A New York man convicted of a horrific 2019 rampage in Manhattan’s Chinatown has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.

The Crimes:

In the early morning hours of October 5, 2019, Randy Rodriguez-Santos (then 24 and himself homeless) went on a violent spree, attacking vulnerable men who were sleeping on the streets. Using a heavy metal pipe, he bludgeoned four victims, killing all of them:

• The attacks occurred in a short period in the Chinatown and Lower East Side areas.
• Prosecutors described the assaults as random and extremely brutal, targeting people who “were doing nothing but sleeping on the street.”

Court Proceedings:

Rodriguez-Santos was convicted earlier in 2026 on multiple counts of murder. During his sentencing on May 29, 2026, the court imposed the lengthy term. The image circulating from the Daily Mail shows him in court wearing headphones (for translation), alongside his legal team.

This case shocked New Yorkers due to the extreme vulnerability of the victims and the random nature of the violence. It highlighted ongoing concerns about safety for the city’s homeless population.

The sentencing brings a measure of justice for the families and the broader community affected by these senseless killings.