"Kayla Alvarenga was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, second-degree robbery, and fourth-degree conspiracy after orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of Linver Ortiz Ponce."
"Prosecutors stated that Alvarenga confronted Ortiz Ponce about parking outside her home, leading to a series of events that resulted in his abduction and murder."
"Surveillance video presented at trial showed the victim being abducted at gunpoint at the gas station and forced into the BMW, illustrating the violent nature of the crime."
"Alvarenga escalated the situation by directing her co-defendants to locate, abduct, and kill Ortiz Ponce, demonstrating her active role in the crime."
Kayla Alvarenga, 23, was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy after orchestrating the abduction and killing of Linver Ortiz Ponce. The incident occurred on September 17, 2022, when Ortiz Ponce parked outside Alvarenga's home. Following a confrontation, Alvarenga contacted co-defendants to remove Ortiz Ponce. He was subsequently abducted at gunpoint, beaten, and killed. Surveillance footage captured the abduction, highlighting the violent escalation of the situation initiated by Alvarenga.
Read at Bay Shore, NY Patch
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