Sage Curry, a 22-year-old Florida resident, has been found guilty of the vicious killings of 78-year-old Zhaneta Dindi and her teenage granddaughter, Hera Dindi, in Largo, Florida.
The brutal crime, which occurred as the victims slept in their home, has sent shockwaves through the local community. Curry’s conviction on two counts of murder has resulted in a life sentence without the possibility of parole, according to online court records.
The verdict, delivered swiftly by jurors after just an hour of deliberation, denied any hope of leniency for Curry, who had attempted to plead insanity, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times.
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The tragic incident unfolded on April 26, 2021, and details from court documents reveal a chilling account of violence and horror. Curry admitted to following Zhaneta Dindi to her home, entering through a bedroom window, and brutally stabbing her multiple times with a kitchen knife while she slept.
In a heartbreaking attempt to protect her grandmother, Hera Dindi intervened but was fatally stabbed nine times in the throat by Curry. The scene was discovered by police, with Zhaneta Dindi bearing multiple stab wounds to her chest.
Neighbors and community members expressed shock and sorrow over the loss of the victims, describing them as peaceful individuals simply seeking a quiet life. Angela Curry, the mother of the convicted murderer, spoke about her son’s struggles with mental illness and the challenges of accessing affordable medication for his condition.
The senseless nature of the tragedy, described by Lieutenant Scott Gore of the Largo Police Department as a random act with no known relationship between the victims and the perpetrator, has left the community reeling.
The swift and decisive legal action in this case serves as a reminder of the justice system’s commitment to holding perpetrators of heinous crimes accountable, bringing some closure to a grieving community.
