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Two in New City Sentenced for Murder of Grandfather
New City Residents Sentenced for Murder of Grandfather
**New City, NY** – Constantinos Doonan and Jo-Ann Haughey of New City, NY, were sentenced for the death of Constantinos Mastakouris, as announced by the Rockland County District Attorney. Doonan faces a second-degree murder charge while Haughey was charged with first-degree manslaughter.
The incident occurred between January 29 and January 30, 2023, where both individuals were involved in the fatal strangulation of Mastakouris at his home on Ruth Drive. His body was concealed in the basement and his belongings, including a car and jewelry, were stolen.
District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II stated that the crime was an unimaginable act that devastated the family. He praised the work of the Clarkstown Police Department in investigating the case.
Doonan received a sentence of 20 years to life, while Haughey was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Dominic Crispino and Supervising Assistant District Attorney Sharleen Bailon.
New Hampton Resident Sentenced in Child Rape Case
New Hampton Resident Sentenced in Child Rape Case
**Goshen, NY** – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Wednesday that Justin Babb, a 41-year-old resident of New Hampton, was sentenced to 18 years in state prison. The sentencing followed Babb’s guilty plea to charges of engaging in sexual conduct with a child.
On May 23, Babb admitted in Orange County Court to Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, acknowledging the crime, which took place in August 2023, involved a child under eleven. Alongside the prison sentence, Babb will have a post-release supervision period of ten years and will be registered under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act.
District Attorney Hoovler commended the Orange County Child Abuse Investigation Unit for their efforts leading to Babb’s arrest. He noted the severity of Babb’s actions and expressed gratitude for achieving a resolution without causing additional trauma to the child by testifying in court.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Julie Mohl. It was stressed that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a fair trial.
