SettingsPeople convicted of murder by New York
Alphonse Persico
Alphonse T. Persico, known as Little Allie Boy or just Allie Boy, is a former acting boss of the Colombo crime family from the 1980s and 1990s.
Alphonse T. Persico, known as Little Allie Boy or just Allie Boy, is a former acting boss of the Colombo crime family from the 1980s and 1990s.
Altemio Sanchez
Altemio C. Sanchez is an American serial killer who murdered at least three women and raped at least 14 others in and around Buffalo, New York, over a span of 25 years.
Altemio C. Sanchez is an American serial killer who murdered at least three women and raped at least 14 others in and around Buffalo, New York, over a span of 25 years.
Anthony Bottom (Jalil Abdul Muntaqim)
Jalil Abdul Muntaqim (born on October 18, 1951, as Anthony Bottom) is a former member of both the Black Panther Party (BPP) and the Black Liberation Army (BLA).
Jalil Abdul Muntaqim (born on October 18, 1951, as Anthony Bottom) is a former member of both the Black Panther Party (BPP) and the Black Liberation Army (BLA).
Arthur Shawcross
Arthur John Shawcross was an American serial killer, also known as The Genesee River Killer in Rochester, New York.
Arthur John Shawcross was an American serial killer, also known as The Genesee River Killer in Rochester, New York.
Awilda Lopez
Awilda Lopez (b. 1966?) gained infamy in late 1995 as the mother and killer of her daughter, 6-year-old Elisa Izquierdo.
Awilda Lopez (b. 1966?) gained infamy in late 1995 as the mother and killer of her daughter, 6-year-old Elisa Izquierdo.
Bashir Hameed
Bashir Hameed (born James D. York on December 1, 1940; died August 30, 2008) was a member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army.
Bashir Hameed (born James D. York on December 1, 1940; died August 30, 2008) was a member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army.
Bernard Friery
Bernard "Barney" Friery (February 1843 or 1844 – August 17, 1866) was a New York City criminal and independent gang leader during the 1850s and 1860s.
Bernard "Barney" Friery (February 1843 or 1844 – August 17, 1866) was a New York City criminal and independent gang leader during the 1850s and 1860s.
Carlyle Harris
Carlyle Harris (1868 – May 7, 1893) was a New York medical student at New York College of Physicians and Surgeons who, the first of which would spark a series of "copy cat" poison murders ...
Carlyle Harris (1868 – May 7, 1893) was a New York medical student at New York College of Physicians and Surgeons who, the first of which would spark a series of "copy cat" poison murders ...
Carolyn Warmus
Carolyn Warmus (born January 8, 1964) is serving a 25-year sentence for the murder of her lover's wife.
Carolyn Warmus (born January 8, 1964) is serving a 25-year sentence for the murder of her lover's wife.
Charles Becker
Charles Becker (July 26, 1870 – July 30, 1915) was a Lieutenant in the New York Police Department between the 1890s and 1910s.
Charles Becker (July 26, 1870 – July 30, 1915) was a Lieutenant in the New York Police Department between the 1890s and 1910s.
Charles Chapin
Charles Chapin (October 19, 1858 – December 13, 1930) was a New York newspaper editor.
Charles Chapin (October 19, 1858 – December 13, 1930) was a New York newspaper editor.
Chester Gillette
Chester Ellsworth Gillette, an American convicted murderer, became the basis for the fictional character Clyde Griffiths in the Theodore Dreiser novel, An American Tragedy, which in turn was...
Chester Ellsworth Gillette, an American convicted murderer, became the basis for the fictional character Clyde Griffiths in the Theodore Dreiser novel, An American Tragedy, which in turn was...
Chi Ali
Chi-Ali Griffith (born May 27, 1976, in The Bronx, New York) professionally known as Chi-Ali, is an American rapper, best known musically for his album The Fabulous Chi-Ali, which he r...
Chi-Ali Griffith (born May 27, 1976, in The Bronx, New York) professionally known as Chi-Ali, is an American rapper, best known musically for his album The Fabulous Chi-Ali, which he r...
Christopher Porco
Christopher Porco (born July 9, 1983) is a convicted murderer; he was convicted of killing his father and attempting to murder his mother on November 15, 2004.
Christopher Porco (born July 9, 1983) is a convicted murderer; he was convicted of killing his father and attempting to murder his mother on November 15, 2004.
Colin Ferguson (mass murderer)
Colin Ferguson is a mass murderer who was convicted of murdering six people and injuring nineteen others on the Long Island Rail Road in Garden City, New York.
Colin Ferguson is a mass murderer who was convicted of murdering six people and injuring nineteen others on the Long Island Rail Road in Garden City, New York.
Daniel Pelosi
Daniel Pelosi (born 2 August 1963 in Center Moriches, New York ) is the convicted murderer of Wall Street financier Ted Ammon, and the widower of Generosa Ammon.
Daniel Pelosi (born 2 August 1963 in Center Moriches, New York ) is the convicted murderer of Wall Street financier Ted Ammon, and the widower of Generosa Ammon.
Danny Lyons
Danny Lyons (1860 – August 21, 1888) was, along with Danny Driscoll, the leader of the Whyos street gang during the 1870s and 1880s.
Danny Lyons (1860 – August 21, 1888) was, along with Danny Driscoll, the leader of the Whyos street gang during the 1870s and 1880s.
David Berkowitz
David Richard Berkowitz, also known as Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer and arsonist whose crimes terrorized New York City from July 1976 until his...
David Richard Berkowitz, also known as Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer and arsonist whose crimes terrorized New York City from July 1976 until his...
David Gilbert (activist)
David Gilbert is an American radical leftist organizer and activist who is currently imprisoned at Clinton Correctional Facility.
David Gilbert is an American radical leftist organizer and activist who is currently imprisoned at Clinton Correctional Facility.
Dennis Sweeney
Dennis Sweeney (born in 1943) was an anti-Vietnam War protestor and civil rights activist in the 1960s.
Dennis Sweeney (born in 1943) was an anti-Vietnam War protestor and civil rights activist in the 1960s.
Dorothy Sherwood
Dorothy Sherwood was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1908.
Dorothy Sherwood was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1908.
Eddie Mays
Eddie Lee Mays (c. 1929 – June 15, 1963) was convicted of murder and robbery in 1962 and executed by the State of New York in 1963.
Eddie Lee Mays (c. 1929 – June 15, 1963) was convicted of murder and robbery in 1962 and executed by the State of New York in 1963.
Edward Coleman (gangster)
Edward Coleman (died January 12, 1839) was the founder of the Forty Thieves, the first Irish gang with an established leader.
Edward Coleman (died January 12, 1839) was the founder of the Forty Thieves, the first Irish gang with an established leader.
Edward H. Rulloff
Edward H. Rulloff (sometimes Rulofson or Rulloffson) (b.
Edward H. Rulloff (sometimes Rulofson or Rulloffson) (b.
Elizabeth Van Valkenburgh
Elizabeth van Valkenburgh (July 1799 - January 24, 1846) was an early American murderer who was hanged for poisoning her husband.
Elizabeth van Valkenburgh (July 1799 - January 24, 1846) was an early American murderer who was hanged for poisoning her husband.
Elmer "Trigger" Burke
Elmer "Trigger" Burke (died 9 January 1958) was a notorious hit man during the mid-to-late 1940s.
Elmer "Trigger" Burke (died 9 January 1958) was a notorious hit man during the mid-to-late 1940s.
Emanuel Weiss
Emanuel "Mendy" Weiss was a New York organized crime figure who was involved in drug trafficking and worked for the criminal organization known as Murder, Inc. during the 1930s and up to the tim...
Emanuel "Mendy" Weiss was a New York organized crime figure who was involved in drug trafficking and worked for the criminal organization known as Murder, Inc. during the 1930s and up to the tim...
Eric Smith (murderer)
Eric M. Smith (born January 22, 1980) is an American criminal, incarcerated for the murder, sexual abuse and mutilation of four-year-old Derrick Robie (born October 2, 1988) on August 2, 1993, i...
Eric M. Smith (born January 22, 1980) is an American criminal, incarcerated for the murder, sexual abuse and mutilation of four-year-old Derrick Robie (born October 2, 1988) on August 2, 1993, i...
Eva Coo
Eva Coo (June 17, 1889 – June 27, 1935) was an American-Canadian murderer who was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison.
Eva Coo (June 17, 1889 – June 27, 1935) was an American-Canadian murderer who was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison.
Fernando Bermudez
Fernando Bermudez is a New York City resident who was convicted in 1992 of murdering a teenage boy in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Fernando Bermudez is a New York City resident who was convicted in 1992 of murdering a teenage boy in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Frank Abbandando
Frank Abbandando (July 11, 1910 – February 19, 1942), nicknamed "The Dasher", was a New York contract killer who committed many murders as part of the infamous Murder, Inc. gang.
Frank Abbandando (July 11, 1910 – February 19, 1942), nicknamed "The Dasher", was a New York contract killer who committed many murders as part of the infamous Murder, Inc. gang.
Frank Cirofici
Francisco Cirofici aka Frank Murato aka Dago Frank was a New York City criminal, who along with Harry Horowitz, was responsible for the 16 July 1912 murder of the gambler Herman Rose...
Francisco Cirofici aka Frank Murato aka Dago Frank was a New York City criminal, who along with Harry Horowitz, was responsible for the 16 July 1912 murder of the gambler Herman Rose...
Hans B. Schmidt
Hans B. Schmidt (died February 18, 1916) was a Roman Catholic priest, the only one to receive the death penalty in the United States.
Hans B. Schmidt (died February 18, 1916) was a Roman Catholic priest, the only one to receive the death penalty in the United States.
Hans Schmidt (priest)
Hans B. Schmidt (died February 18, 1916) was a Roman Catholic priest, the only one to receive the death penalty in the United States.
Hans B. Schmidt (died February 18, 1916) was a Roman Catholic priest, the only one to receive the death penalty in the United States.
Harry Horowitz
Harry Horowitz (1889 – April 13, 1914), also known as Gyp the Blood was a Jewish-American underworld figure and a leader of the Lenox Avenue Gang in New York City.
Harry Horowitz (1889 – April 13, 1914), also known as Gyp the Blood was a Jewish-American underworld figure and a leader of the Lenox Avenue Gang in New York City.
Harry Maione
Harry "Happy" Maione was a New York mobster who served as a hitman for Murder, Inc. during the 1930s.
Harry "Happy" Maione was a New York mobster who served as a hitman for Murder, Inc. during the 1930s.
Harry Strauss
Harry "Pittsburgh Phil" Strauss was a prolific contract killer for Murder, Inc. in the 1930s.
Harry "Pittsburgh Phil" Strauss was a prolific contract killer for Murder, Inc. in the 1930s.
Heriberto Seda
Heriberto "Eddie" Seda (born July 31, 1967) is an American serial killer who struck New York City from 1990 to 1993.
Heriberto "Eddie" Seda (born July 31, 1967) is an American serial killer who struck New York City from 1990 to 1993.
James Burke (gangster)
James Burke, also known as Jimmy the Gent, and The Big Irishman, was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the Lufthansa heist in...
James Burke, also known as Jimmy the Gent, and The Big Irishman, was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the Lufthansa heist in...
James Charles Kopp
James Charles Kopp (born August 2, 1954) is an American citizen who was convicted in 2003 for the 1998 sniper-style murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian, an American physician from Amherst, New York wh...
James Charles Kopp (born August 2, 1954) is an American citizen who was convicted in 2003 for the 1998 sniper-style murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian, an American physician from Amherst, New York wh...
Jean Harris
Jean Harris (born April 27, 1923) was the headmistress of The Madeira School for girls in McLean, Virginia who made national news in 1980 as the defendant in a high-profile murder case of her lo...
Jean Harris (born April 27, 1923) was the headmistress of The Madeira School for girls in McLean, Virginia who made national news in 1980 as the defendant in a high-profile murder case of her lo...
Jerry Rosenberg
Jerome "Jerry" Rosenberg (May 23, 1937 – June 1, 2009) was a jailhouse lawyer.
Jerome "Jerry" Rosenberg (May 23, 1937 – June 1, 2009) was a jailhouse lawyer.
Joel Rifkin
Joel David Rifkin is an American serial killer convicted of the murder of nine women, mostly drug addicted prostitutes, between 1989 and 1993 in New York City.
Joel David Rifkin is an American serial killer convicted of the murder of nine women, mostly drug addicted prostitutes, between 1989 and 1993 in New York City.
John C. Colt
John Caldwell Colt, the brother of Samuel Colt of Colt firearm fame, was a fur-trader, book keeper, law clerk, and teacher.
John Caldwell Colt, the brother of Samuel Colt of Colt firearm fame, was a fur-trader, book keeper, law clerk, and teacher.
John Katehis
John Katehis is an American student who was convicted in 2011 of murdering George Weber, a popular radio reporter in March 2009.
John Katehis is an American student who was convicted in 2011 of murdering George Weber, a popular radio reporter in March 2009.
John M. Dunn
John M. "Cockeye" Dunn (born August 24, 1910; died July 7, 1949 Ossining, New York) was a New York mobster involved in the numbers racket and labor racketeering as a top enforcer for his brother...
John M. "Cockeye" Dunn (born August 24, 1910; died July 7, 1949 Ossining, New York) was a New York mobster involved in the numbers racket and labor racketeering as a top enforcer for his brother...
Johnny Dolan
"Dandy" Johnny Dolan (1849 or 1850 – April 21, 1876) was a New York City murderer and reputed leader of the Whyos street gang.
"Dandy" Johnny Dolan (1849 or 1850 – April 21, 1876) was a New York City murderer and reputed leader of the Whyos street gang.
Jon-Adrian Velazquez
Jon-Adrian Velazquez is an inmate at Sing-Sing prison, serving a 25 year sentence for the 1998 murder of a retired police officer.
Jon-Adrian Velazquez is an inmate at Sing-Sing prison, serving a 25 year sentence for the 1998 murder of a retired police officer.
Julio González (arsonist)
Julio González (born October 10, 1954) is a Cuban-born warehouse worker and arsonist responsible for the Happy Land Fire that killed 87 people in the Bronx, New York City, on March 25, 1990.
Julio González (born October 10, 1954) is a Cuban-born warehouse worker and arsonist responsible for the Happy Land Fire that killed 87 people in the Bronx, New York City, on March 25, 1990.
Kathy Boudin
Kathy Boudin (born May 19, 1943) is a former American radical who was convicted in 1984 of felony murder for her participation in an armed robbery that resulted in the killing of three people.
Kathy Boudin (born May 19, 1943) is a former American radical who was convicted in 1984 of felony murder for her participation in an armed robbery that resulted in the killing of three people.
Kendall Francois
Kendall Francois (born July 26, 1971) is a serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York, convicted of killing eight women, from 1996 to 1998.
Kendall Francois (born July 26, 1971) is a serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York, convicted of killing eight women, from 1996 to 1998.
Larry Davis (criminal)
Larry Davis (May 28, 1966 – February 20, 2008), who changed his name to Adam Abdul-Hakeem in 1989, was a New Yorker who shot six New York City police officers on November 19, 1986 when the...
Larry Davis (May 28, 1966 – February 20, 2008), who changed his name to Adam Abdul-Hakeem in 1989, was a New Yorker who shot six New York City police officers on November 19, 1986 when the...
Lemuel Smith
Lemuel Warren Smith (born July 23, 1941), is a convicted serial killer and rapist from Upstate New York who was the first convict ever to kill an on-duty female corrections officer.
Lemuel Warren Smith (born July 23, 1941), is a convicted serial killer and rapist from Upstate New York who was the first convict ever to kill an on-duty female corrections officer.
Louis Capone
Louis Capone (1896 – March 4, 1944) was a New York organized crime figure who became a supervisor for the notorious Murder Inc. Louis Capone was not related to Al Capone, the boss of the C...
Louis Capone (1896 – March 4, 1944) was a New York organized crime figure who became a supervisor for the notorious Murder Inc. Louis Capone was not related to Al Capone, the boss of the C...
Lynn DeJac
Lynn DeJac is a Buffalo woman whose previous conviction of murder in 1994, was reversed on November 28, 2007 on the basis of DNA evidence.
Lynn DeJac is a Buffalo woman whose previous conviction of murder in 1994, was reversed on November 28, 2007 on the basis of DNA evidence.
Mark David Chapman
Mark David Chapman is an American prison inmate who was convicted of murdering former Beatles member John Lennon on December 8, 1980.
Mark David Chapman is an American prison inmate who was convicted of murdering former Beatles member John Lennon on December 8, 1980.
Marlon Legere
Marlon Legere (born October 10, 1975), a Trinidadian-American from New York, is the convicted murderer of NYPD detectives Robert Parker and Patrick Rafferty.
Marlon Legere (born October 10, 1975), a Trinidadian-American from New York, is the convicted murderer of NYPD detectives Robert Parker and Patrick Rafferty.
Martha M. Place
Martha M. Place was the first woman to die in the electric chair.
Martha M. Place was the first woman to die in the electric chair.
Marybeth Tinning
Marybeth Tinning (née Roe, born on September 11, 1942) is an American serial killer currently serving a 20 years to life sentence after being convicted of the murder of one of her children.
Marybeth Tinning (née Roe, born on September 11, 1942) is an American serial killer currently serving a 20 years to life sentence after being convicted of the murder of one of her children.
Mike McGloin
Mike McGloin (1862 – March 8, 1883) was a 19th century criminal and leader of the Whyos, a New York City street gang.
Mike McGloin (1862 – March 8, 1883) was a 19th century criminal and leader of the Whyos, a New York City street gang.
Muzzammil Hassan
Muzzammil Syed Hassan, also known as Mo Steve Hassan, (born May 26, 1964), is a Pakistani-American man convicted of murder.
Muzzammil Syed Hassan, also known as Mo Steve Hassan, (born May 26, 1964), is a Pakistani-American man convicted of murder.
Nicholas Saul
Nicholas Saul (1833 – January 28, 1853) was a prominent nineteenth century criminal and one of the early leaders of the Daybreak Boys, a New York City street gang.
Nicholas Saul (1833 – January 28, 1853) was a prominent nineteenth century criminal and one of the early leaders of the Daybreak Boys, a New York City street gang.
Paul Geidel
Paul Geidel (April 21, 1894 - May, 1987) was the longest serving American prison inmate whose sentence ended with his release.
Paul Geidel (April 21, 1894 - May, 1987) was the longest serving American prison inmate whose sentence ended with his release.
Philip Davidson
Philip "Red Phil" Davidson was a New York City criminal responsible for the murder of gang leader "Big" Jack Zelig.
Philip "Red Phil" Davidson was a New York City criminal responsible for the murder of gang leader "Big" Jack Zelig.
Ralph "Bucky" Phillips
Ralph James "Bucky" Phillips (born June 19, 1962) is a convicted murderer from Western New York caught on September 8, 2006 by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Ralph James "Bucky" Phillips (born June 19, 1962) is a convicted murderer from Western New York caught on September 8, 2006 by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Rashid Baz
Rashid Baz (1966–) is a Lebanese-born immigrant and convicted murderer who, in the Brooklyn Bridge shooting, shot and killed 16-year old Ari Halberstam on March 1, 1994, while driving on the ram...
Rashid Baz (1966–) is a Lebanese-born immigrant and convicted murderer who, in the Brooklyn Bridge shooting, shot and killed 16-year old Ari Halberstam on March 1, 1994, while driving on the ram...
Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck
Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck became known as "The Lonely Hearts Killers" after their arrest and trial for serial murder in 1949.
Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck became known as "The Lonely Hearts Killers" after their arrest and trial for serial murder in 1949.
Richard Cottingham
Richard Francis Cottingham is a serial killer from New Jersey operating in New York between 1967 and 1980.
Richard Francis Cottingham is a serial killer from New Jersey operating in New York between 1967 and 1980.
Richard Timmons
Richard Timmons (born 1965) is an American murderer.
Richard Timmons (born 1965) is an American murderer.
Rickey Harrison
The Hudson Dusters was a New York City street gang during the early twentieth century.
The Hudson Dusters was a New York City street gang during the early twentieth century.
Robert Bierenbaum
Robert Bierenbaum is a plastic surgeon who has been convicted in October 2000 of murder in the strangulation death of his wife, Gail Katz-Bierenbaum.
Robert Bierenbaum is a plastic surgeon who has been convicted in October 2000 of murder in the strangulation death of his wife, Gail Katz-Bierenbaum.
Robert Garrow
Robert Garrow was an American spree killer who was active in New York in the early 1970s.
Robert Garrow was an American spree killer who was active in New York in the early 1970s.
Robert George Irwin
Robert George Irwin, an artist-sculptor and recurring mental hospital patient, pled guilty to killing three persons on Easter weekend in 1937 in the Beekman Hill area of New York City’s Turtle B...
Robert George Irwin, an artist-sculptor and recurring mental hospital patient, pled guilty to killing three persons on Easter weekend in 1937 in the Beekman Hill area of New York City’s Turtle B...
Robert Shulman (serial killer)
Robert Shulman was an American serial killer.
Robert Shulman was an American serial killer.
Roxana Flowers
Roxana Druce née Flowers (1847 – February 28, 1887) was the last woman hanged in the state of New York.
Roxana Druce née Flowers (1847 – February 28, 1887) was the last woman hanged in the state of New York.
Salvador Agron
Salvador Agron, a.k.a. "The Capeman", was a Puerto Rican gang member who murdered two teenagers in a Hell's Kitchen park in a notorious 1959 gang fight.
Salvador Agron, a.k.a. "The Capeman", was a Puerto Rican gang member who murdered two teenagers in a Hell's Kitchen park in a notorious 1959 gang fight.
Sante Kimes
Sante Kimes is an American felon who has been convicted of two murders, along with robbery, violation of anti-slavery laws, forgery and numerous other crimes.
Sante Kimes is an American felon who has been convicted of two murders, along with robbery, violation of anti-slavery laws, forgery and numerous other crimes.
Stacey Castor
Stacey Castor (born July 24, 1967) is a resident of Clay, New York and is a convicted murderer.
Stacey Castor (born July 24, 1967) is a resident of Clay, New York and is a convicted murderer.
Vincent Johnson
Vincent Johnson (born January 6, 1969), is an American serial killer popularly known as the Brooklyn Strangler.
Vincent Johnson (born January 6, 1969), is an American serial killer popularly known as the Brooklyn Strangler.
Waneta Hoyt
Waneta Ethel (Nixon) Hoyt (May 13, 1946 – August 13, 1998) was an American serial killer.
Waneta Ethel (Nixon) Hoyt (May 13, 1946 – August 13, 1998) was an American serial killer.
William Hooper Young
William Hooper Young (March 13, 1871 – after 1928) was a convicted American murderer.
William Hooper Young (March 13, 1871 – after 1928) was a convicted American murderer.
William Kemmler
William Kemmler of Buffalo, New York, was a convicted murderer and the first person in the world to be executed using an electric chair.
William Kemmler of Buffalo, New York, was a convicted murderer and the first person in the world to be executed using an electric chair.
Willie Bosket
Willie James Bosket (born December 9, 1962) is a convicted murderer, whose crimes, committed while he was still a minor, led to a change in New York state law, so that juveniles as young as 13 c...
Willie James Bosket (born December 9, 1962) is a convicted murderer, whose crimes, committed while he was still a minor, led to a change in New York state law, so that juveniles as young as 13 c...