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Parolee Charged in Brutal Attack on NYC Mother Found in Critical Condition

Miguel Jiraud, a convicted rapist on parole, faces attempted murder charges after GPS evidence linked him to the violent assault on Diana Agudela, who remains hospitalized following multiple brain surgeries.

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Diana Agudelo and suspect Miguel Jiraud.

Overview

  • Diana Agudela, a 44-year-old museum employee and mother of two, was attacked on May 16 while e-biking home on Randall's Island and remains in critical condition after emergency surgeries.
  • Miguel Jiraud, 30, a parolee convicted of rape in 2013, was arrested on May 23 and charged with attempted murder and assault; he is being held without bail.
  • Investigators used Jiraud's GPS ankle monitor to place him at the scene of the attack and track his movements, including riding the victim's stolen e-bike before discarding it in the East River, where it was later recovered.
  • The attack has intensified scrutiny of parolee monitoring systems and safety measures on poorly lit commuter paths like those on Randall's Island.
  • A GoFundMe campaign organized by Agudela's colleagues has raised nearly $40,000 to assist her family with medical and living expenses as they face an uncertain future.