New Haven mother left in the dark about missing son plans to sue police

By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo

Investigations Editor
NEW HAVEN — A city woman who claims police turned her away when she tried to report her son Mutalib “Bobby” Bello missing in May is planning to file a lawsuit over police’s alleged mishandling of the case.
Attorney Anthony Bonadies of Hamden, who is representing Susan Bello, filed a written notice of intent to sue the city this month, claiming the Police Department’s negligence caused his client emotional distress.
Bobby Bello’s body was discovered floating in the West River on May 18, but his remains weren’t identified for another two months.

 

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