Jaia Cruz, also known as Alvin, allegedly stabbed a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier during a dispute while waiting in line at a Manhattan deli. The victim, Ray Hodge III, a 36-year-old father of two, suffered multiple stab wounds and died. Cruz has a criminal record involving knife violence.
Key Points
Jaia Cruz, also known as Alvin, charged with murder for stabbing Ray Hodge III
Incident occurred during a dispute over their places in line at a deli in Harlem
Hodge suffered fatal stab wounds and was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital
Cruz has a criminal record involving knife violence