In the autumn of 2018, the quiet life of Michael Kornacki, a 61-year-old male, came to a tragic and unexpected end. He was discovered deceased on October 10th in his residence at the Crest Inn and Suites in Wilton, New York. Initially, his death was reported as unattended, but the circumstances surrounding it were soon deemed suspicious by the State Police who were called to the scene.
It was determined that Kornacki had likely been deceased for several days before his body was found.
Living a solitary life in a unit adjoining the motel's office, Kornacki was known to be a self-employed individual who specialized in drilling well points and repairing pumps. He was a graduate of Colonie High School and had spent the majority of his life in the Schenectady area. Those who knew him described him as an honest and hardworking man who treated his clients like friends and family. He was often visited by his daughter.
The investigation into his death revealed a grim reality; Kornacki had been the unintended victim of a violent act. He died from a gunshot wound that pierced through the wall of a neighboring room. The investigation quickly identified a suspect, Daniel A. Salas Miranda, who was subsequently arrested.
Ultimately, Daniel A. Salas Miranda pleaded guilty to causing the death of Michael Kornacki. In a subsequent court appearance, he was sentenced for the homicide. The legal proceedings brought a conclusion to the investigation, officially holding Miranda responsible for the untimely death of a man who was simply in his own home when his life was cut short by a stray bullet.
