0 The Elusive Fugitive: Unraveling the 1987 Manhattan Murder Case of Danny Liggett
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 03/12/2025
Background and Early Life of Danny Liggett
Born on August 17, 1949, in Springfield, Illinois, Danny Liggett was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He pursued higher education and earned a Doctor of Education (E.D.D.) in 1983 from a university in Massachusetts. Professionally, Liggett conducted management training seminars for employees of large companies, showcasing a promising career trajectory. His personal connections spanned various locations, including Hoboken, New Jersey; New York; Des Moines, Iowa; Springfield, Illinois; and Gainesville, Georgia.
The 1987 Manhattan Murder Incident
On May 7, 1987, a tragic event unfolded in Manhattan's East Village. Liggett, accompanied by a female acquaintance, Helen Torres, visited the apartment of Kissoon Adams on East 10th Street. The purported purpose of the visit was to sell a piece of jewelry, potentially to fund a drug purchase. However, the meeting took a violent turn when Liggett allegedly attacked both Adams, who was physically impaired and used a wheelchair, and Torres. Adams was fatally stabbed, while Torres survived the assault but was threatened with death if she reported the incident to authorities. ...Read More