Years passed with no arrest, and now Nick Hillary, a former college soccer coach and an ex-boyfriend of Phillipss mother, awaits trial on a murder charge. However, Im glad that the judge found him innocent because there simply was not enough evidence to convict. Being caught in the act, JJ attempted to control the situation. "I said, 'What's going on, what's happening,'" he said of the period of time during which Cyrus was leaving him for Hillary. JJ would KNOW he wasn't supposed to be in there, but he got the mother to insist on it. He gave a statement, he identified a black male as jumping out the window and everyone had thought that clearly was Nick Hillary, but that would also fit the description of Amos Singleton.. As a coach, everybody knew who I was, he said in the documentary. Nick Hillary previously had a relationship with Garrett Phillips, a 12-year-old boy and the victim of the 2011 murder. Starring Oral "Nick" Hillary, Brian Phillips Genres Documentary Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English Included with HBO Max on Amazon for $14.99/month after trial Watch with HBO Max They told me he fell," she said. He was listed as a witness in this case, Mr. Several attempts to reach Ms. Willmart were unsuccessful. Let's take a look at his current whereabouts and other personal details. There was really nothing beyond whats in the film that we were able to learn.. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! person will not be tolerated. Share with Us. He had met Tandy Cyrus, Phillips' mother, in 2010 at a bar where she worked asa bartender. As the documentary shows, his possible guilt is still a contentious and divisive issue in the town of Potsdam, a town with a populationof 16,000. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Well yes, why didn't he turn right to go home, when he said he went home? A federal judge has thrown out some of that civil suits allegations earlier this year but aspects of it, including the discrimination claim, are moving forward, North Country Public Radio reported in March. But Hillary and a vocal group of supporters say that he has been wrongfully accused. Aug. 1 2019, Updated 3:57 p.m. Narrow said the fact that the Murphys didnt report seeing any police activity at 100 Market St. on the night of Garretts death was surprising and unusual, due to the large police presence from multiple agencies surrounding the area. "Nick's name was brought up a couple of times and I just happened to be at the right place, I guess, at the right time to see the two of them drive by one morning. According to a lead taken by then-Potsdam Police Chief Kevin Bates and assigned to state police Senior Investigator John Donahue and Investigator Karen L. Dufour obtained by the Times, at about 1:54 p.m. Nov. 7, 2011, days after Garretts death, the state police investigators interviewed Brandon D. Murphy, then 17, at the 100 Market St. apartment where he lived with his mother, Lori Ann Murphy, and brother Shawn Murphy. And I dont even think thats remotely possible.". If you have an existing six-day print subscription to the Watertown Daily Times, please make sure your email address on file matches your NNY360 account email. 1. Garrett Phillips revisited: Recent leads in murder case fall flat By ELLIS GIACOMELLI [email protected] Jul 7, 2020 Updated Jul 7, 2020 3 POTSDAM Nearly nine years after Garrett J. Phillips was strangled to death in his Potsdam home, the case remains open and no one has been convicted in connection to the 12-year-olds murder. Additionally, he said Jones'DNA doesnt match the DNA profile found under Phillips fingernails. Inconsistent testimony: Neighbors statements may provide break in 2011 case, Court temporarily blocks repeal of New Yorks COVID vaccination mandate for health care workers, North country can expect quiet few days before more weekend snow, SUNY and CUNY tuition hikes could be coming soon as chancellors defend governors budget plan, College mens basketball: Syracuse defense struggles again in loss to Georgia Tech, Massena Town Board moves forward with $9 million South Raquette Water District, Gouverneur prison inmate indicted in murder of another inmate, Wild Center takes No. Especially when locals in this small town had seen Nick and Tandy out in public. But things between the two, who moved in together,would eventually sour. Keep it Clean. She knocked at the doorand heard the clicking of a lock, so she called police. Who Killed Garrett Phillips is now streaming on HBO. Sheriff John Jones is known worldwide as the alleged killer of Garrett Phillips. Mr. Pasqua said the leads were brought forward some time ago by Mr. Hillarys defense team. On Oct. 24, 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was murdered in his home in Potsdam, a small town in upstate New York. Cops more than most professions can have a pattern of stalking people they're concerned with, not just with intent to harm but due to overprotection and, usually, a hero complex. "I was in complete shock," she said. its been difficult for Hillary to move forward since the allegations. Video evidence places both of them within the vicinity of the crime scene during the timeframe of the murder. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Police quickly suspected Oral "Nick" Hillary, a Jamaican man in the mostly white community, who was a soccer coach at Clarkson University and the ex-boyfriend of Garrett's mother, Tandy Cyrus. And then they're telling me that he's gone. Please post information in the comments related to the case! ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} racist or sexually-oriented language. Hillarysaid everywhere he went people would say, Hi,coach, and make cheerful small talk. Nobody saw the killer leave the apartment. or anything. 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Following Garrett's death, Hillary got arrested, interrogated, and faced several trials, only to find he was innocent the whole time. So who actually murdered Phillips? WebFrom Emmy (R) winner Liz Garbus comes this riveting documentary that examines the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Clarkson University soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary. Hillaryfirst filed a suit back in 2012 accusing police of violating his civil rights, which was two years before he was actually arrested for the murder. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Hillary previously mentioned his struggle after facing arrest. New information has come to light and is being investigated in the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett J. Phillips. Date Update 2022 Garrett Phillips, a 12-year-old boy, was murdered on October 24, 2011 in his own True crime series delves deeper into the investigation of a 12-year-olds murder in Potsdam, New York on October 24, 2011. Who Killed Garrett Phillips? He took a big brother, a grandson, a cousin, a nephew. The shocking murder had police soon zeroing in on one suspect: Oral Nick Hillary, one of the only black men in Potsdam and the ex-boyfriend of Phillips' mother. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Where is he now? In 2011, Garrett Phillips, who was just 12-years-old, was killed in his upstate New York home. ET HBO's murder mystery summer kicked off with the Michelle Carter documentary, I Love You, Now Die, and recently aired Who Killed Garrett Phillips, a chilling doc about the brutal murder Tandy Cyrus, Garretts mom Where is he now? Tandy Cyrus, mother of murdered 12-year-old Garret Phillips. Cyrus, taking a deep breath, then told "20/20," "He had bruises on his face marks on his neck" and the medical team was doing CPR. Be Proactive. Edward F. Narrow, the Canton attorney who represented Oral Nick Hillary, the former Clarkson University mens soccer coach acquitted of the boys murder, said that leads involving inconsistent statements that were given to the police days later by next-door neighbors are now being looked at as perhaps leading to some long sought-after answers in the case. For years, no one was named in Phillips death. Brown said that he just couldn't "believe that a black man could kill someone in Potsdam, N.Y. and jump out of a second story window, without having someone see him.". Some murders are so shocking and evil that they capture the mind of the general public and it wont let go until a killer is brought to justice. Hillarywas once accused of murdering his ex-girlfriends 12-year-old son, Garrett Phillips, in Potsdam. Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. At first, I was like, Hmmm I wonder how he he can be so sure Nick did it.then I watch 10 more minutes.OooooHhh, b/c he already doesn't like black people, and then he gets cucked by one. In present days, there are no official news updates available on the Philips tragedy. When 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was murdered in 2011, suspicion turned to soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary. I had to come out," she said. New information has come to light and is being investigated in the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett J. Phillips. Jones and Brown had played football together in the past and Brown was also a football coach at Clarkson University where Hillary worked as a soccer coach. Then theres also the fact that Cyrus once sued Jones in small claims court, claiming Jones pushed her, used his profession to harass her, and left her in fear of her safety and the safety of her children, Syracuse.com reported. It just blows my mind. On an autumn afternoon in 2011, 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was strangled to death in his own home in Potsdam, New York. Cloudy. However, there is no news on who killed Garrett? Never got to have his driver's license. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} Almost immediately, police focused on her ex-boyfriend Hillary as the prime suspect, but it would take them several years before they arrested him for the murder. Heis coaching youth soccer part time on a voluntary basis and isworking night shifts for a company. Nobody likes a loser, so you know when I was on the winning side, it was unbelievable.. Narrow said of Mr. Carranza. The murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips in 2011 shook Potsdam, a town of around 15,300 people in northern New York. He also pointed to early reports that Garretts death could have been the result of early dismissed reports of horseplay with other kids. "Domestic incidents" included the cutting up of each other's clothing, car keying, and at one point, Cyrus even threatening to sue Jones in small claims court claiming he pushed her, used his profession to harass her, and left her in fear of her safety. There were rumors that Phillips was hanging out with some other children before he died, and possibly horseplaying with them or playing a game of knockout. The public had already said, well this is their guy. Let's take a look at his current whereabouts and other personal details. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. By the time the landlord got there a few minutes later and opened the door, the killer was gone and a 12-year-old had been strangled to death. "It felt like it was somebody else's life," Tandy Cyrus said. Furthermore, the prosecution-led investigation resulted in an interview with a man named Gregory Brown, who said he saw Jones enter the apartment building where Philips was killed just 15 minutes before the boy entered it, according to documentsobtained by the HBO series. The suit claims he was taken into custody two days after the murder and was strip-searched andsent home without his clothing. In small towns like this police can literally get away with murder. Following Garrett's death, Hillary got arrested, interrogated, and faced several trials, only to find he was innocent the whole time. He told police he had no injuries on his feet or legs. But it was very brief and nobody mentions it to this day, she told the producers of the documentary. He told ABC News' Elizabeth Vargas earlier this year, before the trial began, "I have absolutely nothing to do with what has happened to Garrett. Hillary said hes trying to remain strong for the kids. No he didnt. She had played soccer, so they bonded over that, and soon their friendship blossomed into a more romantic relationship. They continued, "[Jones] knew damn well that timing a kill wouldn't be that hard and that a racist town like that would sing to the idea of a black man committing ANY kind of crime.". Occasional rain showers after midnight. Devon stated the unknown male walked up and down the driveway and then went behind the house, towards Cottage Street, the Nov. 7, 2011, lead sheet stated. Only Nick has an alibi. Mrs. Murphy then said her estranged husband, the now-late James Murphy, saw the same person when he picked Brandon up to take him to his then-residence at 2009 Sober St., Norfolk. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. John Jones is a fucking snake! The documentary chronicles the years following the murder including the interrogation, arrest, and trial for second degree murder trial of Nick Hillary, the prime suspect. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Nobody wants to interact with you the same way," Hillary explained in the documentary. He raised my spidey sense early in the first episode when he says that once Tandy and Nick decided to separate, JJ offered to help her find an apartment, saying to the camera something like I didnt do it so the boys would be closer to me, but to help her out and make sure they were well taken care of. Not only was he a soccer coach at Clarkson University but he had been a college soccer star when he played at St. Lawrence University. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} follows Oral Nick Hillary's murder trial after he was accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's son. A state police officer walks into North Country Manor Apartments, 100 Market St., Potsdam, during investigation of the death of Garrett Phillips in 2011. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} By the time Liz Garbus s two-part documentary Who Killed Garrett Phillips ? debuts on HBO, there could be a new public lead in the case of the murdered titular 12-year-old. 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State Parks photo contest winners announced. WebFrom Emmy (R) winner Liz Garbus comes this riveting documentary that examines the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Clarkson University soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary. All Rights Reserved. Civil defense attorney Tom Mortati notedthat Jones wasspotted on video walking his dog during the time the murder is believed to have taken place. Chance of rain 40%. (Cyrus appears not to have commented publicly since the verdict was delivered. Nick is innocent, and cannot be retried. At no point does he ever park his car in a position to see the field. By the time the landlord got there a few minutes later and opened the door, the killer was gone and a 12-year-old had been strangled to death. Im 100 percent certain that Nick Hillary was the man, Mary Rain, district attorney at the time, said in 2016. The officers conducted several investigations to find the truth behind the tragedy. But one of the boys neighbors, who lived in the same apartment building, heard a scream and strange sounds coming from his home just 15 minutes after he passed by the building'scameras. You can sign up or manage your print subscription using the options below. The guy is totally a wolf in sheep's clothing. Hillary was once accused of murdering his ex-girlfriends 12-year-old son, Garrett Phillips, in Potsdam. WebThe murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Oral "Nick" Hillary is the focus of this true-crime documentary. Until we have a definitive answer, Im not going to comment on any specific leads that have been brought to law enforcement., Mr. Pasquas predecessor, Mary E. Rain, said the afternoon of Mr. Hillarys Sept. 28, 2016, acquittal, I am 100 percent certain that Nick Hillary committed this crime. The detective was at a soccer game, and didnt answer his phone until he saw a voicemail, then responded. There is a very high likelihood that after others in the town became aware of this, JJ may have been called out and embarrassed. Hillary was once accused of murdering his ex-girlfriends 12-year-old son, Garrett Phillips, in Potsdam. Although he was proven not guilty, Nick faces various difficulties in his daily life. When 12-year-old Garrett Phillips was murdered in 2011, suspicion turned to soccer coach Oral "Nick" Hillary. THR review: HBO wraps up three weeks of two-part crime documentaries with Liz Garbus' 'Who Killed Garrett Phillips?,' an exploration of the murder of a 12-year-old boy in upstate New York. 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