Couple found dead in Staten Island hotel room, allegedly committed suicide. Scott Jacobi and Theresa Mateo, a young couple from Staten Island were found by employees of the Hilton Garden Inn hotel dead, lying in bed still hugging each other. Police believe the couple who was going through some personal and financial problems may have overdosed.
A couple from New York was found at the Hilton Garden Inn lying in bed in each other arms, dead, after a suicide pact.
On Friday at around 12:50 PM, a staff member of the Hilton Garden Inn was asked to go talk to Theresa Mateo and Scott Jacobi who had rented a room on Wednesday and failed to check out on time.
After several unanswered knocks on the room’s door, the worker of Hilton Garden Inn got in to find the duo from Staten Island dead, in bed, fully clothed and cradling each other.
Police officers were immediately called to the crime scene.
Authorities stated that no blood, guns and drugs were found near Scott Jacobi, 37, and Theresa Mateo, 34 bodies.
It is believed that the lovers who were dating for about 8 months had a suicide pact.
Jacobi and Mateo who was a controller at the Rogosin Institute did not leave any suicide notes explaining their decision for their love ones.
Family members and friends of the duo are saddened and confused by the deaths.
One of Scott Jacobi’s relatives who did not wish to reveal his name said the couple was having some financial problems.
Theresa Mateo’s mother Linda Marcangelo Miressi revealed that her daughter had been depressed after going through a difficult relationship with her former boyfriend.
Mateo’s neighbor and friend who wished the remain nameless said that the woman was always talking about not being able to find a good man.
Tom Miressi who is Theresa Mateo’ older brother issued a statement on the passing of his sister that read.
“My family and I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and sympathies during this tragic time. I am at a loss for words and I’m sorry I cannot answer everyone’s texts, phone calls, and emails right away. My family and I are finalizing the arrangements and trying to get back to everyone as best we can.I’ll post the funeral arrangements for my little sister Theresa Mateo sometime this evening or tomorrow morning once it’s finalized.”
Miressi has revealed that Theresa Mateo’s funeral will be held on July 29th at the Sisto Funeral Home in Bronx, New York.
The family is asking to honor Mateo’s love of children by making a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Hudson Valley Chapter.
