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Garcia Not National Guard Soldier

February 20th, 2009 | Comments Off

The Democrat & Chronicle continues digging in to the past of Frank Garcia, the accused killer of four local people across the region last weekend. I failed to accurately read the materials on their site and assumed the references in his writings were to the National Guard and not to the New York Guard. The New York Guard’s mission is to: * Provide augmentation and support to other State Military Components in the execution of their State Missions and their in-state federal training. * Provide Aid to Civil Authorities and Humanitarian Support to the State Emergency Management Office, State and Local Governmental Agencies during domestic emergencies. * Conduct missions to enhance the quality of life in our communities and for our … Read entire article »

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Murderer Had Pistol Permit

February 19th, 2009 | Comments Off

In a novel twist, Frank Garcia, the suspect in the 4 weekend murders, had a legal pistol permit. It may be the only murder in several years in this area committed by a legal handgun. Today’s Democrat & Chronicle reports on his multi-year attempts to acquire a permit, as well as his prior criminal record. Outstanding leg work by reporters Brian Sharp and Meaghan McDermott. The story online is accompanied by copies of all the various documents which is exactly the way a story ought to appear on the Net. After a slow start, all the local media have been working hard on this story. Garcia’s work history has been explored as well as how he knew the two female victims in the case. Lots of background from neighbors and friends filling in … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commentary, Crime and Punishment, Media, Old Media, Original writing, Reporting

Latest on Upstate Murders

February 15th, 2009 | Comments Off

Accused murderer Frank Garcia pleaded not guilty in Sweden Town court to two counts of First Degree Murder and one count of attempted murder at his arraignment last night. He is charged with the murders of Mary Sillman and Randall Norman and the attempted murder of Audra Dillon. A Lakeside Health spokesman calls Randy Norman “a hero”. Mary Sillman started with Lakeside as a CNA in their long term nursing facility in October. Garcia was let go by Lakeside last week. He was hired in late October or early November. His was a per diem position, a nursing supervisor on off-shifts at the long term nursing facility. He was an RN. His RN registration The Lakeside spokesman cannot comment on Garcia’s employment history or reason for termination. A memorial service is being planned in … Read entire article »

Filed under: Americas North Shore, Crime and Punishment, Original writing, Reporting, Rochester New York

Multiple Murders Rock America’s North Shore

February 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Shots rang out during an argument in the parking lot of Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport, New York about 5 a.m.. A man and a women were arguing when a couple passing by attempted to intervene. A suspect fired multiple shots killing two and wounding one. He then fled the scene. Killed at the scene were Randall Norman, 41, from Holley and Mary Sillman, 23, from Albion. Sillman is reported by Monroe Country Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn to have been the women the shooting suspect was fighting with. Norman was one of the two people who intervened. The wounded individual, a woman, is being treated at Strong Memorial Hospital this evening. Sheriff O’Flynn does not believe her injuries to be life threatening. Her name was not released by the Sheriff. Around 1:30 p.m., Ontario … Read entire article »

Filed under: Americas North Shore, Crime and Punishment, Original writing, Reporting, Rochester New York