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Good evening, Friends:
Ive got to drive my daughter home from basketball practice, then attend a school board meeting. Im often at these until after 11 pm, so I wanted to update people on my cousins case.
This morning, the Chenango County (NY) grand jury heard testimony about John Guzy, 56, of Bainbridge, who shot my cousin and his son in a case of road rage on 10-27. They returned indictments for the following:
-- murder, 2nd degree;
-- attempted murder, 2nd;
-- two counts assault, 1st;
-- two counts criminal use of a firearm, 1st;
-- two counts criminal possession of a firearm, 3rd;
-- tampering with physical evidence;
-- operating a MV at .08 or more BAC, misdemeanor;
-- six counts possession of firearm, 4th degree.
Also, I had another op-ed in the Norwich newspaper; it is not available on-line. And yet a third should be in another area newspaper this evening, again not available on-line (for a week).
Off to pick up my daughter.
Peace,
H2O Man
Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)Sorry you have to deal with this shit. Sorry this is what our society has become.
Catherine Vincent
(34,486 posts)BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)...want to Bug you.
panader0
(25,816 posts)To think he wanted to pass the blame....
May he spend many years in prison. Asshole.
All the best Pat.
sybylla
(8,496 posts)I didn't understand from the previous post that I saw that this was road rage. That's really messed up. Apparently the Grand Jury agreed and I am happy for that. Hopefully it won't take forever to prosecute.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)malaise
(268,693 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,517 posts)I hope Mr.Guzy spends many years in prison, where he can contemplate his wrongdoing.
calimary
(81,107 posts)THIS: for H2O Man. Thanks for the update, sir! I'm glad you let us know what's happened.
ReRe
(10,597 posts)Get to it and get it done. No Ferguson-style Grand Jury stand-off business. When did this happen, H2O Man? I've been following your posts, but can't remember the time-line. Best wishes to you and your family. I know the holidays are going to be hard for all of you. What's probably best is if you concentrate on the little ones. They will pull you through.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)ReRe
(10,597 posts)onecent
(6,096 posts)I will keep you in my prayers...
I just can't wrap my head around the anger and hatred...it is everywhere....but you have been here sooo long and you never expect it to happen to people that you (are familiar with)..but don't really know. My heart goes out to you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!
Bless you....
UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)Initech
(100,036 posts)dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)What heartbreak your poor cousin must be going through. The account of his scribbling down the killers plate number while trying to aid his poor son made me cry. How horrible for all of you. I can't even begin to imagine what you're all going through.
...and I hope they put the bastard away for a long time. It won't bring poor Derek back but Guzy won't be able to hurt anyone ever again.
Spazito
(50,151 posts)re the Grand Jury indictments! Thanks for the update.
Very good news, as well, re the publication of two more of your OpEds!
onecaliberal
(32,777 posts)zeemike
(18,998 posts)That is the first big step in justice.
And thank you Mr Waterman for keeping us posted.
robertpaulsen
(8,632 posts)I'll keep my fingers crossed and pray for justice.
Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)I find myself checking in regularly for your posts, and it looks as if things are getting very serious for Mr. Guzy. Am wondering if your cousin has been released from the hospital yet. It would be wonderful news if that's the case. Please convey to him the thousands of people by now nation-wide who are with you in solidarity for justice.
ms liberty
(8,558 posts)I remembered you posting that the Grand Jury was today. Thanks for the update!
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I hope the prosecutor goes after him and puts him away forever. So sad for your family and hope you are holding up. The trial must be so stressful on top of everything else. Best to you.
Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)He should have been given therapeutic help before his rage got to this.
Your cousin, his son and family did not deserve to be the target of his uncontrollable explosiveness.
Grieving well is a beautiful strength.
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)barbtries
(28,769 posts)and for representing your cousin. seems like 1st degree would be more like it. was the family consulted by the DA? do they have victim/survivor services where you live? my advocate and counseling were so vital after my daughter was killed. my heart goes out to anyone who has to endure this terrible experience. hoping for justice.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)NBachers
(17,080 posts)Samantha
(9,314 posts)Peace be with you at this difficult time. You have thousands of friends always available to listen.
Sam
lunasun
(21,646 posts)tampering with evidence too ?
had been drinking that day?
there are a lot of indictments listed
that means a lot of crimes were committed that day and I hope you and your family see justice served
Peace
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)It was premeditated just prior to the shooting.
The perp should be spending forever behind bars.
iandhr
(6,852 posts)sakabatou
(42,136 posts)uppityperson
(115,677 posts)sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)news, at least he will be off the streets and unable to hurt anyone else, hopefully forever.
Would you post your op-ed published in the Norwich newspaper on DU when you get the time? Thanks, H2O Man.
gademocrat7
(10,644 posts)Hope the perpetrator of this heinous crime never sees the light of day. Continued healing thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
marble falls
(57,009 posts)msanthrope
(37,549 posts)TBF
(32,003 posts)I'm glad the residents of your area saw past that and will make him stand trial.