Tragedy in Queens: Set Decorator Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Mother of Infant Among Victims

An 11-month-old child was found unharmed inside the residence following the incident.

Queens, NY – Mary Kate Golding, a 34-year-old set decorator known for her work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was found deceased in her apartment on July 21, 2026. Her husband, Joseph Azzaretto, was later found dead in a nearby park. The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.

Timeline of Events

July 21, 2026, 12:24 AM – Police responded to a report of an assault at an apartment in Astoria, Queens. Officers found Mary Kate Golding with a stab wound to her back. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services.

July 21, 2026, 6:39 AM – Police responded to a report of an unconscious person in Astoria Park. Officers found Joseph Azzaretto, approximately 30-35 years old, unconscious and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be hanging.

Discovery – The couple’s 11-month-old son was found unharmed inside the residence.

Background of the Deceased

Mary Kate Golding

• Age: 34
• Occupation: Set Decorator
• Notable credits include:
  • The first six episodes of Season 1 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
  • Gotham
  • The Undoing
  • The Flight Attendant
  • Hawkeye
  • Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Goosebumps
  • The film Marry Me
• She was scheduled to work on Sean Durkin’s upcoming film Deep Cuts. Additional credits include Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer, Full Circle, Extrapolations, and The Big Sick.

Joseph Azzaretto

• Age: 30-35 (approximate)
• Relationship: Husband of Mary Kate Golding

Related Incident

Joseph Azzaretto’s younger brother, Nicholas Azzaretto, was previously convicted in the shooting death of their father, Frank Azzaretto.

Frank Azzaretto had worked in the art department on the television series Daredevil and Unforgettable. According to reports, the shooting occurred during a fight between Frank Azzaretto and his wife.

The NYPD continues its investigation into this tragic incident.