Dossier
Jose Colon
Coverage of Jose Colon in the Nexus archive.
- Judge Who Sentenced ‘90s Teen Killer Now Wants Him Freed
Jose Colon, who murdered Antonia and Carlos Peña, is seeking clemency from Gov. Kathy Hochul after serving 27 years for the murders. The judge who sentenced him now believes that punishment was too harsh. This case sits at the intersection of debates regarding juvenile sentencing, rehabilitation, and whether mercy is appropriate in cases of murder.
- NYC man, Florida associate accused of dark‑web drug trafficking: DA
Two men, Michael Chase of Brooklyn and Jose Colon of Orlando, Florida, have been indicted for allegedly selling drugs on the dark web using cryptocurrency between January 2023 and March 2026, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr.