Rivera Charged with Murder in Manhattan Stabbings

Ramon Rivera, a 51-year-old homeless man with a history of mental health issues and multiple prior arrests, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder following a stabbing spree in Manhattan. The attacks, which occurred in broad daylight, resulted in the deaths of two men and a woman, all of whom were random victims. Rivera had been released from jail just a month prior and was out on bail for other charges. His criminal history includes eight prior arrests in New York City, as well as charges in New Jersey. The incident has sparked criticism of the criminal justice and mental health systems, with NYC Mayor Eric Adams questioning why Rivera was free to commit these crimes. Surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts played a crucial role in Rivera's apprehension by the police.