Massapequa Man Gets 20 To Life For Brutal 2019 Murder

A Massapequa man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the brutal 2019 murder of a man who was a teaching assistant at a school for autistic children.

Ryan Lindquist, 23, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on March 3.

"This defendant brutally murdered Evan Grabelsky, stabbing him more than 150 times, and today's sentence ensures he will no longer pose a threat to the people of Nassau County." said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. "Mr. Grabelsky dedicated his life to helping autistic children, and we extend our deepest condolences to the his family and friends as they continue to mourn his tragic loss."

According to Singas, 32-year-old Evan Grabelsky was found stabbed to death on June 1, 2019 around 11:40 p.m. by his parents, who had just returned to the Merrick home from a party. Grabelsky was stabbed more than 150 times and was found lying naked and face-down on an entry platform of the home.

Reviewing Grabelsky's laptop, investigators found that he and Lindquist were in the home together immediately before the murder. The two also had sent text messages and called each other, confirming their plans to meet at the home that night.

A search of Lindquist's home two weeks later uncovered a knife that investigators believe to be the murder weapon. Grabelsky's DNA was found on the weapon.

Lindquist was arrested by Nassau County police on June 15, 2019.

Lindquist was arrested by members of the Nassau County Police Department Homicide Squad on June 15, 2019.

Grabelsky was a director of Camp Iconic, a summer camp in North Bellmore. He was also a former special education paraprofessional at Great Neck North High School.

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