Man Arraigned in Chelsea Homicide

BOSTON, December 2, 2020— A Chelsea man was arraigned yesterday in the beating death of hisroommate, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins announced.

BARTOLO CRUZ COSIGUA GONZALEZ, 44, was arraigned yesterday on a charge of manslaughter in the death of his 25-year-old roommate, Alexis Antonio Yanes-Majano.  Assistant District Attorney Caitlin Grasso requested bail of $150,000 based on factors indicating a high risk of flight, including Gonzalez providing member of law enforcement with multiple names and dates of birth in an attempt to shield his true identity.  ADA Grasso additionally requested that, if he is to be released on bail, Gonzalez must remain under home confinement, wear a GPS monitor and remain alcohol free. Judge Jane Prince set bail in the amount of $100,000 and imposed the conditions of release requested by prosecutors, and additionally ordered that Gonzalez wear a SCRAM device to monitor his alcohol intake.

Chelsea Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 11:00 a.m. Saturday reporting a man, identified as Yanes-Majano, lying on the ground outside a Pearl Street apartment building.  Yanes-Majano was responsive and made statements that someone had hit him.

The victim was transported to Cambridge Health Alliance – Everett Hospital with injuries that included a ruptured spleen.  He died a short time later.

During the course of the initial investigation, Chelsea Police located the victim’s apartment and encountered Gonzalez inside.  Blood was found in the victim’s bedroom and the location was frozen pending the execution of a search warrant.

As the investigation continued, detectives collected evidence including surveillance video footage, interviews and additional evidence. On Monday, Suffolk prosecutors approved a warrant for Gonzalez’ arrest.  He turned himself in to Chelsea Police that dayand was arraigned early Tuesday afternoon. 

“If your living situation marked by violence, please know that there is help available.  Whether you are roommates, relatives, or intimate partners, our Victim Witness Advocates can help direct you to trauma-informed service providers,” District Attorney Rollins said.  “We are in a holiday season different from any other due to COVID-19 and the economic turmoil it has wrought. We want survivors and community members to know that my office and our partners in law enforcement are here to help.  Call upon us if you are in need.  The main number to the Suffolk County DA’s Office is 617.619.4000 and messages are checked every day that we are open for business.”

Tina Nguyen is the assigned Victim Witness Advocate.  Gonzalez is represented by Francisco Napolitano.  The case returns to court for a virtual hearing on January 5, 2021.

All charged individuals are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins’ office serves the communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Mass. The office handles over 25,000 cases a year. More than 160 attorneys in the office practice in nine district and municipal courts, Suffolk Superior Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Boston Juvenile Courts. The office employs some 300 people and offers a wide range of services and programs to serve anyone who comes in contact with the criminal justice system. This office is committed to educating the public about the services we provide, our commitment to crime prevention, and our dedication to keeping the residents of Suffolk County safe.n

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