Life Behind Bars for Brooklyn Murderer Who Kept Body in Fridge
A Brooklyn man has been handed a life sentence without parole for the brutal murder of his acquaintance, whose dismembered body he secretly stored in his refrigerator for over two years. The gruesome crime sent shockwaves through the community when police finally discovered the remains in January last year.
Nicholas McGee, 48, was convicted of first-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in October after a jury found him guilty of stabbing Kawsheen Gelzer, 39, to death over 60 times while he slept on a sofa. The brutal attack also involved multiple blows to the head with a hammer.
According to prosecutors, McGee's horrific crime was prolonged as he dragged Gelzer's body to the bathroom, where it remained for several days before he dismembered the remains using a saw and hammer. The severed parts were then stuffed into plastic bags and concealed within a refrigerator and freezer that McGee sealed shut with tape and glue.
It wasn't until January last year, when police followed up on a tip, that Gelzer's body was finally discovered. The shocking discovery sparked an investigation that ultimately led to McGee's arrest.
In addition to the murder charge, McGee is also facing charges related to the concealment of a human corpse and bail jumping. His codefendant, Heather Stines, 48, who has pleaded guilty to the latter offense, is still awaiting sentencing.
Prosecutors praised the Brooklyn DA for his unflinching response to the case, saying that McGee's actions were "almost beyond comprehension" in terms of their cruelty and disregard for human life. The case has sent a chilling message about the lengths to which some individuals will go to evade justice.
A Brooklyn man has been handed a life sentence without parole for the brutal murder of his acquaintance, whose dismembered body he secretly stored in his refrigerator for over two years. The gruesome crime sent shockwaves through the community when police finally discovered the remains in January last year.
Nicholas McGee, 48, was convicted of first-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in October after a jury found him guilty of stabbing Kawsheen Gelzer, 39, to death over 60 times while he slept on a sofa. The brutal attack also involved multiple blows to the head with a hammer.
According to prosecutors, McGee's horrific crime was prolonged as he dragged Gelzer's body to the bathroom, where it remained for several days before he dismembered the remains using a saw and hammer. The severed parts were then stuffed into plastic bags and concealed within a refrigerator and freezer that McGee sealed shut with tape and glue.
It wasn't until January last year, when police followed up on a tip, that Gelzer's body was finally discovered. The shocking discovery sparked an investigation that ultimately led to McGee's arrest.
In addition to the murder charge, McGee is also facing charges related to the concealment of a human corpse and bail jumping. His codefendant, Heather Stines, 48, who has pleaded guilty to the latter offense, is still awaiting sentencing.
Prosecutors praised the Brooklyn DA for his unflinching response to the case, saying that McGee's actions were "almost beyond comprehension" in terms of their cruelty and disregard for human life. The case has sent a chilling message about the lengths to which some individuals will go to evade justice.
. Keeping a human body in a fridge is just mind-boggling, it's like he thought he was above the law or something 
. And stabbing someone 60 times while they sleep? That's just heartbreaking and horrific 
. I feel for Kawsheen Gelzer's family and friends who have to go through this trauma. A life sentence without parole is probably too lenient for a crime so heinous, in my opinion 
. It's a reminder that some people are truly beyond rehabilitation 
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and now McGee's just gonna sit behind bars for life... but the real question is, how many more like him are out there, just waiting to strike? 
The thought of Kawsheen Gelzer's family finding out what happened to her is just heartbreaking. And now Nicholas McGee's gonna spend the rest of his life behind bars, which is definitely a fair sentence if you ask me. 
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. I mean, I've heard of people hoarding weird stuff, but this is on another level 
. The fact that he dragged it to the bathroom and then dismembered it with a saw and hammer... ugh, my mind can't even 
. The police following up on a tip and finding the body in January was like a TV show or something 
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. He'll have plenty of time to think about what he's done and why he thought it was okay to commit such a heinous crime 
. Justice has been served, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole thing 
The DA did well in pursuing the case and bringing McGee to justice. It's a harsh reminder that some people will go to great lengths to avoid responsibility for their actions. And poor Kawsheen Gelzer, I hope her family finds closure soon. 
Like, what's next? Storing a deceased pet or something? It's just so... unsettling. McGee's actions were literally insane, and it's crazy that he thought he could get away with it for over 2 years. The fact that he dragged the body to the bathroom and dismembered it himself is just... ugh. 
I'm glad justice was served and he's getting a life sentence without parole. It's about time someone got punished for such a heinous crime. The whole case is just really disturbing, but it's good that it's out in the open now. 
. I hope the court's decision brings some sense of closure for them. It's also a good reminder that law enforcement is doing its job, even if it takes time and effort to solve these cases 
i hope her family gets some justice tho. i don't think life without parole is too harsh for him though, he basically planned out this whole thing and had time to chill with his body in the fridge... meanwhile gelzers loved ones were probably wondering where she was 
anyway, did u hear about that new tv show everyone's been talking about? 
. It's cases like these that remind us of the importance of holding people accountable for their actions 
I'm glad justice is served though, a life sentence without parole is definitely the right punishment for this monster. 
I mean what is wrong with people?! Storing a body in the fridge like that, it's like he thought it was just a trash bag or something 
. The fact that he could do something so cruel and then just go about his daily life like nothing happened is just disturbing 
. I don't think there's anything more chilling than the fact that he was able to hide what he'd done for over 2 years 
. And now he's going to spend the rest of his life behind bars, which is probably not enough considering what he did 
. The DA did a great job pursuing this case and making sure justice was served 
u think he was motivated by something or just a crazy person? 
It's not like he was trying to escape or anything, he just didn't want to deal with the hassle of properly disposing of his friend. And honestly, I think it's kinda refreshing that he just went ahead and admitted to everything, no need for all that lawyer nonsense. The cops should've just given him a pat on the back and said "good job keeping the body in the fridge, buddy!" 
. And all those stab wounds... 60 times?! That's just unbelievable 
. I mean, what kind of person does that to another human being? It's just not right in any way. I'm glad he's getting life without parole, but at the same time, I feel bad for the victim and their family 
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