New York City man pleads guilty to killing World War I veteran who went missing 46 years ago

A New York City man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of an 81-year-old World War I Veteran several decades ago, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a press release on Tuesday.

Martin Motta, 75, of Queens, faces 20 years in prison for the 1976 killing of George Clarence Seitz. Motta is due to be sentenced on Nov. 7, the press release said.

Seitz disappeared on Dec. 10, 1976, after leaving his home to get a haircut, according to the press release. In 2019, his dismembered remains were found buried underneath concrete in a New York City backyard.