Tammy and Natasia Gaddy - murdered in New Jersey

Tammy

Tammy Pitts Gaddy, age 40 and her daughter, Natasia Gaddy, age 5, died on January 28, 2013, in their home in Englewood, New Jersey. 

Tammy had been stabbed multiple times in a first floor bedroom. 

Natasia was found in the basement. It is believed she was suffocated to death. 

Natasia

Michael Brady, age 34, of Teaneck, New Jersey, has been charged in the murders of Tammy and Natasia. 

Tammy and Michael Brady had been dating for three years. He is not the father of Natasia.

Michael Brady

It is alleged that Tammy and Michael Brady had a fight on January 28 and that he stabbed Tammy. It is also alleged that Natasia must have witnessed the stabbing and was then smothered by holding a plastic bag over her head. 

Family members stated that Tammy worked with children as a school aid and that she loved her daughter dearly. Natasia attended elementary school in Englewood. 

Tammy is also described as a doting mom and a sweet person. Friends said "She loved that girl. She lived for her."

Pray for Tammy
and Natasia

Tammy and Natasia are survived by many loving friends and relatives including Tammy's father and Natasia's grandfather, James Pitts. 

God save us from those who say they love us and then kill us.  Amen.  

Let us pray that Tammy and Natasia are in heaven. Let us pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.