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. He is now married with two children and still lives on Long Island. Ferguson's far-post effort saw off a . Several passengers tried to hide beneath their seats, while others fled to the eastern end of the train and tried to enter the next car. She asked a law clerk to sit in on the meeting because she did not want to be alone with Ferguson,[7] which she had never done before. Oh, and in an alternate timeline, she was also a spy for the Consortium. [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. [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. "My mom always said we both survived because we were destined to do great things," she said. ``One threw him the finger, and another guy acted like he was choking himself, according to Donahue. : Commuters; The Ride, a Day Later: The 5:33 Will Never Seem the Same Again", "Death on the L.I.R.R. He found another man who was willing to testify that the government had implanted a computer chip in Ferguson's brain, but at the last minute decided not to call him to the stand. Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment. [40] According to Diaz, the Asian man told him to behold what he was about to do prior to pushing the button. 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. Audrey Warren released a statement shortly after the shootings expressing sorrow for the victims and their families. The setup saw U.S. Her success at passing gun control legislation has been spotty through nine terms in the House. ``He was very nervous. Canada joins Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. Christmas in Montana: Directed by T.W. ; Lawyer Seeks Sanity Inquiry In L.I. "They gained strength with one another," said Peck, now a county court judge. Slayings May Dismiss His Lawyer", "Lawyers in Rail Slayings File for Insanity Defense", "Suspect in L.I.R.R. [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. The TV side of things has seen Jacot appear with recurring roles in shows like Rogue, Saving Hope, and Slasher. 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. 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. Sound familiar yet? [8] On September 5, 2011, he appeared on the podcast Disasterpiece Theatre to discuss what Eureka might have looked like if it had been directed by Michael Bay. "I was one of the very fortunate individuals, because after the shooting I really had something to focus on, and that was her.". "[13] He was suspended from the school in June 1991 as a result of the threats. [5] In 2003, he starred in the short-lived TV show Coupling. Ultimately, he did not call any of the witnesses. Neil Grayston Douglas Fargo/S.A.R.A.H. The couple, from Hawthorne, N.J., decided to shift their focus, drawing on their daughter's own tragic past. 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. Talk about a versatile set of pipes. He was also a guest presenter for sci-fi news show HypaSpace.[3]. 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. [4] Ferguson was placed on suicide watch in the Nassau County Jail. TIL serial killer Joel Rifkin had a fight with murderer Colin Ferguson in prison. [54] LIRR officials also made counselors available for passengers who wanted one, and sent senior railroad officials out to trains to answer riders' questions. 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. 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. People are still asking Lisa Combatti about her baby. SyFy/Neil Grayston. 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. Kevin Blum, 62, who tackled the Ferguson during the LIRR Massacre twenty years ago and was hailed a hero, on December 5, 2013. 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". Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. These days, Hinson resides in Los Angeles and goes by the stage name Jordan Danger, but she hasn't acted since 2018. [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. 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." 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. The officer spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. 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. 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 . The train's cars were less than 10 years old when the shooting occurred. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. Dec 07, 2013 at 3:23 pm. 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. "He showed sufficient intelligence to me.". She was a true feminist icon, as both the high-powered liaison between the Department of Defense and the law enforcement agencies regarding Eureka and Global Dynamics and as the mother of an autistic son. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. "[6] He sent letters to the New York City Police Commissioner and other officials complaining about his arrest, describing it as "viscous [sic] and racist,"[7] and claiming that he was brutalized by the officers who arrested him. The trial would still have been choreographed by a madman. [citation needed], A 2002 book by trial consultant Mark C. Bardwell and criminal justice professor Bruce A. Arrigo examined the competency issues in the Ferguson case.[59]. : The Suspect; In Notes and Past of Accused, Portrait of Boiling Resentment", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [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. 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. ``How long am I going to be here? Ferguson asked an officer as he arrived at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill. [1][2], Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. We had them calling us up, asking, 'When are we going to testify?"'. The indictment included two counts of murder for each slain victim, both for intentional murder and for depraved indifference to human life. [45], In 1994, Ferguson was apparently involved in a fistfight with fellow inmate Joel Rifkin. 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. Now, if I remember correctly, there are some causes . The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." Colin Ferguson was born on January 14, 1958 and is 65 years old now. The calls prompted the lawyers to start locking their inner office doors out of fear. He may not have much time to watch hockey, however:Matter is also the dad to two young kids, who keep him busy. Morton even won an Audie Award in 2020 for his audiobook narration of Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel, The Water Dancer. 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I deserve whatever I get. Five inmates were charged with second-degree assault for their connection in the attack. 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'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. 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. [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. She's even helmed episodes of half a dozen comic book series, winning theNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series in 2019 for her work on Marvel's Luke Cage. He said that while he slept on the LIRR commuter train, a white man stole his gun and committed the crimes. 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. Six passengers were killed and 19 others were hurt. ; 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. 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. A video in the summer of 2011, with the Colin Ferguson cars leading a train at Mineola, Last edited on 18 February 2023, at 20:40, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of rampage killers (religious, political, or ethnic crimes), "Death on the L.I.R.R. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. "I turned around and saw him shooting as he was coming up the aisle," Combatti said. [7], In 1991, Ferguson rented a room in Flatbush, Brooklyn. [27], On March 23, 1994, while returning to his cell from the medical unit, Ferguson was attacked in jail by a group of inmates. 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. When he imposed six consecutive life sentences, the courtroom erupted in applause. [1] Several other passengers ran forward to grab his arms and legs and helped to pin him across a three-seat row with his head towards the window and legs towards the aisle. Director: Sudz Sutherland | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Colin Ferguson. An informal notice of appeal already was filed with the court, said Dennis Lemke, one of Fergusons legal advisers. 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. Ferguson was held down for several minutes; Andrew Roderick, an off-duty LIRR police officer who was picking up his wife from the train, then boarded the train and handcuffed him. He also told Judge Belfi of an alleged conspiracy by the Jewish Defense League to kill him in prison if he was convicted. : The Rampage; Gunman in a Train Aisle Passes Out Death", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [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. "[3] Ferguson said, "I'm going to get you," over and over as he walked down the aisle. But that wasn't the only time he played a genius scientist. At Great Meadow, Ferguson is separated from the general prison population in a special unit of 30 one-inmate cells. The New York Daily News reported the fight escalated after Ferguson told Rifkin, "I wiped out six devils, and you only killed women," to which Rifkin responded, "Yeah, but I had more victims." 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. While Carter doesn't possess a genius-level IQ, he's often called upon to clean up the messes caused by these creations. "Twenty years later, I know there is much more for our nation to accomplish.". Ferguson suffered a broken nose and a swollen left eye. [1] [2] Early life [ edit] Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. It must be white people. He was ordered held without bail. Neighbors said that he dressed very neatly but kept to himself and rarely smiled or spoke to anybody, except occasionally to say hello. 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. self-described enormous fan of sci-fi and fantasy, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. 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. Among the defense witnesses Ferguson requested was President Bill Clinton. Marshal and blue-collar everyman Jack Carter, who, though a twist of fate, ends up becoming sheriff of the town. ", "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. 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. [9] Ferguson filed a complaint with the state workers' compensation agency, which reviewed the matter over the next several years. [38] He also argued of a mysterious man named Mr. Su, who had information concerning a conspiracy against him. "[22] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the case. We really need to see Ferguson in a hockey show now. 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. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. Tags: Actor Born in 1972 Canadian The audience surrogate and heart of the show was Sheriff Jack Carter. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. As a result, Judge Belfi agreed to hold a third hearing as to whether Ferguson was mentally competent to stand trial. On the video game side of things, gamerswill recognize Jacot's voice from his work as Maurice Vega in Watch Dogs and as Dusan Nemec in Watch Dogs 2. [9], In April 1993,[10] Ferguson moved to California in search of new career opportunities. [34], On September 20, 1994, Kunstler and Kuby filed notice that they would pursue an insanity defense despite the objections of their client. 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