Homeless man who threw boiling water in New Yorkers faces in string of heinous attacks GRINS as he appears in court
- Larry Martin, 42, smiled as he was arraigned in court on Thursday after allegedly throwing scalding hot liquid on people over the span of two hours
- He was charged with a string of attacks on March 6 that left four people with burns
- Martin was remained without bail and has his next court appearance scheduled for May 6
A man who allegedly threw scalding hot liquid on four people in a New York City rampage smiled as he made his first court appearance.
Larry Martin, 42, was indicted for a string of attacks that left four people with burns on March 6, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
At an arraignment hearing on Thursday in a New York State Supreme Court, Martin flashed a smile while wearing a bright orange jumpsuit.
'Larry Martin allegedly committed violent attacks against four randomly selected individuals walking in Midtown within the span of less than two hours,' said District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
'My thoughts are with the victims as they heal from their extensive injuries. Nobody should fear for their safety while walking in Manhattan.'
Larry Martin, 42, was indicted for a string of attacks that left four people with burns on March 6
At an arraignment hearing on Thursday in a New York State Supreme Court, Martin flashed a smile while wearing a bright orange jumpsuit
NYPD shared a video of him walking the streets during the alleged attacks and arrested him the next day
Martin allegedly threw boiling hot water on four people over the span of two hours in unprovoked attacks.
Prosecutors claimed on March 6, he threw hot water down the back of a man at 7:10 am at East 44th Street and Lexington Avenue that caused burns to his neck.
Then at 7:46 am on West 56th Street and 6th Avenue, he allegedly threw scalding water on the side of the second victim’s face, causing burns and hearing loss.
Later at approximately 8:15 am on West 42nd Street and 7th Avenue, he is accused of tossing hot liquid from a cup on the right side of the third victim’s face, burning them.
Shortly after at 8:39 am on West 35th Street, Martin allegedly poured scalding hot liquid on the fourth victim’s chest and hand, burning them.
NYPD shared a video of him walking the streets during the attacks and arrested him the next day.
He was charged with four counts of first degree attempted assault and four counts of second degree assault.
Martin was remained without bail and has his next court appearance scheduled for May 6.
Police told The New York Post his last known address was a homeless shelter in Brooklyn and he has a prior arrest for allegedly assaulting a 70-year-old man in Queens in August 2021.
