A tragic series of unprovoked stabbings in Manhattan resulted in three fatalities and critical injuries to a woman. The suspect, identified as Ramon Rivera, has been charged with murder after previously being released from jail just a month prior. The victims, who included a construction worker, a fisherman, and a mother, were targeted while alone and distracted. NYC Mayor Adams described the spree as a reflection of failures in the criminal justice and mental health systems, highlighting concerns over the management of individuals with a history of violence and mental distress. Rivera has an extensive criminal record and was arrested multiple times before this incident.