Daily News | Connecticut man sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing N.J. senator’s son in murder-for-hire scheme
whose rap sheet stretches back decades, was sentenced to 16 years in prison Wednesday for killing the son of a New Jersey lawmaker in a murder-for-hire scheme that a federal judge called one of the most “heinous” crimes he’d seen.
As U.S. District Judge John Michael Vazquez read the sentence, Bratsenis stood and listened intently, but did not say anything. After his attorney Charles Kurmay discussed the sentence with him, Bratsenis’s face fell.in prison for his role in the scheme last month, after pleading guilty in 2022. Caddle is scheduled to be sentenced in June.
After acknowledging Bratsenis’ cooperation with investigators as being instrumental in “breaking open” Galdieri’s murder, which had essentially become a cold case, Vazquez nevertheless sentenced him to a term beyond the 12 to 15 years recommended by prosecutors.On May 22, 2014, Bratsenis and Africa drove to Galdieri’s apartment, stabbed him to death, and set the place on fire.
As far back as 1974, Bratsenis was involved in crime, convicted of multiple bank robberies and a murder. While serving a sentence for an unsuccessful prison escape and jewelry heists, Bratsenis met Africa, who was serving a sentence for robbery, aggravated assault, and drug distribution.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
George Soros pushes $1 million to Wisconsin Democrats ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court electionLiberal billionaire George Soros provided the Wisconsin Democratic Party with one of its biggest contributions in recent months ahead of a pivotal election.
Read more »
The next fracking frontier: Gas drillers circling Ohio’s state parks after state law changeEncino Energy's interest in Salt Fork State Park could foreshadow other interest under loosened state laws.
Read more »
Belarus state TV declares 'nuclear state,' threatens two NATO countriesPutin has announced that Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, its close ally.
Read more »
Connecticut priest reports possible miracle involving multiplying communion hostsA possible miracle involving communion hosts that multiplied during Mass is being investigated at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Thomaston, Connecticut.
Read more »
Hobbs: Wildfires a concern for Arizona despite winter rainsThe governor joined state experts Monday to talk about wildfire danger expectations across the state.
Read more »