RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – Two individuals faced charges of murder on Monday in connection with the deaths of a couple whose remains were discovered scattered across Long Island earlier this year. Jeffrey Mackey, 39, and Alexis Nieves, 33, entered not guilty pleas during their arraignment in state court in Riverhead.
The pair had previously been accused of concealing a human corpse and tampering with evidence, as body parts were found in Long Island parks in late February and early March. According to Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney Frank Schroeder, Mackey allegedly stabbed Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely to death, with Nieves reportedly assaulting one of them using a meat tenderizer after a disagreement related to an armed robbery.
The brutality of the murders was described as surpassing the horrific act of dismembering the victims’ bodies, as revealed in court. Four individuals, including Mackey and Nieves, were arrested following a search warrant executed at a shared residence in Amityville. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney stated that the fatal altercation stemmed from Conneely and Malcolm Brown’s involvement in planning a knifepoint robbery at a gas station on February 20.
Although no charges have been filed against Steven Brown and Amanda Wallace in the killings, they are facing charges of hindering prosecution and concealing a human corpse. Their arraignment is scheduled for the following day. Attorneys for Nieves, Mackey, and Wallace have all expressed various responses to the allegations, with some maintaining innocence and others preparing to vigorously fight the charges.
The investigation into the murders is ongoing, with authorities working to bring justice for the victims and their families. The intricate details of the case continue to unfold, shedding light on the disturbing events that led to the tragic deaths of Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely. Across Long Island, the community remains stunned by the chilling nature of the crimes alleged against the accused individuals.