Peter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted of murdering FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo during her lunch break in September 2022. The trial in Queens Supreme Court lasted roughly a week, after which jurors took less than an hour to reach a guilty verdict for second-degree murder and weapon possession. Following the verdict, Russo's family expressed relief yet profound sorrow over their loss. Zisopoulos's brutal daylight attack involved him stabbing Russo multiple times with a knife, resulting in fatal injuries. He faces a sentencing of 25 years to life in prison.
Zisopoulos, 37, was found guilty of second-degree murder and weapon possession for the shocking, random attack on Lt. Alison Russo during her lunch break in September 2022.
Craig Fuoco, Russo's brother, expressed a mix of relief and ongoing pain after the verdict, emphasizing the difficulty in moving on from such a tragic loss.
The brutal attack happened in broad daylight, where Zisopoulos repeatedly stabbed Russo with a serrated knife, leading to multiple fatal injuries.
Zisopoulos showed little emotion during the trial, even while disturbing footage of the attack was shown, highlighting the brutality of his actions.
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