Rebecca Roth dies in fatal Moriches shooting
Fatal Moriches shooting death of Rebecca Roth – Obituary
Rebecca Roth, age 33, was found dead from gunshot wounds inside her car at the Heatherwood Communities in Moriches on a Friday morning.
Her mother, who also resides with her at the Tall Oaks Luxury Apartment complex within Heatherwood, discovered the victim in the vehicle and called authorities. Roth was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Suffolk Police Department is actively investigating the case, and a key piece of evidence was recovered under a resident’s pickup truck in a nearby parking lot.
Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects and determine a motive behind the fatal shooting.
On Saturday, Suffolk police arrested 40-year-old James Quininchetta of Ridge, charging him with second-degree murder.
He is set to appear for arraignment in Central Islip. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to bring further clarity to the tragic event.
