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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