Suero, of the Bronx, is the suspected leader of the "Los Sures"set of the Trinitarios gang, according to the Bronx district attorney. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Video surveillance showed the men dragging Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz out of a Bronx bodega on his back and stabbing him with long knives and a machete. Five other gang members stabbed and slashed the teen over and over again with knives and a machete, killing him, prosecutors said. [13], The killing of Guzman-Feliz was purportedly a case of mistaken identity of a teen who was part of a rival gang. Id like to ask for forgiveness from all his family, Dominicans, and the state of New York and all my family for dirtying their name, Muniz said. Then, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was the last suspect to be charged in the case. The killing, captured on video, rattled New Yorkers like few in recent memory: A 15-year-old boy frantically ran into a deli and begged a clerk to let him hide behind the counter. Five . The five Trinitarios gang members who brutally stabbed and killed 15-year-old Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman last year in the Bronx after mistaking him for a member of rival gang Sunset Crew have been sentenced to life in prison. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. What is the Mayors plan to deal with them before a Correction Officer loses his or her life?. The graphic footage of the killing sent shockwaves through the country and the world. Lesandro (Junior) Guzman-Feliz was stabbed to death by men with machetes on June 20, 2018, in the Bronx, outside the Cruz and Chiky Grocery store on the corner of E. 183rd St. and Bathgate Ave. in Belmont. Five members were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced in October 2019 for Juniors homicide. Every time those four inmates at Rikers need any kind of service, be it medication, commissary, dentist, medical, they are escorted by two corrections officers and a captain recording them with a handheld camera. Senseless is one of these words. Richard Harbus "A Bronx jury found the two leaders guilty for their role in the murder, closing another chapter of. Leandra Feliz, mom of Junior, during impact statement. Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz was born on November 11, 2002, to Leandra Feliz and Lisandro Guzman in Bronx in Bronx County, New York. She accused them of being equally guilty but claimed she understood why the bargains might be necessary. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Juniors mother, Leandra, reminisced how her son loved music and playing online games and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. One of the gangbangers convicted of the murder of Lesandro Junior Guzman-Feliz violently attacked a correctional officer at Manhattan Detention Complex, sources said. She also argued that the defendants had gone out that night planning to kill someone and knew precisely what they were doing. Cell phone footage showed Guzman-Feliz collapse on a step at a security booth a few yards from the hospital entrance. Surveillance video showed the group punching Junior before they dragged him to the sidewalk, where five other members then hacked him to death with knives and a machete. I am not sure you sense the magnitude of what youve done., Before Justice Neary handed down the sentences, Lesandros parents gave emotional speeches describing their loss. His family included: his father, Lisandro Guzman; his mother, Leandra Feliz; his older sister, Genesis Collado-Feliz; and his brother, Manuel Ortiz. His mother went to jail on a drug charge when Muniz was just three years old, and her son was raised by another woman, he said. Before his sentencing, Mr. Martinez apologized to Leandros family in Spanish. As per Leandra, Junior had left home to lend five dollars to a friend. Urena is accused of being in one of the vehicles that chased Guzman-Feliz toward the bodega where he was killed, according to reports. Junior Guzman Verdict: 5 Trinitarios Sentenced to Life in Hacking of Teen, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/nyregion/junior-guzman-feliz-trinitarios.html. He was caught on surveillance video plunging a knife into Juniors neck. 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By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. [31], Nearly a full year after Guzman-Feliz was killed outside of the Bronx bodega, five accused suspects were convicted of his murder. The teen had no gang affiliation. The cell phone video shows a dozen or more males arriving and departing at the scene. Jos Muniz, one of five men found guilty of fatally stabbing Guzman-Feliz outside a Bronx bodega last summer, sent a guard to the hospital with a dislocated shoulder after he allegedly attacked him Tuesday night, according to law enforcement sources. We are pursuing the re-arrest of those responsible.. The teen might have survived the grievous injury but only if pressure had been applied to his neck immediately, and he had been taken quickly to the hospital, the doctor said. But ahead of his sentencing, Muniz begged for forgiveness. If it were up to me, I would sentence these murderers to 300 years in prison.. Show more. Muniz was the one who started the assault with weapons on the bodega sidewalk, but added, I did not kill him. He gave the others the order to bring Guzman-Feliz out of the bodega,Alvarez said. Our officers are brave public servants who make our jails safer, a rep for the Department of Correction said in a statement. Photo Credit: NYPD. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Diego Suero, 33, and Frederick Then, 24, were convicted Friday of second-degree murder in the gruesome caught-on-camera attack of the 15-year-old on June 20, 2018. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. He was a member of the NYPD Explorer program, an organization aimed at young people interested in law enforcement careers. The six defendants pleaded guilty to manslaughter in November and December. Anyone can read what you share. June 20, 2018. Indeed, before his sentencing, Martinez Estrella, along with Jose Muniz, 23, smirked for cameras in the courtroom and threw up gang signs for the violent Dominican street crew. by: Dan Mannarino, Aliza Chasan, Mary Murphy. The expecting mother will need diapers and bottles, but she will also need comfy maternity clothes to wear throughout her pregnancy or a maternity pillow. According to local news reports,Jonaiki, then 25, was sentenced to life without parole. Junior's mother, Leandra Guzman, was in the courtroom as her son's killers learned their fates. The expecting mother will need diapers and bottles, but she will also need comfy maternity clothes to wear throughout her pregnancy or a maternity pillow. Guzman-Feliz was mistakenly targeted as a . Then was the second-in-command of the gang, Alvarez testified at the trial, according to the Times. Neary, who called Martinez Estrella the executioner, continued: You destroyed a young life, condemned his family and yours to a lifetime of pain and despair., Before being hit with the sentence, a Spanish-speaking Martinez Estrella said through a translator, First of all, I want to say sorry to his family and ask forgiveness, prompting someone in the courtroom to yell out, Bullst!, My intention was not to cause the death of this kid or cause injuries that would end up in the loss of his life, continued Martinez Estrella, who claimed he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.. Then supervised the attack from a distance reporting back to Suero that they carried out the hit, prosecutors have said. I wish they had all the same sentences, but the law is the law. According to the latest news, a purported gang member, Danel Fernandez, rejected his plea deal in November 2022. Jonaiki Martinez Estrella, 24 at time of arrest Ive never seen an entire unit dedicated to just three suspects, a source told PIX11. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Gangbanger's first-degree murder conviction overturned in brutal machete slaying of 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz, Last defendant convicted in 2018 killing of Bronx teen Lesandro Junior Guzman-Feliz, 5 gang members plead guilty to killing of Bronx teen, 16 members of violent Trinitarios gang charged with high-end NYC robberies in sweeping indictment, killed Lesandro Junior Guzman-Feliz with lengthy prison terms Friday. The gang had been hunting for enemies and thought Lesandro was a member of a rival group, according to trial testimony. She said, I called him because I feel like you take too long. If it were up to me, I would sentence these murderers to 300 years in prison, she said in court. Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz was brutally attacked and slashed to death in June 2018 in a case of mistaken identity. Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion, 26 at time of arrest. The police reported that the killers, all members of the Trinitarios subset "Los Sures", mistakenly believed that Guzman-Feliz was a member of the rival "Sunset" gang. Justice Neary, however, was unmoved and gave him the maximum penalty. Part of the bodega attack was caught on surveillance video where a group of men can be seen dragging Guzman-Feliz out of the store on East 183rd Street near Bathgate Avenue in Belmont. The five men sentenced on Friday were found guilty of murder and gang assault in June after a five-week trial in State Supreme Court in the Bronx that provided a look inside the workings of the Trinitarios, a highly organized and brutally violent gang. The five men will be sentenced to prison terms ranging from 12 to 15 years, followed by post release supervision as part of their plea agreements, according to the district attorneys office. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. A hashtag, #justiceforjunior, was created and went viral on social media outlets such as Twitter and Instagram. [15] He attended the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School, where he was a sophomore. Guzman-Felizs dad, Lisandro Guzman, said the since his sons murder, he struggles daily to find meaning in my life., In addressing the defendants, Guzman said: I will never forgive you for deciding to murder my son. He is seen in a red hat in the video. But the one that often comes to my mind is cowardly.. The final six gang members who help beat and hack 15-year-old Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz to death outside a Bronx bodega in 2018 were sentenced to prison, officials announced Friday. The 15-year-old attempted to hide from his killers in a bodega in the Bronx as seen in surveillance footage from the bodega. Two became cooperating witnesses. Junior was repeatedly stabbed in the neck with a large knife following an altercation where he was dragged outside the shop by a group. My son did not kill him, she shouted. Estrella received the stiffest sentence: Life without parole. Junior was the youngest of three siblings, and lived with his mother and older sister just a block away from where he was attacked. She. Police say this surveillance image shows Elvin Garcia wearing a black mask outside the bodega where "Junior" was killed. Diego Suero, 33, and. Certain words come to mind when I think about your involvement, Neary said to Martinez Estrella. He said he and another gang memberpunched and kickedGuzman-Feliz and then dragged him out onto the sidewalk. After the attack Junior staggered to nearby St. Barnabas Hospital, where he collapsed and died. On June 20, 2018, Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz was murdered by members of the Trinitarios gang in the Bronx. In a Bronx courtroom on June 14, 2019, a jury convicted Jonaiki Martinez Estrella, Manuel Rivera, Elvin Garcia, Jose Muniz, and Antonio Rodriguez Hernandez of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, gang assault, and conspiracy. He attended Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School. Kevin Alvarezis accused ofdragging Guzman-Feliz out of the bodega onto the sidewalk, where he was stabbed. Dominicans, he went on, work hard every day, seek an education, and obey the law.. Heres what we know about those involved: The following five suspects were convicted offirst- and second-degree murder, conspiracy andgang assault. They brought a lot of heat to the Trinitarios gang, which is why they are making threats against their own right now.. His attorney said in court last year that Pacheco is not a member of the gang, according to reports. Mr. Riveras lawyer, Toni Messina, said her client was too young to fully comprehend what he was doing. The jury took two days to reach a guilty verdict for the defendants: Mr. Martinez Estrella, 25; Antonio Rodriguez Hernandez Santiago, 25; Jose Muniz, 23; Manuel Rivera, 19; and Elvin Garcia, 25. Five gang members convicted in the brutal killing of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz outside a Bronx bodega were sentenced Friday and could spend the rest of their lives behind bars. [25][26][27], Police alleged Suero to be the ringleader, who ordered the murder of Guzman-Feliz. Two reputed leaders of the Trinitarios gang have been convicted for their roles in the brutal stabbing death of Lesandro Junior Guzman-Feliz outside a Bronx bodega, officials announced Friday. Judge Robert Neary called Estrellas reasoning excuses and said what he did was cowardly. The teen wanted to be a police. The five Trinitarios gang members convicted in the brutal slaying of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz were sentenced Friday to 25 years to life. Guzman-Feliz died after collapsing near the entrance of St. Barnabas Hospital. [16] He was of Dominican descent. And Muniz shouted Hasta la muerte, meaning until death, as he and his fellow thugs were led from the courtroom in cuffs. Public outrage ensued when the graphic video of Guzman-Feliz's killing began to circulate on the Internet. They chase him across Third Avenue and down East 183rd Street. On Friday, five of the men seen on the video attacking the youth, Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, known as Junior, were sentenced to life in prison in a Bronx courtroom, after being convicted of murder and gang assault in June. The lawyer also fumed about one of the Star prosecution witnesses, Kevin Alvarez, Those three men Danel Fernandez, 21; Jose Muniz, 21 and Santiago Rodriguez, 24 have been isolated from other inmates because of threats made against them, sources said. Two others Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion, 30, Danilo Payamps Pachecho, 26 were sentenced to 12 years. The boy ran toward a nearby hospital, but collapsed and bled to death before he could get help. Garcias hand waswoundedduring the attack, according to the district attorneys office. Other inmates want blood from them.. They are staying by themselves in a Rikers Island jail unit meant to hold 50 inmates. The store owner (and others) witnessed the attack[3] but initially prevented Junior from hiding behind the counter, being at first unsure of precisely what was occurring. They were sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in September 2022. Photo Credit: NYPD. Certain words come to mind when I think about your involvement, he said. Eight others are awaiting trial. On Friday, five of the men seen on the video attacking the youth, Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, known as Junior, were sentenced to life in prison in a Bronx courtroom, after being convicted of murder. Garcias girlfriendtestified in the trial on May 28. [22] The corner of Bathgate Avenue and 183rd Street, where Guzman-Feliz was killed, was ceremonially renamed "Lesandro Junior Guzman-Feliz Way" in February 2019, on his mother's birthday. Kevin Alvarez revealed at trial that if he testifies truthfully for the prosecution in multiple cases, his guilty plea to Manslaughter 1 will be dropped and he will be released with time served. The gang apologized for the killing to the victim's family on social media. But the one that often comes to my mind is cowardly.. It brings closure in the criminal justice aspect but does not bring an end to the pain Juniors family and friends still suffer, Clark said Friday. Rivera, of the Bronx, stabbedGuzman-Feliz multiple times. Police officials claimed Diego Suero as the ringleader, while Jonaiki Martinez-Estrella was identified as the individual delivering the fatal blow to Junior. The death occurred in a case of mistaken identity. All were members of the Dominican gang Trinitario and between the age of 18 and 29. The judge also added that it was troubling to him when Muniz shouted at the court Popote, hasta la muerte or Trinitarios until death when he was convicted in June. THE BRONX Jose Muniz said I want the truth to be known.. Garcia, of upper Manhattan, was the second person seen in the surveillance footagerepeatedly stabbing Guzman-Feliz, according to reports. Surveillance video showed the group punching Junior before they dragged him to the sidewalk, where five other members then hacked him to death with knives and a machete. A Bronx judge slammed the five gangbangers who killed Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz with lengthy prison terms Friday, but saved his sharpest rebuke for the teen's "cowardly" executioner. The following nine suspects were charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, conspiracy, gang assault and criminal possession of a weapon. who had chased Guzman-Feliz with his car, cut the terrified teen off by St. Barnabas Hospital, and then beat Junior in the bodega, before dragging him outside to the waiting mob. Their unconscionable actions led to the death of the 15-year-old boy, Clark said. The video shows him stumbling out of the bodega and running east on 183rd Street toward St. Barnabas Hospital, one block away. [19] His funeral, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in the Bronx, was attended by thousands.
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