Lindenhurst man convicted of murdering his wife in front of his son

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Ryszard Murawski, 44, of Lindenhurst, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for stabbing his wife, Wioleta Murawski, to death in their backyard earlier this year, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Tuesday. Murawski faces a sentence of 22 years to life in prison.

“This is a tragic case of domestic violence that resulted in the senseless death of Wioleta Murawski and horrific trauma for her child,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This defendant will now have to pay for his actions in prison. Domestic violence is never the answer.”

According to court documents and Murawski's own statements, the incident occurred on January 3, 2024, at approximately 8:33 p.m. The couple's 15-year-old son called 911 after witnessing his father attack his mother with a large, serrated knife. The boy, who was distressed during the call, was trying to save his mother's life while waiting for emergency responders. He had come home from a friend's house when he heard his mother screaming for help in the backyard. When he ran outside, he saw his father stabbing his mother.

The boy intervened and fought with his father until his mother was able to free herself. Wioleta Murawski stumbled across the street before collapsing. She was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Murawski fled the scene in a black GMC pickup truck. When officers attempted to stop him, a chase began. The pursuit lasted more than seven miles before Murawski crashed his vehicle into a building. The attack was recorded on the family's home's surveillance system.

Murawski pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, a Class A felony, on September 17, 2024, before Judge Karen M. Wilutis. Sentencing is scheduled for October 17, 2024. Murawski is represented by attorney Lindsay Henry.

District Attorney Tierney urged anyone in an abusive relationship to seek help from local dating agencies or call 911 in an emergency.

NEW YORK — The New York Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying people wanted in connection with a series of burglaries reported in Brooklyn and the Bronx earlier this month. The incidents occurred within the 83rd, 42nd and 41st precincts.

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 7:59 p.m., an unidentified individual entered a business located at 1525 Myrtle Avenue, a gas station. The individual entered the “Employees Only” area, but did not take any items before fleeing in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported.

Later that evening, at approximately 9:44 p.m., four unknown individuals entered a commercial building at 1161 Southern Boulevard through an unlocked front door. The individuals used a knife to force open an office door and caused damage. They then fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.

The following day, Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m., four unidentified individuals entered a commercial building at 1245 Randall Avenue through the back door. Once inside, they stole approximately $35,000 in cash from the desk and drawers. The individuals then fled west on Randall Avenue. No injuries were reported.

The suspects are still at large and the investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents or the whereabouts of the suspects to contact the NYPD.

BROOKLYN, NY — The New York Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects involved in a robbery on the southbound D Train platform at the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center Station Thursday evening.

According to police, the incident occurred on September 12, 2024, at around 10:30 p.m. A 22-year-old man was approached by an unknown person who demanded his necklace. A physical altercation ensued, during which a second person punched the victim in the face, causing him to drop his cell phone. A third person acted as a guard.

During the struggle, the first person took the victim's necklace while the second person took his cell phone. The value of the stolen property is approximately $2,100. The suspects then fled the station on foot in an unknown direction.

The victim suffered minor injuries but refused medical treatment.

The people police are looking for are described as black men. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD.