'Horrifying': Man Admits Beating Girlfriend To Death Outside Long Island Business

Months after a homeless woman was found beaten to death outside a Long Island business, her boyfriend has formally confessed to killing her.

Oscar Morocho-Morocho admitted to beating his girlfriend, Ruth Para-Martinez, to death outside the Gr8skates skating rink in Shirley in May 2023. — Oscar Morocho-Morocho admitted to beating his girlfriend, Ruth Para-Martinez, to death outside the Gr8skates skating rink in Shirley in May 2023.
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County District Attorney/Google Maps street view*

Michael Mashburn

11/20/2023 5:20 p.m.

Oscar Morocho-Morocho, age 31, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 20, in the death of 34-year-old Ruth Para-Martinez.

The woman was found beaten to death in Shirley, outside the Gr8skates skating rink on The Green, early Monday, May 8, according to Suffolk County Police.

Earlier Report: 31-Year-Old Beats Girlfriend To Death Outside Shirley Skating Rink, Police Say

Prosecutors said she and Morocho-Morocho got into a fight the night before.

Surveillance video captured him punching, kicking, and dragging Para-Martinez before leaving her motionless body on the ground.

She was finally discovered at around 6 a.m. the following morning.

“The brutal beating of Ms. Para-Martinez by this defendant was horrifying,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.

“We take all such domestic violence seriously. We hope this disposition will give Ms. Para-Martinez’s friends and loved ones a small measure of justice.”

In court Monday, Morocho-Morocho pleaded guilty to the top charge of first-degree manslaughter, a felony.

He is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 21.

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