Long Island Family Fights Off Knife-Wielding Home Invasion Suspect
CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20252 min4,422 views
14 connectionsΒ·18 entities in this videoβViolent Home Invasion Foiled
- π‘ A masked man with a knife broke into a home in Elmont, Long Island, at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday.
- π― The intruder, identified as Franklin Ramos, demanded money and threatened to kill the homeowner, Maria Merrced.
- π₯ Merrced, a grandmother, fought back against the attacker, who had entered through a window.
Intergenerational Defense
- π¬ Merrced's daughter heard the struggle and joined in, attempting to disarm the suspect for approximately 40 minutes.
- π€ A grandson woke up, assisted in subduing the intruder, and helped disarm him.
- πββοΈ The grandmother and grandson then pursued the suspect down the block until police arrived.
Suspect's Criminal History and Bail
- βοΈ Franklin Ramos, a resident of St. Albans, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- π Prosecutors stated Ramos has a significant criminal record, including 24 prior convictions, multiple aliases, and four arrests this year.
- π° A Nassau County judge ordered Ramos held on $300,000 bail, deeming him an extreme flight risk.
Family's Resilience and Message
- π©Ή The grandmother and her daughter sustained injuries requiring surgery, including nearly severed fingers.
- π The family expressed gratitude for being alive and for apprehending the suspect, preventing potential future harm to others.
- πͺ They hope Ramos learns to appreciate life more, emphasizing the strength of the women he targeted.
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