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Three Indicted for 2019 Stabbing Death of 17-Year-Old in Queens

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Three Indicted for 2019 Stabbing Death of 17-Year-Old in Queens

**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the indictment of Tianna Benjamin, Charles Gillespie, and Kyra Tyrell by a grand jury in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Talasia Cuffie in November 2019. The charges include murder, weapon possession, and conspiracy. Cuffie was attacked following a memorial basketball game for another victim, Aamir Griffin, unrelated to her death. The attack was driven by a mistaken belief that Cuffie was pregnant with Gillespie’s child.

According to the DA’s statements, Cuffie was persuaded to visit a residential block by the defendants and then stabbed in the abdomen and groin. She was left severely injured on the sidewalk and later died in the hospital. The Queens District Attorney’s Office emphasized its dedication to seeking justice for Cuffie and her family.

The individuals charged are Benjamin, aged 29, from Jamaica; Gillespie, aged 24, from Jamaica; and Tyrell, aged 22, from Brooklyn. They face charges of murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon, and conspiracy. Benjamin and Tyrell

Deadly Newburgh Stabbing Case Ends with Manslaughter Plea

Newburgh Homicide Case Sees Guilty Plea

**Newburgh, NY** – On Thursday, Cameron Williams, 26, from New Windsor, entered a guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree in Orange County Court. This announcement was made by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, who confirmed the plea agreement anticipates an 18-year prison sentence and five years of post-release supervision for Williams, with formal sentencing set for June 18.

Court documents and statements detailed the events of October 13, 2024, around 10:45 p.m. in Newburgh. Williams allegedly armed himself with several kitchen knives and fatally stabbed a man on West Parmenter Street. The Newburgh Police Department’s investigation subsequently identified Williams as the suspect, leading to his arrest.

During the plea hearing, Williams admitted to intending to inflict serious physical harm, resulting in the victim’s death. District Attorney Hoovler remarked on the crime’s violence and emphasized the importance of meaningful punishment while acknowledging the family’s pursuit of closure.

The prosecution team for the case comprises Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kelly and Assistant District Attorney Kevin Sharp. The public is reminded that charges are merely allegations and the presumption of innocence