Yuleisy Torelles dies in fatal Northeast Philadelphia shooting/car crash
Fatal Northeast Philadelphia shooting/car crash death of Yuleisy Torelles
Law enforcement officials have confirmed the tragic passing of Yuleisy Torelles, a 21-year-old female, following a violent incident in the Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. The discovery was made on April 5, 2025, when authorities responded to a missing person alert at an apartment situated on the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue. Upon entering the residence, officers found Torelles’s body concealed within a type of seating furniture, specifically a beanbag-style couch, and reported that the remains were wrapped in household linens including a bedsheet and a shower curtain.
The preliminary examination by investigators revealed that Torelles suffered from several deep lacerations across her cervical and upper body regions, indicating a severe assault. The manner of death was attributed to these injuries, and the incident is being treated as a homicide under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest that the individual had been absent without any known communication for a period exceeding three days prior to the discovery.
In a significant development for the ongoing probe, authorities announced the apprehension of Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes, a 28-year-old woman, located in Madrid, Spain. This arrest was facilitated after a formal charge document was issued, identifying her as a prime suspect in Torelles’s death. Sanchez-Reyes was taken into custody based on information relayed by federal agents, and she is currently in custody pending her return to the United States for legal proceedings. The transfer of this fugitive is expected to occur through standard international repatriation protocols to ensure she faces justice domestically.
