Budapest, Hungary – The Irish man convicted of murdering New York nurse Mackenzie “Kenzie” Michalski during her vacation in Hungary has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Michalski, a native of Fredonia, NY, was strangled on November 5, 2024, during what authorities described as an “intimate encounter” in Budapest.

The perpetrator, identified only as LTM in some reports, was found guilty of the killing. The 14-year sentence brings a measure of justice for Michalski’s family after the senseless murder that shocked communities in New York and beyond.

Michalski was remembered as a dedicated nurse and vibrant young woman who was tragically killed while traveling abroad. Her death highlighted the potential dangers tourists can face, even in seemingly safe situations.

The case has now reached a legal conclusion with the sentencing, though the pain of her loss remains profound for those who knew and loved her.