A resident of Schenectady has been found guilty in the homicide case that took place on New Year’s Day 2022 in Rotterdam, as confirmed by the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office.
Christopher Smith-Wadsworth, a 32-year-old Schenectady native, was convicted on Friday for second-degree murder and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, in relation to the stabbing death of Sutlesh Girdharry on January 1, 2022, in Rotterdam.
Following his conviction, Smith-Wadsworth is now looking at a potential sentence of 25 years to life in state prison. His sentencing is scheduled for June 25, according to officials.
The fatal stabbing incident occurred outside a residence on Curry Road, where a New Year’s celebration was taking place, as per the prosecutors.
They further explained that an argument broke out, leading some party-goers to leave. However, they returned shortly after in a car, accompanied by others in a second vehicle.
“A brawl ensued between some party attendees and those who had returned in the cars,” the prosecutors stated in a press release.
“Smith-Wadsworth was found guilty of stabbing the unarmed Girdharry multiple times with a knife, which resulted in his death.”
Smith-Wadsworth, who had been out on bail during the trial, was taken into custody immediately after the guilty verdict was announced.
“I am extremely proud of my trial team who managed to secure a conviction despite several hurdles, including the fact that no one at the party could identify Smith-Wadsworth,” said Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney. “Moreover, some of those who could identify him, his friends in the cars, were not fully cooperative.”
The defense argued that Smith-Wadsworth’s use of deadly force was justified, according to Carney.
“However, the jury concluded that Smith-Wadsworth had brought a knife to a fistfight with an unarmed man,” Carney stated. “He inflicted a series of fatal stab wounds to Girdharry’s forearm and neck, severing arteries in both locations. These actions were in no way justifiable under the circumstances and clearly demonstrated his intent to kill.”
Disagree with the verdict, justice was not served.
Disagree with the verdict, there wasn’t enough evidence presented.
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