Leiby Kletzky’s killer sentenced to 40 years to life

Published on August 29, 2012

Levi Aron, the Brooklyn store clerk who pleaded guilty to killing 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.

Leiby Kletzky’s killer pleads guilty

Published on August 9, 2012

Levi Aron, the Brooklyn man accused of killing 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder and kidnapping.

Attorney for Levi Aron: ‘Inbreeding’ was a factor in Leiby’s murder

Published on December 22, 2011

A lawyer for the man accused of killing 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky said his client has a mental deficiency due to inbreeding in the Chasidic community.

Trial of Leiby Kletzky’s accused killer staying in Brooklyn

Published on November 8, 2011

The trial of Levi Aron, the Brooklyn man accused of killing 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, will stay in Brooklyn, an appeals court ruled.

Lawyer for Leiby Kletzky’s alleged murderer: My client is insane

Published on October 25, 2011

A lawyer for the man who confessed to killing 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky said the confession was coerced and his client is insane.

Kletzky father sues Leiby’s killer, father for $200 million

Published on August 30, 2011

The father of Leiby Kletzky, the 8-year-old Brooklyn boy who was kidnapped and murdered last month, has filed lawsuits totaling $200 million against Leiby's killer and his father.

Leiby Kletzky’s accused killer pleads not guilty

Published on August 4, 2011

Levi Aron, the Brooklyn man who is accused of killing and dismembering 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.

Orthodox groups clarify positions on reporting child abuse

Published on July 26, 2011

Two Orthodox Jewish groups have released statements attempting to clarify their positions on reporting child abuse.

After Leiby Kletzky murder, Orthodox children face unchanging milestones

Published on July 25, 2011

For a blue-eyed 13-year-old named Yochanan, the lure of sleepaway camp this year is a religious ceremony at summer’s end. Yochanan will have a small bar mitzvah there in August, reading from the Torah in front of his bunkmates for the first time. A second, more formal ceremony will take place in September, in Brooklyn’s Borough Park.

Leiby Kletzky’s parents release statement, launch memorial fund

Published on July 22, 2011

The parents of murdered 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky have created a memorial fund in their son's name to assist the needy.

Kamenetsky: Report child abuse to rabbis, not police

Published on July 21, 2011

A leading American Orthodox rabbi said that child abuse should be reported to rabbis, not police.

Aron indicted for Leiby Kletzky’s murder, reportedly gave boy drug cocktail

Published on July 21, 2011

A grand jury in New York indicted Levi Aron for the murder of 8-year old Leiby Kletzky.

Leiby Kletzky reportedly was given drug cocktail before smothering

Published on July 20, 2011

Leiby Kletzky was given a combination of drugs before he was smothered and killed, New York's medical examiner said.

In N.Y. and Houston, Jewish communities are struggling with tragedy

Published on July 19, 2011

The two tragedies occurred 1,500 miles apart and in much different circumstances, but both united a community in shock, horror and grief.

Mayor Bloomberg sits shiva with Leiby’s family

Published on July 19, 2011

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg sat shiva with the family of Leiby Kletzky.

Leiby Kletzky’s alleged killer reportedly tried to kidnap other boys

Published on July 17, 2011

The man charged in the murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky reportedly tried to kidnap other boys.

Coping with the Tragedy of the Murder of Leiby Kletzky

By Rabbi Asher Lopatin
Published on July 15, 2011

Thousands attend funeral for murdered Brooklyn boy

Published on July 14, 2011

Thousands of people turned out for the funeral of Leiby Kletzky, the 8-year-old Chasidic boy in Brooklyn found murdered and dismembered after having disappeared two days earlier.

Body of Brooklyn boy Leiby Kletzky found, suspect arrested

Published on July 13, 2011

The dismembered body of an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy who disappeared while walking home from camp was found and a suspect was arrested in his murder.

Body of Brooklyn youngster Leiby Kletzky found, suspect arrested

Published on July 13, 2011

The body of an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy who disappeared while walking home from camp was found, and at least one suspect was taken into custody.