Guilty! (Road Rage)

[H2O Man]

The scumbag who shot my cousin & his son was found guilty on 15 counts this afternoon. It only took the judge a half an hour to determine his verdict.

I will post more -- much more -- about today's events in court later tonight. (At this time, a few family members and associates are here, celebrating the verdict.)

The DA was on fire today. I've never seen a DA do nearly this perfect a job.

Peace,
H2O Man

[rhett o rick]

1. Good news. It won't bring the boy back but will give some comfort to the family. nm

[dchill]

2. Peace, H2O Man.

[steve2470]

3. glad to hear this good news!

for your cousin and his son

[Solly Mack]

4. Excellent news.

to you and yours.

I am so sorry for you and your family over the loss y'all have endured and that y'all had to go through the ordeal of reliving that loss.

I am very happy about the verdict and the measure of relief justice can bring.

[Octafish]

5. !

Peace to You and Yours, H2O Man!

[Journeyman]

6. Good to hear justice was served in this case . . .

[daleanime]

7. ......

[jwirr]

8. Good and may this help to bring some peace for your family.

[ornotna]

9. Thanks for keeping us updated

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Hope all is well there.

[gratuitous]

10. I hope it's not too long until sentencing

Sounds like a good case for the judge to throw the book at him.

[maxpower]

11. I hope this verdict will help you heal

I can't imagine the pain this person has brought to you and your family. You are an indispensable member of this community. I know this will not bring him back, but I hope it will help you and your family. Stay strong.

Peace,
Max

[iandhr]

12. I remember you talking about this. Good news that was justice was served.

Hope you can find some peace.


But it wasn't in front of a jury?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

59. The defendant requested trial by judge. He didn't want a jury trial. n/t

[iandhr]

64. Ah ok

Just curious.


I remember H20 man talking about it his family before here. I am glad justice was served.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

67. It is a good question!

I too am glad justice is served.

[passiveporcupine]

88. It was a cop who shot his cousin and nephew.

A jury would have been pretty hard on him, I suspect. Let's hope the judge deals with this fairly with the sentencing...but so far it sounds promising.

[irisblue]

13. good

[hatrack]

14. Justice is served!

H2O Man, I've been following your postings through gritted teeth. I can't imagine what you and your family have had to endure.

Beyond that, how is it even possible that a sick asshole like the freshly minted convict you watched in court today could hold a position of real power for years, as he apparently did.

Our family's very best to yours!

[11 Bravo]

15. It sounds like justice was done.

It won't bring him back, but I pray this helps you and your cousin find a measure of peace, H2O Man.
And may the murderous bastard who took your family member from you have a long, long, time to ponder the error of his ways.

[spanone]

16. it is good when justice prevails.

K&R

[Capt.Rocky300]

17. Glad to hear it....

Ex-cops often fair poorly if in amongst the general population of a prison. People remember them. I hope that's where they put him.

I hope this brings some degree of closure for you all.

Peace

[Codeine]

18. Justice is served. nt

[bbgrunt]

19. slow and tortuous, but truth and justice prevails!

[etherealtruth]

20. !

[RoccoR5955]

21. Good News! n/t

[Vincardog]

22. Glad to hear another one biting the dust. Best to you and yours

[mindwalker_i]

23. I haven't commented on this before

Although I've read your posts. Very glad to hear the verdict, and in this case, allow me to quote Beavis: "The Chair!"

[n2doc]

24. I hope this brings some relief to your family

Hopefully the Judge will not be lenient in sentencing.

[denvine]

25. Great News!!!

I remember your original post on this. It's great to see justice served!

[FourScore]

26. Yes! Justice is served.

Now, I hope for as much healing of the heart as is possible.

I have been thinking of your cousin so often this week.

[blm]

27. ((Love and Peace to the Waterman Family))

,

[Melissa G]

28. Peace

[msanthrope]

29. I am glad that justice was served. I will write the judge again and

ask for a a life sentence. I wish you and yours all the best.

[immoderate]

30. Peace to you, H2O Man.

A move toward the light.

--imm

[Omaha Steve]

31. Thanks for posting

For the convict going to jail..

K&R!

OS

[dorkzilla]

32. Thank goodness

I know that will never bring back your cousin's boy, but at the very least justice was served.

I shudder to think what would have happened if the gun hadn't jammed the last time. This bastard would still be walking around and may have even killed more people.

Hugs to you and your family, H20 man.

[bigwillq]

33. Justice.

I hope the scumbag who did it rots.

[Oneironaut]

34. Throw away the key.

I don't know you or your cousin / his son but reading their story was rage-inducing. I was afraid this psycho would get off. I hope he spends the rest of his life atoning for his crimes (though I doubt it - he didn't seem to show any remorse now).

[renate]

35. I'm so glad!

Thank you for keeping us updated.

You and your family have been very much in my thoughts.

[meow2u3]

36. I have mixed feelings

Sad because the judge couldn't bring your cousin back, but happy that the killer was held accountable.

[retrowire]

68. The cousin is still alive.

The cousin's son died in the cousin's arms that day. Both were shot, but the son didn't survive.

[peace13]

79. Peace and love to you and yours.

I'm sorry for your loss. I am thankful that today, justice was served.

[malaise]

37. Excellent News

[panader0]

38. Outstanding!

[Little_Wing]

39. Sometimes the system works

So glad it came through for you and your family. Peace & love

[AngryAmish]

40. May it bring the family a measure of peace.

[onethatcares]

41. I'm happy for you H20 man.

best wishes for dealing with the remaining thoughts throughout your life.

Peace to you.

[cwydro]

42. Fantastic.

I haven't commented on your previous threads, but I've read them all.

This is just such good news.

As another poster said, it won't bring change your loss, but this piece of human filth will be off the streets.

[Jim__]

43. Good to hear.

Nothing can make amends, but at least he has to pay for his crime.

[myrna minx]

44. I wish you and yours peace and healing.

[SCantiGOP]

45. Congrats

Hope it brings the family some peace and closure.

[trof]

46. Sentance?

[ms liberty]

47. So happy to see this news!

I've been keeping up with your posts this week about the trial, but wasn't expecting a verdict so quickly. Wonderful news, justice has prevailed. It won't bring your cousin's son back, but it will help the healing for you and your family. Now I am hoping a lengthy sentence, hopefully the remainder of his natural life since he really needs to be kept separated from civilized people.

[Dems to Win]

48. Excellent.

Peace to you and your family

[AuntPatsy]

49. Peace waterman...

Good news but so sad still, never should have happened ...

[Ilsa]

50. Thank goodness. I am so relieved for your family.

I hope the judge gives him the maximum.

[Trailrider1951]

51. I hope that this decision brings you and your family peace.

[MADem]

52. I hope the sentence is appropriate to the offense.

What a ghastly crime.

I spent several years going to court waiting for justice in a motor vehicle homicide case. It sinks in when the sentence is pronounced.

[PWPippin]

53. Thankfully, justice was served. I hope you and your family will be able to find peace.

[NBachers]

54. YES!

You go take care of your immediate business. We will always be here.

Local news stories on the guilty verdict:
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2016/04/06/accussed-murderer-guzy-testify-road-rage-trial/82668744/

http://www.wbng.com/news/local/John-Guzy-takes-the-stand-in-his-own-defense-374778831.html

Local news story about the trial:
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2016/04/04/guzy-murder-trial-begins-road-rage-death/82599948/

An ex-cop and prison guard will not do easy time in the State Penitentiary.

[NV Whino]

55. Good!

I hope he goes away for a very long time.

[bearssoapbox]

56. Thanks for keeping us updated

Here's hoping for a very, very tough sentence.

My very best to you and your family.

For your cousin...

[mountain grammy]

57. Good. This man needs to be removed from society.

I hope for healing for you and your family after this traumatic ordeal.

Peace.

[Mosby]

58. great news

I wonder why he thought a bench trial was better for him?

[Dustlawyer]

60. Glad to see Justice prevail in this deserving case!

No doubt you can take solace that you, your cousin, the D.A., Judge and your family all saved the lives of unknown others that this sick bastard would have killed or hurt if he was set free. From your earlier posts he had already injured others and no doubt would have continued to do so had y'all not had the perseverance to see this through to the end. Though he will have his appeals, it is unlikely he will prevail and will spend the rest of his crappy life behind bars!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

61. What great news, my dear H20 Man!

I was pretty sure this would be the outcome, but of course you can never be completely sure.

Now, we can all breathe easier.

Celebrate!

[eggplant]

62. *happy hugs* n/t

[joanbarnes]

63. I have followed your postings about this case, H2O Man:

My hope is that your family can somehow find peace and closure now.

[islandmkl]

65. may your family find peace and healing...

[retrowire]

66. YES!

My wife and I are so grateful to hear this conclusion to this painful story.

I know your cousin will never truly find peace but I'm certain this closure will help everyone move on to the next chapter of their lives.

His son will never be forgotten.

Much love to you and yours.

[Tess49]

69. Great news!!

[Hekate]

70. Oh thank God. I am so relieved for you and your family.

May the murderer never see the light of day again.

May your family have peace.

[tk2kewl]

71. good.

[shanti]

72. What an awesome day for you, H20 Man!

Justice has been served!

[Arugula Latte]

73. I'm so glad to hear this.

Thank goodness the justice system does its job sometimes.

I hope that cretin rots in prison for a long time.

[C Moon]

74. Woo hoo!!!

[matt819]

75. Good news

I'm sure that's a great relief to all of you.

[AlbertCat]

76. It only took the judge a half an hour to determine his verdict.

He musta had to take a phone call and go to the bathroom as well.....


Excellent!

[tclambert]

96. Well, there were fifteen counts to consider.

2 minutes per count. There were probably forms to fill out for each one.

[Punx]

77. Peace to you

Hopefully this brings, or starts some form of "Closure" for you.

[Zorra]

78. So glad for you and yours, H2O Man.

I predict it will be life in prison for Mr. Scumbag.

[noretreatnosurrender]

80. Glad to hear it

Please tell your family that our thoughts are with them at this bittersweet moment.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

81. YES!!!!!

HA HA HAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

I knew he was toast.

Fuck that guy and best wishes to your family.

I hope you can somehow find peace.

[marble falls]

82. This has to be a bit of light. I'm glad for you, man.

[passiveporcupine]

83. This is the absolute best news I've seen all day!

I am so happy to hear this. Now time to heal.

[Jack Rabbit]

84. ( )

[babylonsister]

85. Fantastic!

I'm so happy to read this outcome!

[Person 2713]

86. Some justice for you folks. Sentencing next I assume

[Sensitive soul]

87. Saw that!

[FailureToCommunicate]

89. I am so glad for your family that the judgment went that way. Not I hope the sentence will keep

that (ex)policeman in jail or a long long time.

May your family, and you, now find some rest and solace in this outcome.

My brother's assaulter goes before the judge at the end of this month. We're keeping our fingers crossed for some fair outcome.

[KT2000]

90. Good News

I bet the judge spent 29 minutes organizing his desk or checking his phone. There was no way that guy could get off.

[passiveporcupine]

91. I do have one question

Was the prosecutor able to bring into evidence, the fact that this man had an absolute arsenal in his home and vehicle. If so, that might be used in the future when shaping legislation on gun control.

I personally believe that anyone who builds up personal arsenals, of not just weapons, but ammo too, needs to be on some kind of watch list, and maybe should not be holding public jobs like police, or night guards, or other duties that require weapons.

We need to take it very seriously when someone feels the need to build up an arsenal. There is just something wrong with that, and too many mass shooters tend to do that. Or people who join Militia groups that tend to go against the law, claiming they are following constitutional rights.

[rurallib]

92. while it doesn't bring anyone back, I hope you and your family

can get some rest and have some time to reflect.
Best wishes.

[malthaussen]

93. Good.

All-in-all, a model of quick justice for a change. I'm still wondering why the fool went with no jury. There's always a better shot with that. Hard to think he wanted to save the State time and money.

-- Mal

[Moostache]

94. May the verdict bring your family peace and closure

I hate that you have had to go through this ordeal and cannot imagine myself having the class and grace that you have maintained throughout the court room updates.

True justice is impossible when ones we love are taken from us, but I truly wish you and yours find closure now.

[edbermac]

95. Link here to the trial.

What a piece of work this guy is. Said he worked part-time as a corrections officer. Looks like he's headed back to prison, only this time as an inmate.

http://www.wicz.com/story/31659363/john-guzy-found-guilty-of-murder-and-14-other-counts

[kag]

104. Thanks for the link.

That asshole coward looks just about like I pictured him. Here's hoping he's locked up for the rest of his life.

Peace, H20 Man.

[herding cats]

97. I hope this brings some peace, and healing to all of you!

You all deserved this moment of justice.

Peace and healing to you, and all of your family.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

98. VERY happy for you and your family

You've all waited for such a long time!

[salin]

99. Faith renewed that justice can still prevail.

Look forward to reading more, when you are able to write/share it.

Peace to you.

[ZombieHorde]

100. I so sorry that happened to your family.

I'm glad the shooter is locked away.

[CanonRay]

101. Peace and closure H2O Man

[AllyCat]

102. So glad to hear this guy will pay in some way for the pain and loss

He has caused. I hope you and your family can find a bit more peace and healing.

[mmm413]

103. I'm so glad. Great news.

[Scuba]

105. Peace and love for you and your family, H2O Man.

[riderinthestorm]

106. Great news! Bittersweet but justice delivered.

[angrychair]

107. Happy to hear your family got justice

Hope he goes away for a very very long time.

[sinkingfeeling]

108. Great to hear. Can't wait for the sentencing!

[awoke_in_2003]

109. Damn, that was fast

I know it is no consolation, but at least justice was served

[Ghost in the Machine]

110. K&R! I am glad that Justice was served in the case of your cousin & his son....

My wish now is that you and your family can start finding Peace & Healing in your hearts, souls & minds...

Peace to you and yours,

Ghost

[So Far From Heaven]

111. Peace to you and your family.

[tblue37]

112. KnR for visibility. nt

[hopemountain]

113. yes!

elation for all of you ~ justice for your nephew and cousin

in a good way, hopemountain

[LiberalLovinLug]

114. I hope this brings closure and peace

[Betty Karlson]

115. Good news. Thanks for keeping us informed. And congratulations on getting justice. eom

[lovemydog]

116. Peace to you

and your family H20 Man.

[Beowulf]

117. Justice!

Peace and healing to you and your family!

[Fairgo]

118. Some Justice, and a cold comfort

My hopes for peace and healing for your family.

[valerief]

119. Excellent! nt

[magical thyme]

120. Justice...may he get the maximum

Peace and healing to you and all of your family

[MrScorpio]

121. Great news, H2O Man

Great news

[aikoaiko]

122. Let justice be done.

[1StrongBlackMan]

123. Most excellent news! ...

I hope you journaled your coverage of events ... It has the makings of a good book. And, the process of writing could be healing.

[yardwork]

124. Good!

[Jemmons]

125. Enjoy some justice - enjoy some peace

[2banon]

126. OUTSTANDING!!

GREAT BIG HUGS!!!

[Warpy]

127. I'm glad this was over so quickly

and especially glad that one more guslinging maniac is off the street.

[onecaliberal]

128. Hopefully this will bring a small measure of comfort and peace to your family.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

129. I wish I could have seen his reaction.