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Teen murder suspect identified in Ulster County case will be tried as an adult

Authorities in Ulster County identify teen suspect in woman's murder.

News 12 Staff

Jun 15, 2026, 6:09 AM

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Authorities have identified the teenage suspect accused in a murder in Ulster County.

Officials say 15-year-old Mark Wanchik II is charged in the killing of 88-year-old Elena Bonjolo in Saugerties.

Police say the suspect and the victim were neighbors and knew each other.

Investigators determined Bonjolo died from blunt force trauma.

Authorities say Wanchik is being tried as an adult in Ulster County Youth Court.

He is currently being held in jail as the case moves forward.

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