Student Drugged, Raped, and Killed in NYC Dorm

A promising 21-year-old fashion student's life was tragically cut short in her New York City dorm room after being drugged and raped. Annabel Richter, a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, died in March from complications of acute fentanyl intoxication. Prosecutors allege that Moises Freire provided fentanyl, falsely presented as cocaine, to Richter and her roommate. Both women quickly lost consciousness.

Freire is accused of raping Richter while she was incapacitated by the drug. He allegedly waited approximately 45 minutes to seek help, sending photos of the women to others, and then told campus security they had consumed too much alcohol. A second student survived after receiving medical treatment.

Freire and 18-year-old Brian Peralta Cabrera have been charged in connection with the fatal incident. Freire faces additional charges including distribution of a controlled substance with the intent to commit rape. This devastating event underscores the dangers of drug distribution and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.