Marcos Marques-Leal indicted for murder
Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal was indicted for the murder of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, on March 2, 2026, in Suffolk County, New York. As of May 23, 2026, Marques-Leal has pleaded not guilty to charges including Murder in the Second Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, and Aggravated Criminal Contempt, and is being held without bail. The indictment by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney states Marques-Leal violated an order of protection and forced his way into Barbosa's Farmingville home on February 12, 2026, stabbing her multiple times. Barbosa, 46, died at Stony Brook University Hospital, and a teenage relative was also injured in the attack.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal has been indicted for the murder of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa,…
Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal has been indicted for the murder of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, facing additional charges including Burglary in the First Degree and Aggravated Criminal Contempt. He pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on March 2, 2026, that Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal has been indicted for Murder in the Second Degree for the stabbing death of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa. The investigation revealed Marques-Leal violated an order of protection and forced his way into Barbosa's home, stabbing her multiple times.
February 2026 — 5 developments
Marcos Marques-Leal, accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife Adriana Barbosa and injuring a teenager, had his court appearance adjourned until March 2.
Marcos Marques-Leal, accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife Adriana Barbosa and injuring a teenager, had his court appearance adjourned until March 2. He pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, first-degree criminal contempt, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, pleaded not guilty on February 18, 2026, to the murder charge in connection with the stabbing death of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, 46.
Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, pleaded not guilty on February 18, 2026, to the murder charge in connection with the stabbing death of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, 46. The incident occurred on February 12, 2026, at Barbosa's Farmingville home, where a teenage relative was also injured. Marques-Leal is also accused of stabbing himself after the attack.
Reports confirmed that Adriana Barbosa was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Reports confirmed that Adriana Barbosa was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital. The teenage victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the same hospital. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing remained ongoing.
Suffolk County Police arrested and charged Marcos Leal with second-degree murder, criminal contempt in the first degree, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Suffolk County Police arrested and charged Marcos Leal with second-degree murder, criminal contempt in the first degree, and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities stated that Leal would be arraigned at a later date once medically cleared.
Marcos Leal, 57, allegedly stabbed his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, 46, to death in their Farmingville home.
Marcos Leal, 57, allegedly stabbed his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, 46, to death in their Farmingville home. A teenage relative was also injured in the attack. Leal then stabbed himself and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.