A Hudson Valley is heading to prison for viciously murdering his friend.

On Tuesday, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced today that a Poughkeepsie man was sentenced for fatally stabbing his roommate.

Poughkeepsie, New York Man Sentenced For Killing Roommate

Andrew Fraser was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following a jury conviction for the stabbing death of his roommate Dontay Brown. Brown is pictured below.

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“Today’s sentencing serves as a critical reminder that our office is dedicated to seeking justice for victims of violent crimes. The defendant’s actions were both reprehensible and unjustifiable, ” District Attorney Anthony Parisi said.

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Fraser was found guilty of murder in May.

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On June 4, 2023, in the City of Poughkeepsie, Fraser attacked his roommate Dontay Brown with a knife.

Brown was fatally stabbed in the skull, officials say.

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The knife was sticking from his skull, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.

Suspect Found In Brooklyn

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Fraser fled the Hudson Valley after the crime. He was found the next day in Brooklyn.

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