Calling Case a ‘Tragedy,’ Judge Imposes Life Sentence

By Laura Flores - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | stabbing | Victims |

Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams sentenced Alan Geslicki, 33, to life in prison, suspending all but 60 years, with 5 years of supervised probation on March 18, upgrading his original disposition of life, suspending all but 45 years. Geslicki pleaded guilty to the stabbing of six-year-old Seron O’Neal on Feb. 10.

Geslicki was initially charged with first-degree murder, first-degree child abuse resulting in the death of a child under 13, first-degree child abuse resulting in severe physical injury, and possession of a deadly weapon with intent to injure in connection to the Jan. 23, 2024 murder of O’Neal. The incident occurred at a home in the 2000 block of Deering Avenue occupied by Geslicki’s former girlfriend and her two children, one of whom was O’Neal.

During the hearing, the prosecution presented two impact statements from the victim’s parents, who showed powerful emotions throughout the trial.

“The day of my son’s death was not supposed to be a day I was supposed to see,” the victim’s father stated. “He was innocent and beautiful; he was six years old.”

Geslicki’s ex-girlfriend also took the opportunity to deliver a statement to the court and expressed regret for inviting Geslicki into her home.

“Seron was a good caring kid, and I miss him everyday. I feel like it’s my fault, I have trust issues now,” she commented. “You’re supposed to wake up from nightmares, but it’s a nightmare everyday.”

Defense attorney Koryn N. High described the unfortunate circumstances of Geslicki’s upbringing.

“This is one of the most tragic cases that I have worked on for defense – he had no parents to guide him at a young age,” High said, motioning to her client. “He was given alcohol at the age of 13 and became addicted to PCP by the age of 14.”

High noted that Geslicki was distraught and unable to view images of O’Neal’s stabbed body during the evidence phase of the case and said he could not remember the events from the day of the incident.

She also said that her client only ever received health care while incarcerated and was never afforded mental health treatment with the aim of rehabilitation,

“They say it was hatred,” High said. “I disagree – he has been failed at every stage.”

Judge Williams paused briefly to acknowledge the statements. “I understand the circumstances of Mr. Geslicki’s life have not been ideal,” he said.

“This court has done maximum sentences over the years, and this one itself is difficult,” Williams said in imposing the lengthy term.

No further proceedings are scheduled in the case.