Queens Man Convicted of Murder in FDNY Paramedic Alison Russo's Stabbing Death

Verdict in Alison Russo Murder Case

• 🎯 A Queens jury found Peter Zazopoulos guilty of murder in the brutal stabbing death of FDNY paramedic Alison Russo.
• 📅 The verdict was delivered on Monday, addressing the September 2022 incident where Russo was attacked.

Details of the Attack

• 🔪 Russo was stabbed 20 times in the chest while walking from her station house to get a snack.
• 💔 Nine of the stab wounds pierced her heart.
• 📍 The attack occurred shortly after Russo walked past Zazopoulos's apartment in Astoria, Queens.

Evidence and Prosecution

• 📹 The prosecution replayed security camera footage of the stabbing during closing arguments.
• 🩸 Evidence presented included a booking photo of Zazopoulos with blood on his hands, combined with witness accounts.
• 🔪 These accounts placed the murder weapon in Zazopoulos's hands.

Victim and Family Response

• 🎗️ Alison Russo, 61, was an FDNY veteran and 9/11 first responder, hailed as a hero.
• 🎖️ She was posthumously promoted to captain.
• 🙏 Russo's family expressed relief and gratitude that justice has been served, though acknowledging the pain and difficulty of moving forward.

Sentencing and Next Steps

• ⚖️ A sentencing date for Peter Zazopoulos will be determined after a pre-sentencing report is completed.
• 🗣️ The Queens County District Attorney indicated a sentencing date should be set in approximately 30 days.