Share this @internewscast.com

A New York man was arrested on Saturday, the same day he allegedly pushed a woman in from of a moving subway train, leading to her death.

Simon Martial, 61, allegedly confessed to killing Michelle Go, 40, at Times Square Station, and told reporters that he did so because he is “God.” Martial’s sister told the New York Post that her brother has a history of mental health issues, including a schizophrenia diagnosis he received more than 20 years ago.

Martial is reportedly homeless and has felony convictions for robbery and attempted robbery. His sister claimed his condition worsened after their mother died 23 years ago.

“The last time we spoke, he said ‘they’ were coming after him. I could tell it was his sickness. He swore that they were watching him, hiding in closets,” the sister told the New York Post.

New York assistant police chief Jason Wilcox said surveillance footage showed Martial aggressively approaching another woman before pushing Go. Go was pronounced dead at the scene.

Martial reportedly fled the scene, but turned himself into a transit officer a short time later.

Martial is charged with second-degree murder. Police said it is unclear whether Go was targeted because she was of Asian descent, but they noted that the other woman Martial approached was not Asian.

For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’ podcast. Listen to the latest episode:

Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most — your children.

[Featured image: Simon Martial/Handout; Michelle Go/LinkedIn]

Post source: Crime Online

Source: This post first appeared on

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Ex-Colorado School Officer Arrested in Mexico for Child Sex Offenses After Fleeing U.S.

A former sheriff in Colorado has been apprehended in Mexico after attempting…

Duo apprehended for nocturnal hunting and drug charges

Staff report ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – On the night of October 4,…

Wife’s Messages Motivated Husband Before Fatal Heist: Prosecutor

Left inset: Carlos Hernandez (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office). Center inset: Hussein Murray…

Prosecutors Plan to Challenge Erin Patterson’s Sentence in Mushroom Poisoning Case

Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions will appeal mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s sentence…

Masked Assailants Ignite Fire at UK Mosque While Occupied

A UK mosque was set ablaze with two people still inside in…

Snapchat Video Captures Man’s Heroic Act as He Shields His Pregnant Sister While Dying: Police Report

Left inset: Tyler Sadowski. Right inset: Makayla Sadowski (GoFundMe). Background: The 600…

Mother Charged with Beating Her Son After Store Announces Over Intercom That He Was Unattended: Police Report

Inset: Lashona Johnson (Covington Police Department). Background: The Tennessee grocery store where…

A Fashion Decision Aided Australian Teacher and Students in Evading Abduction Incident

On October 6, 1972, in a small isolated Australian town, two armed…

Alert: Police Request Information to Help Find Missing 34-Year-Old Man from New Jersey

Police are in New Jersey are seeking tips on a 34-year-old man…

Trump Criticizes Judge He Appointed for Portland Troops Decision

Left: Donald Trump delivers a speech at the annual Road to Majority…

Mark Sanchez Allegedly Involved in Altercation with Oil Delivery Worker: Police Reports

NFL broadcaster Mark Sanchez is seen on the field before an NFL…

$20,000 Worth of Pokémon Cards Stolen from Vending Machine

Thieves have stolen an unusual haul in Sydney – hundreds of Pokémon…