Marcos Marques-Leal murder indictment
Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal was indicted on May 23, 2026, for the murder of his estranged wife, Adriana Barbosa, in Farmingville, New York, facing additional charges including Burglary in the First Degree and Aggravated Criminal Contempt. As of May 23, 2026, Marques-Leal has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail. The indictment follows the February 12, 2026, stabbing death of Barbosa, 46, at her home, where a teenage relative was also injured. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the initial murder indictment on March 2, 2026, after an investigation revealed Marques-Leal violated an order of protection and forced entry. Community members launched fundraising efforts on July 5, 2026, to support Barbosa's daughters with funeral, legal, and counseling expenses.
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July 2026 — 1 developments
Community Rallies for Daughters of Farmingville Murder Victim
Community members have launched fundraising efforts to support the daughters of Adriana Barbosa, who was fatally stabbed on February 12, 2026. The initiatives aim to cover funeral expenses, legal costs, and counseling services for the family.
May 2026 — 1 developments
Marcos Marques-Leal Indicted for Murder of Estranged Wife, Faces New Charges
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 DA announces indictment of Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal for estranged wife's murder
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's court appearance for murder and assault charges adjourned to 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 pleads not guilty to estranged wife's murder
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.
Adriana Barbosa 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 arrest Marcos Leal on murder, criminal contempt, and child endangerment charges
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 fatally stabs estranged wife, injures relative, then self-harms in Farmingville
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.