[34] In the following months, Ferguson sent Judge Belfi several letters regarding disputes between Ferguson, Kunstler and Kuby. "[9] Students and teachers tried to quiet him, but he started threatening them, repeatedly saying, "The black revolution will get you. Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon said of the sentence maximum; "it's not quite infinity, but it will do. [20][21], On January 19, 1994, after three days of evidence presentation, a grand jury handed up a 93-count indictment against Ferguson, which carried the possibility of up to 175 years in prison. [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. President George W. Bush in 2008 signed a bill she sponsored establishing a national database for criminal background checks on gun purchases, but other efforts at obtaining assault weapons bans, and limits on the sizes of ammunition clips, have not gained traction. [4] Ferguson was placed on suicide watch in the Nassau County Jail. Click to reveal But Jacot has found particular success in voice acting, doing everything from animated series to video games. [13] Since 2017, he has starred as Mackintyre Sullivan in the Fixer Upper Mysteries alongside Jewel Kilcher. Well-meaning but bumbling Douglas Fargo was Eureka's junior scientist, beyond brilliant but often dismissed by his peers for his ideas often being even too out-there for a bunch of theoretical physicists. 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 he's busy with acting these days, he still finds time to dabble on the guitar from time to time. Peacocke. Later, he attended a symposium by a faculty member discussing her experiences in South Africa under apartheid. "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. Ferguson's mother died from cancer soon afterwards, and the deaths destroyed the family's fortunes. [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. [54] LIRR officials also made counselors available for passengers who wanted one, and sent senior railroad officials out to trains to answer riders' questions. Helping homeless kids. [41], Ferguson originally sought to question himself on the witness stand, but ultimately did not do so. "[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. They argue that this damage causes black people to act abnormally in certain situations. 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. Falanga called for his client to receive a psychiatric evaluation. While he was pinned, Ferguson said, "Oh God, what did I do? 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. ; Lawyer Seeks Sanity Inquiry In L.I. 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. It injected more than a little humor into the show thanks to Chris Gauthier's timing. Well-meaning but bumbling Douglas Fargo was Eureka's junior scientist, beyond brilliant but often dismissed by his peers for his . The couple, from Hawthorne, N.J., decided to shift their focus, drawing on their daughter's own tragic past. 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] Ferguson started taking five showers a day and could be heard by neighbors repeatedly chanting at night "all the black people killing all the white people. Morton even won an Audie Award in 2020 for his audiobook narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel, The Water Dancer. Ferguson suffered a broken nose and a swollen left eye. Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. Sure, most people know veteran actor Joe Morton from his role as doomed scientist Miles Dyson in Terminator 2:Judgment Day. "[7] They also included the names and telephone numbers of the Lt. ; Suspect's Quiet Roots in Jamaica Suburb", "CRIME: Colin Ferguson: A Mass Murderer's Journey Toward Madness", "A Tormented Life A special report; A Long Slide From Privilege Ends in Slaughter on a Train", "Death on the L.I.R.R. The judge lamented that he was unable to give Ferguson the death penalty. [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. [45], In 1994, Ferguson was apparently involved in a fistfight with fellow inmate Joel Rifkin. Well, it turns out that Colin Ferguson is still in prison. Before Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora and Newtown, there was the Long Island Rail Road. [14] Several Adelphi University students expressed concern that Ferguson may have been taking the train to the school with plans of shooting people out of revenge for his past experiences there, although the train Ferguson took was not the closest one to Adelphi. 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. [5][14] He presented himself as a California resident by providing a driver's license that he received two months earlier, which had an address of the Long Beach motel where he stayed. [56] The day after the shooting, Clinton announced he had asked Attorney General Janet Reno to review a proposal by New York City Mayor-elect Rudy Giuliani that would set up a national uniform licensing system for gun buyers. Locke's passion is in social activism, however. "[3] Passengers Michael O'Connor, Kevin Blum, and Mark McEntee tackled him and pinned him to one of the train's seats. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, 4 Ferraris Stolen on Long Island in Service Center Heist, Closing Arguments Begin in Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial: Key Takeaways From the Case. 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. 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. [2] He was born in Canada and became a naturalized citizen of the United States. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. [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. [16] Ferguson said: "Of course, there is no sympathy for me in the institution. When he imposed six consecutive life sentences, the courtroom erupted in applause. She was motivated to run for Congress after the representative in her district, Dan Frisa, voted against an assault weapons bill. [29], On December 10, 1994, Judge Belfi ruled Ferguson was competent to stand trial. [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. [43] After his conviction, Ferguson was put in the position to argue in appellate briefs that he had incompetent counsel (himself). 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. 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. "[42], Ferguson was convicted on February 17, 1995, of murder of the six passengers who died of their injuries. On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York City. Colin Ferguson was born on July 22, 1972 in Montreal, Canada. [6] One of the notes referred to "racism by Caucasians and Uncle Tom Negroes". Everyone in the institution knew he was going to be set up. He knew it was the last time he was going to see the light of day, he said. "These people had nowhere to go.". [14][15], Ferguson has one son, born in 2013, whom he raises with partner Lindsay Thompson. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. [27], On March 23, 1994, while returning to his cell from the medical unit, Ferguson was attacked in jail by a group of inmates. 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. ", "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. After their 27-year-old daughter, Amy Federici, was killed, Jack and Arlene Locicero initially joined victims advocating for stricter gun laws. While browsing the appliance section of a store, a woman spots actor Colin Ferguson posing as a Maytag washer and dryer set. The chase ended when he crashed into a lamp-post, outside of the courthouse where his trial would ultimately take place. [11] U.S. "[40], His cross-examination questions mostly started with "is it your testimony" and would simply force the witness to repeat testimony already given. "[30] Kunstler and Kuby argued Ferguson had been driven insane by racial prejudice and could not be held criminally liable for his actions, even though he had committed the killings. Ferguson, now 55, is serving his sentence at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, N.Y., not far from the Canadian border. 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. "Then we have airports, then we have colleges, then we have the movie house, it just goes on and on. The now 60-year-old Ferguson is incarcerated at Upstate Correctional Facility near the Canadian border. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. [5], Colin Ferguson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 14, 1958[7] to Von Herman and May Ferguson. 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. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. Ferguson then punched Rifkin in the mouth. Colin Ferguson questions a witness at his trial in Mineola L.I. A crazy man cannot defend himself. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. 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. But it's funny how this time around, talking to other people and seeing where we are today, I'm beginning to think that maybe there is some now.". 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. Jackson stressed the shootings were the result of one man and should not be seen as indicative of all African-Americans. Ferguson was not reassured until after a judge told him the same thing, at the request of Kunstler. Von Herman was a wealthy pharmacist and the managing director of the large pharmaceutical company Hercules Agencies,[8] and was described by Time magazine as "one of the most prominent businessmen in Jamaica". "They gained strength with one another," said Peck, now a county court judge. ; 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. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. 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. In addition to six consecutive terms of 25 years to life, he. Both units continued to operate in regular service with these new numbers. [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. Nathan is still stuck in the void with William, Audrey and Duke must convince Haley to open the thinny before its too late for Nathan. She's also involved in several social activism initiatives and has given TEDxTalks and keynote addresses. These days, fans likely best know him for playing Silas Stone, father of Cyborg, in Justice League. [5] In 2003, he starred in the short-lived TV show Coupling. [5], Ferguson showed no remorse during hours of questioning from the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. "I came to Congress following the LIRR shooting to help usher in commonsense reforms to prevent senseless tragedy in this country," she said, conceding there have been "modest steps" in that area. Prior to the shooting, she had not seen him since the divorce. He has been assigned prisoner number 95A1838. Canada joins Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. One man appeared annoyed by their unruliness and said, "Be calm," before they forced a train door open and fled into the station. [33], On August 20, 1994, Ferguson appeared before Belfi and rejected his lawyer's efforts to have him declared mentally unfit to stand trial. He may not have much time to watch hockey, however:Matter is also the dad to two young kids, who keep him busy. But Eureka was never as concerned with its critics as with its fans, and fans embraced it in return. He is best known for being a TV Actor. 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