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Ring footage captures police response to fatal dispute in Rye Brook home

At least two ambulances and police vehicles can be seen at 9:15 a.m., as medical personnel appear to bring a gurney toward the house.

Lauren Del Valle

Apr 8, 2026, 12:27 PM

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News 12 has obtained footage soon after Rye Brook Police arrived at 14 1/2 Westview Ave. where a woman was found unconscious.

At least two ambulances and police vehicles can be seen at 9:15 a.m., as medical personnel appear to bring a gurney toward the house.

Officers located 37-year-old Samantha Maldacker inside the residence unconscious and not breathing

According to the felony complaint, 30-year-old Hugo Soto-Diaz allegedly strangled Maldacker, causing her to lose consciousness.

She remained in critical condition for several days but died this week.

Soto—Diaz was charged with second-degree attempted murder and is being held at Westchester County Jail, according to police.

There is no update yet if the charges will be upgraded.

A cause of death has not been determined.

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