The families of three women who were killed in the same NYCHA complex in Brownsville over the past six years are blaming NYCHA for lack of safety. 

Kevin Gavin, 66, was arrested in connection to the crimes.  He is in police custody after sources say he confessed to the three murders.

Police say Juanita Caballero, a 78-year-old woman with three children and eight grandchildren, was found dead with a cord around her neck inside her apartment this past weekend.

Her son found her, according to police.

Jacolia James was found dead by her grandson back in 2019. She had suffered injuries to her face and neck. 

In 2015, 82-year-old Myrtle Mckenny was found dead by a home health aide. She was thought to have died of natural causes before police revealed that the funeral director found knife wounds on her neck.

As the families of the women continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones, they say their grief has turned to anger. 

They say safety is a serious concern at the Woodson Houses and they want action taken immediately so that another crime is not committed. 

The NYPD Chief of Housing says 65 additional cameras were slated to be installed, but that the coronavirus pandemic completely wiped out the budget. 

NYCHA tells News 12 the current safety measures include a security guard, locks and four cameras in the lobby. 

Residents say that despite all the precautions, strangers are still able to walk in and out of the building.

“NYCHA, you know, you called, give us your condolences, we don’t want that, we want justice, we want action. My mother’s friends they still live in this building,” said Steven Caballero, son of Juanita Caballero. 

An NYCHA spokesperson tells News 12 it’s working diligently to expedite the process of getting more cameras installed.