Victim of grisly Allston murder identified by authorities

BOSTON — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a grisly murder at an Allston apartment building on Monday night.

77-year-old Peggy Yousef of Allston was found dead at 82 Glenville Avenue after officers received a radio call for an unknown domestic incident around 7:48 p.m., according to Boston Police.

Investigators allegedly recovered a bloody sword and bat from the scene.

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Officers located and arrested 26-year-old Omar Riaz of Allston shortly thereafter when he allegedly tried stealing a car on Quint Avenue.

He was charged with murder, armed carjacking and resisting arrest.

Prosecutors alleged Riaz killed Yousef, who was a family member, in her bedroom while his girlfriend was in the other room.

His girlfriend was transported to the hospital after the killing, but prosecutors said she does not have serious injuries.

Investigators say he has a criminal record that includes three prior restraining orders, a pending case in Quincy District Court involving malicious destruction of property, and an 18-month suspended sentence in Fitchburg for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon involving a knife.

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— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) April 24, 2025