Trial set to begin in murder of man drugged, robbed after night out at gay bars in Hell's Kitchen
Lucy Yang spoke to the mother of John Umberger as she gets ready to testify against her son's accused killers.
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Three men will stand trial beginning Wednesday morning, for the murder of a man who was one of several who fell victim to a drug and robbery ring that stoked fear in the gay community.
Linda Clary will testify in a trial no mother should have to endure, and yet, she prays for the men accused of killing her son.
"They are children of God just like I am," Clary said. "I pray for God to bless them and, you know, the greatest thing would be for them to become different people."
In May of 2022, 33-year-old John Umberger went out alone for a night of fun in Hell's Kitchen. His body would not be found for another four days. By then, his bank account had been depleted, and his credit cards maxed out.
A month earlier, 25-year-old Julio Ramirez was found dead in the back of a cab. His finances were also wiped out.
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