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Jury Deliberates in NYC Serial Killer Trial

2/19/2026

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  • Jurors will begin deliberations Thursday in the trial of Randy Santos, 31, accused of killing four homeless men in New York City in October 2019.
  • Prosecutors say Santos understood actions were wrong, citing behavior before and after attacks.
  • The defense argues Santos was mentally ill and believed he had to kill to survive.
  • If convicted, he faces life in prison, and a verdict of insanity could lead to psychiatric treatment.