Binghamton Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Fatal Stabbing

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A Binghamton man has pleaded guilty to murder in Broome County Court for a fatal stabbing that occurred in May 2025. Police were called to the Salvation Army on Washington Street on May 13 for a reported stabbing, where they found a 57-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to the shoulder and neck. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Authorities say the incident was not random, and that Brutvan and the victim knew each other.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of violent crime in the Binghamton area, particularly incidents involving individuals who are known to each other. The guilty plea and potential life sentence send a strong message about the consequences of such acts of violence.

The details

Michael W. Brutvan, a 37-year-old Binghamton resident, has pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 57-year-old man at the Salvation Army on Washington Street in May 2025. Prosecutors say the incident was not random, and that Brutvan and the victim knew each other.

• On May 13, 2025, police were called to the Salvation Army on Washington Street for a reported stabbing.
• The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
• Sentencing is scheduled for June 22, 2026 in Broome County Court.

What’s next

Sentencing is scheduled for June 22, 2026 in Broome County Court, where Brutvan will face a potential life sentence.