Man From Queens Accused of Killing His Family

A Queens man was charged with murdering his wife and son on Saturday, after their bodies were found in a closet wrapped in black plastic with their throats cut, according to authorities. The woman was 54 years old, and the son was just 14.

The man’s name is Otto Herrarte, and he is 48 years old. He was charged with two counts of second-degree murder when, during questioning, he indicated that he had killed his wide and son before hiding the bodies.

Neighbors said the family was normally calm and quiet. They lived in a conservative Peruvian household. One neighbor mentioned that another …continue reading