Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of LAVEL BODDIE, 32, and FRITZGENS DELIA, 32, for murdering 35-year-old Santiago Ajsac Sirin in Kips Bay in July 2025. BODDIE and DELIA are each charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with Murder in the Second Degree. [1]

“Santiago Ajsac Sirin was a hardworking delivery man in Manhattan before these defendants cut his life short by brutally attacking him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My heart goes out to Mr. Ajsac’s loved ones who are mourning his loss.”

As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record, on July 13, 2025, Santiago Ajsac Sirin, was seated on a metal tree guard outside Target at 512 Second Avenue in Kips Bay.

BODDIE, DELIA, and two other individuals approached Mr. Ajsac. DELIA punched Mr. Ajsac in the face after a brief verbal exchange, causing him to fall backward and strike his head on the metal tree guard. DELIA continued to strike him multiple times in the face and on his body, breaking his eye socket and nose. 

While DELIA was punching Mr. Ajsac, BODDIE rummaged through his backpack and pockets.

After the attack, BODDIE, DELIA and the two other individuals walked away, leaving Mr. Ajsac lying on the ground. The group walked to the Bellevue Men’s Shelter located one block away, where BODDIE went inside and changed his clothing. He also handed DELIA a t-shirt to put on.

Mr. Ajsac was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he underwent emergency brain surgery. Following the procedure, he remained in an a medically induced coma until his death on October 22, 2025.

On July 17, 2025, DELIA was apprehended by the NYPD. On August 4, 2025, BODDIE was apprehended by the NYPD.

Assistant D.A.s Valeriia Golubchik (Trial Bureau 70) and Pierre Griffith (Chief of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit) are handling the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Christopher Prevost (Deputy Chief of the Trial Division) and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Investigative Analyst Jennifer Giambruno (Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit) is providing invaluable assistance in this case.

D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, particularly Detective Adham Bright of the 13th Precinct Detective Squad, Captain Freddy Rodriguez of Department of Homeless Services Police, and Officer Kevin Pate of the 13th Precinct.

 

Defendant Information:

LAVEL BODDIE

Brooklyn, NY

Charged:

• Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felony, one count

FRITZGENS DELIA

New York, NY

Charged:

• Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felony, one count

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.