News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local News
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

Suspect in wife's murder turns himself in

A former Co-Op City man accused of killing his wife turned himself in to police Friday. William DaVila is being questioned by officials about the slashing death of his estranged wife, Leonida DaVila,

News 12 Staff

•

May 16, 2008, 9:07 PM

•

Updated

Share:

Top Stories

02:10
IMG 4942

Ferries add surcharges to cross the Long Island Sound due to unstable fuel prices

02:00
CX Headlines 4 FREEZE (2)

Cold morning with freeze warning posted for Long Island

Bernagozzi Guilty MS 021326_2026-02-13-17-38-46

Ex-Bay Shore teacher to be sentenced Monday for child sex abuse

00:27
32gottikidney_2026-03-02-07-20-03

Grandson of late mob boss John Gotti to be sentenced for COVID loan fraud

01:57
LIMADEONTRI42026_2026-04-20-06-07-20

Made on Long Island: Tri-State Window Factory in Deer Park

00:22
42026macytheft_2026-04-20-06-08-01

Mother, daughter arrested after alleged Macy’s robbery in Manhasset

01:44
LI12PMBIKEARREST_2026-04-19-12-03-55

Police: Valley Stream man head-butted officer during arrest tied to park bike incidents

00:24
42026disneyprices_2026-04-20-06-11-08

Disney World raises peak ticket prices

01:42
LICOSTOFPESTCONTROL42026_2026-04-20-06-07-34

The Cost Of: Pest control

00:25
water rescue

Kayaker rescued from rough water conditions in Hampton Bays

00:26
LI5PMLARCENY_2026-04-19-17-08-51

Two people arrested for robbing Hempstead restaurant

2025 Mom Rocks Logo Adventureland Sponsor 1920x1080

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

00:29
LI5PMLEANDRA_2026-04-19-17-08-11

Two women arrested under Leandra's Law in Suffolk County this weekend

00:32
LI5PMMACYS_2026-04-19-17-08-35

Mother, daughter arrested in attempted robbery at Manhasset Macy’s

00:46
LI12PMBRENTWOODFIRE_2026-04-18-12-26-16

Brentwood house fire leaves one person displaced

01:03
RTLIDrunkDrivingAwarenessVOSOTVO10pm_2026-04-18-22-28-06

Roslyn students hold 2nd annual Drunk Driving Community Awareness Walk

01:40
LI5PMJEREMYPROM_2026-04-18-17-12-52

Suffolk police help students find the right prom look without the cost

02:09
LI5PMDUCKSKEVIN_2026-04-18-17-13-35

New Duck's pitcher hopes to revive his baseball career on Long Island

02:03
Daycare Abuse MS 041726_2026-04-17-22-10-31

Exclusive: Northport day care owner responds to abuse allegations; former employees speak out

00:13
DCWhaleUpdate12p_2026-04-18-17-35-45

Necropsy confirms dead whale found in Newark Bay was a 44-foot endangered sei whale

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices