Man Sentenced 25 to Life for Machete Murder | Buffalo News

A 48-year-old man, Adalberto Bermudez, has been sentenced to 25 years to life for brutally murdering 39-year-old Jose Barreto-Gonzalez with a machete in Buffalo’s Riverside area in September 2023. After a six-day trial that ended in April 2026 with a guilty verdict, authorities waited nearly a year before arresting him in November 2024—strategically building their case. The district attorney confirmed the sentence this past Wednesday, underscoring the gravity of the crime and the justice system’s response. This case serves as a stark reminder of the long, complex path to justice—and the severe consequences of violent acts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9280b7af95b1150