Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Attacks on Homeless in NYC

Trevon Murphy receives a 25-year to life sentence after a series of targeted stabbings in Manhattan during July 2022.

Murphy pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.
The attacks occurred on separate nights, targeting homeless individuals sleeping in public spaces.
The first victim was fatally stabbed in Hudson River Park; two others survived severe injuries.
Murphy was arrested two days after the final attack, with a knife found upon his arrest.
The sentence aims to provide closure to the victims and the community, stated Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.