Joel photographer in greenwich village murder case

Joel Schoenfeld was shot to death in his West Greenwich Village apartment in 1991. The violent shooting left the local community in shock as the police scrambled to get a hold of the perpetrator.

Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Perfect Murder: A Shot in the Dark’ chronicles Joel’s murder and how the ensuing investigation revealed a dark tale of revenge and anger. If you want to know more about the murder and where the perpetrator is today, we have you covered.

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How Did Joel Schoenfeld Die?

Joel Schoenfeld was a 45-year-old fashion photographer who resided in an apartment at 376 West Street in West Greenwich Village, New York. At the time of his murder, he ran a photography studio and modeling agency out of his apartment.

The police even found out that Joel was on probation for two separate and unrelated sex offenses.

When the police reached the crime scene on January 5, 1991, they found that Joel had be