A man viciously attacked the mother of his children in her own residence before attempting to cover up the crime scene while law enforcement was on the way.
Albaro Chacon, aged 38 and a Guatemalan citizen residing in Suffolk County, New York, was convicted of charges including attempted assault, assault, evidence tampering, and three counts of endangering children after launching the assault at the woman’s home in Brentwood. The incident unfolded when the woman woke up to find Chacon standing over her bed holding a knife, threatening her with death.
According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, Chacon proceeded to target the woman with the knife, causing her to sustain stab wounds on her arms as she defended herself from a potential chest injury.
During the attack, the mother was in the room with her two-year-old niece, whom she shielded from Chacon’s violent behavior before fleeing the house and seeking help from a passing driver to call 911. Upon leaving, she discovered that their two children, a six-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter, were left inside the car by Chacon.
Following the woman’s exit, the young boy implored Chacon to return indoors, which he did as the mother contacted authorities for assistance.
Testimonies at the Suffolk County Supreme Court revealed that Chacon tried to sanitize the crime scene, with the victim later noticing a strong bleach smell in the house and missing bed sheets from the area where the attack occurred. Police arrived promptly and apprehended Chacon at the scene.
The injured woman was taken to South Shore University Hospital for treatment of her arm injuries. Chacon was subsequently found guilty on six charges, including endangering children.
He was convicted of first-degree attempted assault, a Class C violent felony; second-degree assault, a Class D violent felony; tampering with evidence, a Class E felony; and three counts of endangering children, Class A misdemeanors. A New York judge sentenced him to serve 15 to 17 years in prison.
Raymond A Tierney, the Suffolk County District Attorney, expressed satisfaction with the verdict, acknowledging the suffering endured by the victim and her children. He emphasized the long-lasting impact of domestic violence on children and the irreversible harm caused by such incidents.
The sentence reflects the pain experienced by the victim and her children, with ongoing support for their healing process.
