Hempstead man gets 50 years to life for allegedly murdering mother, sister and family friend

Police say a fourth victim was also attacked but managed to escape.

News 12 Staff

Feb 19, 2022, 3:23 AM

Updated 809 days ago

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A Hempstead man was sentenced Friday for allegedly murdering his mother, sister and a family friend.
Bobby Vanderhall admitted to the attack and was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.
Prosecutors say the 39-year-old man went after his mother Lynn, his sister Melissa and his sister's friend Janet Simpson with a hammer and knife in August 2017.
They say a fourth victim was also attacked but managed to escape.


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