A Jamaica man was sentenced to more than 29 years in prison last week for beating a 69-year-old grandmother to death during a burglary two years ago, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said.
“The defendant has been held accountable for his violent and senseless crime,” Brown said. “I hope that the family of the victim, Mrs. Irma Diaz, finds solace knowing that their loved one’s killer will be punished for his terrible
Homeless man charged in South Jamaica fires
A homeless man who was living in a vacant house in South Jamaica was arrested Sunday on charges of setting two fires in the building within a month, fire officials said.
Beresford Murray, 46, was squatting at 107-42 Remington St. and allegedly set
Beresford Murray, 46, was squatting at 107-42 Remington St. and allegedly set
Grand jury indicts two in attack on Middle Village Satanist
“The defendants are charged with having harassed and attacked the victim because he was different from them,” Brown said in a statement. “Crimes motivated by bias, particularly those involving violence, can never be tolerated. They infli





















