Three men were sentenced to life in prison for drugging and robbing two gay men leading to their overdose deaths. Ayqwan Hamilton, Robert DeMaio, and Jacob Barroso targeted inebriated individuals from NYC nightclubs, including Brooklyn social worker Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Evidence presented during the trial included testimonies from three other victims who were also drugged and robbed by the trio. This case spotlighted the inaction of District Attorney Alvin Bragg, raising concerns over the prosecution of such crimes in the district.
Brooklyn social worker Julio Ramirez, 25, was found dead in the back of a taxi after he was drugged and robbed on April 21, 2022. He had been barhopping with a friend, Carlos Camacho, when the pair became separated at The Ritz Bar and Lounge.
Both victims died after drinking cocktails laced with fentanyl and other drugs provided by the defendants. The case drew attention to District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who was accused of ignoring the group's actions.
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