Summary:
Three people were killed in a shocking stabbing spree in NYC.
The suspect, Ramon Rivera (51), had been released from jail a month earlier.
Rivera has a long criminal history with arrests in multiple states.
The attacks were described by police as unprovoked.
Mayor Adams questioned why Rivera was free on the streets, raising concerns about bail reform and mental health.
NYC Stabbing Spree: 3 Dead, Suspect Recently Released From Jail
A shocking stabbing spree in New York City left three people dead, and the suspect, 51-year-old Ramon Rivera, had been released from jail just a month prior. Rivera, who had a long criminal history including arrests in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Florida, was arraigned on three counts of first-degree murder.
<img src="https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2024-11/241119-ramon-rivera-new-york-stabbings-INLINEONLY-mn-1025-2f4bc6.jpg" alt="Ramon Rivera, a suspect in multiple stabbings, is escorted by police">The victims included a 36-year-old construction worker, a 67-year-old fisherman, and a 36-year-old woman, Wilma Augustin, who was a mother of an 8-year-old child. Mayor Eric Adams expressed outrage over Rivera's release, questioning the city's justice system. Rivera's recent release was due to time served on burglary and assault charges. He was also out on bail for alleged crimes in New Jersey.
The attacks were described as "unprovoked" by police. Rivera was apprehended shortly after the final stabbing. The incident has sparked renewed questions about New York City's bail reform laws and its handling of repeat offenders.
The details of Rivera's extensive criminal history and his alleged mental health issues are raising concerns about the city's ability to protect its citizens.
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