An Everett man is held for investigation of murder in death of former roommate
Arturo Galindo Garcia, 29, was arrested Thursday shortly after police found the body of Euginio Renteria, 27, outside Cascadia Pointe Apartments in the 8100 block of Fifth Avenue W. Galindo Garcia told witnesses that he was fed up with the victim teasing him, according to court document, and he also complained about the teasing to a supervisor.
The two men worked together at National Foods in Everett and they also used to live together at the apartment complex. Renteria and another man walked out of the apartment, and Galindo Garcia followed, according to an affidavit filed in court. A witness told police that Galindo Garcia pulled a semiautomatic handgun from his pants pocket and shot Renteria once, according to court documents.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
July 1 Waterfall, CT Karate Instructor Stabbed to Death by Boyfriend
Thomas C. Wood is charged with the murder of Sierra Giorgi whom he had met at Gabriele's Karate Kickbox Studio where she worked as a karate instructor. After dating for a short while, Giorgi wanted to end the relationship as she was afraid and suspicious of Wood. She even told her friends about her concerns about Wood in case something happened to her. After going out to dinner with a co-worker after work, she was later found stabbed to death in her car which was parked right outside the studio. Wood has been convicted before on stabbing a 67 year old man in 1990.
CLARIFICATION: 9/13/05
The perpetrator was not an employee of the studio and I am uncertain if he was a student. The unnamed co-worker with whom she had dinner with earlier in the night was not involved with this tragedy. While blog is about workplace violence, the definition includes violence from clients, intimate partners and even strangers. Workplace violence is violence that occurs in the workplace or vicinity.
I cannot express the sorrow and senselessness of this terrible loss. I only hope that by increasing awareness, future crimes can be prevented.
CLARIFICATION: 9/13/05
The perpetrator was not an employee of the studio and I am uncertain if he was a student. The unnamed co-worker with whom she had dinner with earlier in the night was not involved with this tragedy. While blog is about workplace violence, the definition includes violence from clients, intimate partners and even strangers. Workplace violence is violence that occurs in the workplace or vicinity.
I cannot express the sorrow and senselessness of this terrible loss. I only hope that by increasing awareness, future crimes can be prevented.
July 19th Baltimore, MD Worker Returns 2 Months after Fired at Manufacturing Plant
Levi A. White arrived at the H.R. Nicholson Co. plant at approximately 7:40 PM two months after was fired for allegedly sabotaging a $400,000 piece of equipment. He entered with a shotgun and asked for his former supervisor, Dennis Wilson. He shot Wilson at close range and then went outside, sitting in her car and waiting for arriving officers. After being ordered to drop his weapon, he pointed the shotgun at officers who shot him multiple times. White later died at the hospital. Records show that he was recently charged with smashing Wilson’s windshield with a brick and is suspected with spray painting the same car several weeks ago. In April, Wilson had caught White with wire cutters after a $400,000 piece of equipment was sabotaged, resulting in White’s dismissal.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Lockheed Lawsuit Denied- Appeals Court Rules it is a Workers Comp Case
A federal appeals court has denied the plaintiffs in a workplace violence lawsuit the right to sue the company where the tragedy occurred. On July 8th, 2003, Doug Williams killed six co-workers and injured nine others before committing suicide at the Lockheed Martin plant in Meridian, Mississippi.
One of the victim’s family members claimed that Williams was "known to harbor extreme racial hatred toward his African-American co-workers." Four of those murdered were African-American and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigated the shooting and said Williams created a "racially charged atmosphere" at the plant. The plaintiff’s, the surviving shooting victims and their families, claim that management knew Williams was a threat but did little to prevent the violence.
However, the higher court ruled that the exclusivity bar of workers' compensation law prohibits a lawsuit. Workers Compensation is generally ruled as the sole remedy for any injuries that employees experience “in the course of employment" and “that arise out of employment”. It limits damage to $150,000 per victim. The lawsuit sought unspecified damages. It is unknown if the plaintiff's will appeal to a higher court.
One of the victim’s family members claimed that Williams was "known to harbor extreme racial hatred toward his African-American co-workers." Four of those murdered were African-American and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigated the shooting and said Williams created a "racially charged atmosphere" at the plant. The plaintiff’s, the surviving shooting victims and their families, claim that management knew Williams was a threat but did little to prevent the violence.
However, the higher court ruled that the exclusivity bar of workers' compensation law prohibits a lawsuit. Workers Compensation is generally ruled as the sole remedy for any injuries that employees experience “in the course of employment" and “that arise out of employment”. It limits damage to $150,000 per victim. The lawsuit sought unspecified damages. It is unknown if the plaintiff's will appeal to a higher court.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Husband accused of offering $20,000 for wife's rape and murder
July 14, 2005
A Massachusetts man tried to hire a hit man to rape and murder his wife in an effort to ensure he’d win a custody dispute. Ira Bloom, 46, or Springfield, Mass., wanted his wife abducted on her way to work and raped “over a period of days,” according to an affidavit. The affidavit describes a meticulously planned plot in which Bloom allegedly outlined when his wife arrives at work, where she parks and which days she does not have custody of their child. He allegedly insisted she be killed before August 12- the next court date in their custody dispute. Bloom allegedly provided his wife’s work address and a description of her car. Investigators said he promised to pay within 90 days, once he collected on his wife’s insurance policy. It is not the first time Bloom threatened to kill his wife, investigators said. He was under a restraining order until July 5 for “allegations of death threat.”
This article originally appeared at:
http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--murderforhire0714jul13,0,3604658.story?coll=ny-region-apconnecticut
A Massachusetts man tried to hire a hit man to rape and murder his wife in an effort to ensure he’d win a custody dispute. Ira Bloom, 46, or Springfield, Mass., wanted his wife abducted on her way to work and raped “over a period of days,” according to an affidavit. The affidavit describes a meticulously planned plot in which Bloom allegedly outlined when his wife arrives at work, where she parks and which days she does not have custody of their child. He allegedly insisted she be killed before August 12- the next court date in their custody dispute. Bloom allegedly provided his wife’s work address and a description of her car. Investigators said he promised to pay within 90 days, once he collected on his wife’s insurance policy. It is not the first time Bloom threatened to kill his wife, investigators said. He was under a restraining order until July 5 for “allegations of death threat.”
This article originally appeared at:
http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--murderforhire0714jul13,0,3604658.story?coll=ny-region-apconnecticut
Thursday, July 14, 2005
July 14 Elmwood, LA Man kills wife, self, and 1 other
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Barbara Cavalier’s husband Chris Cavalier had been abusive towards her throughout their seven year marriage. Barbara decided to leave the relationship in January when Chris put a gun to her head. For six months Chris had no idea where she was living, and presumably had no face-to-face contact with her until he walked into the Elmwood siding supply business where Barbara was a data entry clerk, armed with 2 guns: a .45 caliber automatic pistol and a .357-caliber Magnum revolver. Authorities say Chris shot and killed his wife and another employee then took his own life. The other employee Chris murdered first was office manager Stephanie Revolta, 42, a friend of Barbara’s who stayed in the building to try and defuse the situation. Revolta made the first 911 call to authorities around 3:30 pm, but by the time a hostage negotiator arrived and members of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team rushed the building, all three were dead.
Coworkers said Chris Cavalier had been harassing his wife all day, repeatedly calling and even stealing her truck. Barbara was reported to be afraid to go home Wednesday evening, fearing her estranged husband might find out where she was now living. After the couple’s split 6 months ago, Chris began to harass his wife at work, constantly calling her during the day. Doris Deckwa said she suspects he shot Revolta because she had hung up on him when he called Wednesday. When authorities searched Chris’s house they found a note assigning power of attorney and listing some valuables that Chris wanted to give away. This note lead authorities to believe that Chris knew the day would end in bloodshed when he left his house Wednesday.
Barbara Cavalier’s husband Chris Cavalier had been abusive towards her throughout their seven year marriage. Barbara decided to leave the relationship in January when Chris put a gun to her head. For six months Chris had no idea where she was living, and presumably had no face-to-face contact with her until he walked into the Elmwood siding supply business where Barbara was a data entry clerk, armed with 2 guns: a .45 caliber automatic pistol and a .357-caliber Magnum revolver. Authorities say Chris shot and killed his wife and another employee then took his own life. The other employee Chris murdered first was office manager Stephanie Revolta, 42, a friend of Barbara’s who stayed in the building to try and defuse the situation. Revolta made the first 911 call to authorities around 3:30 pm, but by the time a hostage negotiator arrived and members of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team rushed the building, all three were dead.
Coworkers said Chris Cavalier had been harassing his wife all day, repeatedly calling and even stealing her truck. Barbara was reported to be afraid to go home Wednesday evening, fearing her estranged husband might find out where she was now living. After the couple’s split 6 months ago, Chris began to harass his wife at work, constantly calling her during the day. Doris Deckwa said she suspects he shot Revolta because she had hung up on him when he called Wednesday. When authorities searched Chris’s house they found a note assigning power of attorney and listing some valuables that Chris wanted to give away. This note lead authorities to believe that Chris knew the day would end in bloodshed when he left his house Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Alabama: Bomb Threat to Day Care Center
Opelika, Ala. June 17, 2005
An Opelika, Alabama, woman was charged with calling in a bomb threat to the day care center where she worked. Jessica Kay Thornton, 20, apparently used her cell phone while at work to call in the bomb threat to Miss Deanna’s Daycare. Thornton is reportedly to have said, “There’s a bomb in your building” before hanging up the phone. All children and employees were evacuated from the day care center while firefighters searched the building. Thornton’s motive for calling in the threat is unclear.
An Opelika, Alabama, woman was charged with calling in a bomb threat to the day care center where she worked. Jessica Kay Thornton, 20, apparently used her cell phone while at work to call in the bomb threat to Miss Deanna’s Daycare. Thornton is reportedly to have said, “There’s a bomb in your building” before hanging up the phone. All children and employees were evacuated from the day care center while firefighters searched the building. Thornton’s motive for calling in the threat is unclear.
Maryland: Ex-BGE employee returns to workplace firing gun shots
Miller, a 46-year-old, ex-Baltimore Gas and Electric Co, who worked with the company for 28 years returned to his place of employment and fired gun shots at the building. On Thursday afternoon around 5:30 p.m. Miller drove around to the back of the building where his supervisor Doreen Hartley, 40, has an office with a window. The supervisor saw him get out of a car with a weapon and ran for safety, and warned others. Miller fired shots through Hartley’s office window, and then shot his way inside the building. The shooter was found dead in the office from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the upper body. No one else was seriously injured, and the office appeared closed the following day.
June 1st Ashland, WVA Man Kills Ex-Wife then Self Outside of Beauty Salon
Donald Price,49, murdered his ex-wife, 40, at approximately 8:15 a.m. just outside of her workplace at the Studio 21 Salon. He used a .45 caliber pistol and then turned the gun on himself. While they were an estranged couple, he used to work at the same salon in the past. Donald Price had rented a car and waited in the parking lot till she arrived. Witnesses state that they saw the couple fighting before the assault took place. Kimberly Price had filed for divorce in December 2004. A final hearing in the matter was scheduled for next month.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
July 6th Mableton, GE Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Caught Following Day
Xavier Keith Snelson, 25, was arrested for the murder of Natilya Smith, 25 at her workplace, a Cobb County MSC Industrial Supply firm. The assault occurred after 10 p.m. after which he fled in a gold Chevrolet pickup truck. He was caught the following day while driving a truck south on Interstate 85 in LaGrange. The couple, separated last October, had three children together.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
UK Survey Indicates Rapid Rise in Assaults on Government Workers
A City & Guilds survey of 2,058 workers indicates a rise in violence against public sector employees. 37% have been verbally abused while at work; 16% have been threatened and 7% have been physically abused by a member of the public. 64% of those questioned believing that incidents of abuse have escalated over the last two years.
The professions were these incidents occur are ranked: passenger transport (27%) hospitality or leisure (25%), security and policing (21%), healthcare/pharmacy (18%), civil service (14%), law (14%), care, health and community (12%), local government (11%) and local authority (11%).
What is unique about the survey is that they also queried the perpetrators of the harassment. The most common age group was the 25-34 year olds and 33% of them have admitted losing their temper with a call centre worker, a shop worker or a bus driver. Of all of those that admitted committing such acts, 14% don't regret their behavior.
The professions were these incidents occur are ranked: passenger transport (27%) hospitality or leisure (25%), security and policing (21%), healthcare/pharmacy (18%), civil service (14%), law (14%), care, health and community (12%), local government (11%) and local authority (11%).
What is unique about the survey is that they also queried the perpetrators of the harassment. The most common age group was the 25-34 year olds and 33% of them have admitted losing their temper with a call centre worker, a shop worker or a bus driver. Of all of those that admitted committing such acts, 14% don't regret their behavior.
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