Senator Seward says Frankfort killer should remain in prison
ALBANY, N.Y. - State Senator James L. Seward (R/I/C-Oneonta) has urged the NYS Parole Board to deny release to Benedict DiPiazza, who murdered 17 year old Noreen Jones in 1965 in Frankfort. Piazza had hearing in mid-August. In a letter to the superintendent where DiPiazza is housed, Seward said he objected "in the strongest possible terms" to the killer’s release out of concern for the family and the safety of his constituents. DiPiazza’s crime involved following Jones into the police station and fatally shooting her when she sought refuge under a table. Seward noted that when DiPiazza was released in August, 1999, he was arrested within four months. Seward said that demonstrates his lack of rehabilitation and continuing disregard for the law. "He’s a threat to the Jones family and the community, and he’s reportedly threatened the prosecutors and the family since," Seward said. "He must not be released - period. I have asked the parole board and relevant state officials to keep DiPiazza behind bars where he belongs." The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 2:35 PM Jones wrote ...Everyone's support is greatly appreciated. --Jones Family-- Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 27 at 2:06 PM I covered the story wrote ...See Noreen Jones laying under that table has haunted me every day of my life since I saw her laying there after Benny had run from the police station. Let's wait until he tells us his involvement in the Ilion High School fire that killed a firefightre before we let that scumbag out of custody. Afterhis ee;ease the first time he was in Albnay and was shoplifting. That got him sent back to where he wil always belong. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 27 at 10:35 AM I Love Frankfort wrote ...I went to high school with the "Dipper", believe me he should stay inside he can't deal with the real world. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 27 at 9:09 AM Henry wrote ...Thankfully Sen. Seward is on top of this. He really works for us in the valley. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 26 at 7:23 PM son wrote ...keep him in there he gets out he well kill someone . Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 26 at 6:33 PM Curiosity wrote ...What did he do to get rearrested in 1999. Was this a violation of parole or a new charge? Just wondering. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 26 at 4:39 PM Ken wrote ...I can't believe this guy is even being considered for release. He executed someone in cold blood. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 26 at 4:10 PM I Love Frankfort wrote ...State Senator Seward, thank you writing the letter, hopes it works. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 26 at 3:41 PM Why wrote ...Do we waste money on keeping these dirt bags alive???We need the death penalty used! Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 26 at 3:41 PM hey!!!!!!!!!!!! wrote ...By the picture, it looks as though he has escaped!!!! Flag for moderationAdd a comment |
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