Convicted Teen Killer Denied Youth Offender Status, Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

BUFFALO, NY – This week, 20-year-old Evelyn M. Soto was sentenced to 18 years in prison with 5 additional years of supervised release for a murder she committed as a teen.

According to Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi denied her youthful offender status.

“On Monday, October 28, 2019, the defendant killed 23-year-old Luis Alicea inside an apartment on Ivy Street in the City of Buffalo by beating him with a metal object. The victim died at the scene,” Flynn said.

Soto pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter in the first degree on February 18, 2021.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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