Ferguson was neatly dressed during the consultation, but he acted strangely and identified himself by a false name before providing his real name. [36], Ferguson argued that the 93 counts he was charged with were related to the year 1993, and had it been 1925 he would have been charged with only 25 counts. Cookies help us deliver our Services. She's also involved in several social activism initiatives and has given TEDxTalks and keynote addresses. 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. '"[10] In 1992, Ferguson's ex-wife filed a complaint with police alleging that he pried open the trunk of her car. [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. These days, fans likely best know him for playing Silas Stone, father of Cyborg, in Justice League. The train's conductor was informed of the shooting, but he decided against opening the train doors right away because two of the cars were not yet at the platform. Helping homeless kids. Dr. Grace Monroe was the compassionate yet fiery neuroscientist and wife of Henry Deacon, both his intellectual equal and his partner in running their mechanic shop. [27], On March 23, 1994, while returning to his cell from the medical unit, Ferguson was attacked in jail by a group of inmates. As a result, Judge Belfi agreed to hold a third hearing as to whether Ferguson was mentally competent to stand trial. You've likely watched episodes of TV Richardson-Whitfield has directed as she's done everything from dark fantasy with The Magicians, American Gods, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrinato sci-fi like Stitchers and Altered Carbon, acclaimed dramas like Queen Sugar and The Chi, and the comedy of Black-ish. This was in large part thanks to the quirky cast of characters that populated the fictional titular town of Eureka, Oregon. Falanga called for his client to receive a psychiatric evaluation. Colin Ferguson was born on January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now. [2], On December 7, 1993, Colin Ferguson purchased a ticket for the 5:33p.m. eastbound train at the Flatbush Avenue station in Brooklyn, New York, which stopped at the Jamaica station in Queens. In one of the calls, he made reference to a massacre which occurred in California. "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. The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. While browsing the appliance section of a store, a woman spots actor Colin Ferguson posing as a Maytag washer and dryer set. Kelly. We had them calling us up, asking, 'When are we going to testify?"'. 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. Full circle! [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. [7] As Ferguson was escorted from the courthouse, a reporter asked him if he hated whites, to which Ferguson replied, "It's a lie". Police officers remove a body from a Long Island Railroad car at the Merillon Ave. station in Garden City, N.Y. 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. [5], Colin Ferguson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 14, 1958[7] to Von Herman and May Ferguson. It must be white people. "He showed sufficient intelligence to me.". During the next three minutes, he killed six people and injured another nineteen. 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. 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. Although George Peck argued the letters proved Ferguson was able to understand the charges against him and was actively participating in his defense, Kuby argued the letters only further demonstrated Ferguson's confused state of mind. The brawl began when Ferguson asked Rifkin to be quiet while Ferguson was using the telephone. Marshal and blue-collar everyman Jack Carter, who, though a twist of fate, ends up becoming sheriff of the town. He's still kept his leading man looks, might as well use them! Jackson and other African-American leaders criticized the comment as racially charged, but Gulotta later said his statement had nothing to do with race. He unsuccessfully applied for several jobs, including at a car wash where the manager laughed at him. 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. Killings Ruled Competent for Trial", "Jury Finds Ferguson Guilty Of Slayings on the L.I.R.R. Before Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora and Newtown, there was the Long Island Rail Road. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. Newsday reports that the Long Island Rail Road . He has been assigned prisoner number 95A1838. Five inmates were charged with second-degree assault for their connection in the attack. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. [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. Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon said of the sentence maximum; "it's not quite infinity, but it will do. She's also produced news segments and investigative reports, winning a Suncoast Emmy for her work producing Saving America's Heroes. These days, Hinson resides in Los Angeles and goes by the stage name Jordan Danger, but she hasn't acted since 2018. The company says it wants to take the focus off the repairman as a character all his own -. He was also convicted of attempted murder for wounding nineteen passengers. "But a trial of this magnitude and emotion, I thought it was almost appropriate.". In the end, he left six people dead and 19 injured. Shootings Requests a Different Lawyer", "Ferguson Collapses in Court After Scorning Insanity Plea", "Judge Delays Ruling in L.I.R.R. LIRR officials responded by noting that the rate of crime against passengers had dropped over the past few years before the shooting. 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. [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. Sure, Nathan Stark may have been a grade-A a-hole at times, but give him credit at least he was always honest about who he was. "[13] He was suspended from the school in June 1991 as a result of the threats. "[3] Ferguson walked east (forward) on the train, pulling the trigger steadily about every half second. As a true geek gamer, you can also find Grayston on his Twitch channel, where he has a large and loyal following. [1][2] Since he was born and raised around Montreal, which predominantly speaks French, he is bilingual speaking both French and English. "Any other time, I would not like something like that happening in my courtroom," Belfi said. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The notice only preserves Fergusons right to appeal, Lemke said. 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. Moore offered to represent Ferguson pro bono. Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment. Basically, he's done it all. [41], Ferguson originally sought to question himself on the witness stand, but ultimately did not do so. 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. [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. Kimberly is now in her second year at Bucknell University. Director: Sudz Sutherland | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Colin Ferguson. When I suffered and screamed I was told that it was a good sign by the prison guards because they were hoping for my swift departure from life. [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. Since Eureka, Matter has been a busy actor with regular roles in TV shows like Primeval:New World, Arctic Air, Remedy, When Calls the Heart, and Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. Massacre", "L.I.R.R. In addition to six consecutive terms of 25 years to life, he received the maximum of 50 years for 19 counts of attempted murder, two weapons charges and one of reckless endangerment. 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. [10] In January 2014, Ferguson became the newest "Maytag Man" where he plays the role of the appliance in the latest Maytag ad campaign. Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. Morton keeps himself extremely busy as an actor on stage, TV and film, but also as a singer-songwriter in fact, you can hear some of his music in theEureka episode "Stoned." He starred in 2013 in Haven and in 2014 in The Vampire Diaries. But they said too many setbacks frustrated them. [7] The board placed him on a list of potentially dangerous people whom security guards were to watch for. [25] Nassau County Judge Donald E. Belfi rejected the gag order on April 23, claiming the impact of inflammatory statements already made by lawyers, politicians and police would fade in the months before the trial began. In the end, he left six people dead and 19. [3][2] He has been cast in many television series, television films, and films. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. [29], On December 10, 1994, Judge Belfi ruled Ferguson was competent to stand trial. Killings", "Death on the L.I.R.R. Now 55, he's housed at the Upstate. (Bill Turnbull / New York Daily News) On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York. People are still asking Lisa Combatti about her baby. Eventually, it even gained some critical recognition, earning an Emmy nomination in 2007 for its special effects. In TV voice acting, you can hear him as the voice of Johnny Storm, a.k.a. [11] U.S. [5], Ferguson had emptied two 15-round magazines during the shooting. 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. While Carter doesn't possess a genius-level IQ, he's often called upon to clean up the messes caused by these creations. Upon seeing Ferguson, one of the victims became hysterical and shouted, "How can he be sitting there so calm after everything he did? [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. [1] [2] Early life [ edit] Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. 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. That three-page record includes sanctions for failure to obey orders, violent conduct, harassment, unhygienic acts and rioting. [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, now 55, is serving his sentence at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, N.Y., not far from the Canadian border. Larry may be annoying, but the actor who played him, Christopher Jacot, certainly isn't, with a successful career as a screen actor as well as a voice actor. 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. : 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. She instead issued a statement. Marshal Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) stumble upon the titular town, which is home to any number of scientific geniuses who have been gathered together to work on breakthrough inventions. [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. Fans embraced Jack for being the one "normal"guy in over his head in a town full of eccentric super-geniuses. Let's see what the cast of Eureka is up to today, shall we? I deserve whatever I get. [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. Long Island Rail Road shooter Colin Ferguson, who killed six people and wounded 19 more on a train two decades ago, tried to incite a deadly prison riot in 2011, according to a court ruling. Some passengers mistook the gunshots for caps or fireworks until a woman shouted, "He's got a gun! The couple, from Hawthorne, N.J., decided to shift their focus, drawing on their daughter's own tragic past. (Ed Bailey/AP). [19] On January 5, 1994, a report by a court-appointed psychologist and psychiatrist concluded Ferguson was suffering from paranoid personality disorder but was competent to stand trial. Carolyn McCarthy filed a $36 million damage lawsuit against the two entities, claiming they failed to provide adequate protection for passengers and should have installed metal detectors and used undercover police officers. "He felt like, 'I'm such a great person. 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 . "Then we have airports, then we have colleges, then we have the movie house, it just goes on and on. [5] In 2003, he starred in the short-lived TV show Coupling. [38] He also argued of a mysterious man named Mr. Su, who had information concerning a conspiracy against him. [4] Ferguson was placed on suicide watch in the Nassau County Jail. It also included 19 counts of attempted murder, 34 counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, intent to use the weapon, violation of civil rights of each of the 25 victims and "intent to harass, annoy, threaten and alarm" the victims "because of their race, color or national origin. Locke's passion is in social activism, however. Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband was killed and son seriously wounded, emerged as a key spokeswoman for the victims' families. 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. 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. [7] He enrolled at Nassau Community College in East Garden City, where he made the dean's list three times. "He was zapped, just like that, right out of the twilight zone" and was "commanded to go up and down the aisle shooting people. [5] The notes indicated Ferguson planned to wait to start the killings until he was beyond the New York City limit out of respect for outgoing Mayor David Dinkins and Police Commissioner Raymond W. [48], McCarthy also sued Olin Corporation, the parent of Winchester Ammunition, under products liability and negligence theories for their manufacture of the Black Talon bullets used by Ferguson. "My mom always said we both survived because we were destined to do great things," she said. 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. nytimes.com. But Quinn's other passion is music he studied with famed guitarist Joe Satriani when he was younger, and played in L.A.-based bands Mad Theory and Scattergood. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [10], Anthony J. Falanga was appointed Ferguson's attorney on December 11, 1993. "[3] None of Ferguson's victims were black, although it was unclear whether any other black passengers were aboard the train. Ferguson defended himself in court, cross-examining the very people he terrorized. "And we actually couldn't keep them off the stand after that. The setup saw U.S. Farentino hasn't actually done much acting since Eureka, only appearing in single episodes of Criminal Minds and Trouble Creek. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. Becca Franco in The 100. And in 1996, she made gun control the centerpiece of her successful bid for Congress. ; 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. The Jamaican immigrant, who acted as his own attorney, has maintained his innocence. 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. 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. He knew it was the last time he was going to see the light of day, he said. [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. She's passionate about cooking and sustainability, something learned from her late husband, Saro, an Italian chef. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. He was also a guest presenter for sci-fi news show HypaSpace.[3]. "[22] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the case. [7] "He had delusions of grandeur," his landlord Patrick Denis recounted. 176.9.64.114 He may not have much time to watch hockey, however:Matter is also the dad to two young kids, who keep him busy. The train's cars were less than 10 years old when the shooting occurred. : The Suspect; In Notes and Past of Accused, Portrait of Boiling Resentment", "Death on the L.I.R.R. "The baby is in her second year of college," Combatti proclaimed in a telephone interview from her home a block from the Merillon Avenue station in Garden City, where Ferguson's carnage ended. But Matter has moved out of the genre space to become a romantic leading man. Ferguson told the attorneys he was receiving messages straight from God, and spoke of conspiracies to destroy him by those opposed to God. A hearing will be held within 14 days to determine whether such placement is appropriate, Flateau said. [7] He graduated in the top third of his class. LIRR spokesman Aaron Donovan says the decision to retain the car was not made lightly. [33], On August 20, 1994, Ferguson appeared before Belfi and rejected his lawyer's efforts to have him declared mentally unfit to stand trial. 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. "They gained strength with one another," said Peck, now a county court judge. So many ads out there are confusing, and you watch all the way to the end, and you still don't know what they're about! Ferguson's mother died from cancer soon afterwards, and the deaths destroyed the family's fortunes. Facebook gives people the power. [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. The officer spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) _ Reality seemed to sink in Thursday for Colin Ferguson. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Colin Ferguson and others you may know. Dave confronts Croatoan in his mind. When a witness refused to answer the question to his satisfaction, he would often ask the judge to "admonish the witness to answer the question." Sure, most people know veteran actor Joe Morton from his role as doomed scientist Miles Dyson in Terminator 2:Judgment Day. Eureka was populated by genius theoretical physicists, engineers, and all manner of scientists who worked for the top-secret research facility Global Dynamics. "[42], Ferguson was convicted on February 17, 1995, of murder of the six passengers who died of their injuries. 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]. [34], On September 20, 1994, Kunstler and Kuby filed notice that they would pursue an insanity defense despite the objections of their client. The couple moved to a house on Long Island where they often fought, sometimes to the point that police intervention was required. 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