Another Man Found Dead Near Brooklyn Mirage

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There has been another sad loss to the Brooklyn dance community this past month. Last year, 2 men were found dead in a creek near the Brooklyn Mirage. Both men were 27 years old. This summer’s tragedy is eerily similar to two other deaths and many are wondering if they are all connected.

Damani Alexander, 30, attended the Knockdown Center on July 28, but his body was found in the waters of Newtown Creek two days later, according to his mother, Desiree Nicholson. Details about Alexander’s final hours remain unclear. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has yet to determine the cause of death, and the NYPD is still investigating how and when he ended up in the creek.

Nicholson shared that detectives initially informed her that her son likely didn’t drown, as there were no signs of trauma on his body. The family’s shock is palpable as they struggle to understand what led to Alexander’s death. Nicholson also revealed that her son had confided in a friend on July 28, expressing fear for his safety before he was found dead. Investigators returned his wallet, but his phone remains missing.

Alexander’s death comes a year after two other young men, John Castic and Karl Clemente, were also found dead in Newtown Creek, just over a month apart. Both had disappeared after leaving the Brooklyn Mirage. Clemente’s death was ruled an accidental drowning, while Castic’s was also determined to be a drowning, with no signs of foul play, according to his father.

These tragic incidents have sparked discussions about the safety of nightlife venues around Newtown Creek. The creek’s surrounding area, particularly in East Williamsburg and Queens, is primarily industrial, with limited foot traffic at night, aside from those attending nightlife venues.