City Woman Dead, 31-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder

SARATOGA SPRINGS —A city woman is dead and a 31- year-old Saratoga Springs man is charged with murder, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred Feb. 6 at Vanderbilt Terrace. 

The suspect, Sebastian P. Mabb, was known to the victim and had a prior relationship with her, according to police. 

Mabb was charged with murder in the second-degree. He is accused of “intentionally (and) knowingly” causing the death of 25-year-old Brianna Craig, after engaging in a physical altercation with the victim, during the course of a domestic incident, according to court documents. The incident is believed to have occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Vanderbilt Terrace on the city’s east side.  

An autopsy was conducted Feb. 9 and a preliminary report shows the cause of death to be by asphyxiation, police said, adding that the investigation is ongoing and evidence is still being collected. A final autopsy will be issued at the completion of the toxicology report.

Mabb is scheduled to appear in Saratoga Springs City Court March 5.