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| Murder of Bianca Devins | |
|---|---|
 Bianca Devins | |
| Location | Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Date | July 14, 2019 |
Attack type | Child murder by stabbing |
| Deaths | 1 (Devins) |
| Injured | 1 (Clark; self-inflicted) |
| Victim | Bianca Michelle Devins, aged 17 |
| Perpetrator | Brandon Andrew Clark |
| Motive | Jealousy,[1] obsession |
| Verdict | Pleaded guilty |
| Convictions | Second-degree murder |
| Outcome | "Bianca's Law" signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022 |
| Sentence | Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 25 years |
| Litigation | Lawsuit against the Oneida County District Attorney's office by Devins's parents; dismissed in 2022 |
Bianca Michelle Devins (October 2, 2001 – July 14, 2019) was an American teenager from Utica, New York, who was murdered by a male acquaintance, Brandon Andrew Clark, on July 14, 2019. Following a botched suicide attempt, Clark was charged with second-degree murder. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Police reports stated that Devins and Clark were in an intimate relationship, although the two perceived the relationship differently. Devins' sister called Clark a close family friend, while others feared he was exploitative. The murder took place after Clark allegedly witnessed Devins kissing another man.
Devins' murder received considerable attention from the press and social media. Initial reports were marred by misinformation. Photos of Devins' corpse were taken by Clark and shared widely online, sparking both mockery and sympathy. Social media companies' responses were subject to criticism, leading to the introduction of legislation. Commentators have discussed the unique nature of the crime and its relation to the structure of social media.
- ^ "Possible Motive Discovered in Bianca Devins Murder Case". July 17, 2019. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.