1Man who killed mother and dog in Starrett City learns his fate

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing his mother more than 50 times and killing her dog in a violent 2024 attack inside their Starrett City apartment, prosecutors announced.

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office said 38-year-old Andre Eugene pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last month for the death of 58-year-old Donna Hyman , his mother.

Key Points

Andre Eugene, 38, sentenced to 20 years to life for killing his mother

Victim stabbed more than 50 times; family dog killed and thrown from balcony

Crime occurred in January 2024 inside Starrett City apartment

Details of the crime

According to investigators, officers responded to multiple 911

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