Assistant sentenced for beheading boss in NYC apartment

Tyrese Haspil, a 25-year-old assistant, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the brutal murder of his boss, Fahim Saleh, a 33-year-old tech entrepreneur, in July 2020. The crime took place in Saleh's luxury Manhattan apartment, where Haspil used a Taser and a knife to kill him. Following the murder, Haspil attempted to conceal the crime by dismembering Saleh's body and hiding it in plastic bags. He was apprehended after evidence linked him to the scene, including purchases made with Saleh's credit card. Haspil had been stealing from Saleh, initially taking $90,000, which led to a strained relationship. Despite Saleh's initial decision not to press charges, Haspil continued to embezzle funds from the company, using a PayPal account. Prosecutors argued that Haspil's fear of losing his girlfriend, Marine Chaveuz, if she discovered his thefts, drove him to commit murder to cover up his crimes. During the sentencing, Saleh's family expressed their grief, while Haspil shockingly stated that he believed life without parole was the appropriate sentence. The case drew significant media attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the betrayal involved, as Haspil had been seen as a protégé by Saleh. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the need for accountability in such a brutal case, hoping that the sentence would provide some closure to Saleh's family as they mourned his loss. The incident highlighted the tragic consequences of financial desperation and betrayal in personal and professional relationships.