new york – A 75-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, whose dismembered head was found in New York earlier this month. Roopchand Simbu was taken into custody on March 11, 2026, after a month-long investigation into the disappearance and death of his 34-year-old wife Salisha Ali.
Ali was reported missing by Simbo in July 2025, when he was last seen on July 13 during a FaceTime call with family members. Despite initial efforts by the authorities, the case remained cold until sanitation workers made a shocking discovery on September 22, 2025. While doing a routine collection, they found human remains in a garbage bag. The New York Police Department (NYPD) later confirmed that the remains were those of Ali, and they officially ruled his death a homicide on January 31, 2026.
In early March, more of Ali’s remains were found at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge after workers noticed a foul odor during roadside cleanup. The remains, which included identifiable tattoos, were confirmed to be those of Ali. A medical examination revealed the brutal nature of her death, with authorities suspecting the use of knives and saws in dismembering the body.
The investigation eventually led the police to Simbo, who was arrested and charged with murder, obstruction of government administration, and tampering with physical evidence. Although the motive behind the murder remains unclear, the discovery of Ali’s remains has shocked the community, especially considering the gruesome details.
Simbu and Ali got married in 2024 after meeting in Trinidad, where Ali lived before relocating to New York to be with her husband. The arrest has raised many questions about the circumstances of Ali’s tragic death.
The NYPD is continuing its investigation, with officers examining possible connections between the suspect’s actions and evidence found at crime scenes. As of now, it is unknown whether Simbo has retained legal representation.
As the community grapples with the horror of this crime, Ali’s family and loved ones are demanding justice and closure.