A Huntington Station man pleaded guilty to stabbing his friend to death and attempting to kill his friend’s wife.
Candelario Cordova and Roque Cisnero were not only co-workers but also friends. On February 16, 2023, the two were sitting in Cordova’s SUV, which was in front of Cisneros’ home. Cisneros’ wife could see the two from out the window. She witnessed Cordova in the driver’s seat and trying to get Cisneros out of the car, then watched the car suddenly drive away with her husband still in the car. Cisneros’ wife got into her own car and followed them.
Cordova eventually stopped the SUV around the corner on Oakwood Road. He briskly jumped out, grabbed the murder weapon and began to stab Cisneros. When his wife tried to intervene, Cordova began to slash and stab her. Several motorists who were passing by stopped to intervene and were able to hold down Cordova until the police arrived.
Police recovered the knife at the scene. Cisneros, 58, died at the scene, while his wife was transported to Huntington Hospital where she was treated for her stab wounds.
On May 14, 2024, Cordova pleaded guilty before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree attempted murder.
Cordova is due back in court for sentencing on June 20, 2024, where he is expected to receive 30 years in prison.
“Unfortunately, in addition to witnessing the trauma of her husband being stabbed to death by the defendant, the victim’s wife also endured her own horrific injuries during the defendant’s attack,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. “I hope that the defendant’s plea today brings some measure of closure and relief to the victim’s wife and family.”