Justice for Garrett

Photo via NCPR On Wednesday morning, police cruisers and news trucks filled the streets of downtown Canton anticipating the announcement of the verdict of Oral “Nick” Hillary, SLU ‘00. Hillary was charged with the 2011 murder of 11-year…

Photo courtesy of NCPR In the most recent development in the Oral Nicholas Hillary case, Judge Felix Catena deemed the defendant “not guilty” of the 2011 murder of twelve-year-old Garrett Phillips. NCPR reports that, after the ruling,…

Photo Credit: NCPR Last Thursday, Oral “Nick” Hillary St. Lawrence ’00 shocked the North Country by choosing to waive his right to a trial by jury, also known as a bench trial. This was done despite pleas by Onondaga County District…

Photo courtesy of NCPR October 24th will mark the five year anniversary of the death of Garrett Phillips, a 12-year-old resident of Potsdam. Today, lawn signs commemorating his alleged murder are found dotting the roadside of Route 11 and…

Photo credit: NCPR Canton – The first day of jury selection in the murder trial of Oral “Nick” Hillary concluded Wednesday. Eight women and two men were selected for trial while six jurors and four alternates remained to be picked. Judge…