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Kitty Genovese was an American murder victim whose death in 1964 sparked national outrage and debate about urban apathy. On March 13, 1964, Genovese was attacked and stabbed to death outside her apartment in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York. Her murder was witnessed by dozens of people, none of whom intervened or called the police. Genovese was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 7, 1935. She was the eldest of five children born to Vincent and Rachel Genovese. She attended high school in Brooklyn and worked as a bar manager in Manhattan. At the time of her death, Genovese was 28 years old. She was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed about 120 pounds. Genovese's murder sparked a national debate about urban apathy and the bystander effect. It also led to the creation of the 911 emergency system and the Good Samaritan laws. Genovese's legacy lives on in the form of memorials, books, and films. Her story has been used to illustrate the importance of intervening in dangerous situations and the power of community.

Popular As Catherine Susan Genovese
Occupation actor
Age 29 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 7 July 1935
Birthday 7 July
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 13 March, 1964
Died Place Kew Gardens, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Kitty Genovese Height, Weight & Measurements

At 29 years old, Kitty Genovese height is 5' 1" (1.55 m) .

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Height 5' 1" (1.55 m)
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Who Is Kitty Genovese's Husband?

Her husband is Rocco Anthony Fazzolare (31 October 1954 - 1956) ( divorced)

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Husband Rocco Anthony Fazzolare (31 October 1954 - 1956) ( divorced)
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Kitty Genovese Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kitty Genovese worth at the age of 29 years old? Kitty Genovese’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. She is from United States. We have estimated Kitty Genovese's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1964

on March 13, 1964. As she parked her car and walked the 20 feet to her apartment door, a man approached and began to stab her. Kitty screamed loudly, pleaded for help, and though apartment lights went on in nearby buildings, and neighbors peered out at the scene, no one notified the police. Her attack lasted over half an hour, during which time at least 38 neighborhood residents observed the assault but did nothing. Though Kitty tried to crawl away from her attacker, he pursued her, eventually stabbing her 17 times and taking $49 from her wallet. Not until 3:50 a. m. did one neighbor finally call the police. (Before he did, he called a friend. ) By the time police arrived, Kitty had bled to death. As the details of the killing emerged, it became plain that Kitty would probably have survived if she had received medical attention sooner. The murder made national headlines after dozens of witnesses were interviewed and said they declined to help because they thought it was a "lover's quarrel" and "didn't want to get involved. " One even coldly declared, "I was tired and went back to bed. " The brutal murder and the disturbing lack of action by her neighbors became emblematic in what many perceived as an evolving culture of violence and apathy in the United States. While some saw the unwillingness to help as representative of the times, the Genovese murder sparked national debate about bystander apathy and its psychological causes, particularly in urban settings. Forty years later, her name has become synonymous with a dark side of an urban character that, for many people, represents a harsh and disturbing reality of big city life. In fact, psychologists now dub unwillingness to help those in trouble "Kitty Genovese Syndrome. "The man arrested for the crime was a 29-year-old petty criminal who confessed to the murders of three women, including Kitty Genovese, as well as numerous burglaries and rapes. He chose his victims at random. Though the jury recommended the death penalty, his sentence was commuted to life in prison.

1954

Kitty Genovese was the oldest of five children, a 28-year-old daughter of working-class Italian-American parents. Her father owned a coat and apron supply business. Kitty was an attractive, outgoing woman, and graduated from Brooklyn's Prospect Heights High School in 1954. She moved to Queens, rented an apartment with a girlfriend, and worked as a manager at a local tavern. Kitty left work around 3 a. m.