Ferguson was placed in protective custody at his own request. Canada joins Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. [11] The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Commuter Railroad placed more officers on trains and increased the visibility of police in response to the shootings. 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. 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. ``For the rest of your natural life, Ferguson, the officer said he told him sarcastically. Five inmates were charged with second-degree assault for their connection in the attack. On one occasion, he complained that a white woman in the library shouted racial epithets at him after he asked her about a class assignment, but an investigation concluded that the incident never occurred. And, no, your eyes don't deceive you Ferguson is the guy you see in Maytag ads, having taken over the role of the classic Maytag Man in 2014. [7] As Ferguson was escorted from the courthouse, a reporter asked him if he hated whites, to which Ferguson replied, "It's a lie". Train", "Woman in '92 Subway Dispute With L.I.R.R. Christmas in Montana: Directed by T.W. Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon said of the sentence maximum; "it's not quite infinity, but it will do. '"[10] In 1992, Ferguson's ex-wife filed a complaint with police alleging that he pried open the trunk of her car. He's shooting people! . (Ed Bailey/AP). This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [44], After his sentencing, Ferguson was incarcerated for a time at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York. [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. The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." Colin Ferguson, Alicia Witt Credit: 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Michael Larsen . 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. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. Ferguson started to claim he was not involved in the Long Island Rail Road shootings at all, and repeatedly refused to meet with a psychiatrist chosen by Kunstler and Kuby. [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. [52], Many African-Americans expressed concern that the LIRR shooting would lead to a backlash of violence and racial animosities against the black community. During the course of his cross-examinations, Ferguson would refer to himself in the third person, particularly asking the victims of the shooting, "did you see Colin Ferguson" to which the witness would reply, "I saw you shoot me." View the profiles of people named Colin Ferguson. Let's see what the cast of Eureka is up to today, shall we? "I turned around and saw him shooting as he was coming up the aisle," Combatti said. One month before the LIRR shooting, Winchester Ammunition announced they were voluntarily withdrawing the Black Talon cartridges from the market. Colin Ferguson was born on January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now. Some of Ferguson's other victims and their family members have also become involved in gun control efforts. "[22], On March 1, 1994, William Kunstler and Ron Kuby, law partners known for representing unpopular clients, announced they had accepted a request by Ferguson to handle his case. While Carter doesn't possess a genius-level IQ, he's often called upon to clean up the messes caused by these creations. [6] He was the lead in Eureka, a Syfy original series broadcast between 2006 and 2012, for which he was also a producer in its later seasons. Before a ruling was even made on the request, Moore held a press conference announcing he would seek a change of venue to Brooklyn, claiming it was impossible for Ferguson to receive a fair trial in a Nassau court due to a "severe underrepresentation of African-Americans on the Nassau County jury panel. 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. 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. Herbert Daughtry, C. Vernon Mason, and Calvin Butts. 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. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. Legal experts pointed out that Ferguson's questions were pointless and were not geared towards rebutting testimony. [5], Colin Ferguson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 14, 1958[7] to Von Herman and May Ferguson. The judge lamented that he was unable to give Ferguson the death penalty. ; Lawyer Seeks Sanity Inquiry In L.I. A train car that became a massacre scene when a gunman killed six people and wounded 19 more is still in service 25 years after the deadly rampage. The prosecutor, George Peck, said victims were initially reticent about being cross-examined by the gunman but were reassured after a meeting between the victims and prosecutors at police headquarters. Six officers took Ferguson from the Nassau County jail in a three-car caravan that pulled away at 6:30 a.m. The officer spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. [3][2] He has been cast in many television series, television films, and films. At Great Meadow, Ferguson is separated from the general prison population in a special unit of 30 one-inmate cells. [1] [2] Early life [ edit] Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "[16] Later, Moore withdrew his offer to represent Ferguson, citing conflicts he did not explain. [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. Ferguson, who is black, made the unusual request after firing noted defense attorneys William Kuntsler and Ron Kuby, who wanted to proffer a "black rage" insanity defense. He was ordered held without bail. ``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. The audience surrogate and heart of the show was Sheriff Jack Carter. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. She's also produced news segments and investigative reports, winning a Suncoast Emmy for her work producing Saving America's Heroes. The chase ended when he crashed into a lamp-post, outside of the courthouse where his trial would ultimately take place. 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. That short was the test run for her first feature film, God Save the Queen, which Danger also wrote, directed and produced. [54] LIRR officials also made counselors available for passengers who wanted one, and sent senior railroad officials out to trains to answer riders' questions. These days, fans likely best know him for playing Silas Stone, father of Cyborg, in Justice League. "Then we have airports, then we have colleges, then we have the movie house, it just goes on and on. A crazy man cannot defend himself. nytimes.com. [9], In February 1992, Ferguson was arrested and charged with harassing a woman on a subway. [9] Family friends said that this deeply disturbed Ferguson. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. By the time passengers tackled Colin Ferguson, his fusillade had left six people dead and 19 wounded. This was in large part thanks to the quirky cast of characters that populated the fictional titular town of Eureka, Oregon. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. [9], In April 1993,[10] Ferguson moved to California in search of new career opportunities. People are still asking Lisa Combatti about her baby. Kevin Blum, 62, who tackled the Ferguson during the LIRR Massacre twenty years ago and was hailed a hero, on December 5, 2013. Fans of Eureka will also be happy to learn Matter is still friends with his old costars Neil Grayston and Ferguson though, as an Edmonton Oilers fan, he and Ferguson are rivals once hockey season starts. He is now married with two children and still lives on Long Island. 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. ``One threw him the finger, and another guy acted like he was choking himself, according to Donahue. An informal notice of appeal already was filed with the court, said Dennis Lemke, one of Fergusons legal advisers. [2] He was born in Canada and became a naturalized citizen of the United States. 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. As a true geek gamer, you can also find Grayston on his Twitch channel, where he has a large and loyal following. 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. He starred in 2013 in Haven and in 2014 in The Vampire Diaries. The train's cars were less than 10 years old when the shooting occurred. Five to six people continued to hold him pinned for some time while they awaited relief. 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. LIRR police chief Joseph Flynn said, "This was the work of a deranged, maniacal person who for a variety of reasons decided to explode. 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. 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. But Thursday, Ferguson had little to say during his 92-mile journey to Fishkill, in Dutchess County. He sat on the southwestern end of the car,[3] carrying a Ruger P89 semi-automatic pistol and a canvas bag filled with 160 rounds of ammunition. [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. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian actor, director and producer. Instead, she's stepped behind the camera, cutting her teeth as producer on her first few projects in 2018. [27], On March 23, 1994, while returning to his cell from the medical unit, Ferguson was attacked in jail by a group of inmates. But Eureka was never as concerned with its critics as with its fans, and fans embraced it in return. 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. 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. "In those three days, I don't think I was ever so moved in 30 years of being a judge," Belfi said. Beverly is usually the driver of the story behind the story, selling Eureka's secrets to her employers, and she makes a great villain thanks to Debrah Farentino's ability to be warm and inviting on the surface and cold-blooded in reality. When Belfi ended the proceeding, Ferguson tried to continue talking. Jackson and other African-American leaders criticized the comment as racially charged, but Gulotta later said his statement had nothing to do with race. [14][15], Ferguson has one son, born in 2013, whom he raises with partner Lindsay Thompson. Killings Ruled Competent for Trial", "Jury Finds Ferguson Guilty Of Slayings on the L.I.R.R. Sci-fi science it was a whole complicated thing. The Lociceros started Transplant Speakers, a group that advocates for organ donations. Ferguson's attack was as clearly premeditated as was. 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. [18], For other people named Colin Ferguson, see, Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:38, Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber, "Maytag Ads Ditch That Old, Bored Repairman for a Younger Model", "Season 3 Premier, Hallmark Cedar Cove, Love Triangle for Andie MacDowell with Colin Ferguson", "Colin Ferguson as Jack on Every Christmas Has A Story | Hallmark Channel", "Colin Ferguson on Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery | Hallmark Movies and Mysteries", "Cast | Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery | Hallmark Movies and Mysteries", "Mother and son are happy, healthy and napping. "He was lasered out by a remote-control device," Diaz told reporters outside the courtroom. The company says it wants to take the focus off the repairman as a character all his own -. 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. Suspect Says All the Signs Were There", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [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. Thus, any proposal to force counsel on an otherwise competent defen- . 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. [38] He also argued of a mysterious man named Mr. Su, who had information concerning a conspiracy against him. LIRR spokesman Aaron Donovan says the decision to retain the car was not made lightly. "[10] His landlord became increasingly concerned about Ferguson's obsession with racism and apparent growing mental instability, and asked him to move out by the end of the month. In addition to six consecutive terms of 25 years to life, he. 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. [7], In 1991, Ferguson rented a room in Flatbush, Brooklyn. After their 27-year-old daughter, Amy Federici, was killed, Jack and Arlene Locicero initially joined victims advocating for stricter gun laws. 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. [34] In the following months, Ferguson sent Judge Belfi several letters regarding disputes between Ferguson, Kunstler and Kuby. [5], Ferguson had emptied two 15-round magazines during the shooting. Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment. Belfi strongly advised Ferguson against defending himself, but Ferguson said he intended to do so anyway. Twenty years on, The Associated Press conducted a series of interviews with those whose lives changed. The now 60-year-old Ferguson is incarcerated at Upstate Correctional Facility near the Canadian border. While browsing the appliance section of a store, a woman spots actor Colin Ferguson posing as a Maytag washer and dryer set. It injected more than a little humor into the show thanks to Chris Gauthier's timing. ", "The Story of O2", This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:38. [7] In 2010, Ferguson starred as Nathan Bickerman in the syfy original film Lake Placid 3 co-starring Kirsty Mitchell. Co-star Colin Ferguson is definitely a fan of this multi-talent's work on the series, . Ferguson continued to claim he was not involved in the shootings and proposed defending himself during the trial. [15], On December 18, 1993 Ferguson asked a judge to let him replace Falanga with Colin A. Moore, a Brooklyn-based attorney with a reputation for pursuing allegations of racism in the criminal-justice system. ; Adelphi Recalls a Student Driven by Rage and Suspended for Making Threats", "Sadness and Hope for Family of Victims of Train Shooting", "Man Accused in L.I.R.R. "[9] Students and teachers tried to quiet him, but he started threatening them, repeatedly saying, "The black revolution will get you. However, media outlets and legal experts at the time speculated a defense could argue Ferguson suffered from paranoia, particularly based on Ferguson's history of irrational racism allegations and claims that whites were discriminating against him. [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. [7] He graduated in the top third of his class. 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. We had them calling us up, asking, 'When are we going to testify?"'. In fact, Fishkill was only the first stop for Ferguson. Slayings May Dismiss His Lawyer", "Lawyers in Rail Slayings File for Insanity Defense", "Suspect in L.I.R.R. The defendant, a former stock clerk who had a long history of disputes with the state workers' compensation board, university officials and others, saying at one point that he would rather be convicted than judged insane. [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. 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