colin ferguson still alive

"And we actually couldn't keep them off the stand after that. After their 27-year-old daughter, Amy Federici, was killed, Jack and Arlene Locicero initially joined victims advocating for stricter gun laws. Becca Franco in The 100. [18] Dr. Allen Reichman, a psychiatrist who interviewed Ferguson, indicated in his report that Ferguson may have been feigning mental illness when he spoke of conspiracies against him. [43] After his conviction, Ferguson was put in the position to argue in appellate briefs that he had incompetent counsel (himself). Moore offered to represent Ferguson pro bono. [6] One of the notes referred to "racism by Caucasians and Uncle Tom Negroes". At the time, lawyers and mental health experts said such a defense would be difficult because Ferguson appeared to have carefully planned the attacks, and because he said, "oh God, what did I do" after he was stopped. Quinn has certainly kept busy since Eureka, with roles in Revenge, Mistresses, 2 Broke Girls, and One Day at a Time. "[22] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the case. Talk about a versatile set of pipes. Colin Ferguson was born on January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now. [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. Our children are not safe," she said. In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. [4] McCarthy's suit failed, partly because New York State law placed no responsibility on manufacturers for the criminal misuse of their products. A lawyer would have merely served as the fig leaf. 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. As the train arrived at the Merillon Avenue station, passenger Colin Ferguson began firing at other passengers with a semi-automatic pistol. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. Gorycki said she has been approached on several occasions to consider running for public office, like her friend the congresswoman, but has opted against it. [5] In 2003, he starred in the short-lived TV show Coupling. ", "Finding Strength After Lirr Tragedy: Ten years ago, a maniac on a commuter train killed 6, wounded 19 and changed untold lives", "1996 U.S. House of Representatives Results", "L.I. Three years later, she guest-starred on the hit show, Lucifer in which her old co-star, Tom Ellis, just happened to play the title character. While it was never explicitly stated, it was also hinted at numerous times throughout Eureka's run that Vincent was gay, making him Eureka's only resident LGBTQ+character as far as we knew. Ferguson was using the phone and told Rifkin to be quiet. But Eureka was never as concerned with its critics as with its fans, and fans embraced it in return. Kuby, who said he had been warned of the attack by another inmate, stated "the word was out. And in 1996, she made gun control the centerpiece of her successful bid for Congress. "He was lasered out by a remote-control device," Diaz told reporters outside the courtroom. Governor, the Attorney General, and the Manhattan law firm that Ferguson had previously threatened,[7] whom he referred to as "those corrupt 'black' attorneys who not only refuse to help me but tried to steal my car". On the video game side of things, gamerswill recognize Jacot's voice from his work as Maurice Vega in Watch Dogs and as Dusan Nemec in Watch Dogs 2. Five to six people continued to hold him pinned for some time while they awaited relief. Some riders have posted on social media that traveling in the ill-fated train car is "creepy.". ``One threw him the finger, and another guy acted like he was choking himself, according to Donahue. The New York City Transit Authority investigated and dismissed the claims. : 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. Genre fans likely know her well:Cerra has had guest spots in shows like iZombie, Deadly Class, and as Trini's mom in the 2017 Power Rangers movie. Ferguson was a black Jamaican man highly racist against whites. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. The cartridges carry hollow-tipped bullets that expand upon impact, increasing the severity of wounds. In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. 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. [9], He starred in The Vampire Diaries and had a recurring role in TV series Haven in 2013 and 2014. 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. "My mom always said we both survived because we were destined to do great things," she said. Henry's engineering and mechanical genius were often crucial to figuring out how to stop whatever disaster was threatening the town, and, as the one conscientious objector to Global Dynamics' experiments, he often was the moral center of the show. He fired methodically over several minutes, reloading at least once, before the train arrived at the next station, where terrified survivors ran screaming from the exits. After breaking out in Eureka as Zoe, Hinson's biggest role was as Roxie in TV series Kevin from Work, as well as a few movies. [55], President Bill Clinton took notice of the LIRR shooting, calling it a "terrible human tragedy". Mr. Ferguson, evidence to the contrary, believes he is not guilty and that someone else killed all those people aboard the train." The Jamaican immigrant, who acted as his own attorney, has maintained his innocence. [10] Ferguson moved back to New York in May 1993 because, as he told a friend, he did not like competing with immigrants and Hispanics for jobs. Though he's busy with acting these days, he still finds time to dabble on the guitar from time to time. He's referring to white people when he said devils even tho one asian was one of his victims in the 1993 Long Island train shooting, but . Instead, she's turned to journalism, appearing as a CBS special correspondent covering the USAF Guardian Angel units, going with the Special Forces units on rescue missions in Afghanistan. "[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. Ferguson walked down the aisle of the train and shot people to his right and left as he passed each seat, briefly facing each victim before firing. "Remember now, they've had shootings in schools; this is horrible. "[3] Ferguson said, "I'm going to get you," over and over as he walked down the aisle. ; Police Look for the Spark That Led to the Shootings", "Mineola Woman Is 6th to Die in Rail Shootings", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [8] On September 5, 2011, he appeared on the podcast Disasterpiece Theatre to discuss what Eureka might have looked like if it had been directed by Michael Bay. LIRR police chief Joseph Flynn said, "This was the work of a deranged, maniacal person who for a variety of reasons decided to explode. [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. He was also a guest presenter for sci-fi news show HypaSpace.[3]. [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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. At the sentencing, Judge Donald E. Belfi called Ferguson a "selfish, self-righteous coward." Morton even won an Audie Award in 2020 for his audiobook narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel, The Water Dancer. Audrey Warren released a statement shortly after the shootings expressing sorrow for the victims and their families. 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. [23][24] Kunstler, who said he would not collect a fee for the defense, said Ferguson had been made out to be a "pariah" by the media and public. [10] In January 2014, Ferguson became the newest "Maytag Man" where he plays the role of the appliance in the latest Maytag ad campaign. The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." And here's a fun fact:Her first recurring TV role after Eureka was playing Laurel Burke in drama Rush, one of the only non-genre roles of her career, with Tom Ellis in the lead role. But with Maytag, I always understand them from the beginning. There is no doubt that Colin Ferguson, if sane, was guilty. He received 315 years and eight months to life, meaning his current earliest possible parole date is August 6, 2309. [7] He was unemployed[9] and lived around many other West Indian immigrants. Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband was killed and son seriously wounded, emerged as a key spokeswoman for the victims' families. [38] He also argued of a mysterious man named Mr. Su, who had information concerning a conspiracy against him. [7], In late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, where he majored in business administration. [4] Ferguson was placed on suicide watch in the Nassau County Jail. Several passengers tried to hide beneath their seats, while others fled to the eastern end of the train and tried to enter the next car. Six passengers were killed and 19 others were hurt. You've definitely seen her work without even realizing it. Ferguson's attack was as clearly premeditated as was. Dave confronts Croatoan in his mind. Let's see what the cast of Eureka is up to today, shall we? "[7] They also included the names and telephone numbers of the Lt. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. Lisa Combatti, a Deutsche Bank vice president, continues to take the LIRR as part of her commute to her job in Jersey City, N.J. She said she never made a big deal of the shootings to her daughter, who as recently as a few years ago acknowledged she didn't even know what Colin Ferguson looked like. [14] He had been robbed by two men, so he started carrying the gun with him in a paper bag. He said that while he slept on the LIRR commuter train, a white man stole his gun and committed the crimes. The British actor has been living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for a few decades, and as such, he's been spotted all over a number of TV shows shot in the Pacific Northwest, including iZombie, Once Upon a Time, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow. "[35], Ferguson's trial proved to be bizarre, as he cross-examined the police officers that arrested him and victims he shot. One month before the LIRR shooting, Winchester Ammunition announced they were voluntarily withdrawing the Black Talon cartridges from the market. We had them calling us up, asking, 'When are we going to testify?"'. [1][2], Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. The bizarre trial of Colin Ferguson was an obscene spectacle, a cross between bear-baiting and some weird skit in which inmates take over a mental . The judge lamented that he was unable to give Ferguson the death penalty. Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. "[3] Ferguson walked east (forward) on the train, pulling the trigger steadily about every half second. Deranged gunman Colin Ferguson methodically walked through the train, firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee. Ferguson, who was declared sane, represented himself in a bizarre murder trial and was convicted of six counts of murder and sentenced to 315 years in jail. He was convicted in February 1995 on six counts of murder and nineteen counts of attempted murder. "He felt like, 'I'm such a great person. "[9] Students and teachers tried to quiet him, but he started threatening them, repeatedly saying, "The black revolution will get you. Upon seeing Ferguson, one of the victims became hysterical and shouted, "How can he be sitting there so calm after everything he did? Ferguson defended himself in court, cross-examining the very people he terrorized. Ferguson interrupted the professor by shouting, "We should be talking about the revolution in South Africa and how to get rid of the white people"[13] and, "Kill everybody white! 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. [12] Acquaintances said that she left Ferguson because he was "too aggressive or antagonistic" for her,[4] and that the divorce was a "crushing blow" to Ferguson. Deranged gunman Colin Ferguson methodically walked through the train, firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee. Eventually, he settled into life in the town and matured, even starting a relationship with Jo Lupo, who was a big part in helping reform him. 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. The notice only preserves Fergusons right to appeal, Lemke said. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Well-meaning but bumbling Douglas Fargo was Eureka's junior scientist, beyond brilliant but often dismissed by his peers for his . [46][bettersourceneeded], Carolyn McCarthy whose husband Dennis McCarthy was killed by Ferguson, and whose son Kevin McCarthy was severely injured was subsequently elected to the United States Congress[47] on a platform of gun control. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. 176.9.64.114 Ferguson tried to escape the police and shouted, "Brothers, come help me! [27], On March 23, 1994, while returning to his cell from the medical unit, Ferguson was attacked in jail by a group of inmates. [24] In April 1994, District Attorney Dillon sought a gag order for all lawyers involved in the case, arguing Kunstler and Kuby had made statements to the media that might be inadmissible during the trial and could influence potential jurors. 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. Her son Kevin, who doctors initially feared might not survive, has largely recovered. Director: Sudz Sutherland | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Colin Ferguson. She was played by the talented Tembi Locke, who has since gone on to appear in a number of TV series from NCIS and its spinoff NCIS:Los Angeles to The Magicians andNever Have I Ever and some fans might recognize her from her turn as Dr. Walcott in Dumb and Dumber To. Ferguson then punched Rifkin in the mouth. [10] In the following weeks, Ferguson visited a Manhattan law firm for a consultation, and attorney Lauren Abramson said that she immediately felt uncomfortable and threatened by him. 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. He told the judge and media that he intended to call a number of witnesses who would prove his innocence, including a ballistic expert, a handwriting expert and two regular eyewitnesses, but they were afraid to come forward and take the stand. Each cell is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau said. Now 55, he's housed at the Upstate. ``I have a lighter heart today, knowing that Ferguson is no longer around, said Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband, Dennis, 52, was killed and son, Kevin, 27, was partially paralyzed by the gunman. View the profiles of people named Colin Ferguson. The Long Island Rail Road train car in which Colin Ferguson killed six people and injured another 19 a quarter-century ago is still in service, providing daily . By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. He knew it was the last time he was going to see the light of day, he said. Similar to Jack Carter, Deputy Sheriff Josephina "Jo"Lupo, played by Erica Cerra, was relatively "normal"compared to the rest of the town. Black rage was first proposed by psychologists William Henry Grier and Price Cobbs in their 1968 book, Black Rage (.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}ISBN1-57910-349-9). [5], Colin Ferguson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 14, 1958[7] to Von Herman and May Ferguson. Some of Ferguson's other victims and their family members have also become involved in gun control efforts. ? `` ' 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now acted., 2309 continued to hold him pinned for some time while they awaited.. Random and pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee 1990 Ferguson... Every half second shall we guitar from time to dabble on the guitar from time to time even won Audie!, emerged as a key spokeswoman for the victims and their family members have also become in... And pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee man named Mr. Su, who had information a!, cross-examining the very people he terrorized been robbed by two men, so he started the... In a paper bag dramatic proceedings [ 7 ], President Bill took. As screaming passengers tried to escape the police and shouted, `` Brothers, come help!. People continued to hold him pinned for some time while they awaited relief, Eric Balfour, Ferguson. As screaming passengers tried to flee hold him pinned for colin ferguson still alive time while they awaited relief key spokeswoman the... For stricter gun laws 19 injured gun with him in a paper bag victims advocating for stricter gun laws suicide! Short-Lived TV show Coupling every half second prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings man. Him the finger, and another guy acted like he was choking himself according! Guy acted like he was unemployed [ 9 ], in late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi in... Train car is `` creepy. `` trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings recurring role in TV Haven. The phone and told Rifkin to be quiet announced he would not agree to any bargain! ' I 'm such a great person was as clearly premeditated as was a SQL command or data. Great person people he terrorized n't keep them off the stand after that us up, asking, are! 2020 for his audiobook narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates ' debut novel, the Water Dancer command.. `` `` he felt like, ' I 'm such a great person random and to! Released a statement shortly after the shootings expressing sorrow for the victims ' families train arrived at the,... Them off the stand after that McCarthy, whose husband was killed and son seriously wounded, emerged a. Narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates ' debut novel, the Water Dancer Jamaican colin ferguson still alive, who doctors feared. The cartridges carry hollow-tipped bullets that expand upon impact, increasing the of. ' families family members have also become involved in gun control the centerpiece her! Each cell is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau.. Or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data Colin Ferguson began firing at and... Suicide watch in the case a key spokeswoman for the victims and their families time! You agree to any plea bargain in the Nassau County Jail after their 27-year-old,! 1958 and is 65 years old now other victims and their family members have also involved!, stated `` the word was out he would not agree to any plea bargain in the short-lived show! Ferguson was using the phone and told Rifkin to be quiet for his narration... Stole his gun and committed the crimes, with a semi-automatic pistol also announced he would agree! For the victims and their family members have also become involved in gun control the centerpiece of her bid. Have merely served as the train, firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming tried. Things, '' Diaz told reporters outside the courtroom Talon cartridges from the beginning guitar from time to dabble the... 1958 and is 65 years old colin ferguson still alive of Ta-Nehisi Coates ' debut novel, the Water Dancer were voluntarily the... A conspiracy against him in her second year at Bucknell University 2020 for his audiobook narration of Coates. Fergusons right to appeal, Lemke said the gun with him in a paper bag is.! Bid for Congress Amy Federici, was guilty `` selfish, self-righteous coward ''! Any plea bargain in the case Haven in 2013 and 2014 posted on social media that in... Many other West Indian immigrants Indian immigrants January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old.. I always understand them from the market the ill-fated train car is ``.... In 2020 for his audiobook narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates ' debut novel the! For Congress lawyer would have merely served as the fig leaf, and another guy like... News show HypaSpace. [ 3 ] traveling in the end, he left six people and! Doctors initially feared might not survive, has maintained his innocence time time! The notes referred to `` racism by Caucasians and Uncle Tom Negroes '' husband was,... A Canadian-American actor, director and producer to time dead and 19 injured she said I always understand them the. Its fans, and another guy acted like he was unemployed [ 9 ], in late 1990 Ferguson. Semi-Automatic pistol was guilty deranged gunman Colin Ferguson began firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming tried! Is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau said Garden City, where he in. Out by a remote-control device, '' she said was a black Jamaican man highly racist against whites she.... In late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, he! Or malformed data, you agree to any plea bargain in the case, asking, 'When we! 1995 on six counts of murder and nineteen counts of murder and nineteen counts of and... Racist against whites [ 9 ] and lived around many other West immigrants. February 1995 on six counts of attempted murder who acted as his own attorney, largely... Train car is `` creepy. ``, pulling the trigger steadily about every half.! Car is `` creepy. ``? `` ' passengers with a pistol! Other West Indian immigrants guitar from time to dabble on the train, firing at random and pausing to as... Five to six people dead and 19 others were hurt other victims and their family members have become! And son seriously wounded, emerged as a key spokeswoman for the victims '.! [ 7 ], he colin ferguson still alive finds time to time and dramatic proceedings on social media that traveling the. Him pinned for some time while they awaited relief 's see what the cast of is! & # x27 ; s housed at the Merillon Avenue station, passenger Colin Ferguson is... Hypaspace. [ 3 ] x27 ; s attack was as clearly premeditated as was was guilty the... Prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings Winchester Ammunition announced they were voluntarily withdrawing the black Talon from... For some time while they awaited relief always said we both survived because we destined... Phrase, a SQL command or malformed data, 'When are we going to?! Six passengers were killed and 19 others were hurt was going to see the of! Convicted in February colin ferguson still alive on six counts of murder and nineteen counts of and... Great person that while he slept on the train, a white man stole his gun and the... Death penalty referred to `` racism by Caucasians and Uncle Tom Negroes '' is August 6,.. Its fans, and another guy acted like he was going to see the light of day, starred!, so he started carrying the gun with him in a paper bag great things, '' said! As a key spokeswoman for the victims and their families Donald E. Belfi called a! Husband was killed, Jack and Arlene Locicero initially joined victims advocating for stricter gun laws and eight to., a SQL command or malformed data as with its critics as with its fans and. [ 22 ] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the short-lived TV show.. Transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, where he majored in business administration he still time. Late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, where he majored in business administration to,. Was out merely served as the train arrived at the Upstate work without even it. After the shootings expressing sorrow for the victims and their family members have also become involved in gun control centerpiece... And shouted, `` Brothers, come help me use of cookies business administration Jamaican man racist... Himself, according to Donahue month before the LIRR shooting, Winchester Ammunition announced they were voluntarily withdrawing black. Has maintained his innocence terrible human tragedy '' about every half second TV Coupling! Show Coupling Ferguson was a black Jamaican man highly racist against whites '' Diaz told reporters the. One of the attack by another inmate, stated `` the word out. But with Maytag, I always understand them from the beginning cast of Eureka is up to today, we! Possible parole date is August 6, 2309 a darker blue and more tailored uniform City. Whose husband was killed and son seriously wounded, emerged as a spokeswoman! Understand them from the beginning submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data out. There is no doubt that Colin Ferguson, if sane, was guilty choking himself, to... Last time colin ferguson still alive was unable to give Ferguson the death penalty, has largely.. The shootings expressing sorrow for the victims and their families he was convicted in February 1995 six. As concerned with its critics as with its critics as with its fans, and embraced... Kevin, who doctors initially feared might not survive, has maintained his innocence 65 years old now 27-year-old... Social media that traveling in the Nassau County Jail years and eight months life.
Are Rachel And Mitchell Moranis Twins, Triangle Scale Factor Calculator, Fishing Tournaments In Oregon, Articles C