MS-13 member sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for 2017 murder of 19-year-old in Massapequa

Prosecutors say Carlos Portillo was one of several men who hacked Julio Cesar Gonzales-Espantzay to death with a machete at the Massapequa Preserve.

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Apr 5, 2023, 9:45 PM

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Updated 626 days ago

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An MS-13 member was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Wednesday for his role in the murder of a teenager in Massapequa.

Prosecutors say Carlos Portillo was one of several men who hacked Julio Cesar Gonzales-Espantzay to death with a machete at the Massapequa Preserve.

The 19-year-old victim was lured to his death after police say a woman working with MS-13 promised him drugs and sex.

Two other men are already serving lengthy sentences for the same killing.

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