A quiet morning in the Bronx turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy, forever altering the lives of a family and shaking a close-knit community to its core. Theresa Stukes, a 75-year-old woman, was found deceased in her apartment within the Castle Hill Houses on Lacombe Avenue on November 5, 2025. Known affectionately as one of the 'golden girls' of her building, she was a beloved figure, remembered for her warm smile and the delicious meals she often prepared for her loved ones.
Her home, a place of welcome and comfort for many, became the backdrop for a horrific act of violence that claimed three other lives.
Responding to a 911 call, police discovered a gruesome scene inside the fifth-floor apartment. Alongside Theresa, authorities found her 26-year-old granddaughter, Kianna Stukes, and Kianna's 33-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Reynoso. All three victims had suffered trauma to their bodies. The fourth individual found deceased was Theresa's 44-year-old son, Kaseem Stukes, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators recovered a firearm from his body and found no signs of forced entry, leading them to believe he was the sole perpetrator in a devastating triple murder-suicide.
The motive behind the tragic event appears to be complex and rooted in personal struggles. Family members indicated that Kaseem Stukes had been grappling with mental health issues. He also had a history with law enforcement, including prior gun charges, and was scheduled to appear in court on the very day of the killings. In a chilling detail, it was reported that before the incident, Kaseem had contacted a relative out of state, ominously telling them to 'check on your family.' In the wake of the tragedy, as no suspect was left to be held accountable, the community was left to mourn the profound loss of a cherished matriarch and the senseless violence that silenced three other lives.
