Man Turns Himself In After Allegedly Raping Deceased Individual on NYC Subway

A 44-year-old man named Felix Rojas has been taken into custody after he reportedly turned himself in, following allegations that he raped a deceased individual aboard a subway train in New York City. The incident transpired in the early hours of April 9, when Rojas allegedly assaulted 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez on an R train at the Whitehall Street station. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), Gonzalez's death occurred before the assault, although the exact cause remains undetermined.

Rojas, who resides in Brooklyn, surrendered to authorities alongside his son, nearly three weeks after the alleged crime. Security footage revealed that Gonzalez boarded the subway around 8 p.m. on April 8, while Rojas entered the train several hours later. The purported act of necrophilia took place just before midnight, and Rojas is said to have exited the train shortly after, around 12:08 a.m. The NYPD had previously released Rojas's image to the public, which likely motivated him to come forward.

The tragic story has drawn attention, especially from Gonzalez's estranged wife, who described him as a dedicated father who is deeply missed by his family. Reports indicate that Gonzalez battled with alcoholism and had liver cirrhosis, conditions that likely contributed to his untimely demise. The incident comes on the heels of another reported assault within the subway system, where a man attempted to rape a woman at a separate station just days earlier, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety in New York City's transit system.