Central Islip Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder After Stabbing, Strangling Wife

Suffolk County, NY – A Central Islip man admitted in court Tuesday that he tried to kill his wife by stabbing and strangling her as she slept, a brutal attack that left her hospitalized and led to his arrest months later after a drunken crash. Rodolfo Alvarez, 35, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and multiple related charges and now faces up to 25 years in prison at sentencing. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the plea, calling the case a severe act of domestic violence carried out when the victim was “most vulnerable.” Violent Attack While Victim Slept Prosecutors say the assault happened on May 10, 2024, inside the couple’s Central Islip home. According to court documents and Alvarez’s own admissions, he stabbed his wife in the back with a kitchen knife while she slept, then strangled her until she lost consciousness. Authorities said Alvarez dragged her to the floor and continued strangling her until a relative entered the room after learning police were on the way. Alvarez fled before officers arrived, leaving the victim seriously injured. She was rushed to South Shore University Hospital, where she received treatment for her injuries. Months on the Run End With