NEW YORK — A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss after stealing about $400,000 from him was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison, Manhattan’s district attorney said.
Tyrese Haspil, 25, was found guilty in June of murder, grand larceny and other charges in the 2020 death of his former boss, Fahim Saleh.
Prosecutors said Haspil had been hired as an assistant for Saleh, whose ventures included a ride-hailing motorcycle startup in Nigeria, but quickly began to siphon money from Saleh’s businesses. Haspil resigned a year later but continued to steal money, even after Saleh discovered the theft and let Haspil repay him over two years to avoid criminal prosecution.
Haspil decided to kill Saleh over concerns that his former boss would discover he was continuing to steal from his companies, prosecutors said.
On July 13, 2020, Haspil, wearing a black suit and a mask, followed Saleh into the elevator of his luxury apartment building in Manhattan and shocked him in the back with a Taser when the elevator doors opened into Saleh’s apartment. Saleh fell to the floor and Haspil stabbed him to death, authorities said.
Haspil returned the apartment the next day to dismember the body with an electric saw but eventually left to purchase a charger after the saw’s battery died. While Haspil was out, Saleh’s cousin arrived at the apartment and discovered the dismembered body.
Police arrested Haspil days later.
“Today, Tyrese Haspil is facing accountability for brutally murdering and decapitating Fahim Saleh, a kind, generous, and empathetic person who positively impacted the world. Even after the defendant stole from him to fund a lavish lifestyle, Mr. Saleh still gave him a second chance,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “While today’s sentence won’t bring Mr. Saleh back, I hope it provides his family a sense of closure as they continue to mourn his painful loss.”
A shocking and gruesome crime has recently captured the attention of the public, as a personal assistant has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder and dismemberment of her boss. The case has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many wondering how such a trusted individual could commit such a heinous act.
The victim, a successful businesswoman, had hired the personal assistant to help manage her busy schedule and household tasks. The two had reportedly developed a close working relationship, with the assistant gaining the trust and confidence of her employer. However, this trust was shattered when the assistant was discovered to have murdered her boss in a fit of rage.
The details of the crime are chilling – the assistant allegedly lured her boss to a secluded location, where she then proceeded to brutally murder her before dismembering her body. The motive behind the crime remains unclear, but it is believed that the assistant may have been driven by jealousy or a desire for financial gain.
The assistant’s actions have left many in shock and disbelief, as those who knew her described her as a kind and trustworthy individual. The betrayal felt by the victim’s family and friends is palpable, as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of their loved one at the hands of someone they had welcomed into their lives.
The sentencing of the assistant to 40 years to life in prison serves as a reminder of the consequences of such heinous crimes. It also highlights the importance of being vigilant and cautious when placing trust in others, especially in situations where personal safety and security are at stake.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, it is important to remember the victim and the impact that her loss has had on those who knew and loved her. May this case serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of misplaced trust and the potential for betrayal in even the most seemingly secure relationships.
