The verdict is in: Roscoe Danielson is a convicted killer. He murdered his mother, Cheryl Myrick, and his brother, Kyle Danielson, in cold blood. The jury spoke loudly, and now this monster faces the kind of prison sentence that truly fits the crime: up to 50 years to life.
But let’s be absolutely clear about what it took to get this conviction, and what the law actually says about this chilling act of depravity. The charges aren't just labels; they are the legal pillars of his destruction, and they show the sheer cruelty of his actions.
1. Murder in the Second Degree: The Cold Intent
He was convicted of TWO counts of this, one for his mother, and one for his brother.
In New York, Murder in the Second Degree is essentially intentional murder. It means the prosecutor proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Danielson acted with the conscious objective to cause the death of both his mother and his brother.
Think about that: This wasn't a sudden burst of temper. This was a deliberate act of violence, one involving over 38 stab wounds to his mother and a staggering 50 stab wounds plus a gunshot to his brother. The law recognizes this as the highest form of personal malice, and that's why it is a Class A-I felony, carrying the devastating sentence of life imprisonment.
2. Concealment of a Human Corpse & Tampering with Physical Evidence: The Ultimate Betrayal
This is where the sheer lack of humanity becomes a legal crime. He was convicted of:
Concealment of a Human Corpse: Dragging his brother’s body out in a garbage bag and leaving it on the curb. The law treats this as a serious felony because it demonstrates the intent to hide the crime, prevent an investigation, and deny the victim dignity.
Four Counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence: This covers his efforts to destroy or hide any evidence that would link him to the horrific scene—the bodies, the blood, the murder weapons. The law here punishes the blatant attempt to obstruct justice. It shows he knew exactly what he was doing was wrong and tried to escape accountability.
3. Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Prepared for Violence
He was caught with a 9 mm handgun and a knife—the very tools of his vile acts—while pushing his young son in a stroller.
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (a felony) typically means possessing a loaded firearm with the intent to use it unlawfully against another person. In this case, the fact that these weapons were found on him shortly after the crime, and were the murder instruments, proves he was armed and ready for the slaughter.
The Verdict: Justice Delivered
The jury only needed three hours to deliberate. Three hours to review the mountain of evidence against a man who butchered his family and threw one of them out with the garbage.
The swiftness of the verdict reflects the unmistakable truth of the case. Justice Holder will sentence him on October 27th. The law has done its job. Roscoe Danielson will now face the full, uncompromising power of the State of New York for the horrific, senseless crimes he committed against the very people who should have been safe in their own home. This is not just a conviction; it is the total obliteration of a man’s future, and he earned every single day of it.
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