19.10.2026 14:31
In New York, USA, a case was filed against 19-year-old Moises Freire, accusing him of giving university student Annabel Richter fentanyl disguised as cocaine, causing her to lose consciousness, and then raping her. According to prosecutors, instead of calling for help, Freire sent semi-nude photos of the young woman to his friends and waited about 45 minutes. Richter, who was taken to the hospital, died three days later, while Freire faces life imprisonment.
In New York City, USA, 19-year-old Moises Freire was accused of giving drugs to university student Annabel Richter, rendering her unconscious, and then raping her. According to the indictment prepared by federal prosecutors, Freire, instead of calling for help while the young woman's life was in danger, took semi-naked photos of her and sent them to his friends. Richter, for whom help was requested about 45 minutes later, was taken to hospital and died three days later.
ACCUSED OF RAPING THE UNCONSCIOUS YOUNG WOMAN
Horrific details have emerged in the incident in New York City, USA, that resulted in the death of university student Annabel Richter. The incident occurred on March 18 at Nagler Hall, a female student dormitory on the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) campus.
According to the indictment prepared by federal prosecutors, 19-year-old Moises Freire brought drugs to the dormitory where Annabel Richter and her roommate were staying. The two young women who used the substance lost consciousness within a short time. The prosecution stated that Freire raped Richter, who was completely unconscious, and leveled serious accusations against the young man.
INSTEAD OF CALLING FOR HELP, HE SENT PHOTOS OF HER TO HIS FRIENDS
The most striking detail in the indictment was what Freire did after the young women lost consciousness. According to the prosecution, Freire, instead of helping the students whose lives were in danger, took semi-naked photos of them and sent them to his friends. Despite the worsening condition of the young women, he did not call for emergency help for about 45 minutes.
HE GAVE FENTANYL, CALLING IT COCAINE
According to the investigation file, Freire told the two students that the drug he gave them was "pure cocaine." However, prosecutors stated that from the suspect's previous messages, it was clear he knew the substance contained fentanyl, an extremely potent synthetic opioid. Fentanyl, which is far more dangerous than cocaine, can cause fatal outcomes even in small amounts.
HE ASKED FOR HELP 45 MINUTES LATER AND HID THE TRUTH
According to the indictment, Freire contacted campus security about 45 minutes later. However, he told security officers that the two students had fainted due to excessive alcohol consumption. The officers who arrived at the scene administered Narcan, a medication used in opioid-induced overdose cases, as first aid to the young women. The two students were then taken to hospital.
THE YOUNG WOMAN DIED THREE DAYS LATER
Richter's roommate, one of the students taken under treatment at the hospital, survived. However, Annabel Richter fell into a coma and could not be saved despite all the doctors' interventions. The young woman died on March 21, three days after the incident. The prosecution announced that Richter's cause of death was acute fentanyl poisoning.
HEARTBREAKING WORDS FROM HER MOTHER
Speaking after her daughter's death, mother Flavia Rocha said Annabel was a full-of-life young woman. Rocha said, "Annabel was full of life. She knew a lot about music and art and had an infectious laugh. Her presence filled every place she was in." The grieving mother stated that she wanted what her daughter experienced to raise awareness about crimes against women and for justice to be served.
FACING LIFE IMPRISONMENT
In the federal indictment, charges linked to drug distribution resulting in death were brought against Moises Freire and 18-year-old Brian Peralta Cabrera, who is said to have supplied the drugs. Freire was also accused of distributing drugs for the purpose of rape. The two defendants held in federal custody could face a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of life imprisonment if convicted. It was learned that Harry Rosales Pino, who is said to be part of the drug supply chain, pleaded guilty in September to a related drug charge and is awaiting sentencing.