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GOSHEN – A Town of Newburgh man pled guilty before Orange County Court Judge William DeProspo on Monday to manslaughter in an April 2017 stabbing death.
Christopher Smith, 44, admitted that he stabbed William McMahon, 50, in the neck with a knife while he was staying at Smith’s Quaker Street home and then buried his body in a large planter.
On June 30, 2017, McMahon’s family reported him missing and following a lengthy investigation, his remains were located in the planter outside Smith’s house.
“The unlawful taking of another human life is among the worst crimes that one can commit, and the likelihood of killing increases dramatically when a person chooses to use a weapon,” said District Attorney David Hoovler. “My office will seek lengthy prison sentences for those who resort to violence and weapons to settle disputes.”
The DA’s office recommended that when sentenced in August, Smith should receive 20 years in state prison.
