Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announces that today following five and a half days of testimony and six days of deliberations, a Dutchess County jury convicted 54-year-old Thomas Case, of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B Violent Felony. 

District Attorney Anthony Parisi said, “This verdict reflects the careful and deliberate work of the jury after hearing extensive testimony and evidence over the course of this trial. While no verdict can undo the tragic loss of a young life, today’s conviction represents accountability for the unlawful taking of Anthony Cuozzo’s life. I want to commend the members of the jury for their service and attention to this difficult case, as well as the New York State Police and the prosecution team for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to seeking justice.”

The jury concluded that on October 5, 2024, in the Town of Pleasant Valley, the defendant intentionally killed 20-year-old Anthony Cuozzo by shooting him multiple times with a firearm. The jury found that Mr. Case acted under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance.

The New York State Police handled the investigation. The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorneys Joseph Gruner and Anthony DeFazio. The trial was conducted in Dutchess County Court before the Honorable Karen Edelman-Reyes, who has scheduled sentencing for September 8, 2026. Mr. Case faces a determinate sentence of between 5 and 25 years in prison.