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Extradited Killer Faces Justice in New York Court

2/14/2026

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  • Ho “Alex” Shin, 43, was extradited from South Korea to New York for the 2002 murder of Hyun Dae Kim, 22.
  • Prosecutors allege Shin stabbed Kim in retaliation for perceived disrespect.
  • Shin faces two counts of second-degree murder, potentially 50 years to life.
  • Florin Stoian, 30, returned to New York after serving time in Germany and faces charges including manslaughter and arson for a 2022 hit-and-run that killed Be Tran.