Bay Ridge’s Gregory Hotel was the scene of yet another grisly fatality [the second in less than 3 months for the hotel] this time claiming the life of a beloved Bay Ridge restaurateur, 52 yr old Paul Mento.

According to the NYTimes, Mento’s body was discovered around 12:45 p.m. in the bathtub of room 221, bound and gagged with duct tape.

An autopsy has been scheduled, but initial reports are that he was stabbed multiple times.

Interestingly, despite how the victim was found, authorities have not yet ruled the deceased’s death a homicide – but are investigating his death as ‘suspicious.’

Paul, an accountant, was reportedly one of several partners [along with his son] in the new 3rd avenue tapas bistro, Aura Bay Ridge.

Just this past December, the Hotel Gregory was the scene of a fatal stabbing involving 27 yr old David Diaz. Pamela Hanson has since been arrested and charged with his murder.

[photo, 12/07, courtesy of RIBR]

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