In a shocking turn of events, two suspected squatters wanted in connection to the murder of a woman in Manhattan have been apprehended in Pennsylvania. Halley Tejada, 19, and Kensly Alston, 18, were taken into custody on Friday by members of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force in York, just before 11 a.m.

The suspects, Tejada and Alston, had been sought for the brutal death of Nadia Vitels, who tragically walked in on them living inside her recently deceased mother's apartment on East 31st Street. Vitels, who had arrived from Spain last week to prepare the apartment for a family friend, was met with a horrifying discovery - a man and a woman occupying the vacant space.

A struggle ensued, resulting in Vitels being slammed against the wall and fatally succumbing to blunt force trauma to the head. Her lifeless body was then callously stuffed into a duffel bag. Along with committing this heinous act, the suspects also made off with Vitels' stolen Lexus, leaving the scene and fleeing across the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey, eventually crashing in Lower Paxton Township, just outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Local police in Pennsylvania, unfortunately, did not run the license plate until the day after the crash, providing the suspects with an opportunity to escape. However, their movements did not go unnoticed, as detectives managed to retrieve surveillance footage of Tejada and Alston visiting multiple car dealerships in a failed attempt to purchase a new vehicle for $1,000.

Vitels' body was tragically discovered by her concerned son, who accessed the apartment with the superintendent and other family members after not hearing from her for two days. As they were preparing to leave the apartment, the son made a chilling discovery - a duffel bag with his mother's foot visibly sticking out. Shockingly, many of Vitels' personal belongings had been discarded down the garbage chute.

The apartment in question had no front door, but the squatters managed to gain access through the building's elevator, which directly opened into the space. Although the elevator required key access, investigators are still unraveling the mystery of how Tejada and Alston gained entry to Vitels' floor.

Investigations have revealed crucial surveillance footage of Vitels waiting to park her Lexus, as well as footage of the suspects driving away in the stolen vehicle after the fatal incident. The case remains ongoing, with both Tejada and Alston currently being held on charges related to the murder and the possession of the stolen Lexus. Extradition proceedings are underway to return them to Manhattan to face justice.

This horrific crime serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining security and vigilance, even in seemingly secure environments. Authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.