The victim, Susan Trott, was killed in her own apartment in October of 2018 and was found after four days with a gash in her neck.
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On Monday, a jury found Anya Johnston guilty of one count of murder in the second degree despite claims she was not of sound mind.
There was no apparent motive for the murder.
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"Today, a jury found Anya Johnston guilty of the gruesome, fatal stabbing of her elderly neighbor Susan Trott, a vibrant and talented woman who was beloved by her family and friends," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a statement. "Ms. Johnston's heinous and calculated actions reflected a blatant disregard for Ms. Trott's life, as she left her body to decompose for nearly four days after the stabbing. I hope the accountability delivered by today's guilty verdict can provide comfort to Ms. Trott's loved ones, who continue to heal from the deep trauma her death has caused. I thank our prosecutors for their diligent and thorough work that led to this conviction."
Johnston is expected to be sentenced on May 1.
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