Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, appeared in court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of 28-year-old Robert Michael Carragher Jr., earlier this week.
Here’s what we know
According to officers, Sculley was an acquaintance of Carragher, adding they met up at a bar before she went back to the home he shared with his parents near Massapequa High School.
Nassau County Police Det. Lt. George Darienzo said Sculley got angry and stabbed Carragher in the neck while he was sleeping at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
His parents went downstairs to the basement apartment when they heard him screaming.
“The individual who died, died in his father’s arms. No family should ever have to bear witness to their son being killed in that manner,” Darienzo said.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Sculley hiding in the house with a pocketknife on her, police said.
Sculley was remanded without bail. Her defense attorney said she was investigating whether her client was trying to defend herself.
There was a heavy police prescence after the incident. Helicopters circled the area, and the street was closed off for hours. Police dogs were also searching the area, according to neighbors.
Acquaintances of the victim and the accused left stunned
Friends described Carragher’s loyalty and humor.
“An amazing friend, good person. He didn’t deserve to go out like this,” Louis Ambrosio said.
“Anybody who knew Bobby, he was the funniest person alive,” Thomas Maloney said.
Sculley’s mother, sister and relatives left court without comment. The family home is a mile and a half from the victim’s.
“The father passed away a long time ago, mother raising the two girls by herself,” said Phil Masi, the accused’s neighbor.
