Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 58-year-old Anthony L. Daniels, also known as Tony Daniels, Tony Ziegler and “Zig,” of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree (Class “B” felony).

On July 29, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the defendant stabbed 64-year-old Daryl Carter in the vicinity of East Ferry Street and Wohlers Avenue. The victim died at the scene.

Daniels faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. He continues to remain held without bail.

DA Flynn commends the Buffalo Police Homicide Squad for their work in the investigation.  

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ryan D. Haggerty of the Homicide Bureau.