Thu. Nov 13th, 2025
Marcy Prison Murder Trial
The the former Marcy Prison guards in the murder trial of Robert Brooks in the Oneida County Courthouse. © 2025 WKTV

UTICA, N.Y. — The jury has reached a verdict in the Marcy Prison inmate murder trial. The decision comes after over two days of deliberation and over 10 days of trial for the murder of Robert Brooks.

DAVID KINGSLEY:

  • Murder: Guilty
  • Manslaughter: Guilty

NICHOLAS KEIFFER

  • Murder — Not guilty
  • Manslaughter — Not guilty
  • Gang assault — Not guilty
  • Falsifying records — Not guilty

MATHEW GALLIHER

  • Murder — Not guilty
  • Manslaughter — Not guilty
  • Gang assault — Not guilty

David Kingsley is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 16. This story will continue to develop.