Trial set to begin in murder of man drugged, robbed after night out at gay bars in Hell's Kitchen
- ABC News
- Jan 19
- 1 min read
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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