Justice In Murder Of 15-Year-Old Michael Raimondi In 2024, Yorktown Heights Man Pleads Guilty

SOMERS, NY — Justice will be served in a shocking murder that left a family shattered and brought a Hudson Valley community together in support.

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that 41-year-old Fernando Jimenez Meza, of Yorktown Heights, pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon to murdering 15-year-old Michael Raimondi at the Raimondi family home in Somers in 2024, in addition to attempting to murder Raimondi's brother and mother, and committing additional felonies.

Jimenez Meza specifically pleaded guilty to each and every count in an indictment charging him with: felony second-degree murder; two felony counts of second-degree attempted murder; two felony counts of first-degree assault; two felony counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon; and two misdemeanor counts of second-degree menacing.

After accepting the guilty pleas, the judge promised Jimenez Meza a sentence of 25 years to life in state prison on the murder charge and 12 years in state prison on the attempted murder charges, to run consecutively, for a total sentence of 37 years to life in state prison.

The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18.

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"Almost one year ago to this day, the Raimondi family suffered an unspeakable tragedy they will carry with them for the rest of their lives," DA Cacace said. "The defendant stole a son, brother, cousin and friend, leaving them with only the blessing of his memory. Michael Raimondi was a beautiful soul, and the outpouring of support and love from the community is a testament to his strong character even at the young age of 15. I hope these guilty pleas and the substantial sentence the defendant is expected to receive provide the Raimondis with a measure of closure, and my office will be here to support them through every phase of this process."

On Oct. 28, 2024, after a verbal dispute at the Raimondi home, Jimenez Meza retrieved a revolver from his car, returned to the home and shot Christina Raimondi.

He then went into her sons' bedroom and shot 15-year-old Michael Raimondi and 13-year-old Matthew Raimondi several times. Michael Raimondi died from his injuries.

The investigation into the incident was conducted by the New York State Police, in collaboration with the Westchester County Police Department and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

The case is being prosecuted by Division Chief Nadine Nagler and Bureau Chief James Bavero.