Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby today announced that Cyrus Tetreault (DOB 1/18/2004) was sentenced by the Honorable James R. Davis to an 11-year term of incarceration in New York State Prison following his conviction for Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class “B” Violent Felony in violation of Penal Law §125.20(1).On November 5, 2025, Tetreault pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, admitting that he caused the death of Brian Miller following a violent incident in the Town of Malta on May 31, 2024. The investigation and prosecution established that on that date, Tetreault traveled to Malta with co-defendant Zachary Christie intending to confront an uninvolved third party regarding an unrelated earlier incident. Tetreault, Christie, and others arrived on Sparrow Drive armed with weapons, where an altercation ensued. During the confrontation, Christie injured Mr. Miller’s partner with a drill. As the violence escalated, Mr. Miller attempted to de-escalate the situation and urged the armed individuals to drop their weapons. Ignoring those pleas, Tetreault struck Mr. Miller in the face with a metal pipe wrench, causing blunt force trauma that ultimately resulted in Mr. Miller’s death. Tetreault fled the scene and later returned after being driven back to Malta by his father. Co-defendant Zachary Christie was previously sentenced on February 19, 2025, to a three-year term of imprisonment following his plea of guilty to Assault in the Second Degree for causing injury to Mr. Miller’s partner during the incident.
District Attorney Brett Eby praised Senior Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Pratt for her work on the case. “Senior Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Pratt demonstrated exceptional professionalism in preparing this case. Her commitment to seeking justice, coupled with her unwavering advocacy for the victim and his family, ensured that the truth was brought forward and that accountability was secured.”
District Attorney Eby also recognized the strength of Brian Miller’s family throughout the legal proceedings. “Throughout this incredibly painful process, Brian Miller’s family has shown remarkable courage, dignity, and resilience. No sentence can undo their loss, but their strength in the face of unimaginable grief has been inspiring.”
Finally, District Attorney Eby extended his gratitude to the law enforcement professionals and victim services personnel whose dedication led to the conviction. “This conviction and sentence are the result of tireless investigative work and teamwork. I want to personally thank Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Nicholas Hess, the lead investigator on this case, Investigators Matthew Kavanagh, Kyle Rossi, Joseph Mancini, and Matthew Robinson; and Deputy Nikolaus Miller, who was first on scene and administered CPR in an effort to save Mr. Miller’s life. I also thank District Attorney’s Office Investigator Jack Barney and Victim Advocate Mollie Benware for their critical roles in supporting this prosecution and, most importantly, in standing beside the victim’s family. Their professionalism and dedication were essential in achieving justice.”