Onondaga County Murder Indictments, 1995-2005

COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff

Indictment No. 98-0949-1
-Vs- Index No. 98-3434

JAMES F. CAHILL, III

Defendant

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse

JAMES F. CAHILL, III

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (vii)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said JAMES F. CAHILL, III, being more than eighteen years old at
the time of the commission of the crime,

on or about the 27th day of October, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight, at
the City of Syracuse, in this county, with intent to cause the death of
Jill Cahill, caused the death of Jill Cahill, and the victim was killed
while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit

and in the furtherance of the crime of Burglary in the Second Degree, and
the victim was not a participant in said burglary.

SECOND COUNT

§125.27(1)(a)(v) the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as
follows:

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1998, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than eighteen years old
at the time of the commission of the crime, with intent to cause the death
of Jill Cahill, caused the death of Jill Cahill and defendant's intended
victim was a witness to a crime, namely, Assault in the First Degree,
committed on a prior occasion, and her death was caused for the purpose of

preventing the intended victim's testimony in any criminal action or
proceeding.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the
defendant of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
§125.25(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1998, at the City of

Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, intending to cause the death of
Jill Cahill, caused the death of Jill Cahill.

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1998, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant committed or attempted to commit a
burglary and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of
immediate flight therefrom caused the death of Jill Cahill who was not a

FIFTH COUNT

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1998, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant knowingly entered or remained

unlawfully in a building which was a dwelling with intent to commit a crime
therein.

SIXTH COUNT

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1998, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, in violation of a duly served
order of protection for the protection of Jill Cahill, intentionally or

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1998, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant possessed a dangerous or deadly

instrument, in this case potassium cyanide, with the intent to use the same
unlawfully against Tilt Cahir.

index No. 98-3434

No.
98-0949-]

County Court

ONONDAGA COUNTY

VS.

JAMES F. CAHILL, III

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INDICTMENT
FOR

MURDER Lst (2 cts), MURDER 2nd (2 cts),
3URGLARY 2nd (1 ct), AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL
TONTEMPT (1 ct), CRIMINAL POSSESSION WEAPON 4th (1 cr)

William J. Fitzpatrick
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A. DEFENDANT / GRAND JURY INFORMATION

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Name of County

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ACTION NAME OF DEFENDANT (Last, First, Middle) SEX NYSIO NUMBER

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CAHILL, III, JAMES F. M 5279128Q

DATE OF ACTION.(M-0-Y) INDICTMENT / CASE NUMBER DATE OF ARREST (M-D-Y) DATE OF CRIME (M-D-Y)
Ll) 19; 9 8F 98-0949-1 LO ,;28 98 JLlO 27,98

c. Dismissed - No BiH

d. Relerred to Lower Court

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| AE JAIL Cc. ROR E, NOT ARRESTED
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e. Removal to Family Court

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(PARTICIPATING COUNTIES ONLY)

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in violation of Section 125.27/7(4)(A) (VED) 0000 em

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said JAMES F. CAHILL, III, being more than eighteen years old at
the time of the commission of the crime,

on or about the 27th day of October, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight, at
the City of Syracuse, in this county, with intent to cause the death of
Jill Cahill, caused the death of Jill Cahill, and the victim was killed
while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit
and in the furtherance of the crime of Burglary in the Second Degree, and
the victim was not a participant in said burglary.

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COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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Indictment No. 2000-0637-1
-VS- index No. 00/0645

ANGEL CARRASQUILLO

Defindant

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THE GRAND JURY oF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment

accuses
ANGEL CARRASQUILLO
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

In violation of Secon 125.27(1)(avii) and (6)

Of the Ponal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The sard ANGEL CARRASQUILLO

on or about the 24th day of February, Two thousand at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being more
than eightvon years old at the time of the commission of crime, intentionally caused the death of
Ruminege Jacinto by stabbing him in the back with a knife while the defendant was in the course of

commuting or attempting to commit and in furtherance of burglary in the first degree, af which the
vichm was not a participant.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the defendant of the

crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §125.27(1)fa)(viii) and (b) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York commiiticd as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the Gty of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant, being more than cightcen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, intentionally
caused the death of Ruminege Jacinto by stabbing him in the back with a knife and as part of the same
criminal transaction, the defendant. with intent to cause scious physical injury to or the death of
Margarita Salvadore, a non participant in the criminal transaction, caused the death of Margarita
Salvadore by shooting her in the chest from close range with a shotgun.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the

crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in vialation of §$125.27{1)(a)(vii) and (b) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant, being more than cightoen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, intentionally
caused the death of Margarita Salvadore by shooting her in the chest fram close range with a shotgun,
while the defendant was in the course of comniuting or attempbng to commit and in furtherance of
burglary in the first degree, of which the victim was nota participant. |

and as part of the same criminal fransaction, the defendant, with intent to cause scrious physical injury
£0 or the death of Rum; Jacinto, a non Participant tn the crimina! fransaction, caused the death af
Ruminoge Jacinto by stabbing him in the back with a knife

FIFTH COUNT

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000. at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant intentionally caused the death of Ruminege Jacinto, to wit- the defendant stabbed

crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE jin violation of §125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the State
of New York con mutted as follows: .

SEVENTH COUNT

of New York commuted as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse. in this county, the defendant
committed or attempted to conimjt burglary, and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or
of immediate fight therefrom, ca used the death of Margarita Sal vadore, who was nota Participant to
wit: during the commission of a burglary at 206 Griffiths Street, the defendant fired a shotgun at
Margarita Salvadore from close range, striking her in the chest and causing her death,

NINTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $710, O0/125.25(1) of the
Penal Law of the State of New York conunitied as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000. at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
dcfendant intentionally attempted to cause the death of Nancy Jacinto, to wit the defendant stabbed
Nancy Jacinto in the chost and upper abdomen with a knife, attempbing to cause her desth

LNTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §120.10(1) of the Penal Law of the State of

New York committcd as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant intentionally caused serious physical injury to Nancy Jacinto, by means of a dangerous
instrument, to wit: the defendant stabbed Nancy Jacinto in the chest and upper abdomen with a knife.

ELEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
ARMED FELONY crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.KH1) of the Penal
Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a dwelling, with intent to commit a crime
therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the d welling or in immediate flight therefrom, he was
armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded Steven Arms, West Point Model 167, 20 gauge pump
action shotgun,

TWELFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of RAPE IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §130.35(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York committed as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant engaged in sexual intercourse with Jane Doe, a female person, whose tue identity is known
to the grand jury, by forcible compulsion.

THIRTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of KIDNAPPING IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $135.20 of the Penal Law of the
State of New York conimitted as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant abducted Ruminege Jacinto.

FOURTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRA ND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of KIDNAPPING IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $135.20 of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant abducted Dalia Santos.

FIFTEENTH COUNT

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant abducted Julio Cavsars.

SIXTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the

crime of KIDNAPPING IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §135.20 of the Penal Law of the
State of New York comnnittcd as follo ws:

That on or about the 24th day of February. 2000. at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant abducted Nancy Jacinto.

SEVENTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD in violation of §260.10{1) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York comunitted as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant knowingly acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare
of a child fess than seventeen years old, specifically, Luis Salvadore (9 years old), to wit over the
course of an approximate seven (7) hour period, while inside 206 Griffiths Street, and in the presence of
Luis Salvadorc, the defendant ticd and gagged Nancy Jacinto, Ruminege Jacinto, Dalia Santos and
Julio Caesars, stabbed Nancy Jacinto in the chest and upper abdomen with a knife, stabbed Ruminege
Jacinto in the back with a knife, causing his death, and fired a shotgun at Luis Salvadore’s mother,
Margarita Salvadore. from close range striking her in the chest and causing her death.

EIGHTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD in violation of $260.10{1) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York cammitied as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant knowingly acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, tnental or moral welfare
of a child less than seventeen ycars old, specifically, Dorma Salvadore (3 ycars old), to wit: over the
course of an approximate seven (7) hour period, while inside 206 Griffiths Stroet, and in the presence of
Donna Salvadore, the defendant ticd and gagged Nancy Jacinto, Ruminege Jacirito, Dalia Santos and
Julio Caesars, stabbed Nancy Jacinto in the chest and upper abdomen with a knife, stabbed Runtinege
Jacinto in the back with a knife, causing his death, and fired a shotgun at Donna Salvadore’s mother.
Margarita Salvadore, from close range, striking her in the chest and causing her death.

NINETEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the detendant of the

aime of EVDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD in violation of $260.10(1) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York commiticd as follows:

That on or about the 24th da iy Of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant knowingly acted ina manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare
of a child less than seventcen years old, speofically, Flaryscla Carrasquillo
(9 months old), to wit: over the course of an approximate seven (7) hour period, while inside 206
Gniffiths Street, and in the presence of Floryscla Carrisquillo, the defendant ticd and &agged Nancy

TWENTIETH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the

aime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE THIRD DEGREE in violation of
5265.02(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant possessed a deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded Steven Arms, West Point Model 167, 20 gouge
pump action shotgun, intending te use the same unla whully against Margarita Salvadore.

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE THIRD DEGREE in violation of
$265.02(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York commiticd as follows:

That on or about the 24th day of February, 2000, at the City of Syracuse, in this coumy, the
defendant possessed a dangerous instrument, to wit: a knife, intending to use the same unlawfully
against Nancy Jacinto and Ruminege Jacinto,

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STATE OF NEW YORK
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PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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INDEX #00-0645
ANGEL CARRASQUILLO

Pursuant to Section 200.60(2) of the Criminal Procedure Law, it is hereby alleged
that:

HERETOFORE, and on or about the 8” day of June, 1990, the defendant was
convicted of the crime of MANSLAUGHTER, in violation of Chapter 265, §13 of the
Annotated Laws of Massachusetts in the Superior Court, County of Suffolk,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, said crime having been committed on or about the 20
day of April, 1987.

Alex No. 00-0645

No.
2000-06 37-1

GCaunty Court

ONONDAGA COUNTY

THE PEOPLE

INDICTMENT
FOR

MURDER 1° (4cts); MORDER 2° (4cta);
ATT.MURDER 2° (lect); ASSAULT 1°(1 et);
BURG. L*(Ict}sRAPE I“(ict); KIDWAP 2
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William J. Fitzpatrick
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and that he was before con-

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Arraigned the day of 20
Plaaded Guilty
Tried the day of 20
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Sentence: That he be imprisoned in

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Special Deputy Clerk.

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Arraigned the day of 20
Pleaded Guilty
Tried the day of 20

Verdict: Guilty.
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Special Deputy Clerk.

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COUNTY COURT

COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
Indictment No. 96-0080-]
-YS- Index No. 95-3680

SAM CHINN, UI

Defendant

THE GRAND JURY oF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse

SAM CHINN, IIT

of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.25(1)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said SAM CHINN, HI

on or about the 16th day of November, nineteen hundred and ninety-five, in the City of Syracuse, in this
county, intentionally caused the death of Verna Watson by holding her with his left hand and strangling her
with his right hand.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the crime
of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §125.27(1)(a)(v) and (b) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 16th day of November, 1995, in the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant, thirty-five years old at the time of the commission of the crime, intentionally caused the death of
a witness to a crime committed on a prior occasion, to wit: defendant intentionally killed Shirley Price, who
had witnessed defendant in the company of Verna Watson shortly before Verna Watson was strangled by
defendant. The defendant caused the death of Shirley Price for the purpose of preventing her testimony in
any future criminal action or proceeding concerning the killing of Verna Watson.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the crime
of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §125.27(1) (a) (viii) and (b) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 16th day of November, 1995, in the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant, thirty-five years old at the time of the commission of the crime, intentionally caused the death of
Verna Watson and, as part of the same criminal transaction, with intent to cause serious physical injury to
or the death of an additional person, caused the death of an additional person, Shirley Price, who was not
a participant in the murder of Verna Watson.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the crime
of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE THIRD DEGREE in violation of §265.02(1) of the
Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 16th day of November, 1995, in the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant possessed a dangerous instrument, to wit: a knife, intending to use the same unlawfully against
Shirley Price.

"THE PEOPLE HEREBY ANNOUNCE READY FOR TRIAL ( ) / / ."

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STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA COUNTY COURT

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SPECIAL INFOXMATION
-vs- INDICTMENT #96-0080-1
SAM CHINN, III INDEX #95-3680

Pursuant to Section 200.60(2) of the Criminal Procedure Law,

it is hereby alleged that:
HERETOFORE, and on or about the 8th day of December, 1986,

the defendant was convicted of the crime of ATTEMPTED ENDANGERING
THE WELFARE OF A CHILD in violation of Section 110.00/260.10(1)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York, in the Syracuse City
Court of the County of Onondaga, State of New York, said crime

having been committed on or about the 17th day of November, 1986.

Index No.

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THE PEOPLE

VS.

SAM CHINN, III

FOR

MURDER 2nd (1 ct),

INDICTMENT

MURDER Ist (2 cts), CPW 3rd

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Dated at Syracuse, N.Y, 19

Special Deputy Clerk.

COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff .
Indictment No. 2004-0348-1-2
vs. Index No. 04-0304

JOHN GRADIA

SUSAN M. COBAUGH
Defendants

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THE GRAND JURY oF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by thin tedictment cccunes

JOHN GRADIA
(SUSAN M, COBAUGH -

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a)(vi) and (b)
- of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said JOHN GRADIA
SUSAN M. COBAUGH

on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, acting in concert, being
_ more than eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, Susan M, Cobaugh being 36 years ald,
| and John Gradia, being 33 years old, intentionally caused the death of Daniel C. Herbert, and the defendants
committed the killing or procured commission of the killing pursuant to an agreement with a person other than
the intended victim to commit the same for the receipt, or in expectation of the receipt of anything of pecuniary
‘ value from a party to the agreement or from a person other than the intended victim acting at the direction of a
party to such agreement, to wit: Susan M. Cobaugh agreed to pay money to John Gradia to murder Daniel C.

Herbert.
SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, intentionally caused the death of Daniel C. Herbert, to wit: Daniel C. Herbert
was shot multiple times, stabbed multiple times and struck about the head with a blunt object.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, in the course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit
burglary, and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, caused the
death of Daniel C. Herbert, who was not a Participant in the crime.

FOURTH COUNT

_AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the armed
felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(1) of the Penal Law of the

State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Daniel C. Herbert at
762 Village Boulevard, South, with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the
dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime was armed with explosives or
q deadly weapon, to wit, a .32 caliber revolver.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of
BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows: ” |

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the

- defendants, acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Daniel C. Herbert at

762 Village Boulevard, South, with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the

dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, they or other participants in the crime caused physical injury to
Daniel C. Herbert who was not a participant in the crime.

SIXTH COUNT

_ AND THE AF ORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of
CONSPIRACY IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $105.15 of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the time period between January of 2002 and December of 2002,in the State of New
Jersey, the defendants, acting in concert, with intent that conduct constituting Murder, a Class A felony be
performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct. .

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1. Susan M. Cobaugh provided a map from New Jersey to Baldwinsville to John Gradia.

2. Defendant, Susan M. Cobaugh, paid defendant, John Gradia, in excess of Twenty Thousand Dollars for
the murder of Daniel C. Herbert.

-: Defendants traveled from New Jersey to Onondaga County several times in furtherance of their
agreement to murder Daniel C. Herbert.

4. The defendants, acting in concert, murdered Daniel C. Herbert in the Town of Van Buren, County of
Onondaga.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
$265.03(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, possessed a loaded firearm intending to use the same unlawfully against Daniel
C. Herbert, to wit: a .32 caliber revolver.

COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Plaintiff

Indictment No. 97-743-1,2
-vVs- Index No. 937-735

JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK

Defendants

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse

JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK

of the crime of CONSPIRACY IN THE SECOND DEGREE

in violation of Section 105.15

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK

between September 1996 and February 1997, at the City of Rochester, in the
County of Monroe,

with intent that conduct constituting the class A felony of murder be
performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in or cause the
performance of such conduct, and acts in furtherance of this agreement
were committed at the City of Syracuse, in the County of Onondaga.

OVERT ACTS

hi James Stanback was commanded by John Couser to kill James Hackett for
the purpose of preventing Hackett from testifying as a witness at
Couser's scheduled attempted murder trial in Rochester. Couser
provided Hackett's possible addresses in the City of Syracuse.

Za Stanback recruited co-conspirators Darwin Mitchell, Quentin Jenkins
and Lisa Johnson to assist him in murdering James Hackett.

os On February 15, 1997, Stanback, Johnson, Larry Copeland and Jenkins
travelled to Syracuse with loaded firearms for the purpose of killing
James Hackett. The conspirators were unable to identify James

Hackett and returned to Rochester.

4, On February 22, 1997, Stanback, Johnson, Mitchell and Jenkins
travelled to Syracuse with loaded firearms, once again, for the
purpose of killing James Hackett. The conspirators entered 131-1/2
Shonnard Street, and learning that James Hackett was not at home, the
decision was made to execute Virginia Hackett, mother of James, and
John Paul Jones and Eugene Jones, grandsons of Virginia Hackett.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE
FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (vii) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK,
acting in concert and being over eighteen years of age, intentionally
caused the death of Virginia Hackett, who was killed while the defendants
were in the course of committing or attempting to commit and in
furtherance of burglary in the first or second degree, said Virginia
Hackett not being a participant in any of the aforementioned crimes, to
wit: Defendant John Couser had commanded defendant James Stanback to
travel to Syracuse to kill James Hackett, the intended victim. While in

Syracuse, Stanback and his accomplices unlawfully entered 131-1/2 Shonnard
Street and shot and killed Virginia Hackett.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JOHN COUSER of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (v) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being over eighteen years of age,
and acting in concert with others, intending to cause the death of James
Hackett, caused the death of Virginia Hackett, and the intended victim,
James Hackett, was a witness to a crime committed on a prior occasion, and
the death was caused for the purpose of preventing the intended victim's
testimony in any criminal action or proceeding, to wit: Defendant John
Couser had ordered defendant James Stanback to kill James Hackett to
prevent Hackett from testifying against Couser at Couser's upcoming
criminal trial. While in Syracuse to kill James Hackett, the intended

victim, defendant Stanback shot Virginia Hackett in the head, causing her
death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in

violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (v) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than eighteen years of
age, and acting in concert with others, intentionally caused the death of
Virginia Hackett, the victim, who was an immediate family member of James
Hackett, a witness to a crime committed on a prior occasion, and the
killing was committed for the purpose of preventing or influencing the

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estimony of such witness, to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once in the

head, causing her death.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the

defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in
violation of Section 125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York;

committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting with one or more other
persons, committed burglary, and, in the course of and in furtherance of
such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he, or another participant,
caused the death of Virginia Hackett, who was not a participant, to wit:
Defendant James Stanback and his accomplices ordered Virginia Hackett into
the basement of her apartment, where she was tied up and shot by James

Stanback once in the head, causing her death.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE
SECOND DEGREE in violation of Section 125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the

State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, acting in concert with others,
intentionally caused the death of Virginia Hackett, to wit: Mrs. Hackett
was shot once tn the head, causing her death.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST

DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27 (1) (a) (vil) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That-on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the
defendant, being more than eighteen years of age, and acting in concert
with others, intentionally attempted to cause the death of John Paul Jones
while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to
commit and in furtherance of burglary in the first or second degree, said
John Paul Jones not being a participant in any of the aforementionec
crimes, to wit: John Paul Jones was shot once in the head at defendant's

command.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK of the crime of ATTEMPTE]

MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 4110.00/125.27(1) (a) (v
of the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City o
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, being over eighteen years Oo
age, intended to cause the death of James Hackett, a witness to a crim
committed on a previous occasion, for the purpose of preventing th
intended victim's testimony in any criminal action or proceeding anc

cting in concert with others, attempted to cause the death of John Paul
Jones for the same purpose.

NINTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST

DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (viii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the

defendant, being over eighteen years of age, intentionally caused the
death of Virginia Hackett and, as part of the same criminal transaction,
with intent to cause serious physical injury to or death of an additional
person or persons, attempted to cause the death of John Paul Jones, who
was also shot once in the head, and was not a participant in the crime.

TENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of Sections 110.00/125.25(1) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert with others, intentionally attempted to

cause the death of John Paul Jones, by shooting him once in the head.

ELEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST
DEGREE, in violation of Sections 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (viii) of the Penal
Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the

defendant, being over eighteen years of age, intentionally caused the
death of Virginia Hackett and, as part of the same criminal transaction,

with intent to cause serious physical injury to or death of an additional
person or persons, attempted to cause the death of Eugene Jones, who was

also shot once in the head, and was not a participant in the crime.

TWELFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST

DEGREE, in violation of Sections 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (vii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than eighteen years
old, intentionally attempted to cause the death of Eugene Jones while the
defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit and in
furtherance of burglary in the first or second degrees, said Eugene Jones
not being a participant in any of the aforementioned crimes, to wit:

Eugene Jones was shot once in the head by the defendant.

-HIRTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE, in violation of Sections 110.00/125.25(1) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, acting in concert with others,

intentionally attempted to cause the death of Eugene Jones, by shooting
him once in the head.

FOURTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK of the crime of ATTEMPTED
MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (v)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, being over eighteen years of
age, intended to cause the death of James Hackett, a witness to a crime
committed on a previous occasion, for the purpose of preventing the
intended victim's testimony in any criminal action or proceeding and,

acting in concert with others, attempted to cause the death of Eugene
Jones for the same purpose.

FIFTEENTH COUNT

defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the armed felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE
FIRST DEGREE, in violation of Section 140.30(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City o€
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with others,
knowingly entered the dwelling of Virginia Hackett at 131-1/2 Shonnard
Street, with intent to commit a crime therein and when in effecting entry
or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, he or another
participant in the crime was armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a .9 mm
semi-automatic handgun.

SIXTEENTH COUNT

defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE,

in violation of Section 140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with others,
knowingly entered the dwelling of Virginia Hackett at 131-1/2 Shonnard
Street, with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry
or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, he or another
participant in the crime, caused physical injury to Virginia Hackett who
was not a participant in the crime, to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once
in the head, causing her death.

“EVENTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY b
defendant, JAMES STANBACK,
FIRST DEGREE,

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,

acting in concert with Others,
knowingly entered the dwelli irgi

ia Hackett at 131-1/2 Shonnard
Street, with intent to comm ein, and when in effecting entry

mmediate flight therefrom, he or another
Participant in the crime displayed what appeared to be a Pistol, to wit:

it a crime ther

EIGHTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND

JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK

» Of the armed felony crime of CRIMINAL

» in violation of Section
New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23
Syracuse, in this county,
intending to use the same un
-9 mm semi-automatic handgun.

loaded firearm

98-0248-1

FEBRUARY 4, 1997 GRAND JURY
LIST OF OPEN INDICTMENTS

FILED: MARCH 25,

COUSER, JOHNNY (SJD)
673 Parsellé Avenue
Rochester, NY 10/15/64
INDEX #97-0735

DR #0197-937039317 SFPD
PROMIS #€970686701

DOA: 8/13/97

SALVATORE J. PIEMONTE, ESQ.
J. SCOTT PORTER, ESQ.

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MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
Section 125.25(3) (1 ct) (FA-T)

CITY OF SYRACUSE
FEBRUARY 23, 1997

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Indictment No. 70745

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JOHNNY COUSER

if the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE :

n violation of Section 125.25(3)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

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The said JOHNNY COUSER :

on or about the 23rd day of February, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Seven, at the City of Syracuse, in this
county, committed burglary, and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight
therefrom, he, or another participant, caused the death of Virginia Hackett, who was not a participant in the
crime, to wit: defendant solicited, requested, commanded, importuned or intentionally alded other individuals
to unlawfully enter 131 1/2 Shonnard Street, the dwelling of Virginia Hackett, to cornmit a crime therein.
While in the dwelling co-defendant James Stanback caused the death of Mrs. Hackett

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COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
Indictment No. 2002-0196-1
VS. Index No. 02-0152
DOMINIC DEE DENNARD
(aka DEE and D-MURDER)
Defendant

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses
DOMINIC DEE DENNARD (aka DEE and D-MURDER)

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a)(vit) and (6)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said DOMINIC DEE DENNARD (aka DEE and D-MURDER),

on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Svracuse, in this county, being more than eighteen
years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 2] years old, intentionally caused the death of
Simeon Popov by shouting him in the head at close range und the victim was kilied while the defendant was in
the course of committing or attempting to commit and in furtherance of burglary in the first degree of which the
victim was not a participant.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section i25.27(i){a)(viy) and (6) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,
being more than eighteen years old at the time of the commtssion of the crime, specifically 2] years old,
intentionally caused the death of Simeon Popov by shooting him in the head at close range and the victim was

killed while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit and tn furtherance of
robbery of which the victim was not a participant.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation cf Section 125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, ut the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant

intentionally caused the death of Simeon Popov, to wit: the defendant shot Simeon Popov in the head at close
range, causing his death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of Section 1 25.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New

York commitied as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, ww

the course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit burglary, caused the deain of Simeon
Popov, who was not @ participant in the crime, to wit: during the commission of a burglary at 324 Ostrom

Avenue, the defendant shot Simeon Popov in the head at close range, causing his death.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of Section 125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New

York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of january, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, in
the course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit robbery, caused the death of Simeon
Popov, who was not a participant in the crime, to wit: during the commission of a robbery of Simeon Popoy,

the defendant shot Simeon Popov in the head at close range, causing his death.

"SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the armed
felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 140.30(1) of the Penal Law of

the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a dwelling, with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in
effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, was armed with a deadly weapon, to
wit: the defendant entered 324 Ostrom Avenue armed with a loaded handgun, intending to commit a robbery.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuses the defendant of the armed
felony crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §160.15(2) of the Penal Law of the State

of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
forcibly stole money and personal property from Simeon Popov, and in the course of the commission of the
crime or of immediate flight therefrom, was armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded handgun.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuses the defendant of the armed
felony crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 160.15(2) of the Penal Law of the

State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
forcibly stole money, a “Play Station” game system and other property from Brian DeSanto, Eric Antanasto
and Daniel Fleck, and in the course of the commission of the crime or of immediate flight therefrom was armed

with a deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded handgun.

NINTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
Section 265.03(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 20th day of January, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
possessed a loaded firearm intending to use the same unlawfully against Simeon Popov.

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COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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Indictment No. 2004-0348-1-2
VS. Index No. 04-0304

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses

JOHN GRADIA
SUSAN M. COBAUGH

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a)(vi) and (b)
- of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said JOHN GRADIA
SUSAN M. COBAUGH

on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, acting in concert, being
_ more than eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, Susan M. Cobaugh being 36 years old, .

- and John Gradia, being 33 years old, intentionally caused the death of Daniel C. Herbert, and the defendants
committed the killing or procured commission of the killing pursuant to an agreement with a person other than
the intended victim'to commit the same for the receipt, or in expectation of the receipt of anything of pecuniary
value from a party to the agreement or from a person other than the intended victim acting at the direction of a
party to such agreement, to wit: Susan M. Cobaugh agreed to pay money to John Gradia to murder Daniel C.

Herbert.
SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002. at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, intentionally caused the death of Daniel C, Herbert, to wit: Daniel C. Herbert
was shot multiple times, stabbed multiple times and struck about the head with a blunt object.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, in the course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit
burglary, and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, caused the
death of Daniel C. Herbert, who was not a participant in the crime.

FOURTH COUNT
_AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the armed

felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(1) of the Penal Law of the

State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Daniel C. Herbert at
762 Village Boulevard, South, with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the
dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime was armed with explostves or
a deadly weapon, to wit, a .32 caliber revolver.

FIFTH COUNT
AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of

BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the

_ defendants, acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Daniel C. Herbert at

762 Village Boulevard, South, with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the
dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, they or other participants in the crime caused physical satel to
Daniel C. Herbert who was not a participant in the crime.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the crime of
CONSPIRACY IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §105.15 of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the time period between January of 2002 and December of 2002,in the State of New
Jersey, the defendants; acting in concert, with intent that conduct constituting Murder, a Class A felony be
performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct.

OVER
1. Susan M. Cobaugh provided a map from New Jersey to Baldwinsville to John Gradia.

Pd Defendant, Susan M. Cobaugh, paid defendant, John Gradia, in excess of Twenty Thousand Doilars for
the murder of Daniel C. Herbert.

= Defendants traveled from New Jersey to Onondaga County several times in furtherance of their

agreement to murder Daniel C. Herbert.

4. The defendants, acting in concert, murdered Daniel C. Herbert in the Town of Van Buren, County of
Onondaga.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
§265.03(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 2002, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the

defendants, acting in concert, possessed a loaded firearm intending to use the same unlawfully against Daniel
C. Herbert, to wit: a .32 caliber revolver.

COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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vs. Index No. 03-0222

DARRELL GUNN,
Defendant

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses

DARRELL GUNN
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a}{vit) and {1)(b)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows.
The said DARRELL GUNN,

on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being more than eighteen years old
at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 32 years old, with the intent to cause the death of Aeisha
Jackson, caused the death of Aeisha Jackson by shooting her in the head and the victim was killed while the
defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit and in furtherance of the crime of Burglary

in the First Degree or in the course of and furtherance of immediate flight after committing or attempting to
commit such crime of which the victim was not a participant.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §125.27(1)(a)(v) and (1)(b) of the Penal Law of the State
of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being
more than eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 32 years old, with the
intent to cause the death of Aeisha Jackson, caused the death of Aeisha Jackson by shooting her in the head and
the intended victim was a witness to a crime committed on a prior occasion and the death was caused for the

purpose of preventing the intended victim's testimony in a criminal action or proceeding whether or not such
action or proceeding had been commenced.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(2) of the Pena! Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

That on or about the 30 day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant

intentionally caused the death of Aeisha Jackson, to wit: the defendant shot Aeisha Jackson in the head,
causing her death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows.

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the ee
committed or attempted to commit the crime of Burglary in the First Degree, and in the course of = ine ,
furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, caused the death of Aetsha Jackson, by shooting her

in the head who was not a participant in the burglary.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Aeisha Jackson and Mary Ann Turner at 1/9
Archer Road with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in
immediate flight therefrom, he caused physical injury to Mary Ann Turner who was not a participant in the
crime.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL CONTEMPT in violation of §215.52 of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

That on or about the 30” day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, in
violation of a duly served order of protection issued by the Hon. Francis Murphy on July 24, 2001, of which the
defendant had actual knowledge because he was present in court when such order was issued, intentionally or
recklessly caused physical injury to Aeisha Jackson, a person for whose protection such order was issued.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

CRIMINAL CONTEMPT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §215.51(b)(vi} of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows.

That on or about the 29" day of July 2002, at the Village of East Syracuse, in this county, in violation a
duly served order of protection issued by the Hon. Francis Murphy on July 24, 2001, or such order of which the
defendant had actual knowledge because he was present in court when such order was issued, the defendant, by
physical menace, intentionally placed or attempted to place Aeisha Jackson, a person for whose protection such
order was issued, in reasonable fear of death, imminent serious physical injury or physical injury, to wit:
defendant threatened to kill Aeisha Jackson.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
CRIMINAL CONTEMPT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §215.51(b){vi} of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as foliows:

That on or about the 27” day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, in violation a duly
served order of protection issued by the Hon. Francis Murphy on July 24, 2001, or such order of which the
defendant had actual knowledge because he was present in court when such order was issued, the defendant, by
physical menace, intentionaily placed or attempted to place Aeisha Jackson, a person for whose protection such

order was issued, in reasonable fear of death, imminent serious physical infury or physical injury, to wit:
defendant threatened to kill Aeisha Jackson.

NINTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

CRIMINAL CONTEMPT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §215.51(b)(ii) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That during approximately the time period of June 1, 2002 through July 39, 2002, int tis county, in
violation a duly =i order of rmnaline issued by the Hon. Francis Murphy on July 24, 2001, or such order
of which the defendant had actual! knowledge because he was present in court when such order was issued, the
defendant intentionally placed or attempted to place Aeisha Jackson, a person for whose protection such order
was issued, in reasonable fear of physical injury, serious physical injury or death by repeatedly following such

person or engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing ucts over a period of tume.

TENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuses the defendautt of the the
armed felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON JIN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation
of §265 03 of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30” day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
possessed a loaded firearm intending to use the same unlawfully against Aeisha Jackson and Mary Ann Turner.

ELEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictmens further accuses the defendant of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §265.09(1)(b) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant

committed the class B violent felony offense of Burglary in the First Degree and displayed what appeared to be
a pistol or other firearm.

TWELFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the the
armed felony crime of CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM JN THE FIRST DEGREE itn violation of
§265.09(1)(a) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
committed the class B violent felony offense of Burglary in the First Degree and possessed a loaded deadly
weapon from which a shot, reudily capable of producing death or other serious injury might be dischurged.

THIRTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §110.00/125.27(1)(a)(viit) and (1)(b) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being
more than eighteen years old at the time of the commisston of the crime, specifically 32 years old, with the
intent to cause the death of Aeisha Jackson, caused the death of Aeisha Jackson by shooting her in the head and
as part of the same criminal transaction, the defendant, with intent to cause the death of an additional person or

persons, attempted to cause the death of Mary Ann Turner, who was not being @ participant in the criminal
transaction.

FOURTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of $110.00/125.27(1)(aj(vii) and (1)(o) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

Thai on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being
more than eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 32 years old, intentionally
attempted to cause the death of Mary Ann Turner while the defendant was in the course of committing or
attempting to commit and in furtherance of the crime of Burglary in the First Degree or in the course of and

furtherance of immediate flight afier committing or attempting to commit such crime of which the victim was
not a participant.

FIFTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §110.00/125.25(1) of the Penal Law of

the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30” day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,
attempted to intentionally cause the death of Mary Ann Turner.

SIXTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the the
armed felony crime of ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §120 10(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,
intentionally caused serious physical injury to Mary Ann Turner, by means of a deadly weapon.

SEVENTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §120.10(4) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 30" day of July 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, in the
course of and in furtherance of the commission of the felony of Burglary in the First Degree, or in immediate
flight therefrom caused serious physical injury to Mary Ann Turner, who was not a participant in the felony.

OUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
Indictment No. 2002-0700-i
vs. Index No. 02-0682

HENRY L. HOLIFIELD
Defendants

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses”
HENRY L. HOLIFIELD

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27(1){a)(vit} and (b)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:
The said HENRY L. HOLIFIELD,

on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, at the Citv of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than
eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically twenty one years old, intentionally
caused the death of Jonathan Perry by shooting him in the head and the victim was killed while the defendant
was in the course of committing or aitempting to commit and in furtherance of robbery or in the course of and

Surtherance of immediate flighi after committing or attempting to commit such crime of which the victim was
not @ participant.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of Section 125 25(3) of the Penal Law’ of the State of New
York committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, ut the City of Syracuse. in this county, the defendant
committed or attempted to commit robbery, and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of
immediate flight therefrom, caused the death of Jonathan Perry who was not a participant in the crime.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the crime of

crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 160.15 (1) of the Penal Law of the State
of New York committed as follows.

That on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,
forcibly stole property from Jonathan Perry, and in the course of the commission of the crime or of immediate

Slight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime cuused serious physica! injury to Jonathan Perry, who
was not @ participant in the crime, to wit: by shooting Mr. Perry in the head. thereby causing his death.

FOURTH COUNT

That on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, at ihe City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant
forcibly stole property from Jonathan Perry, and in the course of the commission of the crime or of immediate

Slight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime was armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded
Smith & Wesson, .38 caliber revolver.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
Section 265.03(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant

possessed a loaded firearm intending to use the sume unlawfully against Jonathan Perry, to wit: a loaded
Smith & Wesson, .38 caliber revolver.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
GRAND LARCENY IN THE FOURTH DEGREE in violation of Section 155.30(8) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant stole
property consisting of a motor vehicle as defined in Section 125 of the Vehicle and T. raffie Law other than a

motorcycle as defined in Section 123 of such law, the value of which was in excess of one hundred dollars. to
wit: a 1992 Plymouth Colt Vista the property of Jonathan Perry.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses

GRAND LARCENY IN THE FOURTH DEGREE in violation of Section 155.30
State of New York committed as follows:

the defendant of the crime of
(4) of the Penal Law of the

That on or about the 23rd day of April, 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant stole

property consisting of a credit card from Jonathan Perry, to wit: aJC Penney credit card, a MasterCard and a
Visa card.
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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
Indictment No. 97-744-1
-Vvs- Index No. 97~540

QUENTIN JENKINS

Defendants

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse

QUENTIN JENKINS

of the crime of CONSPIRACY IN THE SECOND DEGREE

in violation of Section 105.15

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said QUENTIN JENKINS

between September 1996 and February 1997, at the City of Rochester,
in the County of Monroe,

with intent that conduct constituting the class A felony of murder
be performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in or cause
the performance of such conduct, and committed acts in furtherance
of that agreement at the City of Syracuse, in the County of
Onondaga.

OVERT ACTS

i James Stanback was commanded by John Couser to take the life
of James Hackett for the purpose of prevent Hackett's
testimony as a witness at Couser's scheduled attempted murder
trial in Rochester. Couser provided Hackett's possible
addresses in the City of Syracuse.

Z. On February 15, 1997, Stanback, Lisa Johnson, Larry Copeland
and the defendant travelled to Syracuse with loaded firearms
for the purpose of killing James Hackett. The conspirators
were unable to identify James Hackett and returned to

Rochester.

3. On February 22, 1997, Stanback, Johnson, Darwin Mitchell and
the defendant travelled to Syracuse with loaded firearms, once
again, for the purpose of killing James Hackett. The
conspirators entered 131-1/2 Shonnard Street, and learning
that James Hackett was not at home, the decision was made to
execute Virginia Hackett, mother of James, and John Paul Jones
and Eugene Jones, grandsons of Virginia Hackett.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of Section 125.27(1)(a)(v) of the Penal Law of the State
of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than
eighteen years of age, and acting in concert with others,
intentionally caused the death of Virginia Hackett, the victim, who
was an immediate family member of James Hackett, a witness to a
crime committed on a prior occasion, and the killing was committed
for the purpose of preventing or influencing the testimony of such
witness, to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once in the head causing

her death.
THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in
violation of Section 125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with
others, intentionally caused the death of Virginia Hackett, to wit:
Mrs. Hackett was shot once in the head, causing her death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in
violation of Section 125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting with one or more
other persons, committed burglary, and, in the course of and in
furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he, or
another participant, caused the death of Virginia Hackett who was
not a participant, to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once in the head,
causing her death.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Sections 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (vii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than
eighteen years old, intentionally attempted to cause the death of
John Paul Jones while the defendant was in the course of committing
or attempting to commit and in furtherance of burglary in the first
or second degrees, said John Paul Jones not being a participant in
any of the aforementioned crimes, to wit: John Paul Jones was shot
once in the head by the defendant.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant, QUENTIN JENKINS, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN
THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (viii)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this
county, the defendant, being over eighteen years of age,
intentionally caused the death of Virginia Hackett and, as part of
the same criminal transaction, with intent to cause serious
physical injury to or death of an additional person or persons,

attempted to cause the death of such person, Eugene Jones, who was
not a participant in the criminal activity in which Virginia
Hackett was shot in the head and killed. Eugene Jones was also
Shot once in the head.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
in violation of Sections 110.00/125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with
others, intentionally attempted to cause the death of John Paul
Jones, to wit: John Paul Jones was shot once in the head.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Sections 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (viii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this
county, the defendant, being over eighteen years of age,
intentionally caused the death of Virginia Hackett and, as part of
the same criminal transaction, with intent to cause serious
physical injury to or death of an additional person or persons,
attempted to cause the death of such person, John Paul Jones, who
was not a participant in the criminal activity in which Virginia
Hackett was shot in the head and killed. John Paul Jones was also
Shot once in the head.

NINTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
in violation of Sections 110.00/125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with
others, intentionally attempted to cause the death of Eugene Jones,
to wit: Eugene Jones was shot once in the head.

TENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the armed felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST
DEGREE in violation of Section 140.30(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23ra day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with
others, knowingly entered the dwelling of Virginia Hackett at 131-
1/2 Shonnard Street with intent to commit a crime therein and when
in effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight
therefrom, he or another participant in the crime was armed with a
deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded Smith & Wesson .357 calibre
handgun.

ELEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of Section 140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with
others, knowingly entered the dwelling of Virginia Hackett at 131-

1/2 Shonnard Street with intent to commit a crime therein, and when
in effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight
therefrom, he or another participant in the crime caused physical
injury to Virginia Hackett who was not a participant in the crime,
to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once in the head, causing her death.

TWELFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the armed felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST
DEGREE in violation of Section 140.30(4) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the city
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with
others, knowingly entered the dwelling of Virginia Hackett at 131-
1/2 Shonnard Street with intent to commit a crime therein, and when
in effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight
therefrom, he or another participant in the crime displayed what
appeared to be a revolver, to wit: a loaded .357 caliber revolver.

THIRTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse
the defendant of the armed felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF
A WEAPON IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of Section 265.03 of the
Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City
of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant possessed a loaded
firearm, intending to use the same unlawfully against Eugene Jones,
to wit, a Smith & Wesson .357 calibre revolver.

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COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

oe em e Oe er OR eee eee

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
Indictment No. 2002-0638-!
VS. Index No. 02-0617

LEROY JENNINGS
Defendant

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses
LEROY JENNINGS

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a}(x) and (b)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

\
committed as follows:

The said LEROY JENNINGS,

during the time period between approximately the 28th day of January 2002 through the > day of
February 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being more than eighteen years old at the time of the
commission of the crime, specifically 34 years old, intentionally caused the death of Walter Perry and the
defendant acted in an especially cruel and wanton manner pursuant to a course of conduct intended to inflict
and inflicting torture upon the victim prior to the victim's death, to wit; the defendant bound and "hog-tied”
Walter Perry with cords and duct tape, and gagged his mouth with cloth and duct tape. The defendant beat
Walter Perry about the face, head and body, caused cuts, abrasions and fractures to the jaw, burned him

numerous times with matches and strangled him, all of which contributed to and caused Walter Perry's death.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of $125.27(1}{a){vii) and (b) of the Penal Law of the State of
New York committed as follows: .

That during the time period between approximately the 28th day of January 2002 through the 2” day of
February 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than eighteen years old at the
time of the commission of the crime, specifically 34 years old, intentionally caused the death of Walter Perry
and the victim was killed while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit and tn
furtherance of KIDNAPPING IN THE FIRST DEGREE, the victim not being a participant in said crime, to
wit: during Walter Perry's abduction the defendant bound and "hog-tied"” him with cords and duct tape, and
gagged his mouth with cloth and duct tape. The defendant beat Walter Perry about the face, head and body,

caused cuts, abrasions and fractures to the jaw, burned him numerous times with matches and strangled him,
all of which contributed to and caused Walter Perry's death.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That during the time period between approximately the 28th day of January 2002 through the 2™ day of
February 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant intentionally caused the death of Walter
Perry, to wit; the defendant bound and "hog-tied” Walter Perry with cords and duct tape, and gagged his
mouth with cloth and duct tape. The defendant beat Walter Perry about the face, head and body, caused cuts,
abrasions and fractures to the jaw, burned him numerous times with matches and strangied him, all of which

contributed to and caused Walter Perry's death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

KIDNAPPING IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §135.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That during the time period between approximately the 28th day of January 2002 through the 2" day of
February 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant abducted Walter Perry who died during
the abduction or before he was able to return or to be returned to safety.

_JOUNTY COURT

COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Plaintiff
Indictment No. 99-1 193-1
-VS- Index No. 99/2981

Defendant

THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment

ATUSES

| JAMAR OGLETREE
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
tn vialation of Section 125.27(1)(a}(vii)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York
comunttied as follows:

 Thesaid  JAMAROGLETREE

on ar about the 23rd day of Sepiember, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-nine at the City of Syracuse, in
this county, being over 18 years of age, intentionally caused the death of Dorothy DeGroat while he
was in the course of committing or attempting to commit, and in furtherance af, Rape in the First

Degree ar in the course of and furtherance of immediate Aight after committing or attempting to
camunit such crime, arid the victim was not a participant in the crime.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the

crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §125.27(1)(a)(vii) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of September, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant, being over 18 years af age, intentionally caused the death of Dorothy DeGroat while the

defendant was in the course of comunitting or attempting to comnut, and in furtherance of Sodemy in
the First Degree or in the course of and furtherance of immediate flight after commiting or attempting
to comaut such crime, and the victim was not a participant in the crime,

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further aocuse the defendant of the
crime af MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25{1) af the Penal Law of the State
of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of September, 1999, at the City af Syracuse, in dus county, the
defendant intentionally caused the death af Dorothy DeGroat, by stabbing the victim to desth.

FOURTH COUNT

ANID THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the

crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State
af New Yark comunitted as follows:

_ That on or about the 23rd day of September, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant camunitted or attempted to cammit Rape in the First Degree. and in the course of and in
furtherance of such crime or af immediate flight therefrom, caused the death of Dorothy DeGroat who
was nota participant in the crime, by stabbing the victim to death,

FIFTH COUNT

_ AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the
crime of MURDER IN' THE SECOND DEGREE in violation Of §125.25(3) af the Penal Law of the State
of New York committed as follosys:

‘That an ar about the 23rd day af September, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant committed or attempted to commit Sodamy in the First Degree, and in the course of and in
furtherance of such crime or of immediate Hight therefrom, caused the death of Dorothy DeGroat,
who was not a participant in the crime, by stabbing the victim to death, _-

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of the

crime of RAPE IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation Of §130,35(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New.

York cammitted as foliows:

_ That an or about the 23rd day of September, 1999, at the Ci of Syracuse, in tus county, the
defendant engaged in deviate sexual intercourse with Deralig Duh by hacia compris

EIGHTH COUNT

DISTRICT A

"THE PEOPLE HEREBY ANNOUNCE READY FOR TRIAL ( I oF it

STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ONCNDAGA COUNTY COURT

PEOPLA OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SPECIAL INFORMATION

—-VB-
INDEX #99-2981

JAMAR OGLETREE

Pursuant to Section 200.60(2}) of the Criminal Procedure Law,

it is hereby alleged that:

HERETOFORE, and on or about the 12th day of September, 1996,
the defendant was convicted of the crime of PETIT LARCENY in
violation of Section 155.25 of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, in the Syracuse City Court, County of Onondaga of the State
of New York, said crime having been committed on or about the

13th day of March, 1996,

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COUNTY COURT

COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

ALBANY, N.Y.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
Indictment No. 95-1166-1-2-3-4
=VS- Index No. 95-3461

DARNELL W. DEXTER, SHAWNDELL M. EVERSON,
ALLEN L. ISAAC, and CLARENCE D. PAIGE

Defendants

THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse

CLARENCE D. PAIGE

of the violent felony crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27

of the Penai Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

The said CLARENCE D. PAIGE

on or about the 27th day of October, 1995, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being more than eighteen
years of age, specifically 29 years old, intentionally caused the death of Marie Johnson by firing one shot from
a loaded handgun, striking her in the chest while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting
to commit and in furtherance of robbery or in the course of and furtherance of immediate flight after
committing or attempting to commit a robbery. Said Marie Johnson was not a participant in the crime.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendants, DARNELL
W. DEXTER, SHAWNDELL M. EVERSON, and ALLEN L. ISAAC, of the crime of MURDER IN THE
SECOND DEGREE in violaiion of §$125.25(3) of he Penal waw of the State of New Yerk committed as
follows: |

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1995, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert with Clarence D. Paige and with each other, committed robbery and, in the course of and
in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, they, or another participant, caused the death

of Marie Johnson, who was not a participant in the crime, to wit: Clarence D. Paige did fire one shot from
a loaded handgun, striking her in the chest, causing her death.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendants, DARNELL
W. DEXTER, SHAWNDELL M. EVERSON, ALLEN L. ISAAC, and CLARENCE D. PAIGE, of the crime
of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of $160.15(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1995, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, forcibly stole United States currency from the occupants of 1827 South State Street, and in
the course of the commission of the crime or of immediate Slight therefrom, they or another participant in the
crime caused serious physical injury to Marie Johnson, who was not a participant in the crime, to wit:
Clarence D. Paige did fire one shot from a loaded handgun, striking her in the chest, causing her death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendants, DARNELL
W. DEXTER, SHAWNDELL M. EVERSON, ALLEN L. ISAAC, and CLARENCE D. PAIGE, of the armed
felony crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of $160.15(2) of the Penal Law of the State
of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1995, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, forcibly stole United States currency from the occupants of 1827 South State Street, and in
the course of the commission of the crime or of immediate flight therefrom, they, or another participant in
the crime were armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a loaded handgun.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendants, DARNELL
W. DEXTER, SHAWNDELL M. EVERSON, ALLEN L. ISAA C, and CLARENCE D. PAIGE, of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL USE OF A FIREARM IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §265.09(2) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1995, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, committed the class B violent felony offense of Robbery in the First Degree and displayed
what appeared to be a pistol and was in fact a CO2 powered pistol.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendants, DARNELL
W. DEXTER, SHAWNDELL M. EVERSON, ALLEN L. ISAAC, and CLARENCE D. PAIGE, of the armed
felony crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
§265.03 of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of October, 1995, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, possessed a loaded firearm, specifically a handgun, intending to use the same unlawfully
against Marie Johnson and other occupants of 1827 South State Street.

"THE PEOPLE HEREBY ANNOUNCE READY FOR TRIAL ( Jc.

Indictment No. 2000-0433-]
Index Nu, 00-0414

ANGEL “POPPO” PEREZ
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27( 1 )(a)vii)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:
The said defendant ANGEL “POPPO” PEREZ

On or about the 6th day of December, 1997, at the Town of Lysander, in this county, being more than
eighteen years of age, intentionally caused the death of Mary Baehr by cutting her throat with a knife
while the defendant, acting in concert with others, was in the course of committinp or atiempting to

the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 1997, at the Town of Lysander, in this county, the
defendant, acting in concert with others, committed burglary and, in the course of and in furtherance of
such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he, or another participant, caused the death of Mary

Baehr, who was not a participant, to wit: by cutting Mrs, Baehr’s throat with a knife Causing her
death.

THIRD COUNT

defendant, acting in concert with others, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of

ee

fOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the crime of BURGLARY IN TilE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(3) of the Penal Law of
we State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 1997, at the Town of Lysander, in this county, the

defendant, acting in concert with others, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of
Mary Baehr at 8199 Wheaton Road with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry
or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime used or
threatened the immediate use of a dangerous instrument, to wit: a knife. :

FIFTH COUNT

. AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §160.15(1) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 6th day of December, 1997, at the Town of Lysander, in this county, the
defendant, acting in concert with others, forcibly stole property from Mary Baehr, and in the course of |
the commission of the crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime
caused serious physical injury to Mary Baehr, who was not a participant in the crime, to wit: by
cutting Mrs. Baebr’s throat with a knife causing her death.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the defendant of
the cime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §160.15(3) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York committed as follows:

_ That on or about the 6th day of December, 1997, at the Town of Lysander, in this county, the
defendant, acting in concert with others, forcibly stole property from Mary Baehr, and in the course of
the commussion of the crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime

used or threatened the immediate use of a dangerous instrument, to wit: a knife.

SEVENTH COUNT

_ AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the defendant of
the come of CONSPIRACY IN THE FOURTH DEGREE in violation of §105.10(1) of the Penal
Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the Ist week of December, 1997, in the City of Fulton and Town of Lysander
iui ihe counties of Oswego and Onondaga, the defendant, with intent that conduct constituting the Class
C felony of burglary in the second degree be performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in
or cause the performance of such conduct.

OVERT ACTS

(1) | On December , 1997, the defendant met with Kenneth Hobart to discuss a burglary at the
_ home ofan elderly couple, including the need for a vehicle. |

(2) . On December 6, 1997, the defendant met with Hobart and borrowed a vehicle to use in the
burglary.

(3) — Defendant traveled to the crime scene with Hobart and others.

(4) = Defendant committed the burglary with Hobart and others.

Ul.

DISTRICT ATTO

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COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Platutiff
Indictment No. 2001-0532-/
vs. Index No. 01-0573

STEPHEN RANIER/
Defendant

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this wdictment accuses

SLL a i a A ee eee o- wen

STEPHEN RANIERI

ofthe crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27(] )a)(vii)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

The said STEPHEN RANIERI

On or about the 7th day of April, 2001, at the Town of Geddes, in this county, being more than cighicen yeurs
old at the time of the commission of the crime, intentionally caused the death of Helen Walczyk by Striking and
strangling her and the victim was killed while the defendant was in the course of comnutting or uitempting to
comimtt and in furtherance of robbery of which the victim was not @ participant or in the course of and
furtherance of immediate flight after comm iting or attempting to commit such crime.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 7th day of April, 2001, at the Town of Geddes, in this county, the defendant, in the
course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit robbery, and in the course Of and i
Surtherance of such crime or of immediate Slight therefrom, caused the death of Helen Walezyk, who was not «i
Partictpant tn the crime, to wit: by striking and strangling Mrs. Walezyk, thereby causing her death.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

conunitted as follows:

That on or about the 7th day of April, 2001. at the Town of Geddes, in this county, the defendant,
forcibly stole personal property from Helen Waiczyk, and in the course of the commission of the crime or of
immediate flight therefrom, he or another Participant in the crime caused serious physical injury to Helen

Waiczyk, who was not a Participant in the crime, to wit: by striking and strangling Mrs. Walezyk, thereby
causing her death,

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the def

BURGLARY IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of £1 40.25(2) of the Penai La
York committed as follows:

endant of the crime of
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COUNTY COURT .
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff “
| "“Fndictment No. 2006-0774-1,2.3.4
vs. Index No. 06-0905
“EARL W. SITTON, JR, EARL W. SITTON. IN
DAVID PETERS and JOSHUA KAPP,
Definalents

THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment pecuse:

EARL W. SITTON JR
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a){v)(b)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York
| committed as follows:

The said EARL W. SITTON, JR

on or about the 31" day of May 2006, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being madre than eighteen years ald

at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 37 years old, intentionally cauyed the death of Cynthia
Tryon, by stabbing her multiple times. The victim had previously witnessed a crime ond had filed a sxorn
written complaint with the Syracuse Police charging the defendant with that crime. pre defendant killed

Cynthia Tryon to prevent her from testifying in the pending criminal case or in tribstion for giving testimony

in the prior criminal action.

SECOND COUNT

Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 31" day of May 2005, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,
intentionally caused the death of Cynthia Tryon, lo wit: stabbed victim multiple time

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants, EARL W_
SITTON, JR, EARL W. SITTON, I, DAVID PETERS and JOSHUA KAPP, of the crifre of MURDER IN THE

SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 31" day of May 2006, at the City of Syracuse. in this county, the defendants, acting
in concert, in the course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit Burglary in the First
Degree, and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight t from, caused the
death of Cynthia Tryon, who was not a participant in the crime.

__ Wit: struck victim with a metal bar.

be

That on or about the 31” day of May 2006, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant,
intentionally attempted to cause the death of Robert Burke, to wit: stabbed victim.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants, EARL W.
SITTON, JR., EARL W. SITTON, Lif, DAVID PETERS and JOSHUA KAPP, of the crime of BURGLARY IN

THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as
follows: :

That on or about the 31™ day of May 2006, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, acting
in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Robert Burks at 713 Bear Street with
intent to commit acrime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the dwelling\or in immediate flight
therefrom, they or another participant in the crime caused physical injury to Robert Burke who was not a
participant in the crime.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses thé defendants, EARL W.
SITTON, JR, EARL W. SITTON, I, DAVID PETERS and JOSHUA KAPP, of the crime of ATTEMPTED
ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of $1 10.00/160.15(3) of the Penc Law of the State of New
York committed as follows: : ;

That on or about the 31” day of May 2006, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, EARL
W. SITTON, JR.. EARL W. SITTON, If, DAVID PETERS and JOSHUA KAPP, a pted to forcibly steal

property from Cynthia Tryon, and in the course of the commission of the crime or of tmmediate flight therefrom,
they or another participant in the crime used or threatened the immediate use of a dangerous instrument.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses thd defendants, EARL W.
SITTON, JR., EARL W. SITTON, Ill, DAVID PETERS and JOSHUA KAPP, of the crime of ASSAULT IN THE
SECOND DEGREE in violation of §120.05(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New Work committed as follows:

That on or about the 31* day of May 2006 at the City of Syracuse, in this ounty, the defendants, acting
in concert, intentionally caused physical injury to Christopher Burke by means of a dangerous fristrument, to

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COUNTY COURT
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA STATE OF NEW YORK

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Plaintiff
-vVs- Index No. 97-735
JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK
Defendants

THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse

JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK

of the crime of CONSPIRACY IN THE SECOND DEGREE

in violation of Section 105.15

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK

between September 1996 and February 1997, at the City of Rochester, in the
County of Monroe,

with intent that conduct constituting the class A felony of murder be
performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in or cause the
performance of such conduct, and acts in furtherance of this agreement
were committed at the City of Syracuse, in the County of Onondaga.

OVERT ACTS

La James Stanback was commanded by John Couser to kill James Hackett for
the purpose of preventing Hackett from testifying as a witness at
Couser's scheduled attempted murder trial in Rochester. Couser
provided Hackett's possible addresses in the City of Syracuse.

2. Stanback recruited co-conspirators Darwin Mitchell, Quentin Jenkins
and Lisa Johnson to assist him in murdering James Hackett.

3% On February 15, 1997, Stanback, Johnson, Larry Copeland and Jenkins
travelled to Syracuse with loaded firearms for the purpose of killing
James Hackett. The conspirators were unable to identify James

Hackett and returned to Rochester.

4, On February 22, 1997, Stanback, Johnson, Mitchell and Jenkins
travelled to Syracuse with loaded firearms, once again, for the
purpose of killing James Hackett. The conspirators entered 131-1/2
Shonnard Street, and learning that James Hackett was not at home, the
decision was made to execute Virginia Hackett, mother of James, and
John Paul Jones and Eugene Jones, grandsons of Virginia Hackett.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE

FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (vii) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK,
acting in concert and being over eighteen years of age, intentionally
caused the death of Virginia Hackett, who was killed while the defendants
were in the course of committing or attempting to commit and in
furtherance of burglary in the first or second degree, said Virginia
Hackett not being a participant in any of the aforementioned crimes, to
wit: Defendant John Couser had commanded defendant James Stanback to
travel to Syracuse to kill James Hackett, the intended victim. While in
Syracuse, Stanback and his accomplices unlawfully entered 131-1/2 Shonnard
Street and shot and killed Virginia Hackett.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JOHN COUSER of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in

violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (v) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being over eighteen years of age,
and acting in concert with others, intending to cause the death of James
Hackett, caused the death of Virginia Hackett, and the intended victim,
James Hackett, was a witness to a crime committed on a prior occasion, and
the death was caused for the purpose of preventing the intended victim's
testimony in any criminal action or proceeding, to wit: Defendant John
Couser had ordered defendant James Stanback to kill James Hackett to
prevent Hackett from testifying against Couser at Couser's upcoming
criminal trial. While in Syracuse to kill James Hackett, the intended

victim, defendant Stanback shot Virginia Hackett in the head, causing her
death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in

violation of Section 125.27(1) (a) (v) of the Penal Law of the State of New
York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than eighteen years of
age, and acting in concert with others, intentionally caused the death of

Virginia Hackett, the victim, who was an immediate family member of James
Hackett, a witness to a crime committed on a prior occasion, and the
killing was committed for the purpose of preventing or influencing the

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estimony of such witness, to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once in the
head, causing her death.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in

violation of Section 125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York,
committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting with one or more other
persons, committed burglary, and, in the course of and in furtherance of
such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he, or another participant,
caused the death of Virginia Hackett, who was not a participant, to wit:
Defendant James Stanback and his accomplices ordered Virginia Hackett into
the basement of her apartment, where she was tied up and shot by James
Stanback once in the head, causing her death.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of MURDER IN THE
SECOND DEGREE in violation of Section 125.25(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, acting in concert with others,

intentionally caused the death of Virginia Hackett, to wit: Mrs. Hackett
was shot once in the head, causing her death.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST

DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (vii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the
defendant, being more than eighteen years of age, and acting in concert
with others, intentionally attempted to cause the death of John Paul Jones
while the defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to
commit and in furtherance of burglary in the first or second degree, said

John Paul Jones not being a participant in any of the aforementioned

crimes, to wit: John Paul Jones was shot once in the head at defendant's
command.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK of the crime of ATTEMPTEL
MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (v.
of the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City 0!
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, being over eighteen years ©:
age, intended to cause the death of James Hackett, a witness to a crim
committed on a previous occasion, for the purpose of preventing th
intended victim's testimony in any criminal action or proceeding and

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cting in concert with others, attempted to cause the death of John Paul

Jones for the same purpose.

NINTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST

DEGREE in violation of Section 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (viii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the
defendant, being over eighteen years of age, intentionally caused the
death of Virginia Hackett and, as part of the same criminal transaction,
with intent to cause serious physical injury to or death of an additional
person or persons, attempted to cause the death of John Paul Jones, who
was also shot once in the head, and was not a participant in the crime.

TENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of Sections 110.00/125.25(1) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the
defendants, acting in concert with others, intentionally attempted to

cause the death of John Paul Jones, by shooting him once in the head.

ELEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST
DEGREE, in violation of Sections 110.00/125.27(1) {a) (viii) of the Penal

Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, in this county, the
defendant, being over eighteen years of age, intentionally caused the
death of Virginia Hackett and, as part of the same criminal transaction,
with intent to cause serious physical injury to or death of an additional
person or persons, attempted to cause the death of Eugene Jones, who was
also shot once in the head, and was not a participant in the crime.

TWELFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE FIRST

DEGREE, in violation of Sections 110.00/125.27(1) (a) (vii) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being more than eighteen years
old, intentionally attempted to cause the death of Eugene Jones while the
defendant was in the course of committing or attempting to commit and in
furtherance of burglary in the first or second degrees, said Eugene Jones
not being a participant in any of the aforementioned crimes, to wit:
Eugene Jones was shot once in the head by the defendant.

-HIRTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK, of the crime of ATTEMPTED
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE, in Violation of Sections 110.00/125.25(1) of
the Penal Law of the State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, acting in concert with others,

intentionally attempted to cause the death of Fugene Jones, by shooting
him once in the head.

FOURTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendants, JOHN COUSER and JAMES STANBACK of the crime of ATTEMPTED

That on or about the 23rd Gay of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendants, being over eighteen years of
age, intended to cause the death of James Hackett, a witness to a crime

committed on a previous occasion, for the purpose of preventing the
intended victim's testimony in any criminal action Or proceeding and,

acting in concert with others, attempted to cause the death of Eugene
Jones for the same purpose.

FIFTEENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this indictment further accuse the
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of the armed felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE

FIRST DEGREE, in violation of Section 140.30(1) of the Penal Law of the
State of New York, committed as follows:

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, acting in concert with Others,
knowingly entered the dwelling of Virginia Hackett at 131-1/2 Shonnard
Street, with intent to commit a crime therein and when in effecting entry
Or while in the dwelling or in immediate flight therefrom, he or another
Participant in the crime was armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a .9 mm

That on or about the 23rd day of February, 1997, at the City of

was not a participant in the crime, to wit: Mrs. Hackett was shot once
in the head, Causing her death.

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sEVENTEENTH COUNT

defendant, JAMES STANBACK, felony crime of BURGLARY IN THE
FIRST DEGREE, in viol

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committed as follows:

That on or about the 23ra

day of February, 1997,
Syracuse,

in this county, the defendant,

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY

by this indictment further
defendant, JAMES STANBACK, of

accuse the
the armed felony

crime of CRIMINAL
in Violation of Section
committed as follows:

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MICHAEL TOPOLSKI

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses

MICHAEL TOPOLSKI
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27(1)fa)(vii)(b)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York

committed as follows.

The said MICHAEL TOPOLSKI.

on or about the 30th and 31st day of January, 2003, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, being more than
eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 38 years old, intentionally caused the
death of Keith Brand and the victim was killed while the defendant was in the course of committing or

attempting fo commit and in furtherance of the crime of robbery or in the course of and furtherance of

immediate flight after committing or attempting to commit such crime, of which the victim was not a
participant,

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $125.23(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 30th and 3] st day of January, 2003, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the

defendant intentionally caused the death of Keith Brand, to wit: the defendant beat and stabbed Keith Brand to
death.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the dejendant of the crime of

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of $125.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows: |

That on or about the 30th and 31st day of January, 2003, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendant, in the course of and in furtherance of committing or attempting to commit robbery, and in the course

of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, caused the death of Keith Brand, who was
not a participant in the crime.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of

ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §160.15(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That on or about the 30th and 31st day of January, 2003, at the Town of Van Buren, in this county, the
defendant, forcibly stole Unied States currency from Keith Brand, and in the course of the commission of the

crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime caused serious Physical injury to
Keith Brand, who was not a participant in the crime.

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Indictment No, 2002-0874-1,2
VS. Index No. 02-0865
KENNETH 8. WIGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON,
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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuses
KENNETH B, WIGFALL

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27(I)(a}(vit) and (6)

of the Penal Lew of the State of New York

committed as follows:

The said KENNETH 8. WIGFALL,

on or about the 5" day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being more than eighteen years
old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 2] years old, intentionally caused the death of Shawn
Buckley and the victim was killed while the defendant was in the course of committing or atempting to commit
and in furtherance of robbery or in the course of and furtherance of immediate flight after committing or

attempting to commit such crime, of which the victim was not a participant, by beating and stabbing him to
death.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant,

KENNETH B. WIGFALL, of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of
§125.27¢1){a) (vii) and (b) cf the Penal Law of the State of New York commitied as foliows:

That on or about the 5" day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendant, being
more than eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 21 years old, intentionally
caused the death of Shawn Buckley and the victim was killed while the defendant was in the course of
committing or attempting to commit and in furtherance of burglary in the first degree or in the course of and

Jurtherance of immediate flight, after committing or attempting to commit such crime, of which the victim was
not a participant, by beating and stabbing him to death.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants,
KENNETH 8, WIGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON, of the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in
violation of §325.25(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 5" day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, committed or attempted to commit robbery, and in the course of and in furtherance of such

crime or of immediate flight therefrom, caused the death of Shawn Buckley, who was not a participant in the
crime, by beating and stabbing him to death.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants,

KENNETH B, WiGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON, of the crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of §140.30(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 5“ day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Shawn Buckley at 1203 Park
Street #2 with intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in .
immediate flight therefrom, used or threatened the immediate use of a dangerous instrument, to wit: a knife.

FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants, .
KENNETH B. WIGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON, of the crime of BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of §140.30(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 5“ day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in the dwelling of Shawn Buckley at 1203 Park
Street #2 with intent to commit a crime therein, and when In effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in
immediate flight therefrom, caused physical injury to Shawn Buckley who was not a participant in the crime, to
wit: caused the death of Shawn Buckley, by beating and stabbing him to death.

SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants,
KENNETH B. WIGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON, of the crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of §160.15(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York commitied as follows:

That on or about the S* day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,
acting in concert, forcibly stole property from Shawn Buckley, and in the course of the commission of the crime
or of immediate flight therefrom, caused serious physical infury to Shawn Buckley, who was not a participant in
the crime, to wit: caused the death of Shawn Buckley, by beating and stabbing him to death.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendants,
KENNETH B. WIGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON, of the crime of ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in
violation of §160.15(3) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 5” day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,

acting in concert, forcibly stole property from Shawn Buckley, and in the course of the commission of the crime

or of immediate flight therefrom, used or threatened the immediate use of a dangerous instrument, to wit: a
knife.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY hy this Indictment further accuses the defendants,
KENNETH B, WIGFALL and MICHAEL PARTON of the crime of BURGLARY IN THE SECOND DEGREE
in violation of $140.25(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 5" day of August 2002, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the defendants,

acting in concert, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building at 1203 Park Street #2, the dwellin g
of Shawn Buckley, with intent to commit a crime therein.

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Indictment No. 200$-0215-1
vs. Index No. 05-0191
NICHOLAS L. WILEY
Defendant
THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment acc4se

NICHOLAS L. WILEY
of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE
in violation of Section 125.27(1)(a)(xi) and (b)
of the Penal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows: —
The said NICHOLAS L. WILEY

during approximately the last two weeks of May, 2004, at the City of Syracusa in this cpunty, being more than

eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the crime, specifically 42 ypars old, intentionally caused the
death of Lottie Thompson by stabbing her multiple times in the torso and neckiwith a knife or sharp instrument,
and the defentiant intentionally caused the death of two or more additional persons within the state in separate

criminal transactions within a period of twenty-four months, committed in a similar fashion or pursuant to a
common scheme or plan, to wit: during approximately the month of May, 4004, the ¢efendant intentionally
caused the death of Hannah Finnerty by stabbing her multiple times in the torto and nedk with a knife or sharp
instrument, Also, during approximately the month of April, 2004 through the month of May, 2004 the defendant
intentionally caused the death of Tammy Passineau by stabbing her multiple times in thp torso and cutting her
neck with a knife or sharp instrument. .

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuses the defendant of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(1) of the Peal Law of the State of New York
committed as follows:

That during approximately the last two weeks of May, 2004,-at the Cit of Syraduse, in this county, the
defendant intentionally caused the death of Lottie Thompson, to wit: the defendant stabbec her with a knife or
sharp instrument multiple times in the torso and neck, thereby causing her dea

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further acenses the défendant of the critic

MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(1) of the Peal Law of the State of New York"

committed as follows:
. _ that during approximately the month of May, 2004 at the City of Syraquse, in this county, the defendant
intentionally caused the death of Hannah Finnerty, to wit: the defendant stpbbez or with a knife or sharp

instrument multiple times in the torso and neck, thereby causing her death,

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FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accupes the dejendant of the crime of
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(1) of the Penal Law ofthe State of New York

committed as follows: :
That during approximately the month of April, 2004, through May, 204 4 at the Ci of Syracuse, in this

county, the defendant intentionally caused the death of Tammy Passineau, te wit: the Wefenda stabbed her 28
multiple times in the torso and cut her neck with a utility knife or sharp t mhent, thereby causing her death. Py
FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further acckses the défendant of the crime of
CRIMINAL POSSESSION GF A WEAPON IN THE THIRD DEGREE tn violatign of §265.02(1) of the

Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That during approximately the last two weeks of May, 2004, at the City of Syratuse, in this county, the
defendant possessed a dangerous instrument intending to use the same untic agaigst Lottie Thompson, to
wit: a knife or sharp instrument. |

SIXTH COUNT —
AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further acduses the defendant of the crime of
CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE THIRD DEGREE }in violatign of §265.02(1) of the

Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

| That during approximately the month of May, 2004, at the City of Syracuse, in tht county, the defendant |
possessed a dangerous instrument intending to use the same unlawfully against Hannahy Finnerty, to wit; a konife
or sharp instrument

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further acquses the defendant of the crime of
CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE THIRD DEGREE) in violatipn of §265.02(1) of the
Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

: That during approximately the month of April, 2004, through the month of May, 2004 at the City of
Syracuse, in this county, the defendant possessed a dangerous instrument intending tojuse the same unlawfully
against Tammy Passineau, to wit: a utility knife or sharp instrument. |

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NICHOLAS WILEY,
Pursuant to Section 200.60(2) of the Criminal Procedure Law, it is he: ey alleged that:
HERETOFORE, and on or sbont the 22nd day of August, 1994, thd defendant was convicted of the

the 17th day of July, 1991.

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Piaintiff
Indictment No. 2000-007 5-1

Index No, 99-1990
CHESTER A. WOOD

Defendant

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THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF ONONDAGA by this indictment accuse
CHESTER A, WOOD

of the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

in violation of Section 125.27() (vii)

of the Penal Law of the State of New York

comunitted as follows:

on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, being more than
eighteen yzars of age, specifically, 25 years old, intentionally caused the death of Deborah Plunkett by
shooting her in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun, and the victim was killed while the defendant was in
the course of committing or attempting to comunit and in furtherance of burglary in the first degree, a
crime in which Deborah Plunkett was not a participant.

SECOND COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this (ndictment further accuse the defendant of
the armed felony crirne of ATTEMPTED BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of
§110.00/140.30(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant knowing'y attempted to enter or remain unlawfully in the dwelling of Deborah Plunkett with
intent to commit a crime therein, and when in effecting entry or while in the dwelling or in. immediate
flight therefrom, he was armed with a deadly weapon, to wit: a 12-gauge shotgun.

THIRD COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(3) of the Penal Law of
the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1993"at the City of Syracuse, in this courtty, the
defendant attempted to commit burglary and, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of
immediate flight therefrom, caused the death of Deborah Plunkett, who was not a participant, to wit:
by shooting her in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun.

FOURTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment furtber accuse the defendant of
the crime of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §125.27(1 (it) of the Penal Law
of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant, being more than eighteen years of age, specifically, 25 years old, intentionally caused the
death of Deborah Plunkett by shooting her in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun, and the victim was
killed while the defendant was in the course of and furtherance of immediate flight after attempting to
commit the crime of murder in the second degree, a crime in which Leslie Wood was the victim and in

which Deborah Plunkett was not a participant.
FIFTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the crime of MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of §125.25(1) of the Pepal Law of

the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant intentionally caused the death of Deborah Plunkett, to wit. by shooting her in the head with

a 12-gauge shotgun.
SIXTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the crime of ATTEMPTED MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE in violation of
§110.00/125.25(t) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant intentionally attempted to cause the death of Leslie Wood, to wit: by shooting her in the

neck with a 12-gauge shotgun.

SEVENTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the armed felony crime of ASSAULT IN THE FIRST DEGREE in violation of §120. 10(1) of the
Pena} Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant intentionally caused serious physical injury to Leslie Wood by means of a deadly weapon, to
wit: by shooting ber in the neck with a 12-gauge shotgun.

EIGHTH COUNT

AND THE AFORESAID GRAND JURY by this Indictment further accuse the defendant of
the crime of CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE FOURTH DEGREE in
violation of §265.01(2) of the Penal Law of the State of New York committed as follows:

That on or about the 27th day of June, 1999, at the City of Syracuse, in this county, the
defendant possessed a deadly weapon, to wit: a 12-gauge shotgun, intending to use the same
unlawfully against Deborah Plunkett and Leslie Wood.

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