In 2012, a case in New York City shocked the world, unfolding inside a home where trust had once felt absolute.
Yoselyn Ortega, a nanny who had worked for the Krim family for nearly two years, was responsible for caring for their young children. On October 25, 2012, while their mother was out with another child, events inside the apartment took a devastating turn.
Earlier that day, Ortega had spoken with the children’s mother about her pay, but the conversation did not lead to an agreement.
When the children failed to arrive at an activity later that afternoon, their mother returned home to a silent apartment. What she found inside would change her life forever.
Authorities later determined that both children had been fatally attacked in the bathroom. Ortega was also found at the scene with self-inflicted injuries and was taken into custody after surviving.
Investigators revealed that one child had attempted to defend themselves, while the other had been unaware at the start of the attack.
Further details uncovered during the investigation showed that Ortega had a history of mental health struggles that had not been disclosed to the family, along with inconsistencies in her background references.
In May 2018, Ortega was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The case remains one of the most heartbreaking examples of how trust within a home can be shattered, leaving a lasting impact on a family and a community.
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