A man in Seattle is facing second-degree murder charges after he tried to push a stranger in front of an oncoming light rail train. The suspect, Elisio Melendez, 26, was eventually tracked down by authorities, and he reportedly told them, “Maybe that was my twin that I don’t have.” Soon after, a chain of disturbing behavior in his past came to light, revealing ongoing mental health issues.
The current administration has been very clear about its intent to be tough on crime, and this wouldn’t even be the first time a violent incident at a public transport terminal has become national news. That said, authorities were relatively quick to arrest Melendez, managing to do so within a couple of days.
