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Hugo Perez-Gabriel Pleads Guilty in Teen's Death Case

3/20/2026

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Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, pleaded guilty to multiple crimes, including sexual abuse, in connection with the death of 15-year-old Jonson Temaj.
Temaj died from acute intoxication, and his body was discovered outside Perez-Gabriel's home.
In court, Perez-Gabriel admitted to performing a sexual act on Temaj and forcing him to pose naked for a video.
He was initially arrested for moving the body with a 16-year-old accomplice.
Westchester Judge Robert Prisco stated that Perez-Gabriel faces a prison sentence of nine to 19 years.

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Hugo Perez-Gabriel, 32, pleaded guilty to multiple crimes, including sexual abuse, in connection with the death of 15-year-old Jonson Temaj.
Temaj died from acute intoxication, and his body was discovered outside Perez-Gabriel's home.
In court, Perez-Gabriel admitted to performing a sexual act on Temaj and forcing him to pose naked for a video.
He was initially arrested for moving the body with a 16-year-old accomplice.
Westchester Judge Robert Prisco stated that Perez-Gabriel faces a prison sentence of nine to 19 years.