The man had posted romantic remarks on Gaal's Facebook pages over the last two years, according to multiple individuals who spoke to The New York Post. After his arrest, Bonola allegedly admitted to murdering Gaal, according to sources.
Officers allegedly accused Bonola after locating his blood-soaked boots at Gaal's Forest Hills house on Saturday, April 16, where she was stabbed approximately 60 times. The suspect was detained at the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills, Queens, and is expected to be processed.