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Man on Trial for 2019 Murders Claims Insanity Defense

1/28/2026

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Randy Santos is on trial in Manhattan for the 2019 murders of four homeless men.
The defense says he was off his schizophrenia medication and heard voices urging him to kill.
Prosecutors say he was aware of his actions, citing a history of violence and surveillance footage.
The trial, expected to last two weeks, will determine whether he is criminally responsible or will be committed to a psychiatric facility.

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Story summary

Randy Santos is on trial in Manhattan for the 2019 murders of four homeless men.
The defense says he was off his schizophrenia medication and heard voices urging him to kill.
Prosecutors say he was aware of his actions, citing a history of violence and surveillance footage.
The trial, expected to last two weeks, will determine whether he is criminally responsible or will be committed to a psychiatric facility.