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New York Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Dismemberment of Former Partner
Just the facts
According to prosecutors, the 50-year-old resident of Kerhonkson, New York, killed the Pennsylvania resident between March 31 and April 1, 2024, following the end of their relationship. Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office launched a missing-person investigation after family members raised concerns, locating Dale's vehicle outside Foy's residence and retrieving her cell phone after a member of the public found it roadside. During a search of the residence under a warrant, law enforcement personnel found a suitcase inside a closet containing Dale's partial remains. Under the terms of the negotiated plea agreement approved by the victim's family, Foy faces a sentence of 23 years to life in state prison.
Why this is news
Damon Foy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Ulster County, New York, for the 2024 killing and dismemberment of 44-year-old Alberta Dale. The Ulster County District Attorney's Office announced the plea agreement ahead of Foy's formal sentencing scheduled for December 16, 2026.
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