Three sickos who drugged, robbed gay men in NYC sentenced to decades in prison for murder
A sick trio were sentenced Wednesday to decades in prison over a Big Apple gay bar drugging scheme that left two men dead.
Monthly Archives: May 2025
“Nothing Short of Monstrous”: Three Men Sentenced for Deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger
Justice was served in a Manhattan courtroom today (Wednesday) as Jayqwan Hamilton, 37, and Robert Demaio, 36, were sentenced to 40-years-to-life in prison and Jacob Barroso, 32, was sentenced to 20-years-to-life in prison for their roles in the deadly drugging and robbery scheme that targeted patrons of LGBTQ+ bars in Hell’s Kitchen — ultimately leading to the murders of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences For Robbery And Drugging Conspiracy
“Julio Ramirez and John Umberger were beloved by their friends and family and had incredibly bright futures ahead of them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Yet their lives were cut short by these defendants, who displayed a wanton disregard towards their victims. They left both men to die as they used their financial accounts to purchase clothes and sneakers, never once showing concern about the deadly consequences of their actions. We will never be able to undo the tragic losses of Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Umberger, but I hope these significant prison sentences can provide some closure to their loved ones.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Three Antiquities To The People Of Iraq
“We continue to recover and return antiquities that were trafficked by Robin Symes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “That is a testament to the hard work of attorneys, analysts and investigators who are committed to undoing the significant damage traffickers have caused to our worldwide cultural heritage.”
Manhattan DA’s Office Repatriates Eight Artifacts to Peru
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office returned eight artifacts to Peru during a ceremony at the Peruvian consulate in New York on May 15.