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Michael Rosario Murderer Gets 45 Years In Prison: State's Attorney

Robert Parris, 56, of New Haven, was sentenced for the December 2019 murder of Michael Rosario, 55, in New Haven: State's Attorney.

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According to evidence introduced at trial, on Sept. 19, 2019,​ Robert Parris, 56, of New Haven, shot Michael Rosario, 55, of New Haven, who died from his injuries the following day
According to evidence introduced at trial, on Sept. 19, 2019,​ Robert Parris, 56, of New Haven, shot Michael Rosario, 55, of New Haven, who died from his injuries the following day (New Haven Police Department )

NEW HAVEN, CT —New Haven State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. announced today that the Honorable Jon M. Alander sentenced Robert Parris, 56, of New Haven, to 45 years in prison for the December 2019 murder of Michael Rosario, 55, in New Haven.

In January, a jury in New Haven Superior Court found Parris guilty of murder, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit.

According to evidence introduced at trial, on Sept. 19, 2019, Parris shot Rosario who died from his injuries the following day, Dolye said.

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