Leila Sumulong, 70, and Jose Fermin, 84, were among three people attacked by 44-year-old Anthony Griffin at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station on April 11. A third victim, a 65-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries, including an open skull fracture.
Anthony Griffin was a popular battle rapper who turned toward religious rhetoric. The police say he slashed three people with a machete before they killed him.
The man allegedly attacked three people waiting for the subway in Grand Central Station, police said.
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Police identified the suspect as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin.
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