An individual from New York has entered a guilty plea, according to officials, after being accused of killing his wife with a knife in front of their teenage kid.
The 44-year-old Ryszard Murawski was found guilty of second-degree murder on September 17th, according to a press release from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. Wioleta Murawski was shot in her backyard in January.
The announcement said that the couple’s 15-year-old son contacted emergency services on January 3 after coming home after seeing a friend and discovering his mother “screaming for help” in the backyard. The 12-year-old informed authorities that he saw his dad use a big serrated knife to stab his mom.
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The release adds that the boy pleaded with the police for help while he urgently tried to save his mother’s life, and that he was distraught throughout the call.
The child allegedly leaped on his father and fought with him until his mother managed to free herself, according to the prosecution. The mother “collapsing with her son by her side” after making it across the street, according to the announcement. A local hospital declared her deceased.
The stabbing, which Ryszard allegedly had recorded on his home security system, was followed by his getaway in a black GMC pickup truck, according to authorities. According to the press release, he was apprehended following a high-speed pursuit that came to a halt when he lost command of the vehicle and slammed into a building.
“Wioleta dedicated her life to raising her [two] sons and giving them a brighter future,” states the description of the campaign. She always gave 110% and was quite sociable. Her selflessness and willingness to serve others made her an incredible friend.
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The murder, Tierney said, was a “tragic case of domestic violence,” and the fact that the couple’s kid suffered “horrific trauma” as a result of seeing the murder was an important point.
With the discharge, Tierney made it clear that the defendant would face prison time as retribution for his crimes. The solution is never to resort to domestic violence. Please contact one of our partner agencies, listed below, if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence. Always dial 911 in the event of an emergency.
Ryszard is due back in court on October 17th, according to the prosecution, who have proposed a prison sentence of 22–life years.
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