New York Bank Manager Sentenced to 9.5 Years for Plotting Murder-for-Hire Against Brother-in-Law
New York, NY — A New York bank manager, Reshma Massarone, has been sentenced to 9.5 years in federal prison for attempting to hire a hitman to murder her brother-in-law in a chilling plot that unfolded over social media and culminated in a $2,500 down payment. The 40-year-old branch manager at Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union was found guilty of plotting the murder over Facebook Messenger between July and August 2023, according to court documents.
Massarone’s scheme came to light after she allegedly wired a down payment to the would-be hitman at a Western Union kiosk inside a Walgreens. Court records revealed that she advised the hitman to use rat poison, stating that it could “do a great job.” The plot, however, unraveled when the hitman turned out to be a double agent, informing the intended victim and his wife. The couple reported the plot to the U.S. Embassy in Guyana, triggering an investigation.
In a recorded phone call, Massarone made her deadly intentions clear, instructing that the murder should look like a robbery gone wrong. This evidence, translated by a DEA special agent, was instrumental in her conviction. The plan took a dramatic turn when Massarone’s friend, a Guyanese police officer, secretly worked with authorities to build a case against her, leading to her eventual guilty plea.
Massarone’s defense attorney argued that her actions were out of character and driven by years of alleged harassment by her brother-in-law. The defense described a long history of harassment that began when Massarone’s sister married the victim instead of her. The attorney detailed how the brother-in-law allegedly attempted to sabotage Massarone’s career and harassed her family, including efforts to disqualify her daughter from a beauty pageant.
Prosecutors, however, dismissed these claims, emphasizing the calculated and heartless nature of Massarone’s plan. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams condemned her actions, calling the plot to murder a family member for a mere ten thousand dollars “unthinkably heartless.”
The case has drawn widespread attention, with Massarone’s sentencing on August 27 capping off a shocking and complex legal battle. The tension within Massarone’s family had been well-documented, with relatives accusing her of previous unethical behavior, including exploiting a dying relative for financial gain. Family members expressed relief and satisfaction at the outcome, with one calling her conviction “karma that came back full circle.”
Massarone, who had previously sued two banks over claims of racial discrimination—both cases were dismissed—now faces years behind bars, with her once-promising career in ruins and her family in disarray.
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