ALBANY, N.Y. – A woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the tragic death of a baby boy, known as Moses, who was found burned near a box of matches more than two decades ago.
The Crime
In February, Mazzuca pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in the death of the infant. Authorities say she confessed to suffocating the child before setting him on fire. The incident occurred on September 7, 1997, when Baby Moses was discovered wrapped in a blue towel and found near the matches, his body burned beyond recognition.
Justice for Baby Moses
The infant’s death remained a mystery for years, but Mazzuca’s confession finally closed the case. She admitted that the child was not alive when she set him on fire, providing police with the chilling details of his tragic death. Her guilty plea and subsequent sentencing bring some form of closure to a crime that shocked the community.
Moses was buried in Graceland Cemetery, where a headstone marks his final resting place. The stone bears the words, “Moses Washington. Citizen of Albany. Child of God,” memorializing the young life that was taken too soon.
The Aftermath
Mazzuca’s sentencing is part of the justice process for the tragic loss of Baby Moses, though nothing can undo the pain caused by the horrific act. The case serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable children.
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- News10 Report
