Westwood Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Attack on Two Family Members in New York Home

A significant step in a case that stunned the towns of New Jersey and New York is that a 20-year-old Westwood resident has acknowledged in court to killing two of his aunts inside a house in Rockland County.

Alan Abad pleaded guilty to murder charges, according to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. A crucial step toward the case’s resolution was taken on Tuesday when officials announced the plea. Abad, who also goes by “Alina” Abad, is currently awaiting punishment. According to New York State law, she could receive a sentence of 25 years to life in prison. June 22 has been set aside for the sentence hearing.

According to investigators, the incident happened at a home on Gesnet Drive in Spring Valley on the evening of February 15, 2025. According to the authorities, Abad murdered two relatives, Anabelly Aguilar and Evelyn Augilar-Agustin, who were both his aunts.

The violence in the attack is described in details made public by the prosecution. Anabelly Aguilar’s head and neck were severely injured. According to officials, these injuries resulted in internal bleeding, severe brain damage, and cervical spine fractures. According to officials, Evelyn Augilar-Agustin was hit several times, including in the head, face, and abdomen.

The guilty plea verifies the defendant’s involvement in the murders and removes the necessity for a trial. Law enforcement officials have not disclosed any additional information regarding the motivation, preferring to concentrate on the legal procedure and guaranteeing accountability via the judicial system.

Due to the cross-state relationship between New Jersey and New York and the nature of the crime involving close family members, this case has garnered attention. Now that the plea has been filed, the case will go to sentencing, where the court will decide the ultimate punishment based on the seriousness of the offenses and any applicable state legislation.

The verdict of the impending sentencing hearing will formally terminate a case that has had a profound effect on the victims’ families and sparked worries in the neighborhoods where the offender and the victims were connected.