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Ex-Boyfriend Sentenced After Murdering Abuse Victim Tatiana Dokhotaru

12/22/2025

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Tatiana Dokhotaru, a 34-year-old woman, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Danny Zayat, after a history of abuse.
She called police on May 26, 2023, claiming he was trying to kill her.
Officers took more than 20 hours to enter her apartment, despite neighbors reporting violent altercations.
Danny Zayat fled the scene shortly after the call.
Danny Zayat was sentenced to at least 18 years in prison.

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Story summary

Tatiana Dokhotaru, a 34-year-old woman, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Danny Zayat, after a history of abuse.
She called police on May 26, 2023, claiming he was trying to kill her.
Officers took more than 20 hours to enter her apartment, despite neighbors reporting violent altercations.
Danny Zayat fled the scene shortly after the call.
Danny Zayat was sentenced to at least 18 years in prison.