Philadelphia authorities have identified the man whose torso was found in a suitcase and other body parts placed in trash bags in a Kensington alley as 53-year-old Vincent Good.
Investigators have charged Good’s caregiver and several relatives in connection with his killing and the alleged cover-up.
According to police, the discovery began when a person searching for scrap metal came across Good’s torso in a discarded suitcase in an alley off the 600 block of East Hilton Street on the morning of May 22.
Officers responding to the scene later located additional human remains in two large trash bags nearby. Police reports indicate the remains were in an early stage of decomposition.
Medical Examiner Findings
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that all remains belonged to Good, who lived in Northeast Philadelphia. The office determined the death was a homicide, caused by multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators allege that after the shooting, Good’s body was dismembered, and portions were placed in the suitcase and trash bags before being dumped in the alley.
Authorities have not provided a timeline for when the shooting occurred or how long the remains were in the alley before being found, according to Fox29. Detectives continue to review evidence and timelines related to Good’s care and living arrangements prior to his death.
Charges and Suspects
Philadelphia District Attorney officials announced that Good’s caregiver, 53-year-old Liza Ridley, has been charged with murder and abuse of a corpse. Additional suspects include Ridley’s older sister, Bernadette Ridley, Ridley’s daughter Liza Robinson, and Robinson’s boyfriend, Gnaeus Daniels.
Bernadette Ridley, Liza Robinson, and Gnaeus Daniels face charges including tampering with evidence and obstruction of justice, while Bernadette Ridley is also charged with abuse of a corpse. Authorities allege that these relatives helped move, conceal, or dispose of Good’s remains following his death.
Investigation and Public Appeal
Police have not disclosed a possible motive for Good’s killing and continue to treat the investigation as active. Detectives are reviewing Good’s care arrangements, living situation, and interactions with his caregiver and family members leading up to his death.
Officials are urging anyone with additional information about Good’s final days or the handling of his remains to contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit a tip to 215-686-TIPS, as reported by CBS News.
Summary Table of Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | Vincent Good, 53 |
| Location | Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (600 block of East Hilton Street) |
| Date Discovered | May 22 |
| Discovery | Torso in suitcase; additional remains in two trash bags |
| Cause of Death | Multiple gunshot wounds (homicide) |
| Suspects | Liza Ridley (caregiver, 53), Bernadette Ridley (sister), Liza Robinson (daughter), Gnaeus Daniels (Robinson’s boyfriend) |
| Charges – Liza Ridley | Murder, abuse of corpse |
| Charges – Bernadette Ridley | Tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice, abuse of corpse |
| Charges – Liza Robinson | Tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice |
| Charges – Gnaeus Daniels | Tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice |
| Investigation Status | Active; police reviewing care, living arrangements, and evidence |
| Public Appeal | Contact Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-TIPS |
The brutal dismemberment of Vincent Good has shocked the Kensington community in Philadelphia. Authorities have charged the victim’s caregiver and family members with murder, abuse of a corpse, and obstruction of justice. Investigators continue to examine Good’s living situation, care, and timelines leading up to his death, while urging the public to provide any information that could assist in solving the case.
