Robert Echeverria
NYPD officer who allegedly viewed Weiner laptop evidence. Found with gunshot wound at his home.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Robert Echeverria |
| Died | 2019 (exact date unconfirmed) |
| Location of Death | Laurelton, Queens, New York, USA |
| Cause of Death | Gunshot wound |
| Official Ruling | Suicide |
| Category | NYPD Officer / Alleged Weiner Laptop Witness |
Assessment: SUSPICIOUS
Echeverria was found with a gunshot wound at his home in Laurelton, Queens. He is the seventh named officer alleged to have viewed the Weiner laptop who subsequently died. Like several of the other officers, specific details about his service record and the circumstances of his death are limited in public records.
Circumstances of Death
Robert Echeverria was found with a gunshot wound at his home in Laurelton, Queens, New York. The death was ruled a suicide. Exact date and additional circumstances have not been independently confirmed by mainstream news sources.
Connection to Weiner Laptop
Echeverria is named in online claims as one of 12 NYPD officers who allegedly viewed files on Anthony Weiner's laptop. These claims have not been independently verified. The FBI, not the NYPD, had formal custody of the laptop.
Why This Death Possibly Raises Questions
- Named as one of the officers who allegedly viewed the Weiner laptop
- Found at his home in Laurelton, Queens
- Part of the broader 2019 NYPD suicide crisis
- Same method of death (gunshot) as the other named officers
Related Deaths — NYPD Weiner Laptop Cluster
- Steven Silks — Died June 5, 2019
- Joseph Calabrese — Died June 6, 2019
- Michael Caddy — Died June 14, 2019
- Kevin Preiss — Died June 27, 2019
- Terrence McAvoy — Died July 27, 2019
- Johnny Rios — Died 2019
See also: Jeffrey Epstein | Ghislaine Maxwell
Key Quotes from Media Coverage
"They failed him epically. .. It is NYPD's fault. A hundred percent. I begged them so many times, please take his guns, please get him help." — Eileen Echeverria, Robert's sister (Police1)
"The psychiatrist saw him once and then she says he's OK and gives him his guns back." — Eileen Echeverria, on the department clearing her brother to return to duty in June 2019 (Police1)
"Tonight our city mourns a tragedy. We won't let anyone struggle alone. I want every one of New York's Finest to know we are here for you. We value you. Help is available. Please reach out." — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (Newsweek)
See Also
- Steven Silks — NYPD Deputy Chief, first death in the June 2019 cluster
- Joseph Calabrese — NYPD detective, second death in the cluster
- Michael Caddy — NYPD officer, third death in the cluster
- Kevin Preiss — NYPD officer, fourth death in the cluster
- Terrence McAvoy — NYPD sergeant, fifth death in the cluster
- Johnny Rios — NYPD officer, alleged Weiner laptop viewer
Other Shocking Stories
- Matthew Perry: His death exposed an elite ketamine supply network. Five charged including a doctor dubbed the Ketamine Queen.
- Berry L. Kessler: Prime suspect in the Shapiro murder. FBI linked him to Epstein.
- Chester Bennington: Cornell's close friend. Same cause of death. Died on Cornell's birthday. Two months apart.
- Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor): First senior British royal arrested in nearly 400 years. Arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; not charged.
Sources
- TIME: 10 NYPD Officers Have Died by Suicide in 2019
- CNN: A ninth NYPD officer this year has died by suicide
- Newsweek: Veteran Officer Kills Himself in Queens One Day After 8th 2019 NYPD Suicide
- QChron: Laurelton cop ninth NYPD suicide in '19
- CBS New York: NYPD Suicides — Queens Death 9th Of 2019, Prompting Stronger Call For Support
- PIX11: Officer kills himself in Queens, becomes the 9th NYPD suicide in 2019
- Police1: Sister — NYPD cop who killed self had mental evaluation in June after making threats
- CBS New York: NYPD Suicides — Wake Today For 9th Officer To Die
- Fox43: NYPD officer kills himself, becomes department's 9th suicide in 2019
- Audacy/1010 WINS: NYPD officer fatally shoots himself in Queens home, 9th NYPD suicide of 2019
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Status: Deceased (2019)