Tragedy struck in Queens, New York, as the life of a new mother, who had contributed significantly to the acclaimed series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” was abruptly ended in a suspected murder-suicide. The incident, which unfolded in her home, casts a shadow on a family history marked by violence.
In an official statement to News Media, the NYPD confirmed the death of 34-year-old Mary Golding. Responding to a call just after the stroke of midnight on Tuesday, officers found her with a fatal stab wound to the back, and she was declared dead at the scene.
Mary Golding’s professional achievements were noteworthy. As her IMDb profile highlights, she was a respected set decorator in the television industry, leaving her creative touch on several productions, including the celebrated “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Mary Kate Golding, whose talents graced the sets of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” met a tragic end in her New York residence, authorities report. The 34-year-old was discovered with a deadly stab wound, sending ripples of shock through the community. (Facebook/Meta)
Her artistic vision was not limited to just one show. Mary collaborated on projects like “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer,” “Goosebumps,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and “Hawkeye,” among various other popular television programs, making her an integral part of the entertainment community.
Mary Kate Golding was a mother who leaves behind a young child following her tragic death. (Instagram/Meta)
The victim appears to have attended New York University, according to her Facebook profile.
Following their discovery of Golding’s body, investigators made another gruesome find inside Astoria Park.
The body of Golding’s husband was seen hanging from a tree in what appears to be a possible murder-suicide, according to the New York Post.
Reports say Joseph Azzaretto was found dead, reportedly hanging from a tree after his wife was found dead. (Instagram/Meta)
Sources told the Post that Golding’s husband, Joseph Azzaretto, 33, confessed to the killing over the phone when he made calls to one of his wife’s friends and a family member.
The friend, who was not named, found the young mother dead inside the home and found the couple’s baby nearby in the home.
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at the Queens residence around 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, where they discovered Golding with a stab wound to her back. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. (FNTV)
Prior to the recent killing, Azzaretto’s brother, Nicholas, was accused of shooting and killing their father, Frank Azzaretto, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Police rushed to the Queens home just after midnight Tuesday after receiving a 911 call reporting an assault, where officers found 34-year-old Mary Kate Golding suffering from a fatal stab wound, authorities said. (FNTV)
He was reportedly shot in the chest right in front of his wife during a family dispute inside the couple’s home in February 2020, the Post reported.
Nicholas Azzaretto pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in November 2021 and was sentenced to 10 years probation, and two years of electronic monitoring, according to the outlet.
News Media has reached out to Amazon, which streams “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”