NYC antiques dealer murdered by chainsaw killer in jail transition

Alex Ray Scott, a 28-year-old trans female from Oklahoma, was convicted of murdering Kenneth Savinski, a 64-year-old antiques dealer, in January 2020. The two met through a dating app, and Scott killed Savinski in his Upper East Side apartment, using a decorative plate, kitchen knife, and possibly a pen. After the murder, Scott stole credit cards from Savinski and later turned herself in, claiming she had no memory of the attack. Scott's criminal history includes a previous murder in Oklahoma, where she decapitated Robin Skocdopole, 63, with a chainsaw. This gruesome act was revealed during a Manhattan Supreme Court hearing, where Scott pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and multiple counts of criminal possession. Investigators linked Scott to Skocdopole's murder through credit cards found in her possession, leading them to discover the dismembered remains of Skocdopole in a nearby creek. In court, Scott's appearance was noted, as she wore heavy makeup and fake lashes. The prosecution highlighted the thorough investigation that uncovered Scott's violent past, which included charges of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy in her home state. As part of her plea deal, Scott was sentenced to 22 years to life for Savinski's murder, with an additional 45-year sentence awaiting her in Oklahoma for Skocdopole's murder. Scott is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on September 26. The case has drawn attention due to the severity of the crimes and the complexities surrounding Scott's transition while incarcerated, raising questions about the treatment of transgender individuals in the criminal justice system.