a 24-year-old resident of Jamaica, Queens, tragically lost his life on May 6, 2014, f ...Read More