i read an article about my cousin in the paper and i want to know what his arraignment means.
Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Samuel Saunders (DOB 05/01/46) of 10 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, New York and Juan Bernardez (DOB 04/04/77) of 1588 Minford Place, Bronx, New York were arraigned today on four counts of Murder in the Second Degree, class “A“ Felonies, one count of Kidnapping in the First Degree, a class “A“ Felony, two counts of Robbery in the First Degree, class “B“ Felonies, two counts of Burglary in the First Degree, class “B “ Felonies, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class “C” Felony relating to the death of Dr. Leandro Lozado, a doctor with a pediatric practice in the Bronx.
On January 3, 2007 the defendants allegedly entered the victim’s home at 43 Brendan Hill Road and robbed him at gun point. While perpetrating the robbery, the defendants shot the victim in the head.
The victim was found dead in his home later the same afternoon.
Saunders and Bernardez were remanded to the County Jail.
Their next court date is June 13th, 2007.
Saunders and Bernardez face a maximum of life in state prison on the top charge.
Assistant District Attorney Julia Cornachio, Chief of the Narcotics and Firearms Bureau, is prosecuting the case.
Samuel Saunders Juan Bernardez
2007-03-25
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