On Wednesday, Richel Nova was stabbed to death doing his job. Two days later, on Friday, Boston police arrested Michel Andre St. Jean, 20, of Hyde Park; Alexander Emmanuel Gallett, 18, of Hyde Park; and Yamiley Mathurin, 17, of Mattapan and charged the trio with murder, armed robbery, and armed breaking and entering of a dwelling.
Witnesses provided police with descriptions of the suspects, as well as a description of the victim's vehicle that the suspects fled the crime scene in. Police used that nformation, and physical evidence, surveillance video, and statements from persons of interest to arrest the three suspects.
Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis alleged the suspects stole approximately $100. Nova was a Dominican immigrant, working several jobs.
[Globe], [Herald], [BPDNews.com]
