New York-based Ghanaian couple convicted of beating their 5-year-old son to death
Valerie Owusu, 28, and Emmanuel Addae, 28, of Corona, Queens, were found guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for the 2021 beating death of Owusu’s 5-year-old son, King Owusu.
They face up to 25 years to life in prison each. However, they are due back in court for sentencing on May 1, 2024, according to a Facebook post by OMGVoice.
“This little boy was beaten and suffered for days at the hands of these defendants, one of whom was his own mother, until he unfortunately succumbed to his severe and extensive injuries,” said District Attorney Tierney.
“Thanks to the thorough investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department, the relentless pursuit of justice by the prosecutors assigned to this case, and the jury’s careful consideration of the evidence presented, the defendants have been held accountable for this horrific crime.”
