MS-13 Associate 'La Diablita' Sentenced to 50 Years for Luring Four to Deaths

Leniz Escobar, 24, played a pivotal role in the 2017 massacre of four young men in a Long Island park, shocking the community and nation.

Leniz Escobar, known as 'La Diablita,' was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for her involvement in the brutal killings of four young men in 2017.
Escobar, then 17, lured the victims to a Long Island park under the pretense of smoking marijuana, where they were ambushed by MS-13 gang members armed with machetes and knives.
Escobar was convicted in 2022 of racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering, with prosecutors highlighting her critical role in planning and executing the attack.
The victims, aged 16 to 20, were targeted due to perceived disrespect towards the gang, including posting photos on social media that offended MS-13 members.
Despite her defense citing a history of abuse and efforts to reform in prison, the judge emphasized her continued gang ties and the gravity of her crimes.