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Authorities say Peter Zisopoulos will be sentenced in June.

News 12 Staff

May 20, 2025, 9:10 AM

Updated 30 days ago

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A 37-year-old man is facing life in prison for the murder of an FDNY EMS captain from Huntington.
Peter Zisopoulos was accused of randomly stabbing 24-year FDNY veteran Alison Russo to death in Queens three years ago.
He was convicted Monday after a monthlong trial. Authorities say he will be sentenced in June.