Trial Update. A Bouncy

[CC27]

Thu Mar 31, 2016, 01:50 PM
H2O Man (55,297 posts)

Trial Update


“It seems to be so very hard to maintain detachment of mind in the midst of raging fire.”
-- Gandhi


On Monday, my cousin met with the District Attorney who will prosecute the person who shot him and his son. This included hearing about -- and seeing photographs documenting -- the extent of his son’s injuries. An off-duty law enforcement officer who was enraged by the young man’s obeying the speed limit shot both of my relatives. My cousin held his son in his arms as the young man died. Then, although seriously wounded from being shot, my cousin got up and wrote the murderer’s plate number in the dirt on their jeep’s back window, before collapsing.

On Tuesday, my cousin and I attended a pre-trial hearing regarding what evidence may or may not be allowed in. For example, when the police eventually went to the murderer’s house, to retrieve a large arsenal of weapons, the guy had a poster featuring a picture of a hand gun, with the words, “We Don’t Call 911.” The DA believes that shows the defendant’s general state of mind; the defense attorney calls it prejudicial.

The actual trial starts next Monday. Since it is a non-jury trial (at the murderer’s request), it should only take three days. It will be good to get the trial behind us. Of course, he will appeal his conviction, and the process will continue. There is never true closure.

It is very painful for my cousin to see autopsy pictures, or to sit in the same courtroom with this obscenely smug thug. He seems to consider the numerous officers with rifles, guarding him as he is brought to the court, and the many officers on duty inside the court, as his personal honor guard. This, despite the fact that they treat him exactly the same as they do any other accused murderer.

Yesterday, while I was away attending a medical appointment, another of my cousins came and prepared for a sweat lodge ceremony. He used 48 cobbles -- 36 of white quartz, and 12 of black flint. Although he is from the other side of my extended family, he knows my cousin and son who were shot. He’ll be attending the trial with us next week. He knew that I’d benefit from ceremony

Between now and Monday morning, I will be focused upon preparing for the trial. I’ll spend time with my cousin. I’ll talk with others about preparing victims’ impact statements. I’ll pick up my youngest daughter, as her professors are all very supportive of her missing class to attend the trial. And I will spend some time alone, out at my pond, with its large fire-pit, and the lodge nearby.

I’ll feed the fish and the birds, and begin gathering firewood for the next ceremony. There are already enough stones to do a couple sweats after the trial ends.

(Note: Next week, I’ll try my best to post daily updates, with links to local media sources, etc. I really appreciate all of the support that community members here have provided for my family and myself, throughout this ordeal.)

No idea if the DUmmie is making this up or what.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027728816

[franksolich]

Oh now, what's this sweat lodge stuff?

It sounds so.....Upper Great Plainsish.

The watery primitive lives in upstate New York, which probably hasn't seen an authentic aboriginal American since about the time James Monroe was president.

<<<tired of easterners trying to "pass" for what they aren't.

[Linda]

Sorry for the loss of H2O Man's family members. I really hope they do get closure.

But...

An off-duty law enforcement officer who was enraged by the young man’s obeying the speed limit shot both of my relatives.

I find it hard to believe that is the whole story.

[thundley4]

ROAD RAGE DEATH: Defendant waives jury in shooting

A judge, not a jury, will decide the verdict in John Guzy's upcoming murder trial in the shooting death of Derek Prindle in Bainbridge, which police say stemmed from road rage.

Guzy, 57, appeared Monday in Chenango County Court with his defense lawyer, Benjamin Bergman, and agreed to waive his right to a jury trial when it begins April 4. Instead, a verdict will be decided by presiding Judge Frank Revoir.

"We're ready to go forward," District Attorney Joseph McBride said Monday.

http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2016/03/14/guzy-waives-jury-trial-road-rage-shooting/81754048/


ETA:  From the pretrial.

http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2014/12/05/guzy-bainbridge-murder-arraignment/19938077/

[CC27]

Now i feel bad calling it a bouncy!

[USA4ME]

Here's hoping for the most left-wing, bleeding heart judge on the planet. 

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[thundley4]

Now i feel bad calling it a bouncy!

We still don't know if the victims were any relation to the WaterBoy primitive.

[I_B_Perky]

We still don't know if the victims were any relation to the WaterBoy primitive.

That thought crossed my mind.  Dummies lie, all the time dummies lie. Even when it does not benefit them.

[Tess Anderson]

Memories:

[youtube]https://youtu.be/4WlarIseo3U[/youtube]

 

Okay, at first I thought the deceased was Paddy's aunt's son but this is the kid's obit:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/obituary.aspx?pid=173000911

doesn't mention a "Patrick". OTOH, the father was also shot during the crime and he does resemble H2OMan a little to me:

http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Guzy-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-284876781.html

Most likely that's the cousin and the younger guy was a second cousin.