Heartbroken granddaughter decries 'immeasurable' loss of 83-year-old vet fatally shoved onto NYC subway tracks by migrant
Granddaughter of 83-year-old subway victim breaks silence as suspect appears in court
Heartbroken granddaughter decries 'immeasurable' loss of 83-year-old vet fatally shoved onto NYC subway tracks by migrant Granddaughter of 83-year-old subway victim breaks silence as suspect appears in court by a migrant decried the “immeasurable” loss on Monday — as prosecutors revealed chilling new details of the beloved victim’s final moments. The family of US Air Force vet Richard Williams, a cancer survivor, remains devastated, said his granddaughter, Jackie Bilog, as his accused killer,“He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather and a kind generous man whose life was centered around those he loved,” Bilog, 37, said outside the courtroom, fighting tears following Hernandez’s arraignment. Richard Williams succumbed to his injuries after he was allegedly pushed onto the tracks with another man while waiting for a train at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street Station just before noon on March 8.“The loss we feel is immeasurable and the circumstances surrounding his passing had made his grief more difficult to bear,” she said.Cornyn’s call to kill the filibuster: Letters to the Editor — March 14, 2026 Migrant who shoved 2 onto NYC subway tracks was deported 4 times, previously arrested for violent crimes: feds Prosecutors, during the hearing, described the maniac migrant’s off the rails rampage at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street Station on the Upper East Side on March 8 — and how he allegedly randomly pushed both the elderly victim and another straphanger, 30-year-old Jhon Pena. Williams was walking on the platform with a cane, waiting for a train at around noon, when Hernandez allegedly suddenly shoved him with full force, said Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Julie Noble. “The defendant pushed him with such force with both of his hands that flew onto the tracks and landed directly on his face,” Noble told the court.Subway shove suspect Bairon Hernandez seen on the platform in a red hood in a video filmed by one of the victims., apparently shot by Pena from the train tracks, showed the suspect casually strolling along the platform after pushing both victims.He died on March 17, nine days after the attack, leading Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office to pursue the murder indictment against Hernandez. Pena suffered a shoulder injury after the attack, according to Bragg, who blasted the attacks as “heinous” following the arraignment.Hernandez wore a beige jail outfit as he pleaded not guilty to murder and assault charges through an interpreter during the hearing.Hernandez also has a federal conviction for illegally entering the US, according to prosecutors.“He will be remanded on the prosecution’s request on the new charge of murder in the second degree,” Farber said. Bilog, who was joined in court by her significant other, said that she hopes her grandfather’s death will bring “awareness and meaningful action” to help prevent other families from experiencing the same tragic loss. “He will be remembered for his warmth, his integrity and the deep love he gave so freely. We’ll carry him with us always,” she said.His attorney, Mitchell Schuman, said he would reserve a bail application for a later date.Dan Hurley under fire for bizarre interaction after March Madness miraculous 3-pointerGlamorous leader of 'orgasm cult' learns fate for grooming employees to have sex with clients — as judge blasts her lack of remorsePentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran — as Trump warned regime to ‘get serious’ about peace deal: reportThe skincare product that Martha Stewart ‘won’t leave the house’ without is 20% off We found stars’ favorite Amazon beauty buys up to 56% off: Face masks to neck cream that ‘actually works’Arsenio Hall flipped out and broke a studio gate after being accused of stealing — and told his show needed to be less blackRichard Williams succumbed to his injuries after he was allegedly pushed onto the tracks with another man while waiting for a train at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street Station just before noon on March 8.Subway shove suspect Bairon Hernandez seen on the platform in a red hood in a video filmed by one of the victims.Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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