Killer Who Tried To Hide 2018 Crime With Fire Pleads Guilty In Northampton
A Northampton man has admitted to killing an acquaintance and trying to hide the crime with fire.
Nerkin Morales, 24, of Northampton, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 15, to voluntary manslaughter, improper disposition of a body, burning personal property, intimidation of a witness, withholding evidence from a criminal proceeding, two counts of conspiracy, and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.
Morales confessed to the March 2018 killing of Daniel Cruz.
He was sentenced to 15-20 years in prison, the DA said. Morales is currently serv…
