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05/04/2023
Jury Convicts New Fairfield Man of Manslaughter Charge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Danbury, CT) – Danbury State’s Attorney David R. Applegate announced today that a jury in Danbury Superior Court on May 2, 2023 found Patrick Arthur Griffin, 60, of New Fairfield, guilty of Manslaughter in the First Degree in violation of Connecticut General Statutes §53a-55(1) and 53a-55(a)(3). The Honorable Robin Pavia presided over the trial.
According to evidence introduced at trial, Griffin stabbed James Knapp, 65, in the chest during an assault at the defendant’s home in New Fairfield.
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Russell Zentner, with assistance from Paralegal Shanik Smith.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 10, 2023.