Levi Aron

Levi Aron Gets 40 To Life In Murder, Dismemberment Of Leiby Kletzky

Levi Aron was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison in the death of Leiby Kletzky. The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping earlier this month.

2012/08/29

Leiby Kletzky (credit: leibykletzkymemorialfund.com)

Some Wondering Why ‘Leiby Kletzky Security Initiative’ Has Yet To Take Flight

The big worry is that the powerful Orthodox Jewish group administering the program will insist that a rabbi grant permission before authorities are notified of sex abuse or domestic violence accusations.

2012/08/16

Levi Aron pleaded guilty to killing Leiby Kletzky on Aug. 9, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Levi Aron Pleads Guilty In Murder Of Leiby Kletzky

Levi Aron pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping.

2012/08/09

Levi Aron (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, Pool); Leiby Kletzky (handout)

Sources: Levi Aron, Accused Killer Of Leiby Kletzky, To Plead Guilty

The family has agreed to the deal, as they have no desire to recount their pain through a trial, sources told 1010 WiNS’ Juliet Papa. Aron will reportedly be sentenced to 40 years-to-life in prison for last summer’s brutal murder.

2012/08/01

WCBS 880 Tri-State Top 11 Of 2011: No. 8 – Leiby Kletzky

At WCBS Newsradio 880, we’ve been counting down the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011. Number 8, suggested by a listener on our Facebook page, is the most horrific story most of us can remember covering.

2011/12/28

Defense: Levi Aron’s Confession In 8-Year-Old’s Killing Coerced

Levi Aron’s defense attorneys said authorities told him what to write down when he allegedly confessed to the crime.

2011/10/24

St. Sen. Martin Golden and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (official photos)

Golden, Malliotakis Want Increased Penalties For Child Predators

In the wake of the death of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky of Brooklyn, lawmakers are calling for a new law that would toughen penalties against child predators.

2011/10/07

Family Of Slaying Victim Leiby Kletzky Sues Suspect Levi Aron, Father

The lawsuits stated Aron’s father should have known what was going on with his son and could have stopped the crime.

2011/08/29

‘Safe Stop’ Program Kicks Off In Brooklyn Following Leiby Kletzky’s Death

The Brooklyn district attorney’s office began placing special stickers in storefront windows Tuesday letting children know it is a safe place to go for help in the event of an emergency.

2011/08/16

Levi Aron is arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 in New York. (AP Photo/Jesse Ward, Pool)

Levi Aron, Accused Of Killing 8-Year-Old Leiby Kletzky, Gives Jailhouse Interview

“It hurts too much to think about it,” Aron reportedly said, discussing what he calls “the incident.”

2011/08/12

Levi Aron (credit: AP Photo/Jesse Ward, Pool)

Levi Aron Psych Evaluation Earns Him No Sympathy From Community

A court-ordered psychiatric report reveals that Levi Aron, charged with killing and dismembering 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky of Borough Park is mentally ill, but many residents are dismissive of those results.

2011/08/11

Court Papers: Levi Aron, Suspect In Murder Of Leiby Kletzky, Has Personality Disorder

Mental illness has been suggested as a factor since the day Aron was arrested and charged with murdering and dismembering 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky.

2011/08/10

Levi Aron’s Handwritten Confession Made Public As He Pleads Not Guilty In Leiby Kletzky Murder Case

Psychiatrists have also determined that Aron is mentally competent to stand trial and that he understands the charges against him.

2011/08/04

Borough Park Still Reeling 3 Weeks After Slaying Of Leiby Kletzky

The abduction and killing of Leiby Kletzky has Borough Park so wounded, families have vowed never to speak of it again — only to break the vow.

2011/08/03

Parents Of Murder Victim Leiby Kletzky Break Their Silence After Shiva

“The ache in our hearts will remain forever,” Nachman and Itta Kletzky wrote in a statement. “We are certain that Leiby is now looking down from heaven and blessing us all.”

2011/07/21

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