The shocking and tragic story of Fahim Saleh, a successful tech entrepreneur whose life was cut short in a gruesome murder, has captivated the public since his body was found dismembered in his luxury Manhattan condominium in July 2020. The unsettling details of his former personal assistant, Tyrese Haspil, making chilling web searches related to his death only add to the intrigue surrounding this case.
During Mr. Haspil’s murder trial in Manhattan Criminal Court, jurors heard how he not only stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Mr. Saleh but also killed him in a bid to cover up his crimes. The verdict, announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, provides a sliver of justice for Mr. Saleh’s grieving loved ones.
Born in Saudi Arabia to Bangladeshi parents, Mr. Saleh’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to create successful ride-sharing companies in Bangladesh and Nigeria, earning him accolades as an innovative businessman before his untimely death.
Tyrese Haspil’s descent into criminality began with stealing from Mr. Saleh’s companies to fund an extravagant lifestyle for his girlfriend in 2018. Despite resigning from his position as Mr. Saleh’s assistant in 2019, Mr. Haspil continued his embezzlement scheme, eventually accumulating a significant sum of stolen money.
As Mr. Saleh uncovered Mr. Haspil’s deceit in 2020, a tragic chain of events unfolded, leading to the meticulously planned murder of the tech entrepreneur. Mr. Haspil’s web searches, purchases of supplies, and ultimate execution of the crime paint a chilling picture of premeditated violence.
The brazen manner in which Tyrese Haspil carried out his heinous act, from entering Mr. Saleh’s home in a disguise to the gruesome dismemberment of the body, shocked the public. The swift arrest of Mr. Haspil following the murder provided some closure, but the scars left by this tragedy will forever impact those who knew and admired Fahim Saleh.
