As a rival to Douglas Fargo, the two are in constant competition, but Larry is annoying on a level even Fargo can't deal with. "In a mall or a school or a movie theater, there is at least some opportunity for hiding or escaping," said James Alan Fox, a criminology professor at Northeastern University in Boston. Kuby said of the decision, "What we will have now is a complete circus. By not recognizing when to object to testimony and closing arguments, he lost his right to appeal on those grounds. In the end, he left six people dead and 19. [49][non-primary source needed], At least a half-dozen lawsuits related to the shootings were filed against the Long Island Rail Road and its parent company, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. ``He was very nervous. Canada Introduces 'X' as a Third Sex Category for Passport Holders (Published 2017) The new designation, which begins Aug. 31, is a way to allow Canadians to identify by the gender of their . In fact, Matter beats out even Colin Ferguson's work in Christmas movies, having starred in a whopping seven Christmas rom-coms as well as a few other non-Christmas romance movies in the past decade. Birthday: January 14, 1958 How Old - Age: 65 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. Kimberly Combatti, now a 19-year-old education-psychology major at Bucknell University, said she learned of her place in history when she was about 7 and looked up her name on a computer. The Jamaican immigrant, who acted as his own attorney, has maintained his innocence. Played by Niall Matter, snarky and sarcastic "bad boy"of Eureka Zane Donovan was the town's troublemaker, a wayward genius criminal roped into working for Global Dynamics or facing serious jail time after crashing the New York Stock Exchange for fun. In the years immediately after Eureka ended, Ferguson went on to have recurring roles in The Vampire Diaries, Cedar Cove and Haven, and in 2017, he guest-starred as Boone in season 4 of You're The Worst, earning praise for his work. On December 7, 1993, a mass shooting occurred aboard a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train in Garden City Park, New York. [56] About one week after the shooting, Clinton visited with O'Connor, Blum and McEntee. While he was reloading his third magazine, somebody yelled, "Grab him! Long Island Rail Road shooter Colin Ferguson, who killed six people and wounded 19 more on a train two decades ago, tried to incite a deadly prison riot in 2011, according to a court ruling. Suspect Says All the Signs Were There", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [38] He also argued of a mysterious man named Mr. Su, who had information concerning a conspiracy against him. Mr. Ferguson, evidence to the contrary, believes he is not guilty and that someone else killed all those people aboard the train." Ferguson's far-post effort saw off a . She asked a law clerk to sit in on the meeting because she did not want to be alone with Ferguson,[7] which she had never done before. Joel Rifkin "Joel the Ripper" - ALIVE - Convicted of murdering 9 prostitutes between 1989-93 in New York City & Long Island, Rifkin was arrested on 28th June 1993 following a high-speed pursuit when officers spotted him driving without licence plates. Officials there said, "He was lucid and clear and aware of what was going on. Ferguson claimed in the letters that he was not insane, and rejected Kunstler's and Kuby's "black rage" defense. "[18] Later, Ron Kuby argued Ferguson had been a frequent target of harassment at the Nassau County jail, and requested that the United States Department of Justice intervene to ensure Ferguson's safety. One month before the LIRR shooting, Winchester Ammunition announced they were voluntarily withdrawing the Black Talon cartridges from the market. Kunstler and Kuby argued they would have no problem finding 12 unbiased jurors and claimed Ferguson had already been publicly attacked in the press by government and police officials. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Adding to Jack Carter's exasperation is his rebellious teenage daughter, Zoe, played by Jordan Hinson, thanks to the fact that Zoe was a genius herself but also possessed her dad's street smarts, making her a disciplined single parent's worst nightmare. Ferguson is serving a 315-year . Deranged gunman Colin Ferguson methodically walked through the train, firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a149b7f092e77f5 "[13] He was suspended from the school in June 1991 as a result of the threats. Retired Nassau County Judge Donald Belfi will always be remembered for his decision to allow Ferguson to represent himself in his murder trial. Shootings Requests a Different Lawyer", "Ferguson Collapses in Court After Scorning Insanity Plea", "Judge Delays Ruling in L.I.R.R. Shooting Case", "New Jersey's New Governor; Grand Jury Indicts Suspect on 93 Counts in Attack That Killed 6 on Long Island Rail Road", "Suspect in Rail Shootings May Have Kunstler's Help", "Hearing Held on Bid to Repress Lawyers in Murder Case", "Lawyers' Publicity Ban Eased in Rail Killings", "Man Held in Train Killings Is Beaten, Jail Officials Say", "5 Nassau Inmates Charged With Assault on Colin Ferguson", "No Execution For Suspect In Shootings, Judge Says", "Black Rage: In Defense of a Mass Murderer", "An Insanity Defense In L.I.R.R. [10] On May 18, 1988,[11] she obtained an uncontested divorce from Ferguson, claiming that the marriage ended because they had "differing social views". [10] In January 2014, Ferguson became the newest "Maytag Man" where he plays the role of the appliance in the latest Maytag ad campaign. "[19] Kunstler and Kuby argued Ferguson's behavior was indicative of his mental imbalance, but Belfi refused the lawyers' request to reconsider his competence, citing the original psychiatric report that concluded Ferguson was able to understand the charges against him and was "malingering in an attempt to create an impression" that he was mentally imbalanced and unable to cooperate with his attorney. "My mom always said we both survived because we were destined to do great things," she said. That three-page record includes sanctions for failure to obey orders, violent conduct, harassment, unhygienic acts and rioting. The brawl began when Ferguson asked Rifkin to be quiet while Ferguson was using the telephone. At Great Meadow, Ferguson is separated from the general prison population in a special unit of 30 one-inmate cells. [57] During his monthly radio call-in show, Governor Mario Cuomo called the Ferguson shootings "a dramatic, spectacular slaughter",[5] and called for stronger gun control measures. An informal notice of appeal already was filed with the court, said Dennis Lemke, one of Fergusons legal advisers. Colin Ferguson (via Twitter ). [25] The attorneys compared it to the utilization of the battered woman defense, posttraumatic stress disorder, and the child abuse syndrome in other cases to negate criminal liability. [32] Donald E. Belfi, the Nassau County Judge assigned to the Ferguson case, criticized Kunstler for speaking to the media about the proposed defense before it had been examined by a mental health professional. "Twenty years later, I know there is much more for our nation to accomplish.". [10], Ferguson got a job doing clerical work for the Ademco Security Group in Syosset, New York. As a fun character quirk, Larry was shown eating in almost every single scene he was in, no matter what was happening at the time. She was a true feminist icon, as both the high-powered liaison between the Department of Defense and the law enforcement agencies regarding Eureka and Global Dynamics and as the mother of an autistic son. "[3], Police found pieces of notebook paper in Ferguson's pockets with scribbled notes with the heading "reasons for this". He moved to the United States in 1982 on a visitor's visa. [12], In 2016, he starred as Jack Brewster in the Hallmark original film Every Christmas Has a Story alongside Lori Loughlin. : The White House; Moved by Killings, Clinton Urges Action on Gun Legislation", "Giuliani Urges More Support For Police as Role Is Redefined", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1993_Long_Island_Rail_Road_shooting&oldid=1140174651, 6 counts of murder, 19 counts of attempted murder, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 20:40. He said that while he slept on the LIRR commuter train, a white man stole his gun and committed the crimes. Reichman said Ferguson's assertions were "vague and somewhat evasive," in contrast to the normally detailed and highly focused nature of systematized paranoid delusional thinking. But behind the camera is really where Richardson-Whitfield's passion lies, and it shows. A lawyer would have merely served as the fig leaf. Basically, he's done it all. [32] On August 12, 1994, Kunstler and Kuby asked Judge Belfi to reconsider Ferguson's competence to stand trial, claiming he was growing more delusional, paranoid and obsessive by the day, and that he was too mentally unbalanced for them to mount any kind of defense. [9], In February 1992, Ferguson was arrested and charged with harassing a woman on a subway. He received 315 years and eight months to life, meaning his current earliest possible parole date is August 6, 2309. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. [4] Ferguson was placed on suicide watch in the Nassau County Jail. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. After he was placed into handcuffs by guards, Ferguson shouted "they have made it too tight," collapsed to the floor, and had to be dragged from the courtroom. Dr. Henry Deacon was Eureka's playful riff on the stereotype of the small-town jack of all trades, but in a town like Eureka, the local mechanic is much more than he seems. . On November 11, Ferguson agreed he would stop resisting efforts to meet with a court-appointed psychiatrist. [4][1], As the train approached the Merillon Avenue station in Garden City Park, Long Island, Ferguson drew the gun, dropped several cartridges on the ground, stood up, and opened fire at random. "[42], Ferguson was convicted on February 17, 1995, of murder of the six passengers who died of their injuries. Massacre", "L.I.R.R. He's shooting people! Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Well, it turns out that Colin Ferguson is still in prison. She's a vegetarian and an experienced urban homesteader, taking vacant lots in her current home of Los Angeles and transforming them into co-op produce gardens. Ferguson's trial was noted for a number of unusual developments, including his dismissing his defense counsel, insisting on representing himself and questioning his victims on the stand. Some riders have posted on social media that traveling in the ill-fated train car is "creepy.". Then 6-foot, 200-pounds, he charged . This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [45], In 1994, Ferguson was apparently involved in a fistfight with fellow inmate Joel Rifkin. "The baby is in her second year of college," Combatti proclaimed in a telephone interview from her home a block from the Merillon Avenue station in Garden City, where Ferguson's carnage ended. Five to six people continued to hold him pinned for some time while they awaited relief. In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. But fans will best recognize her from her recurring role as duplicitous angel Duma in Supernatural and as the villainousA.L.I.E./Dr. When he imposed six consecutive life sentences, the courtroom erupted in applause. "Coming out of such a horrible situation, there is no closure; you never get over it," he said. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Clinton cited the Ferguson murders as a factor in his support of the program, which would include background checks, tests and required renewals every two years. Brighton's hopes of securing a first major trophy remain alive as Evan Ferguson's first-half goal proved enough to secure a place in the FA Cup sixth round. "They gained strength with one another," said Peck, now a county court judge. [7] The board placed him on a list of potentially dangerous people whom security guards were to watch for. Locke's passion is in social activism, however. There is no doubt that Colin Ferguson, if sane, was guilty. She examines the Maytag Man who's kneeling on display, tugging at his ear and playing with his jacket zipper as he informs us that the washer is more than eye candy and can handle . [14] He had been robbed by two men, so he started carrying the gun with him in a paper bag. Eventually, it even gained some critical recognition, earning an Emmy nomination in 2007 for its special effects. "I was one of the very fortunate individuals, because after the shooting I really had something to focus on, and that was her.". [5], Ferguson showed no remorse during hours of questioning from the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. In interviews with the media, a number of passengers cited the need to face their fears and the psychological trauma created by the incident, rather than avoid riding their regular train. On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York City. Cerra is a self-described enormous fan of sci-fi and fantasy, appreciating the escapism they offer, and her busy career has been built almost exclusively in that realm. She was bold, flawed, and fantastic, and Richardson-Whitfield carried those qualities into her projects after Eureka, appearing on shows like The Newsroom, Being Mary Jane, andNCIS as well as taking on the role of covert agent Maggie Baptiste in sci-fi crime drama Stitchers in 2015. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. His friends speculated that he had trouble dealing with racism in the U.S.[8] and that he felt frustrated because he couldn't find work outside of menial jobs. Although George Peck argued the letters proved Ferguson was able to understand the charges against him and was actively participating in his defense, Kuby argued the letters only further demonstrated Ferguson's confused state of mind. Get updates on the coronavirus pandemic and other news as it happens with our free breaking news email alerts. It also included 19 counts of attempted murder, 34 counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, intent to use the weapon, violation of civil rights of each of the 25 victims and "intent to harass, annoy, threaten and alarm" the victims "because of their race, color or national origin. [3][2] He has been cast in many television series, television films, and films. Full circle! Quinn has certainly kept busy since Eureka, with roles in Revenge, Mistresses, 2 Broke Girls, and One Day at a Time. "But a trial of this magnitude and emotion, I thought it was almost appropriate.". Grayston may not be acting as much anymore, but he still keeps up a regular presence on social media, where he is completely and hilariously a full-blown "cat dad" like, seriously an amazing cat dad with his cat Purrcy appearing on Grayston's Twitter and Instagram posts even more than his incredible wife. [32] George Peck, the prosecutor in Ferguson's trial, insisted Ferguson's apparent lack of cooperation with his lawyers was a defense tactic to avoid a trial. Ferguson is fluent in both French and English and he's put it to good use in his years since playing Jack Carter as a celebrity guest writer on NHL.com covering his beloved Montreal Canadiens. [6] One of the notes referred to "racism by Caucasians and Uncle Tom Negroes". The TV side of things has seen Jacot appear with recurring roles in shows like Rogue, Saving Hope, and Slasher. So many ads out there are confusing, and you watch all the way to the end, and you still don't know what they're about! Peacocke. He is currently incarcerated at Great Meadow Correctional Facility, with an earliest possible release date of August 6, 2309. [34], On September 20, 1994, Kunstler and Kuby filed notice that they would pursue an insanity defense despite the objections of their client. Votes: 256 When I suffered and screamed I was told that it was a good sign by the prison guards because they were hoping for my swift departure from life. [43] After his conviction, Ferguson was put in the position to argue in appellate briefs that he had incompetent counsel (himself). But it's hard to ignore the similarities. This was in large part thanks to the quirky cast of characters that populated the fictional titular town of Eureka, Oregon. A Corrections Department spokeswoman said Ferguson was not allowed to conduct face-to-face interviews in prison because of an "unsatisfactory" disciplinary record. ; Lawyer Seeks Sanity Inquiry In L.I. He wanted no part of claiming that racial persecution triggered the violence. Ferguson showed no emotion as he sat in the back of a police car, which some passengers said was as shocking and disturbing as the violence of the shooting itself. "He knew basically what he did and could understand right from wrong," recalled the now 77-year-old Belfi, who said 30 or 40 judges around the country wrote to him, questioning his decision. : Commuters; The Ride, a Day Later: The 5:33 Will Never Seem the Same Again", "Death on the L.I.R.R. Now 55, he's housed at the Upstate. [1], Other passengers farther away in the train did not realize that a shooting had occurred until after the train stopped, as a crowd of panicked passengers fled from the third car into neighboring cars. He was also convicted of attempted murder for wounding nineteen passengers. [citation needed], A 2002 book by trial consultant Mark C. Bardwell and criminal justice professor Bruce A. Arrigo examined the competency issues in the Ferguson case.[59]. The train's conductor was informed of the shooting, but he decided against opening the train doors right away because two of the cars were not yet at the platform. The suit sought $1 million for Dennis McCarthy's pain and suffering, $10 million for his death and for damages to survivors, and $25 million for injuries to Kevin McCarthy. [11] U.S. Newsday reports that the Long Island Rail Road . [26], Shortly after his incarceration began, Ferguson complained about his treatment, claiming correction officers attacked him with milk crates and a fire extinguisher, while depriving him of necessities like soap and antiperspirant spray. It may surprise you to learn Ferguson is a Christmas movie veteran, too, having appeared in no less than four that's right, four romantic Christmas movies for Lifetime and Hallmark. What did I do? Each cell is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau said. Among the defense witnesses Ferguson requested was President Bill Clinton. Ferguson's attack was as clearly premeditated as was. The New York City Transit Authority investigated and dismissed the claims. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian actor, director and producer. "[6] He sent letters to the New York City Police Commissioner and other officials complaining about his arrest, describing it as "viscous [sic] and racist,"[7] and claiming that he was brutalized by the officers who arrested him. He's charming, suave, rich, and his perfectly-groomed goatee and bespoke suits belie the fact he can often be ruthless when the situation calls for it. However, even though she wasn't a genius with science, she was more than capable with firearms and weaponry thanks to her years as an elite U.S. Army Ranger. Join Facebook to connect with Colin Ferguson and others you may know. (Bill Turnbull / New York Daily News) On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York. He knew it was the last time he was going to see the light of day, he said. Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment. In April 1993, he insisted that he was still in pain and demanded that the case be reopened so that he could get more money for medical treatment. [4], Ferguson married Audrey Warren on May 13, 1986, a native of Southampton County, Virginia,[11] which qualified him for permanent U.S. residence. McCarthy, whose story was chronicled in a made-for-TV movie produced by Barbra Streisand, remains a national spokeswoman on gun control issues and has frequently spoken out after shootings, including that of her colleague and friend, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, in 2011. The couple moved to a house on Long Island where they often fought, sometimes to the point that police intervention was required. SyFy/Neil Grayston. An announcement was made ordering conductors not to open the doors, but engineer Thomas Silhan climbed out the window of his cab and opened each door from the outside so that panicked passengers could escape. [19] On January 5, 1994, a report by a court-appointed psychologist and psychiatrist concluded Ferguson was suffering from paranoid personality disorder but was competent to stand trial. Thursday afternoon, he arrived at the Great Meadow Maximum Security Prison in Comstock, where he will serve his life term, said Jim Flateau, spokesman for the state Department of Correctional Services. [9] Ferguson attended the Calabar High School in Red Hills Road, Kingston, from 1969 to 1974,[10] where the principal described him as a "well-rounded student" who played cricket and soccer. And then there was the trial. A suburban New York judge who presided over the 1995 trial of the Long Island Rail Road massacre shooter, sentencing Colin Ferguson to 315 years in prison, has died. MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) _ Reality seemed to sink in Thursday for Colin Ferguson. "[16] Later, Moore withdrew his offer to represent Ferguson, citing conflicts he did not explain. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. These days, Hinson resides in Los Angeles and goes by the stage name Jordan Danger, but she hasn't acted since 2018. "He felt like, 'I'm such a great person. [9], In April 1993,[10] Ferguson moved to California in search of new career opportunities. The calls prompted the lawyers to start locking their inner office doors out of fear. Ferguson purchased a Ruger P89 919mm pistol at a Turner's Outdoorsman in Long Beach for $400 after waiting the fifteen-day period required under California's gun laws. On Dec. 7, 1993, when Lisa was seven-and-one-half-months pregnant with Kimberly, Ferguson shot Lisa in the hip, but she went on to deliver Kimberly normally on Feb. 3, 1994. Months later, he made threatening calls to members of the firm, claiming that they were discriminating against him. [7] In 2010, Ferguson starred as Nathan Bickerman in the syfy original film Lake Placid 3 co-starring Kirsty Mitchell. A man from Brooklyn named Colin Ferguson opened fire inside the commuter train to Hicksville on December 7, 1993. Aug 26, 2017. [5] In 2003, he starred in the short-lived TV show Coupling. "And we actually couldn't keep them off the stand after that. At the sentencing, Judge Donald E. Belfi called Ferguson a "selfish, self-righteous coward." Ferguson, who boarded the train in Queens, claimed that he waited to open fire until the train crossed over the New York City border out of respect for David Dinkins, the mayor at the time. Jackson stressed the shootings were the result of one man and should not be seen as indicative of all African-Americans. Ferguson was a black Jamaican man highly racist against whites. I travel all around the . Ferguson's notes expressed anger towards the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, Asians, Governor Mario Cuomo,[5] and "so-called civil right leaders such as the Rev. Ferguson was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of 200 years for killing six people and wounding 19 others in the Dec. 7, 1993, Long Island Rail Road shooting spree. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. Upon hearing the sentence, a courtroom full of train survivors applauded. She's also involved in several social activism initiatives and has given TEDxTalks and keynote addresses. Twenty years on, The Associated Press conducted a series of interviews with those whose lives changed. Later, he attended a symposium by a faculty member discussing her experiences in South Africa under apartheid. As per our current Database, Colin Ferguson is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). [9] His Flatbush landlord said that he appeared even more unstable upon his return, speaking in the third person about "some apocryphal-type doom scenario" which included black people rising up and striking down "their pompous rulers and oppressors. Morton keeps himself extremely busy as an actor on stage, TV and film, but also as a singer-songwriter in fact, you can hear some of his music in theEureka episode "Stoned." She instead issued a statement. Prison officials had been notified by Kuby that an assault was imminent, and were in the process of following up on the warning when Ferguson was attacked. Similar to Jack Carter, Deputy Sheriff Josephina "Jo"Lupo, played by Erica Cerra, was relatively "normal"compared to the rest of the town. Sound familiar yet? But Thursday, Ferguson had little to say during his 92-mile journey to Fishkill, in Dutchess County. View the profiles of people named Colin Ferguson. "[3] Ferguson walked east (forward) on the train, pulling the trigger steadily about every half second. Tags: Actor Born in 1972 Canadian A third pretended he had a gun and made a shooting motion with his fingers. [5] A New York Times editorial called for stronger gun control laws in response to the murders, specifically citing the ease with which Ferguson obtained a handgun in California, which had one of the country's stricter gun laws. He unsuccessfully applied for several jobs, including at a car wash where the manager laughed at him. : The Confrontation; 3 Credited In Capture Of Gunman", "Inmate Information NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision", "Death on the L.I.R.R. ", "Capital Program Oversight Committee Meeting October 2016", "After Train Killings, Worry About Backlash", "Rail Lines Raise Visibility Of Officers After Shooting", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [28], In November 1994, Ferguson's lawyers claimed prison guards taunted him with claims that the election of Governor George Pataki, a death penalty supporter, meant Ferguson would be executed if found guilty. But they said too many setbacks frustrated them. He was also a guest presenter for sci-fi news show HypaSpace.[3]. But Eureka was never as concerned with its critics as with its fans, and fans embraced it in return. Though it has to be said Fargo didn't exactly help himself since he was often the cause of the town's latest calamity, usually due to his curiosity and lack of common sense finding him meddling with strange objects and equipment he shouldn't. Though other massacres have far superseded it in terms of casualties, there are aspects of the railcar shooting that, even two decades later, make it stand out in the sad pantheon of rampages that have horrified the nation. The officer spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. [53], During a press conference in the days after the shooting, the Long Island Rail Road Police Benevolent Association called the trains "unsafe" and said the railroad needed to triple the size of its 216-person police force. As Ferguson was led away by guards, he insisted he had more to say to the judge. [10], Anthony J. Falanga was appointed Ferguson's attorney on December 11, 1993. Neighbors said that he dressed very neatly but kept to himself and rarely smiled or spoke to anybody, except occasionally to say hello. Ferguson claimed a police officer who escorted him from the Nassau County Jail said to him, "You realize someone else, in fact, was actually responsible for the shooting. Canadian actor who is best known as Jack Carter on the long running TV series Eureka. Sci-fi science it was a whole complicated thing. [9] Family friends said that this deeply disturbed Ferguson. ``How long am I going to be here? Ferguson asked an officer as he arrived at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill. Ferguson defended himself in court, cross-examining the very people he terrorized. Clarence "Larry"Haberman was a smaller role onEureka,but a memorable one nonetheless. [11] In July 2015, Ferguson began playing a recurring role in season three of the Hallmark Channel series Cedar Cove, as the new district attorney and a rival to Jack. 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