Noah Legaspi, 17, identified as victim who leapt from NYC’s hotel to his death – just after breaking up with his girlfriend

The teen who jumped to his death from the top of a glitzy Columbus Circle Hotel in Midtown New York City has been identified as an aspiring New Jersey fashion designer who had just broken up with his girlfriend.

Noah Legaspi, 17, jumped from the roof of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Thursday night and plummeted 230 meters in a fall that decapitated his body before hitting the busy street below.

Legaspi he reportedly went through a breakup with his girlfriend on the night of his death. After leaving her house, he took a taxi to the Mandarin Hotel in Columbus Circle.

The teen, who was reportedly struggling with his mental health, facetimed his ex before jumping to his death, his family and police told police. New York Post.

“They broke up and he was just never good at dealing with his emotions, so I think after the breakup he just wasn’t able to control his thoughts and feelings,” his older brother, Luis Legaspi, shared. to the Post.

Legaspi reportedly went through a breakup with his girlfriend on the night of his death. After leaving her house, he took a taxi to the Mandarin Hotel in Columbus Circle. His family said he struggled with mental health issues and had ‘a lot of demons and insecurities that won out’

She got a creepy FaceTime call from him from the top of the hotel and looked over at her and they had a FaceTime call and he said ‘look at this beautiful view’ and ‘I love you,’ he added please.

Apparently Legaspi’s ex was shocked by the call and contacted Legaspi’s mother. She told her the call came from a tall building, but she wasn’t sure where, according to the Post.

The family reported Legaspi missing when they heard nothing from him after dropping him off at his girlfriend’s house in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Monday night, the NYPD identified the man who entered the Deutsche Bank Center before his tragic death as Legaspi. He had no ID with him and therefore was not identified all weekend, police said.

Investigators believe he entered the Deutsche Bank Center via a service elevator and exited on the 21st floor of the hotel tower, the NYPD said.

CCTV footage shows Legaspi entering the building.

“Video shows him walking into the hotel, then taking the elevator up, going to the roof and jumping off the roof,” NYPD spokesman Lieutenant Thomas Antonetti said.

His brother said Legaspi struggled with mental health.

“He had a lot of demons and insecurities, and they took over and unfortunately won out,” he told the Daily news from New York on Wednesday.

“It’s a mental health issue,” he added. “Even though he had all that pain in him, he always managed to make someone laugh.”

Legaspi was an up-and-coming senior at Colonia High School in Colonia, New Jersey who, according to his brother, wanted to be a fashion designer.

His brother said he was not seeking therapy or taking medication for his mental health issues Daily news.

Legaspi’s family released a statement saying:

“The Legaspi family would like to express their gratitude for the significant amount of time and effort invested in the search for Noah. We were impressed with the amount of support we received, and are very grateful to everyone who contributed in any way.”

On Facebook, the family wrote: “We, the Legaspi family, appreciate all the time and dedication that went into finding Noah. The support was insurmountable and we are grateful for that.’

Legaspi was an up-and-coming senior at Colonia High School in Colonia, New Jersey who, according to his brother, wanted to be a fashion designer.

A woman who lives in an apartment complex next to the hotel said residents could hear the marquee smashing from their living room

The Mandarin Oriental hotel occupies the top 19 floors of the 55-storey Deutsche Bank Center tower

Some witnesses said his arm was found next to blood-spattered scaffolding on the opposite side of the road

He had no ID with him, so he could not be identified all weekend

A GoFundMe has been started for Legaspi’s family, which has received more than 400 donations to date, raising $19,355 of the $20,000 goal by Wednesday night

“Call your loved ones and tell them you love them,” the family added. “Hug them tight and never take life for granted.”

A GoFundMe has been started for Legaspi’s family, who have received more than 400 donations to date, raising $19,355 of the $20,000 goal by Wednesday evening.

“We had the pleasure of meeting and growing up with our favorite man, Noah. Noah was always someone who made everyone laugh and put a smile on their faces,” according to the GoFundMe.

“We have started a GoFundMe page to help the Legaspi family arrange services to honor and celebrate Noah. All donations are welcome. Even a little bit goes a long way.’

“Thank you all for your support, kind words and prayers during these difficult times.”