On November 15, News12 reporter Tara Rosenblum aired a new Crime Files episode about murderer Alex Mengel. The episode starts and ends with Antonella Mattina.
Interviews
Rosenblum interviewed family members of Alex Mengel’s victims and law enforcement. We see Pamela Capone, the daughter of Beverly Capone, Carmine Famiglietti, David Paul, Leo Mattina, and several others.
The episode sheds a new light on serial killer Alex Mengel who is responsible for the murders of Westchester Police Officer Gary Stymiloski and IMB employee Beverly Capone.
Antonella Mattina
Antonella Mattina disappeared on July 16, 1984. She was twelve years old. Her remains were found in a shallow grave on Thanksgiving, 1987. Just like Beverly Capone, she had been stabbed multiple times in her chest.
Many people are still hard at work to get final answers in the case of Antonella Mattina. For a good overview of these three cases, please watch this episode of News12. The content is not visually or audibly graphic however, it is not easy to describe or express verbally how these murders took place.
Five Women
Note that Alex Mengel had photography in his possession of five women. I made a grid but have not altered their images.
David Paul is still trying to find out their identities. He is afraid that these women too were victims of Alex Mengel.
Thirty-eight Anniversary
This Thanksgiving, it is thirty-eight years ago that Antonella’s remains were found. Her parents are still alive. They are 82 and 85 now. They deserve to finally know the truth.
Contact Information
If you have any information that can advance Antonella’s case or if you recognize any of these five women, please contact
- New York State Crimestoppers, you can submit a tip anonymously on their 24/7 tip line at (866) 313-TIPS (8477) or
- New York Police Department at (646) 610-5000 or
- David Paul (he is featured in the News12 episode) at [email protected]