A shocking case of workplace violence has come to a close in New York City, as a Tribeca jewelry store employee has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the brutal murder of his boss. The 32-year-old defendant, who worked at the high-end jewelry store, was found guilty of using zip ties to strangle his 62-year-old supervisor in a gruesome and premeditated attack. According to reports, the motive behind the crime was a dispute over pay and working conditions, highlighting the darker side of the luxury retail industry. As the defendant begins his lengthy prison sentence, questions remain about the culture of overwork and underpay that may have contributed to this senseless tragedy.
Tribeca jewelry store worker who strangled boss with zip ties gets 20 years to life New York Daily News
