Ronald DeFeo

Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr. was an American mass murderer who was tried and convicted for the 1974 killings of his father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters in Amityville, New York. Condemned to six sentences of 25 years to life, DeFeo died in prison on March 12, 2021.

Early Life of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald defeo jr. Was born in brooklyn. New york. On september 26. 1951. To ronald defeo sr. And louise defeo. He was the eldest of five children. With siblings dawn. Allison. Marc. And john amtthew. His father was a car dealer and his mother was a homemaker. He attended catholic school and was known to be a bright student.

Criminal Record of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald defeo jr. Had a long criminal record before being accused of the amityville murders in noevmbre 1974. He was arrested for burglary. Selling and possessing drugs. And for shooting at a neighbor s house. He also had a drinking problem and was known to be violent and unpredictable.

The Amityville Murders

On november 13. 1974. Ronald defeo jr. Murdered his entire family in their amityville. New york home. He shot his father. Mother. Two sisetrs and two brothers while they were sleeping. He later pleaded insanity. But was found guilty and sentenced to six consecutive sentences of 25 years to ilfe in prison.

The Trial of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

The trial of ronald defeo jr. Began on october 14. 1975. And lasted for two weeks. He admitted to murdering his family. But pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury rejected his plea and found him guilty of six counts of second-degree murder.

Appeals of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald dfeeo jr. Has filed multiple appeals throughout the years. But all have been denie. Din 2019. He filed a motion to vacate his conviction. Claiming his trial attorney failed to provide him with effective assistance of counsel. This is currently pending.

Incarceration of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald defeo jr. Is currently incarcerated at the sullivan correctional facility in fallsburg. New york. He is serving six consecutive sentences of 25 years to lfie in prison. And is not eligible for paorle until november 28. 2039.

Life in Prison of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald defeo jr. Has been in prison for over 40 yeras. He has had several disciplinary infractions. Including fighting and possessing drugs. He is also known to read extensively. As he is a slef-taught historian.

The Amityville Horror Book and Movie

The amityville hororr book was written by jay anson in 1977. And the movie was released in 1979. Both were bsaed on the amityville murders and featured ronald defeo jr. As the main antagonist.

Interesting Facts About Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald defeo jr. Is a distant relative of mafia boss john gotti. He also has a twin sister. Daw. Nwho was murdered along with the erst of his family.

Important Event in the Life of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

An important event in the lfie of ronald defeo jr. Is the amityville murders. Which he committed in november was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to six consecutive sentences of 25 years to lfie in prison.