A New York music teacher is accused of killing his sister-in-law, a 25-year-old Ph.D.student, after allegedly obsessing over her for more than a decade, prosecutors say.Joseph Horner, 27, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Victoria Castle after Nassau County police found the Stony Brook University doctoral student unresponsive inside a North Massapequa home on June 29.A felony complaint filed in Nassau District Court alleges Horner intentionally caused Castle's death but does not provide details on the allegations.NFL STAR'S BROTHER CHARGED WITH MURDER OF MOTHER AFTER POLICE FOUND HIM SELF-BARRICADED NEAR BODYJoseph Horner was charged with second-degree murder following the death of his sister-in-law, Victoria Castle.
(Nassau County Police Department)According to the New York Post, which cited statements made by Nassau County prosecutors during Horner's arraignment, prosecutors alleged Horner had been "obsessed" with Castle for more than a decade.Prosecutors also alleged he lured the Stony Brook University Ph.D.student by asking her to help move a piano while his wife was away on a bachelorette trip before placing her in a chokehold, sexually assaulting her and strangling her.The Post further reported prosecutors said Horner called 911 after the attack, remained at the home until police arrived and admitted to detectives that he committed the killing.NEW JERSEY MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE WITH BARBELL ALLEGEDLY CONFESSED IN MESSAGES TO RELATIVES: REPORTVictoria Castle celebrates an academic milestone in a photo shared on social media.
(Vic Castle Facebook)Fox News Digital has requested the arraignment transcript from Nassau County Court to independently review prosecutors' statements.The Nassau County District Attorney's Office declined to comment beyond the record made during the June 30 arraignment.According to Nassau County police, officers responded at approximately 8:44 a.m.
Monday to a North Oak Street residence after receiving a 911 call...