Princesa Encarnación-Soto, 21, was allegedly tortured and murdered by her ex-boyfriend Robert Stother, 27, in his Bronx home over a period of about a week. His mother, Naida Jorge, 54, is charged with aiding in covering up the crime. The victim was tied up, beaten with a hammer, stabbed, and tortured before her body was found in the stairwell of the apartment building. Both defendants face multiple charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping. The case is pending with arraignment and court dates scheduled.
Country: United States
State/Province: New York, United States
City/Region: Bronx
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Ex-partners
Relationship Duration: 3 years
Incident Date: July 22, 2025
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2025-07-22
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Fordham Heights: Bronx Mother & Son Charged in Torture & Murder of Son’s Ex-Girlfriend - Norwood News
Domestic Violence
The case involves a prolonged domestic violence pattern where the ex-boyfriend allegedly tortured and murdered his former partner. The involvement of the suspect's mother in covering up the crime indicates family complicity. The relationship ended in separation but was marked by escalating violence and control attempts.
The Bronx District Attorney charged both Robert Stother and his mother Naida Jorge with multiple counts including first-degree murder and kidnapping. Police recovered bloody evidence and found the victim tied and tortured. Surveillance footage and neighbor reports aided the investigation. Court proceedings are pending with next appearances scheduled for November 2025.
Initial uncertainty about the suspect's whereabouts resolved after neighbors chased and helped police arrest Robert Stother. No reported confusion about victim identity or cause of death.
Victim reconnected with ex-boyfriend via social media on July 11, visited his home, and was held captive and tortured from July 14 to 22. The victim's body was found in the stairwell on July 22. The mother was seen disposing of bloody items and later implicated in aiding cover-up. Police investigation linked physical evidence and witness accounts to the suspects.
High risk due to prolonged abuse, physical torture, and involvement of family members in concealment. Prior domestic violence complaints against the suspect increase concern.
Early social media contact led to renewed contact despite prior separation. Prolonged torture and physical abuse preceded murder. Family involvement in concealment complicates the case. Surveillance and neighbor vigilance were critical in suspect apprehension.
The victim's return to the suspect's home after separation and the presence of prior domestic violence complaints against the suspect were key early signals.
Neighbor reports of the mother carrying bloody garbage bags and surveillance footage of the suspect leaving the scene helped connect the case.
Physical evidence including bloody clothing, rope, and weapons, as well as forensic analysis and video surveillance, were strongest.
Neighbors reported seeing the mother carrying bloody bags and a neighbor found the victim unconscious and called police. Police and detectives provided statements on the injuries and crime scene.
Follow-up reports clarified the mother's involvement and detailed the prolonged torture period. Arrest and charges were confirmed after initial suspect search.
Exact motive details and full timeline of abuse remain under investigation. The role of any prior relationship dynamics beyond reported facts is unclear.