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Astoria Neighbor Charged in Fatal Slashing of 75-Year-Old Retired Teacher

The case remains under investigation, with relatives citing a schizophrenia diagnosis.

Overview

  • Police say George Dourdounas was found with a fatal neck wound in the lobby of his 33rd Street apartment building around 1:40 p.m. on March 3.
  • Officers arrested next-door neighbor Dimitrios Manessis, 48, who is charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
  • Manessis was awaiting a court appearance in Queens Criminal Court on Wednesday as detectives continued to review what led to the attack.
  • Neighbors and sources describe a years-long feud and harassment of Dourdounas by the suspect, though investigators have not identified a definitive motive.
  • A family member says Manessis has paranoid schizophrenia and was receiving treatment, as officials note the probe into any role of mental illness is ongoing.