Tyrese Haspil, 25, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the gruesome murder of his former boss, Fahim Saleh, founder and CEO of Nigerian transportation company Gokada.
Conviction:
Haspil was found guilty of first-degree murder, grand larceny, and other charges.
Motivation:
Prosecutors say Haspil killed Saleh to hide his embezzlement of $400,000.
Brutal Crime:
Haspil tasered, stabbed, and decapitated Saleh in his Manhattan apartment.
Dismemberment:
Haspil returned to the apartment to dismember Saleh’s body.
Arrest:
Haspil was arrested four days later.
Embezzlement:
Haspil set up fake accounts to funnel Saleh’s money.
Gokada Legacy:
Saleh’s company described his dedication to Nigeria’s youth as “immeasurable.”
Ride-Hailing Pioneer:
Gokada launched in 2017, expanding into logistics and food delivery.
Manhattan DA’s Statement:
“Today, Tyrese Haspil faces accountability for brutally murdering… Fahim Saleh, a kind, generous, and empathetic person.”
Closure:
The sentence provides Saleh’s family “a sense of closure” amid their mourning.
Next Steps:
Haspil’s sentencing marks the end of a shocking crime saga.
