Homeless woman with a long record freed charged after robbing dead man

People walk around Times Square during the pass of a winter storm in New York

New York, NY- 40-year-old Geniece Draper what’s that free once again after robbing a dead man’s wallet after he was crushed under a truck last week. Draper was caught on camera taking a wallet from the man as he remained under the truck prior to police arrival. She fled the scene but was caught by police a few minutes later at the Times Square subway station.

62-year-old Jerome Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

Draper claims that Smith had robbed her and she was just retrieving her own money back from him after he was hit by a truck.

The homeless woman has a rap sheet that includes prostitution, theft, and drug arrests dating back to 2007. All of the charges were considered misdemeanors.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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