The tranquil neighborhood of Somers, Westchester County, was shaken by a heart-wrenching tragedy involving Dr. Krystal Cascetta, a renowned oncologist. The somber event took place in her million-dollar home, where she took her own life and tragically ended the life of her 4-month-old daughter. Shockingly, it has emerged that the doctor’s parents were present in the house at the time of the heartbreaking incident.
A concerned neighbor, Bob Stuart, 71, recalled that the authorities were summoned to Dr. Cascetta’s residence on at least two occasions earlier in the summer, though the reasons for these visits remain undisclosed.
The horrifying incident unfolded when Cascetta’s parents were in the house. Around 7 a.m., she entered her baby’s room and committed the unthinkable act of shooting her child before turning the gun on herself. Authorities revealed that a person inside the home made a 911 call, having heard the initial gunshot, mistaken it for something else, and then heard the second gunshot before attempting to check on the situation.
Despite their swift response, they tragically discovered the lifeless bodies of the mother and her infant daughter, leaving no doubt that the case was a murder-suicide.
Cascetta’s husband, Tim Talty, aged 37, was away during the tragic incident. The couple’s 4-month-old child was their only offspring, born around March.
Neighbors described Cascetta and Talty as very pleasant but extremely private individuals, to the extent that they were not even aware of Cascetta’s pregnancy. The couple had been living in the area for about two years, but interaction with their neighbors had been minimal.
The shocking event left the community in disbelief and sorrow, and professional cleaning crews were seen attending to the property on the following day.
Dr. Cascetta was highly respected in her field and served as a hematology-oncology specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital. Her husband, Tim Talty, was the owner of Talty Bars, an energy bar company, where Cascetta provided her expertise as an advisor.
The tragic circumstances surrounding this incident remain shrouded in mystery, and social media posts from the couple showed a seemingly happy and successful life. Friends, patients, and colleagues expressed their shock and grief on social media, reminiscing about Cascetta’s compassion, dedication, and remarkable achievements in her profession.
The Mount Sinai Health System, where Cascetta worked, released a statement expressing profound sadness and offering condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and patients.
Krystal Cascetta’s journey to becoming a medical oncologist began when she witnessed the impact of breast cancer at a young age. The loss of her mother’s best friend to the disease in her middle school years had a profound effect on her, inspiring her to pursue a career in oncology. Throughout her life, she displayed a deep-rooted desire to help others, with a passion for medicine ingrained in her very being. Her passing has left a void in the lives of those who knew her, and the medical community mourns the loss of such a promising and compassionate doctor.