Investigators identify Staten Island murder victim Christine Belusco after 30 years

In a significant breakthrough for a cold case that has haunted investigators for over three decades, the identity of a young woman found murdered in Staten Island in 1991 has been confirmed as Christine Belusco. The case, which had remained unsolved since her brutal death, gained new momentum in 2021 when advancements in DNA technology and genealogy allowed detectives to resubmit her DNA for analysis.

Christine, who was born on Halloween and hailed from Northern Jersey, was discovered in a field along Seaview Road, having been beaten with a hammer. Disturbingly, she was found handcuffed with a type of restraint typically used by security personnel, not standard police handcuffs. Her distinctive scorpion tattoo earned her the nickname "Scorpion Girl" during the years of investigation.

The recent identification of Christine has opened a new chapter in the case, allowing detectives to reach out to her family. In a surprising turn, investigators learned from Christine's brother that she had a two-year-old daughter named Krista Nicole at the time of her disappearance. This revelation has prompted renewed efforts to locate Krista, who has been missing since her mother’s death.

Christine's best friend, Charlie, shared that he last saw her in September 1991, shortly before her murder. He recalled that Christine seemed anxious and mentioned plans to move to Florida. This was the last time anyone saw her alive.

To aid in the search for Krista Nicole, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has created an age progression image to illustrate what she might look like today. The hope is that this new information will lead to a reunion and provide closure for Christine's family.

As the investigation continues, the community remains hopeful that the truth about Christine's life and the fate of her daughter will finally come to light.