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North Tonawanda man charged with murder; accused of stabbing man multiple times in neck and chest

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A North Tonawanda man now stands accused of killing a man by stabbing him multiple times.

28-year-old John Rudes was arraigned in Erie County Court on an indictment charging him with one count of second-degree murder.

Rudes allegedly stabbed 59-year-old Terry Jackson to death on the 1000 block of Kenmore Avenue on September 17, 2023. Police say Jackson was found on the front steps of an apartment building. Authorities say Rudes stabbed the victim multiple times in the neck and upper chest.

Rudes is expected to be back in court on July 16 for a pre-trial conference an he remains held without bail.