Nassau Man Convicted Of Killing His Mother In Brutal Attack

SYOSSET, NY — A Nassau County man was convicted today of killing his mother and attacking his father in a fit of rage in 2019.

Ian Kazer, 31, of Syosset, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter, second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault and fourth-degree grand larceny for the attack, in which he stabbed is mother 47 times. He is due back in court on July 19, and faces 51 1/3 to 54 years in prison.

According to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, Kazer had started stealing from his job at a local target in March 2019. He used stolen gift cards to send electronics to his home. On March 20, he was fired from his job and issued an appearance ticket for stealing more than $2,500 of merchandise.

Kazer originally told his parents he had won a gift card from work, and then told the truth and told them he was fired and issued a criminal summons. The family argued, and eventually agreed to return the items and hire a lawyer.

Later that evening, Kazer's father left to get pizza for dinner. While he was gone, Kazer attacked his mother at the kitchen table and stabbed her 47 times, in the head, throat, chest and hands. He then took off his bloody clothes and covered his mother's body with a blanket.

When his father, Howard, returned home, Kazer attacked him as well, stabbing him in the chest. Kazer's father was able to wrestle the knife away from his son, who then fled the scene wearing only his underwear. Kazer was found by police about a mile from the home and placed under arrest.

Kazer's mother, Frances, was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Howard Kazer was treated for his injuries.