Salisha Ali, a 33-year-old woman originally from Trinidad and Tobago, was allegedly murdered by her 75-year-old husband, Rupchand Simboo, in Queens, New York. The couple met in 2023 and maintained a long-distance relationship until Ali moved to Queens in 2024 and they married. Ali was last seen alive on July 13, 2025, and reported missing shortly after. Her dismembered remains were found scattered in different locations in Queens months later. Simboo was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, concealment of a human corpse, and evidence tampering. The investigation involved forensic analysis and GPS data from Simboo's phone. Simboo was arraigned and faces 25 years to life if convicted.
Country: United States
State/Province: New York, United States
City/Region: Queens
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 2 years
Incident Date: July 13, 2025
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Approximately 2 years
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2025-07-13
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74-year-old allegedly murdered and dismembered young wife, dumped remains in Queens woods
Domestic Violence
The case involves a significant age gap and a long-distance relationship that transitioned into marriage. The husband allegedly murdered and dismembered his wife, then attempted to conceal the crime by scattering her remains. The pattern reflects domestic violence culminating in lethal violence, with efforts to evade detection.
Simboo was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, concealment of a human corpse, and evidence tampering. Investigators used GPS data from the Life360 app and forensic evidence linking rope and moving blankets found at Simboo's home to the victim's remains. The case remains pending with a scheduled court appearance.
Uncertainty existed about the exact circumstances, timing, and location of the murder. The suspect filed a missing person report for his wife on the day she disappeared, which was unusual. The dismemberment and scattering of remains complicated the investigation.
Simboo and Ali met in 2023 and maintained a long-distance relationship until Ali moved to Queens in 2024. On July 13, 2025, Ali was last seen alive at Simboo's home. She did not appear for work the next day. Simboo filed a missing person report about a week later at Ali's mother's request. Months later, Ali's dismembered remains were found in two locations in Queens. GPS data placed Simboo at the locations where remains were found shortly after Ali's disappearance. Forensic evidence linked items found in Simboo's home to the victim's remains, leading to his arrest and charges.
High risk due to escalation from domestic conflict to lethal violence, concealment of evidence, and the suspect's prior assault arrest.
Early disappearance reports and GPS data can be critical in homicide investigations. Domestic violence cases with significant age gaps and long-distance relationships may escalate to lethal outcomes. Concealment of remains indicates premeditation and attempts to evade responsibility.
The victim's failure to appear for work and the husband's filing of a missing person report on the day of disappearance were early signals.
GPS data from the Life360 app and forensic matching of rope and moving blankets were key clues connecting the suspect to the crime.
Forensic analysis of rope and moving blankets, GPS location data, and discovery of dismembered remains were strongest evidence types.
Sanitation workers discovered the torso wrapped in a blanket and notified police. No other witness statements reported.
Follow-up reports revealed additional remains found months later and GPS data linking the suspect to the crime scenes, strengthening the case.
Exact circumstances, timing, and motive for the murder remain unclear. No reported cause of death or detailed motive beyond charges.