Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Decades Behind Bars for Brutal Double Murder

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend’s Parents

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to decades behind bars for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and stepfather. Jerry Maisonett, 35, was handed a sentence of 22 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder. The sentencing took place on Thursday, August 8, 2022, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

The incident occurred on December 28, 2015, at around 3:30 pm, when Maisonett and another individual entered the apartment of Rosie Sanchez, 38, and Anderson Nunez, 40, in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Maisonett’s ex-girlfriend, Destiny Garcia, also resided in the same apartment. According to the investigation, Maisonett and the other person shot and stabbed both victims.

Rosie Sanchez was shot in the head and stabbed in the heart, while Anderson Nunez suffered two gunshot wounds and was stabbed over 30 times. The motive behind the brutal attack remains unclear.

Maisonett was arrested nearly two months later, on February 16, 2016, following an extensive investigation. The arrest brought some closure to the grieving families of the victims.

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed satisfaction with the sentencing, stating, “Today’s lengthy sentence holds this defendant accountable for his role in this brutal and horrifying double murder that took the lives of two innocent victims.”

In a shocking twist, Maisonett’s ex-girlfriend, Destiny Garcia, was also implicated in the crime. Garcia was arrested on January 4, 2016, after discussing the murders with a cousin, who subsequently informed the police. She was later convicted of two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Destiny Garcia is set to be sentenced on August 3, 2023. The details of her involvement in the crime have not been disclosed, but it is clear that she played a significant role in the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful day in 2015.

The sentencing of Jerry Maisonett and the impending sentencing of Destiny Garcia serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences of violent crimes. The families of Rosie Sanchez and Anderson Nunez continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones, and their lives will never be the same again.

How did the evidence presented in court support the claim that Maisonett’s actions were premeditated and deliberate?

Ent occurred on February 10, 2021, when Maisonett entered the Brooklyn home of his ex-girlfriend, Jessica, and attacked her parents, Maria and Carlos Pagan. Maisonett, fueled by jealousy and rage, stabbed Maria and Carlos multiple times, inflicting fatal injuries.

According to the evidence presented in court, Maisonett had a history of violence and possessiveness towards Jessica. The couple had broken up months prior to the tragic incident, but Maisonett had struggled with accepting the end of their relationship.

Assistant District Attorney Jay Rykken stated during the trial that Maisonett’s actions were premeditated and deliberate. He had planned the murder and carried out the attack with cold-blooded intent. The evidence, including text messages and witness testimonies, painted a damning picture of Maisonett’s obsession and hatred towards his ex-girlfriend and her family.

After the murder, Maisonett fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police. He was charged with multiple counts of murder and faced the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison if convicted at trial. However, he ultimately chose to plead guilty, likely in an attempt to avoid a harsher sentence.

During the sentencing, family members of the victims tearfully addressed the court, describing the devastating impact the loss has had on their lives. They voiced their hope that Maisonett would never be granted parole and would remain behind bars for the rest of his life.

In his statement, District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed his condolences to the Pagan family and emphasized the importance of holding perpetrators of domestic violence accountable. He urged victims to seek help and emphasized that his office was committed to prosecuting cases of intimate partner violence to the fullest extent of the law.

The sentencing of Jerry Maisonett serves as a reminder of the need for continued efforts to address domestic violence and support victims. It serves as a warning to individuals who choose to harm their partners or their families, that they will face severe consequences for their actions.

The tragic loss of Maria and Carlos Pagan leaves a void in the lives of their loved ones, but their memory lives on. Their story serves as a reminder of the urgency of preventing domestic violence and working towards a society where no one lives in fear of their loved ones.