"I Should Have Been Dead Long Ago": Woman Shot Dead at Her New York Doorway

Attack at the Door

On May 4, 2022, a crime took place in New York that has since been described as part of a modern-day "witch hunt" phenomenon. Someone knocked on the door of 51-year-old Anna Torres. The moment she opened it, three shots rang out.

Two of the three bullets struck Anna in the neck and arm. She died on the spot, in broad daylight, right outside her own home. The attack was sudden, leaving the victim seemingly no chance to flee or call for help.

"I Should Have Been Dead Long Ago"

The case is associated with the words "I should have been dead long ago," attributed to Anna herself. This suggests she may have sensed danger to her life even before the fatal attack, hinting that the killing may not have been entirely without warning but possibly followed a longer period of tension or threats.

Context: Modern "Witch" Persecution

The case is cited in connection with a wider issue — the fact that, even in the 21st century, violence continues against people accused of witchcraft or similar practices. Such attacks still occur in various parts of the world, and the New York case is presented as evidence that this is not merely a historical problem or one confined to distant countries.

The precise circumstances that led to the attack, the progress of any investigation, and a possible link to specific accusations remain unclear. The central question — why Anna had to die — remains, for now, unanswered.