PA - infant Leon Katz murdered, twin injured, allegedly by babysitter, Pittsburgh- June 24, 2024

[nhmemorymaker]

Does @Niner have eyes on this one?

I will make sure she does, if she doesn't already...

 

[nhmemorymaker]

What a disturbing, and local, case. The article title is misleading, as she didn’t say she was depressed. Not that depression makes a person homicidal anyhow. But that’s where I thought they might be going with the article.

“Heart and Mind academic journal on June 13, Virzi is wearing a white blazer and comes off well-spoken as she delves into how somatic symptoms of depression in women can lead to risks of heart disease.”

Ph.D student accused of killing baby talked depression before attack

A video posted days before Ph.D student Nicole Virzi allegedly killed a friend's baby shows the academic discussing a paper she wrote about depression in women.

www.dailymail.co.uk

From San Diego State: Her concentration....

This Page is Under Maintenance – Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Program

psychology.sdsu.edu

Bio​

My research aims to explore the complex interplay between psychological factors—such as depression, stress, negative affect, and trauma— and critical health outcomes and behaviors— such as metabolic syndrome, heart disease, obesity, eating behavior, and exercise. I am particularly interested in exploring these relationships within female and trauma-exposed populations. By concentrating on these relationships, my research aims to shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities for intervention within these vulnerable groups.

However... I see her stating a connection to University of California, San Diego. ???

Nicole Virzi

University of California, San Diego - Cited by 71 - Clinical Psychology - Health Psychology - Eating Disorders - Obesity - Health Behavior Change

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[nhmemorymaker]

I am just trying to better understand this woman. If she is guilty, this is just such egregious behavior.

Examining the association between objective physical activity and momentary pain: a systematic review of studies using ambulatory assessment

M Tynan, N Virzi, JS Wooldridge, JL Morse, MS Herbert, The Journal of Pain, 2023 - Cited by 1

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[nhmemorymaker]

Social relationships and health: What do we know and where do we go from here?

T Rutledge, N Virzi, Polish Heart Journal (Kardiologia Polska), 2023

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I am just trying to better understand this woman. If she is guilty, this is just such egregious behavior.

Examining the association between objective physical activity and momentary pain: a systematic review of studies using ambulatory assessment

M Tynan, N Virzi, JS Wooldridge, JL Morse, MS Herbert, The Journal of Pain, 2023 - Cited by 1

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This article is about physical activity and momentary pain??!!!!

 

[tlcya]

Virzi remains in the Allegheny County Jail. Her formal arraignment is set for Aug. 23. That's when the case will be assigned to a judge and she'll enter her plea.
San Diego woman faces trial in killing of one Pittsburgh baby twin, assault on other

per her attorney:

"There is a general misunderstanding of what transpired in the public. And we ask that people wait until they've heard all the facts to resolve their thoughts on this matter. And the facts will come out at the appropriate time at the appropriate venue. We asked that people refrain from judging," Shrager said.
California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

 

[SMK777]

Virzi remains in the Allegheny County Jail. Her formal arraignment is set for Aug. 23. That's when the case will be assigned to a judge and she'll enter her plea.
San Diego woman faces trial in killing of one Pittsburgh baby twin, assault on other

per her attorney:

"There is a general misunderstanding of what transpired in the public. And we ask that people wait until they've heard all the facts to resolve their thoughts on this matter. And the facts will come out at the appropriate time at the appropriate venue. We asked that people refrain from judging," Shrager said.
California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

I just can’t see how one twin was injured, and another dead, but all belief in her guilt stems from some misunderstanding.

 

[plaguedoverlord]

The exact reason not a single person has been allowed to watch my baby. <modsnip>

 

[nhmemorymaker]

California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

A woman facing several charges, including homicide in the death of a baby in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in court.

www.cbsnews.com

He said Virzi waived her hearing because she and the child's parents were friends.

"They're her friends. When we analyzed the totality of the situation, she did not want to put them through that and have to hear everything and that was the decision she made and we respect that," Shrager said.

Leon's parents had no comment as they left the courtroom. Virzi's formal arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 23. Shrager said they plan to enter a guilty plea.

 

[TTF14]

California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

A woman facing several charges, including homicide in the death of a baby in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in court.

www.cbsnews.com

He said Virzi waived her hearing because she and the child's parents were friends.

"They're her friends. When we analyzed the totality of the situation, she did not want to put them through that and have to hear everything and that was the decision she made and we respect that," Shrager said.

Leon's parents had no comment as they left the courtroom. Virzi's formal arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 23. Shrager said they plan to enter a guilty plea.

Oh wow, she's going to plead guilty. That surprises me. Will we find out what happened and why?

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

I cannot fathom this, those poor babies.
May she be locked up for life. I don't care if she has mental illness, trauma history, etc., she took a life and likely maimed another.

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

Oh wow, she's going to plead guilty. That surprises me. Will we find out what happened and why?

Is there a reason the attorney refers to her as "they?"

I don't know how the parents will be able to go on. I hope the surviving baby is not permanently harmed, physically or emotionally.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Is there a reason the attorney refers to her as "they?"

I don't know how the parents will be able to go on. I hope the surviving baby is not permanently harmed, physically or emotionally.

Probably Virzi's preferred pronoun.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I didn't see anything about her parents being there. I do wonder if they are strongly supporting her?
Goona look up her defense lawyer now...

 

[SMK777]

California woman accused of killing friend's newborn in Pittsburgh makes court appearance

A woman facing several charges, including homicide in the death of a baby in Pittsburgh, made an appearance in court.

www.cbsnews.com

He said Virzi waived her hearing because she and the child's parents were friends.

"They're her friends. When we analyzed the totality of the situation, she did not want to put them through that and have to hear everything and that was the decision she made and we respect that," Shrager said.

Leon's parents had no comment as they left the courtroom. Virzi's formal arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 23. Shrager said they plan to enter a guilty plea.

If she’s entering a plea of Guilty, why did her attorney bother to say all that stuff about the public not understanding what actually occurred, etc.?

And how does this fit with a guilty plea?
Virzi denies any wrongdoing, her attorney said.

California woman charged with homicide in Shadyside baby's death

A California woman staying in a Shadyside Airbnb was charged with homicide Sunday in connection with the death of a 6½-week-old Pittsburgh boy. Nicole Virzi, 29, of San Diego, said the boy, identified as Leon Katz, fell from a bouncer seat Saturday night while she was watching him in a

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[vls12345]

If she’s entering a plea of Guilty, why did her attorney bother to say all that stuff about the public not understanding what actually occurred, etc.?

And how does this fit with a guilty plea?
Virzi denies any wrongdoing, her attorney said.

California woman charged with homicide in Shadyside baby's death

A California woman staying in a Shadyside Airbnb was charged with homicide Sunday in connection with the death of a 6½-week-old Pittsburgh boy. Nicole Virzi, 29, of San Diego, said the boy, identified as Leon Katz, fell from a bouncer seat Saturday night while she was watching him in a

triblive.com

Maybe it fits with a guilty plea because their version is going to be something like the death was accidental, NV didn't do it but was the one in charge at the time so she will take responsibility, etc. Supposition & imo only.

 

[vlbay]

Probably Virzi's preferred pronoun.

the lawyer refers to Virzi as "she' in the quote from the article. I assume 'they' refers to Virzi and her legal team since the lawyer is speaking on Virzi's behalf.

 

[SMK777]

Maybe it fits with a guilty plea because their version is going to be something like the death was accidental, NV didn't do it but was the one in charge at the time so she will take responsibility, etc. Supposition & imo only.

Maybe. I’d sure like to know what her explanation is.

But it actually makes no sense for her attorney to say that his client “denies any wrongdoing”, and then to have her enter a guilty plea to these charges:

Pittsburgh police charged Virzi on Sunday with criminal homicide, three counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

 

[vlbay]

also this article says she plans to plead not guilty. San Diego woman faces trial in killing of one Pittsburgh baby twin, assault on other

 

[SMK777]

also this article says she plans to plead not guilty. San Diego woman faces trial in killing of one Pittsburgh baby twin, assault on other

Right, I think the guilty plea was a reporting error.

 

[Lusitana]

How does this even happen?