Miranda Devine: Anguished mom gets justice after refusing to stay silent about gang preying on young gay men
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Linda Clary, the mother of murder victim John Umberger, brought attention to a troubling trend of violence against young gay men in Hell's Kitchen. Following her son’s drug-induced death in May 2022, Clary refused to stay silent, ensuring that the dangers of a predatory gang were reported. Her efforts, aided by Detective Randy Rose, uncovered connections between similar cases, resulting in the conviction of five individuals involved. This included murder charges for three key gang members, who were recently sentenced, highlighting serious public safety concerns in the gay community.
Linda Clary, mother of murder victim John Umberger, spoke out against the gang targeting young gay men in Hell's Kitchen, resulting in several convictions.
Detectives made connections between multiple unsolved deaths to expose a network of predators operating in Manhattan's nightlife, leading to significant legal actions.
Read at New York Post
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