Jonathan Maldonado Cruz, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Madeline Rose Cuevas, 22. Cruelly, he allegedly shot her while planning the attack and escaping to Mexico with their two young daughters. The Kings County District Attorney Sarah Hacker indicated that the case includes serious enhancements like 'lying in wait,' which could lead to the death penalty. A legal review could alter the sentencing recommendation, potentially resulting in life imprisonment instead if the death penalty is deemed inappropriate.
Hacker says they believe their evidence shows Madeline was caught off guard, unaware of Maldonado's plan, indicating he had malicious intent.
The charges are murder in the 1st degree with the special circumstances of lying in wait along with the gun enhancement,
If, for some reason, we do a death penalty review and we decide that death penalty is not an appropriate punishment, then the defendant is looking at life without the possibility of parole.
If a jury finds for the death penalty, then the defendant would be looking at death row.
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