Interactive timeline
Dates are illustrative for navigation; replace with docket-accurate dates as you finalize the record.
Crime
1994 — Homicide of Carlos Ventura
Fatal shooting in the Bronx; investigation identifies suspects and witnesses. Geographic context: map on home page.
Thumbnail: use scene archive photos only if you hold rights; otherwise omit.
Trial
1995 — Trial of Manuel Lugo & related proceedings
Lugo convicted; Wilfredo Roman acquitted at trial. Compare narratives in evidence section.
Evidence
2003 — Angel Otero recantation filed
Post-conviction affidavit cycle begins for eyewitness issues. See false eyewitness.
Evidence
2000s — Additional affidavits (Santos, Vivian Otero)
Defense expands record with witness statements; verify in document library.
Appeals
2010s–2020s — Post-conviction motions & media coverage
Continued litigation and reporting; track sources in media archive.
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