Jonson Temaj
Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that Hugo Perez-Gabriel has pleaded guilty to numerous felonies in connection with the repeated sexual abuse of a 15-year-old New Rochelle boy and the dumping of that boy’s body.
Perez-Gabriel, 33, of New Rochelle, pleaded guilty Wednesday to Use of a Child Less Than Seventeen Years of Age in a Sexual Performance, a class C felony, Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree, a class E felony, and Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class E felony.
At the time of plea, Judge Robert Prisco promised the defendant sentences on the individual charges that will total 9 to 15 years in state prison, indeterminate, plus 10 years of post-release supervision and mandatory sex-offender registration.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 28.
DA Cacace said: “The heinous crimes committed by this defendant against a 15-year-old boy can hardly be put into words. It is unfathomable what the victim was made to suffer through before his premature death. The defendant’s actions toward him were nothing short of merciless.
“My heart breaks for the victim’s family, who are left to contemplate life without his companionship. I hope they can take a measure of solace in the fact that the defendant will now be locked away for a substantial period of time.”
As it relates to the pleaded conduct, on Aug. 29, 2024, the defendant sexually abused the victim in this case.
On Feb. 3, 2025, Perez-Gabriel induced the victim to engage in a sexual performance on video.
And on Feb. 6, 2025, Perez-Gabriel, along with a 16-year-old boy, dragged and disposed of the victim’s body within the City of New Rochelle.
The investigation was conducted by the New Rochelle Police Department and the DA’s High-Tech Unit.
The case is being prosecuted by Child Sexual Abuse Material Bureau Chief Laura Forbes and Sr. Assistant District Attorney Mollie O’Rourke.
Editor’s Note: CBS New York reported Jonson Temaj was sexually abused by Perez-Gabriel before his body was dumped in the street. “The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the videos were sent by the boy who was found dead.” writes CBS.