QUEENS, NY – Roscoe Danielson faces serious charges after being arraigned on Tuesday. The Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz, stated that Danielson is charged with the murder of both his younger brother and his mother.
The former’s body was found on an East Elmhurst street, wrapped in bedding, while the latter was discovered at their family residence.
On Saturday, security footage captured Danielson moving suspicious items on 104th Street, leading to the discovery of his brother’s body, identified as 31-year-old Kyle Danielson.
A subsequent search of Danielson’s residence revealed the body of their mother, 58-year-old Cheryl Myrick, who had been stabbed.
Danielson, 40, of East Elmhurst, is facing multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree murder. If convicted, Danielson might serve up to 50 years to life imprisonment. A court hearing is slated for September 13.