New York man serving life for murder admits to killing his cellmate.

A man already serving a lengthy prison sentence in New York has received additional time behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of his prison cellmate. Kevin Farley, 43, of Canastota, has been sentenced to a consecutive 25 years to life following his admission of guilt for two counts of first-degree murder. This conviction stems from the death of 40-year-old Adam Lafferty at the Five Points Correctional Facility located in Romulus, Seneca County.

The violent incident unfolded on December 23, 2024, when Farley strangled Lafferty in their shared cell. Lafferty, who was serving a sentence of two to seven years for burglary, was discovered unconscious with significant injuries, including severe bruising on his head and ligature marks on his neck. Authorities reported that Farley utilized a homemade ligature to carry out the act. The details of the crime raise serious concerns about the conditions and security within correctional facilities.

Farley is no stranger to violence. He has a history of committing brutal crimes, having previously been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for the murder of Tiffany Meeks in 2015. In that case, Farley strangled Meeks with a computer cord during an attempted assault in her Oneida home. Following her murder, he unlawfully used Meeks’ debit card and car, later carjacking a woman at a supermarket by threatening her with a knife. He subsequently crashed the vehicle while trying to evade law enforcement.

Seneca County District Attorney John Nabinger commented on the severity of Farley’s actions, emphasizing that the additional sentence underscores the necessity for long-term incarceration. He stated that the brutal nature of the crime and Farley’s apparent lack of remorse necessitate a lifetime of imprisonment. The cumulative effect of his previous and current sentences means that Farley is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

This case has raised important discussions surrounding safety in correctional facilities and the mechanisms in place to prevent inmate-on-inmate violence. As investigations into these circumstances continue, the case highlights ongoing concerns about managing violent offenders in a constrained environment.