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Richard Castano

Case from Farmingville, NY dated Jul 23, 2021

Victim Details

Richard Castano

Male

Farmingville

NY

2021-07-23

31

Richard

Castano

07/09/2026

Case Description

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On July 23, 2021, a relative's welfare check led to a grim discovery at a home on Overlook Drive in Farmingville, New York. Inside, police found the bodies of 31-year-old Richard Castano, his 24-year-old fiancée Diamond Schick, and their 20-year-old friend, Nyasia Knox of Georgia. All three had been fatally shot. A baby, the child of Nyasia Knox, was found unharmed in a separate room. Two dogs were also found in the home, likewise unharmed.

Investigators at the scene noted that a door to ...
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  • Sachem, NY Patch: Farmingville Shooter Kicked In Door, Killed 3, Left Baby Unharmed
  • ABC7 New York: Investigation underway after 3 found dead inside Long Island home
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    It's tough to wrap my head around the fact that Richard, Diamond, and Nyasia are gone, especially in... ...Read More
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