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. Now, if I remember correctly, there are some causes . [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. He may not have much time to watch hockey, however:Matter is also the dad to two young kids, who keep him busy. "He showed sufficient intelligence to me.". 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.". [28], In November 1994, Ferguson's lawyers claimed prison guards taunted him with claims that the election of Governor George Pataki, a death penalty supporter, meant Ferguson would be executed if found guilty. [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. Your IP: 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. [7] He was unemployed[9] and lived around many other West Indian immigrants. [51] The M3s were to be replaced with M9 railcars during the late 2010s. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. Deranged gunman Colin Ferguson methodically walked through the train, firing at random and pausing to reload as screaming passengers tried to flee. Aug 26, 2017. He's shooting people! "These people had nowhere to go.". Canada Introduces 'X' as a Third Sex Category for Passport Holders (Published 2017) The new designation, which begins Aug. 31, is a way to allow Canadians to identify by the gender of their . Get updates on the coronavirus pandemic and other news as it happens with our free breaking news email alerts. A man from Brooklyn named Colin Ferguson opened fire inside the commuter train to Hicksville on December 7, 1993. "[27] Kuby called the attack racially motivated, and later alleged some jail officials and guards had advance knowledge of the impending assault. We had them calling us up, asking, 'When are we going to testify?"'. We really need to see Ferguson in a hockey show now. 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. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. "[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. Ultimately, he did not call any of the witnesses. Ferguson told the attorneys he was receiving messages straight from God, and spoke of conspiracies to destroy him by those opposed to God. 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. Thus, any proposal to force counsel on an otherwise competent defen- . Ferguson defended himself in court, cross-examining the very people he terrorized. She examines the Maytag Man who's kneeling on display, tugging at his ear and playing with his jacket zipper as he informs us that the washer is more than eye candy and can handle . Ferguson claimed in the letters that he was not insane, and rejected Kunstler's and Kuby's "black rage" defense. An announcement was made ordering conductors not to open the doors, but engineer Thomas Silhan climbed out the window of his cab and opened each door from the outside so that panicked passengers could escape. Our children are not safe," she said. Thanks so much for the kind words everyone", "Colin Ferguson on solving "Fixer Upper Mysteries" with co-star Jewel", "Celeb Blogger Profile: Colin Ferguson -NHL.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colin_Ferguson&oldid=1141559290, Episodes: "Your Face or Mine? "[40], His cross-examination questions mostly started with "is it your testimony" and would simply force the witness to repeat testimony already given. You've definitely seen her work without even realizing it. "[3] Passengers Michael O'Connor, Kevin Blum, and Mark McEntee tackled him and pinned him to one of the train's seats. Vincent was the owner of Eureka's local caf,Caf Diem, but don't let his day job fool you he was actually a gourmet chef with aPh.D in molecular gastronomy, and was forever trying to refine Jack Carter's palate (seriously, never ask Vincent for ketchup). Mr. Ferguson, evidence to the contrary, believes he is not guilty and that someone else killed all those people aboard the train." 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] In January 2014, Ferguson became the newest "Maytag Man" where he plays the role of the appliance in the latest Maytag ad campaign. Morton's gravitas and screen presence have served him well since Eureka, as he's gone on to star in a number of shows such as Proof, Scandal (for which he won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series), and God Friended Me. I deserve whatever I get. ``For the rest of your natural life, Ferguson, the officer said he told him sarcastically. [10], Anthony J. Falanga was appointed Ferguson's attorney on December 11, 1993. Let's see what the cast of Eureka is up to today, shall we? He is eligible for parole in 2309. 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. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. 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. The judge lamented that he was unable to give Ferguson the death penalty. "But a trial of this magnitude and emotion, I thought it was almost appropriate.". Fans embraced Jack for being the one "normal"guy in over his head in a town full of eccentric super-geniuses. The notice only preserves Fergusons right to appeal, Lemke said. Ferguson showed no emotion as he sat in the back of a police car, which some passengers said was as shocking and disturbing as the violence of the shooting itself. There must be only one thing holding me back. He received 315 years and eight months to life, meaning his current earliest possible parole date is August 6, 2309. That short was the test run for her first feature film, God Save the Queen, which Danger also wrote, directed and produced. Before Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora and Newtown, there was the Long Island Rail Road. It was broadcast live by local media and Court TV, but was overshadowed by the O. J. Simpson murder case, going on simultaneously on the West Coast. [9], He starred in The Vampire Diaries and had a recurring role in TV series Haven in 2013 and 2014. [9], In April 1993,[10] Ferguson moved to California in search of new career opportunities. Kuby continued, "Without a psychiatric defense, Ferguson has no defense. After their 27-year-old daughter, Amy Federici, was killed, Jack and Arlene Locicero initially joined victims advocating for stricter gun laws. "He was lasered out by a remote-control device," Diaz told reporters outside the courtroom. Grier and Cobbs argue that black people living in a racist, white supremacist society are psychologically damaged by the effects of racist oppression. Belfi said he based his decision in part on his conversations with Ferguson in the courtroom, including Ferguson's concern over Governor Pataki's promise to sign a death-penalty bill. "I was one of the very fortunate individuals, because after the shooting I really had something to focus on, and that was her.". Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. [4] McCarthy's suit failed, partly because New York State law placed no responsibility on manufacturers for the criminal misuse of their products. [1], Other passengers farther away in the train did not realize that a shooting had occurred until after the train stopped, as a crowd of panicked passengers fled from the third car into neighboring cars. 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. [11] In July 2015, Ferguson began playing a recurring role in season three of the Hallmark Channel series Cedar Cove, as the new district attorney and a rival to Jack. Peacocke. [56] About one week after the shooting, Clinton visited with O'Connor, Blum and McEntee. "[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. [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. "[18] Later, Ron Kuby argued Ferguson had been a frequent target of harassment at the Nassau County jail, and requested that the United States Department of Justice intervene to ensure Ferguson's safety. The indictment included two counts of murder for each slain victim, both for intentional murder and for depraved indifference to human life. [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. [11], Ferguson was the subject of a Saturday Night Live comedy sketch in which he, portrayed by Tim Meadows, declared "I did not shoot them, they shot me" and asked witnesses questions about shooting him while they were on the stand, then ducking when they pointed to him as the killer. Votes: 256 [29], On December 10, 1994, Judge Belfi ruled Ferguson was competent to stand trial. She was motivated to run for Congress after the representative in her district, Dan Frisa, voted against an assault weapons bill. He moved to the United States in 1982 on a visitor's visa. 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. Among the defense witnesses Ferguson requested was President Bill Clinton. In TV voice acting, you can hear him as the voice of Johnny Storm, a.k.a. By not recognizing when to object to testimony and closing arguments, he lost his right to appeal on those grounds. [5], In September 1992, Ferguson was awarded $26,250 for his workers' compensation claim against Ademco Security Group. [32] Donald E. Belfi, the Nassau County Judge assigned to the Ferguson case, criticized Kunstler for speaking to the media about the proposed defense before it had been examined by a mental health professional. Ferguson was deeply troubled by the claims, despite assurances from his attorneys that the death penalty could only be imposed in crimes committed after a capital punishment bill became law. While browsing the appliance section of a store, a woman spots actor Colin Ferguson posing as a Maytag washer and dryer set. Ferguson, now 55, is serving his sentence at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, N.Y., not far from the Canadian border. He has been assigned prisoner number 95A1838. But Matter has moved out of the genre space to become a romantic leading man. Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband was killed and son seriously wounded, emerged as a key spokeswoman for the victims' families. [10], Von Herman was killed in a car crash in 1978 when Ferguson was aged 20, and his funeral was attended by government and military luminaries. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. [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. [7] The board placed him on a list of potentially dangerous people whom security guards were to watch for. 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. It should:Nathan Stark has a lot in common with Marvel's Tony Stark when it comes to looks, background, and personality, and Ed Quinn nails every facet of the complicated character. Salli Richardson-Whitfield's brilliant scientist Dr. Allison Blake kept fans enthralled as Jack Carter's on-again, off-again, will-they, won't-they love interest. "Remember now, they've had shootings in schools; this is horrible. "[3] He also repeatedly pleaded with those holding him: "Don't shoot me. [3][2] He has been cast in many television series, television films, and films. Nobel prize-winning mathematician and researcher, Nathan Stark runs Global Dynamics with an iron fist and sometimes shady motives, which often puts him at odds with Jack Carter, not to mention their rivalry over Allison Blake. Ferguson was using the phone and told Rifkin to be quiet. While it wasn't initially a hit with critics, it gained enormous ratings for the network. In the years immediately after Eureka ended, Ferguson went on to have recurring roles in The Vampire Diaries, Cedar Cove and Haven, and in 2017, he guest-starred as Boone in season 4 of You're The Worst, earning praise for his work. "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. "I never thought there would be closure. [7] As Ferguson was escorted from the courthouse, a reporter asked him if he hated whites, to which Ferguson replied, "It's a lie". [9] Also that year, he was forced to leave a class after a disciplinary hearing board found that he had acted overly aggressively towards the teacher. The brawl began when Ferguson asked Rifkin to be quiet while Ferguson was using the telephone. Ferguson tried to escape the police and shouted, "Brothers, come help me! Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Moore offered to represent Ferguson pro bono. A third pretended he had a gun and made a shooting motion with his fingers. Join Facebook to connect with Colin Ferguson and others you may know. However, Belfi warned attorneys from both sides to follow a State Court professional disciplinary rule which already limited their comments to news organizations. He said that while he slept on the LIRR commuter train, a white man stole his gun and committed the crimes. Eventually, it even gained some critical recognition, earning an Emmy nomination in 2007 for its special effects. He is best known for being a TV Actor. Quinn has certainly kept busy since Eureka, with roles in Revenge, Mistresses, 2 Broke Girls, and One Day at a Time. Played by Niall Matter, snarky and sarcastic "bad boy"of Eureka Zane Donovan was the town's troublemaker, a wayward genius criminal roped into working for Global Dynamics or facing serious jail time after crashing the New York Stock Exchange for fun. But it's hard to ignore the similarities. 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. 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. Ferguson, now 55, is serving his sentence at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, N.Y., not far from the Canadian border. It must be white people. The audience surrogate and heart of the show was Sheriff Jack Carter. Adding to Jack Carter's exasperation is his rebellious teenage daughter, Zoe, played by Jordan Hinson, thanks to the fact that Zoe was a genius herself but also possessed her dad's street smarts, making her a disciplined single parent's worst nightmare. [7], In late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, where he majored in business administration. As Ferguson was led away by guards, he insisted he had more to say to the judge. imberly Combatti, left, and her mother, Lisa pose in this Nov. 29, 2013 photo released by Lisa Combatti. Colin Ferguson was born on January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now. Christmas in Montana: Directed by T.W. "They gained strength with one another," said Peck, now a county court judge. Colin Ferguson questions a witness at his trial in Mineola L.I. Basically, he's done it all. "[22] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the case. Each cell is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau said. : The Overview; Portrait of Suspect Emerges in Shooting on L.I. One month before the LIRR shooting, Winchester Ammunition announced they were voluntarily withdrawing the Black Talon cartridges from the market. Ferguson was placed in protective custody at his own request. 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. ``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. "Organ donation gives you the opportunity to keep the memory alive.". [11] Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson delivered a sermon at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, during a service attended by the victims' grieving families. Morton even won an Audie Award in 2020 for his audiobook narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel, The Water Dancer. [1], 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. 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. [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. Ferguson's far-post effort saw off a . Senator Al D'Amato said the Ferguson case demonstrated the need for capital punishment in New York State because "that is the only fitting punishment for this cold-blooded killer". [52], Many African-Americans expressed concern that the LIRR shooting would lead to a backlash of violence and racial animosities against the black community. Clarence "Larry"Haberman was a smaller role onEureka,but a memorable one nonetheless. [7], In 1991, Ferguson rented a room in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Ferguson was neatly dressed during the consultation, but he acted strangely and identified himself by a false name before providing his real name. in which she explained, "But I am still on the streets. On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York City. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. Sure, most people know veteran actor Joe Morton from his role as doomed scientist Miles Dyson in Terminator 2:Judgment Day. No, Eureka's real secret villain as Dr. Beverly Barlowe, the town's therapist and secret agent of the shadowy organization known as the Consortium. (Bill Turnbull / New York Daily News) On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York. Her son Kevin, who doctors initially feared might not survive, has largely recovered. . 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. Herbert Daughtry, C. Vernon Mason, and Calvin Butts. Killings Ruled Competent for Trial", "Jury Finds Ferguson Guilty Of Slayings on the L.I.R.R. 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. Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. [11] U.S. Since Eureka, Neil Grayston has had guest and recurring roles in a number of television series like The True Heroines, Spooked, Daredevil, and The Magicians. "Then we have airports, then we have colleges, then we have the movie house, it just goes on and on. [11][12][53] Civil rights activists Al Sharpton and Herbert Daughtry urged that African-Americans in general not be blamed for the crime; Sharpton, in particular, criticized what he called attempts "to demonize black and Hispanic dissatisfaction" by linking those groups to the murders. She was bold, flawed, and fantastic, and Richardson-Whitfield carried those qualities into her projects after Eureka, appearing on shows like The Newsroom, Being Mary Jane, andNCIS as well as taking on the role of covert agent Maggie Baptiste in sci-fi crime drama Stitchers in 2015. [33], On August 20, 1994, Ferguson appeared before Belfi and rejected his lawyer's efforts to have him declared mentally unfit to stand trial. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Dec 07, 2013 at 3:23 pm. 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. The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. The play was not renewed after the Ferguson murders. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. I travel all around the . 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. [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. 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. 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. ; 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. Colin Ferguson, Alicia Witt Credit: 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Michael Larsen . The cartridges carry hollow-tipped bullets that expand upon impact, increasing the severity of wounds. During the next three minutes, he killed six people and injured another nineteen. Retired Nassau County Judge Donald Belfi will always be remembered for his decision to allow Ferguson to represent himself in his murder trial. She's also produced news segments and investigative reports, winning a Suncoast Emmy for her work producing Saving America's Heroes. What did I do? LIRR police chief Joseph Flynn said, "This was the work of a deranged, maniacal person who for a variety of reasons decided to explode. 176.9.64.114 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. [43] After his conviction, Ferguson was put in the position to argue in appellate briefs that he had incompetent counsel (himself). He was ordered held without bail. Six of the victims were killed and nineteen others were wounded before Ferguson was tackled and held down by other passengers on the train. [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. Under New York state law, an insanity defense would require Ferguson's lawyers to prove he suffers from a mental disease or defect and, as a result, could not tell whether his actions were right or wrong. [3][4], Ferguson was a member of the Montreal improv group On the Spot. 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. [58], During the 1993 summer excursion season, the LIRR presented a dinner theater mystery, Murder on the Montauk Express, on its premier Friday evening train to the resorts of the Hamptons and Montauk. She's passionate about cooking and sustainability, something learned from her late husband, Saro, an Italian chef. The couple moved to a house on Long Island where they often fought, sometimes to the point that police intervention was required. Slayings May Dismiss His Lawyer", "Lawyers in Rail Slayings File for Insanity Defense", "Suspect in L.I.R.R. In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on Syfy's Eureka, Lewis on Then Came You, and the role of the latest Maytag Repairman. 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. Newsday reports that the Long Island Rail Road . (Ed Bailey/AP). In the end, he left six people dead and 19. [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. . : The Suspect; In Notes and Past of Accused, Portrait of Boiling Resentment", "Death on the L.I.R.R. But Thursday, Ferguson had little to say during his 92-mile journey to Fishkill, in Dutchess County. Maybe his desire to be in all that snow is due to him having grown up in Montreal, Canada. He is now married with two children and still lives on Long Island. Colin Ferguson (via Twitter ). 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. It injected more than a little humor into the show thanks to Chris Gauthier's timing. [9] Family friends said that this deeply disturbed Ferguson. 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. So impressive was her work that she eventually went on to become the Head of Security at Global Dynamics, and fans loved her for her pragmatic, no-nonsense attitude. The sentencing hearing for Ferguson took three days because so many victims and family members wanted to speak. He unsuccessfully applied for several jobs, including at a car wash where the manager laughed at him. ``How long am I going to be here? Ferguson asked an officer as he arrived at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill. People v. Ferguson (1998) 248 App.Div.2d 725, 670 N.Y.S.2d 327. Well, it turns out that Colin Ferguson is still in prison. [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. Belfi said "Mr. Kunstler may have many talents, but until he receives his medical degree with a specialty in psychiatry, these types of conclusions should best be left for medical experts and the triers of the facts."[26]. ; 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. 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