Nicole Virzi is facing serious charges, with prosecutors seeking capital punishment, while her parents provide support during this challenging period.
Nicole Virzi is a 29-year-old PhD student who is accused of taking the life of Ethan Katz and his wife, Savannah Roberts’ six-week-old baby, Leon Katz.
Highlights
- Nicole’s father is a renowned cardiologist in New York specializing in cardiovascular disease.
- Her family will attend her next court appearance, which will be held on September 13.
- Virzi’s family has supported their daughter during this terrible phase.
She is in custody, awaiting a pre-trial conference, and is described as a dedicated and ambitious PhD student in behavioral medicine.
Police accuse her of fracturing baby Leon’s skull and causing brain injuries, as well as injuring his twin brother, Ari, who survived.
Nicole Virzi’s Father, Dr Peter J Virzi, Is A Well-Respected Cardiologist
Nicole Virzi’s father, Dr. Peter J. Virzi, is a Mount Sinai Doctor in Manhattan cardiologist.
His medical journey began at the Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Mexico, where he earned his medical degree.
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Following this, Dr. Virzi underwent training in the United States. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Maimonides Medical Center.
Later, he pursued a fellowship in cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
As a board-certified specialist by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has dedicated his career to advancing the cardiology field.
Furthermore, he focuses on aggressive preventive care for patients at increased risk of heart disease.
Despite his successful medical career, he has maintained a low profile regarding his daughter’s legal situation.
When The New York Post reached out, a man identifying as Dr. Virzi quickly hung up, expressing the family’s wish for privacy.
Nicole Virzi’s Parents Have Stayed Silent Amid The Legal Challenges
Although not publicly in the spotlight, Nicole’s mother supports her daughter alongside her husband, Dr. Peter J. Virzi.
Virzi’s attorney, David Shrager, informed the family about the prosecution’s decision to seek capital punishment and described the conversation as brutal.
Shrager said about her parents,
“They prepare to ‘support their daughter fully and completely, 100 percent. They have been very clear that they love their daughter and will stand by her.”
Despite the situation, the family remains optimistic and committed to supporting Nicole.
They will be present at her next court appearance on September 13 to show their support.
Additional Information
- Nicole Virzi’s research explores how psychological factors like depression and trauma affect health outcomes and behaviors.
- As the parents attended to Ari, Virzi alleged that Leon fell from his bouncer chair while she briefly stepped away to get a bottle.
- Virzi stayed in the trendy Shadyside neighborhood at a nearby Airbnb on South Graham Street.
