Christopher Keating is a reporter for the Hartford Courant. Milan and Leverett had never met before the violent encounter, according to police. In an interview with investigators, Leverett said he went to the trail that night looking for human contact after attending a meeting for sex offenders in Hartford. He then allegedly went back and got the knife a few days later and threw it out in a trash compactor. Beth Day and Michael Wawrzyniak, who lived at the Meadows Apartments, 71 Hopmeadow St., were found by Simsbury Police, shot to death in their home Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 8:25 p.m., moments after a dispatcher heard gunshots during a 911 call from Day. According to the affidavit, Mr. Leverett told the police that when he came home from the therapy group, nobody was there, not even the dog, and he was lonely.. On the night of Sept. 19, the parents of Elizabeth Day, 24, and Michael Wawrzyniak, 25, received a devastating call from police. Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? "She will be forever loved and missed," the obituary said. CT considers exonerating people convicted of witchcraft in 1600s, Connecticut could soon have a state food, pet and candy, CT-based company discloses potential foreign bribery violations. DeCaprio cited Downeys remorse and his exemplary record in jail as reason for the judge to consider a reduction in the 50-year sentence he received in 1994. At 8:15 p.m., police posted on Facebook that the suspect had. I used to see them pushing him in a stroller that looked like a truck. Patty Snediker stands for a portrait outside of her sister's Simsbury home on Oct. 23, 2019. At the start of the trial, the defense asked the court to ignore Downeys statements to police that the shooting was accidental because they obviously conflicted with the forensic evidence. But I never heard them fight.". The shootings happened at around. Email us atnewsteam@fox61.com. Man accused of killing Simsbury jogger Melissa, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Man accused of killing Simsbury jogger Melissa Millan rejects deal that wouldve sent him to prison for 35 years, CT continues to prosecute some marijuana cases despite legalization, Madina Academy raises funds for Turkey, Syria earthquake relief, CT still borrowing to pay off debt, but some are pushing back, $122 million spending plan proposed for Simsbury, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. It was especially hard for them to hear that someone they knew could do this, Ms. Trazinski said. SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) - The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the double shooting that left a husband and wife dead a murder-suicide. William Leverett's attorneys entered a plea guilty bargain in Hartford Superior Court on. On November 20, 2014, Simsbury police responded to a report of a female pedestrian lying in the roadway on Iron Horse Boulevard shortly after 8 p.m. Leverett was ordered held on $2 million bond at his initial appearance Monday in Enfield Superior Court on a murder charge in the November 2014 death of 54-year-old Melissa Millan, a senior vice . SIMSBURY The deaths of a husband and wife on Sunday have been ruled a murder-suicide, officials said. Knowing all of this you want to reject the offer today? Prats asked. 'Something happened' and the next thing he knew he had stabbed her in the chest with a knife he was carrying. James Gill, the states chief medical examiner, on Tuesday said 57-year-old Linda Halligans death was ruled a homicide. On the night of Sept. 19, the parents of. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. UConn men rout DePaul 88-59 in final home game, These are the links mentioned on FOX61 News, WEATHER WATCH: Friday night into Saturday morning wintry mix, Connecticut residents hit the slopes after heavy snowfall, Suspect in 2014 Simsbury murder pleads not guilty, EXCLUSIVE: Police tailed Simsbury cold case murder suspect after confession. Milan was found with fatal stab wounds on a busy trail along Iron Horse Boulevard on Nov. 14, 2014. He went to walk along the path near Iron Horse Boulevard in hopes of finding someone to talk with. Leverett previously told police that on the night of Millan's death, he returned home from a sex offenders therapy group and felt lonely. Wawrzyniak is survived by his son Dominik, his parents, Jerry and Mary Wawrzyniak, his sister, Bernadette Wawrzyniak and two brothers, Nicholas and Erik Wawrzyniak. Mr. Leverett went to the Suffield, Conn., apartment of Mike and Colette Trazinski, founders and co-pastors of a small church, on Sept. 19. "They were unable to make contact with any occupants, but they heard the sound of a crying baby inside.". William Winters Leverett, 29, has been incarcerated on $2 million bail since his arrest in 2018 for murder. CT 06045 Phone: 800-237-3606 Email: service@ . SIMSBURY The deaths of a husband and wife on Sunday have been ruled a murder-suicide, officials said. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. Day and Wawrzyniak knew each other from attending Canton High School together, according to Day's mother, who lives in Canton. "I never met them, so I didn't know their names. William Leveretts attorneys entered a plea guilty bargain in Hartford Superior Court on Tuesday for the murder of Melissa Millan. According to a police affidavit, he told the authorities that he had spotted the woman while she was jogging and was attracted to her, but went into a frenzy as he approached her, and then stabbed her. "It's such a shame," she said. It was clear this was not an accidental shooting, Alexander said. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Stream Live on ROKU:Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61. 00:02 04:00. Exclusive: Simsbury Police release new details in murder of MassMutual executive | fox61.com. The man accused of fatally stabbing an insurance company executive while she was running on a trail in Simsbury pleaded guilty to murder on Tuesday. In October 2020, Leverett was offered a 35-year prison sentence and 10 years parole in a plea deal. Justice needed to be done.". He came home, felt lonely, went for a drive, spotted Millan jogging and said he got mentally aroused by her physical features before realizing she was, way out of my league., He got angry purposely ran into Millan took out a knife and plunged it into her chest as Millan fell back saying Oh my God.. Elizabeth, or "Beth" as she was known by those close to her, is remembered as a loving mother of her 14-month-old son Dominik, a talented student, and a valued employee at Ocean State Job Lot where she worked for six years, according to her obituary. "I was sitting in my living room, watching baseball on television, when I heard the voices," she said. Anyone can read what you share. Co-workers at Day's job remember her as friendly and a good worker. The investigation is active and information will be provided when possible, police said. I was drunk.. When Leverett came home on the day of the murder, he went for a walk to find "human contact" and someone to talk to, according to the court documents. And he always seemed so happy.". In a statement provided to The Hartford Courant, relatives of Ms. Millan called her a loving mother, a devoted daughter, a witty and compassionate sister, a loyal friend, an intelligent, successful businesswoman and mentor to many.. Simsbury's last shooting fatality was in 2001, according to Boulter. He cooperated as officials investigated his claims. Leverett allegedly said "he began thinking about a possible interaction with her," but became "anxious, realizing that 'I (Leverett) can't have her' and that 'she's way out of my league," the documents said. William W. Leverett, 30, entered the . Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. The former Windsor Locks man who rejected a plea bargain this week in the murder of a female jogger on a Simsbury Greenway path in 2014 won't . He will be sentenced on May 3, his public defender said. All rights reserved, High of 50 Thursday; Wintry Mix to Move in Friday Night, Plan for Canton Cannabis Dispensary Gets Approval, Avelo Says Airline Will Work to Improve Communication After NBC CT Responds Report, Hunter Accused of Killing 2 Pet Dogs in Ridgefield Appears in Court, Wintry Mix to Move in Friday Night, Snow and Sleet Accumulation Possible, Better Health: Dr. Katherine Rotker Discusses Vasectomy Procedure, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut Job Opportunities. He was arrested several days later after police investigated his confession. He had been held on a $2 million bond. The Windsor Locks man charged with killing Simsbury mother Melissa Millan as she jogged down a busy trail in town in 2014 rejected a plea deal Tuesday that would have sent him to prison for 35 years. Downey is a different man now, Simon told the judge. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. HARTFORD A former Windsor Locks, Connecticut, man pleaded guilty this week to murdering a MassMutual executive who was jogging on a Simsbury trail in 2014. HARTFORD, Conn. A man charged with the 2014 murder of a Simsbury mother has pleaded guilty, court documents show. Leverett led police to then home in Windsor Locks, where he showed them two confession notes. Leverett saw Millan on the running path and said he was immediately attracted to her physical features, according to the arrest warrant application. Downey, 61, has worked in a variety of jobs, taken advantage of every program the correction system offers, is remorseful, and has remained sober despite the availability of drugs and other substances in prison, his lawyers told Hartford Superior Court Judge Laura F. Baldini. Very helpful. She also cautioned him that with his rejection Tuesday the deal is permanently withdrawn. Two people have died. Leverett told police he did not know Millan and had never seen her prior to the moment she jogged by him. At their urging, Leverett went to the police department to turn himself in. I was in shock. Investigators returned to the site of the killing on a number of occasions to look for evidence, once calling in FBI experts to help with the search. The jury discounted Downeys claim that the shooting was accidental. Millan was a senior vice president at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Millan was found dead along Iron Horse Boulevard on Nov. 20, 2014. Yes, I do, your honor, Leverett responded. Leverett pleaded. Leverett allegedly said he "'was angry' and that his 'anger escalated rapidly,'" and he was "acting beyond his control," the documents said. He can be reached atdstewart@fox61.com. Police received the call at 5:22 p.m. and found an injured person,. Doug Stewart is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She had gone out for a run the night before. Since his arrest and subsequent conviction for the killing of Cynthia Mitchell 26 years ago, Mark Downey has been a model prisoner and turned his life around, his lawyers told a Hartford judge on Tuesday. Scot Allyn can be reached by e-mail at sallyn@registercitizen.com or by phone at 860-489-3121, Ext. Friends and neighbors are grieving after a murder-suicide involving a couple in Simsbury. Nearly four years ago, Melissa Millan, a mother of two, was brutally murdered in Connecticut while she was out on a jog. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Avon. Id like to see him released alive, Simon said. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 3. The case broke on Sept. 19, 2018, when Leverett, a registered sex offender working as an assistant manager at Fresh Market in Avon, went to the Simsbury Police Department to confess to the killing, arrest records show. Melchiorre told the judge that a three-year sentence reduction was appropriate, given Downeys efforts to better himself in prison and the fact the conviction for murder was his first crime. The deadly domestic violence encounter happened shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday at the couples Woodleigh Place home in Weatogue. Leverett will be sentenced on May 3. Funeral arrangements for both Wawrzyniak and Day have been set for this week. pointed a gun at Day and pulled the trigger, reported that Dominik's father was still active in his life. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/27/nyregion/confess-cold-case-murder-connecticut-jogger.html. Court records showrf that Downeys blood-alcohol level was at least .15 percent, nearly twice than what is now considered legally drunk. The Trazinskis, who said they met Mr. Leverett about four months after Ms. Millan was killed, said that church members were bewildered by his confession. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 860-658-3145. Wendell Taylor officiating. Prats told Leverett that with his rejection, the case will go to a jury trial, which exposes him to a sentence ranging from 25 years to life if he is found guilty. SIMSBURY -- A young Simsbury couple died Wednesday evening, the apparent victims of a murder-suicide. "We knew what we had to do. William. WILLIAM WINTERS LEVERETT was arrested in September 2018 and charged with murder in the November 2014 homicide of Melissa Millan in Simsbury. Deputy Police Chief Chris Davis said his department received a call around 5:20 p.m. for a reported shooting at a Woodleigh Place home in Weatogue. Leverett also led police to a barn where he threw a bloody glove. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Leverett was on probation after a conviction of child sex assault in Colorado in 2011. Officers were called to the scene late Sunday afternoon. "I just turned up the television.". That poor boy's going to have a terrible time. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. William Leverett was accompanied by three . It was the nature of the injury and the nature of the weapon involved.. Neighbors at The Meadows apartment complex where the couple lived for approximately 18 months remember a quiet couple whom they often saw spending time with their son. The man, William Winters Leverett, 27, of Windsor Locks, Conn., has been charged with murder. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Linda Halligan's death a homicide from gunshot wounds. He is remembered as a caring and compassionate person who loved the outdoors and spending time with his friends and family, according to his obituary. "Perhaps it was a misinterpretation and they meant his grandfather," Wawrzyniak told Simsbury Patch. Simsbury police are investigating a shooting on Woodleigh Place in Weatogue. Day leaves behind her parents Jimmy and Joanie (Anasoulis) Day, of Canton, her brother, Jim and her sister, Stephanie. He appeared before Superior Court Judge Shelia M. Prats via a video link from the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield. M. Fred Decaprio and Ken Simon first thanked prosecutor Vicki Melchiorre for agreeing to consider their request for a sentence modification, then made their argument to Baldini. He also noted that before the case went to trial, Downey rejected a variety of plea offers that would have had him plead guilty to manslaughter and receive a lesser sentence. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Leverett is being held on a $2 million bond. We were just in shock and heartbroken, and we really couldnt believe it because we could never even imagine that he could do something like this., Mr. Trazinski added: After that, we said, Well, you know what you need to do. He said, Yeah, I know Ive got to turn myself in.. "Above all he cherished spending time with his beloved son Dominik, who was the joy of his life," Michael Wawrzyniak's obituary said. Simsbury double fatal shooting ruled a murder-suicide 00:00 00:00 An unknown error has occurred The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Linda Halligan's death a homicide from. She was found stabbed to death while jogging on Iron Horse Boulevard on November 20, 2014. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers services and advocates 24/7 by visiting CTSafeConnect.org or calling or texting 888-774-2900. Snediker's sister, Karen Graham, died in her home in June. The lawyers initially asked for a 20-year reduction of his sentence, but scaled that back to five years. Downey, his hair thinned and cut close, still towers over his lawyers. Day was a 2006 graduate of Canton High School. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Collinsville. SIMSBURY -- A young Simsbury couple died Wednesday evening, the apparent victims of a murder-suicide. a Hartford Superior Court jury took a little more than two days to convict Downey . A Connecticut State Police crime lab truck pulled up about 11:25 p.m. on the walkway between her apartment and the one in which the couple was found, she said. At one point, officers advised residents in the neighborhood to remain inside their homes. Leverett, 27, of Windsor Locks, who is a registered sex offender, was charged with one count of murder. Police found those notes and that same day Leverett led investigators to a barn where he threw a bloody glove. She also leaves her grandfather, Buddy Day of Canton and Tina and Sal Difabio of New Hartford. Piri was arrested on Dec. 16 on a warrant, police said. Authorities released a gut-wrenching video on Wednesday that shows a Connecticut man entering a police department lobby and confessing to a brutal murder. Investigating officers eventually found 59-year-old Bernard Halligan Jr. dead in the garage of the home, Davis said. A Confession Came Four Years Later. They were a young couple with a little boy. Ken Peterson, a neighbor who has lived at the Meadows Apartments for about a year, said he had seen the couple with their baby just a few days before the shooting. We want to hear from you! Karen Jacobson, who lives across the walkway from the apartment the couple shared with their son, said she heard raised voices after 8 p.m., but no shots. Linda Halligan, 57, and 59-year-old Bernard Halligan, Jr., were found. James Gill, the state's chief medical examiner, on Tuesday said 57-year-old Linda Halligan's death was ruled a homicide. Bernard Halligan, Jr.'s death was ruled a s. The Connecticut domestic violence hotline can be reached 24/7 at 888-774-2900, or 844-831-9200 for Spanish speakers. He went on to tell investigators that he was embarrassed and scared and figured that if I just killed somebody it would make all that go away and I wouldnt have to explain myself., When he spotted Milan, a 54-year-old executive at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co., running on the trail, he told investigators that he got mentally aroused, which then turned to anxiety and anger when he realized I cant have her and that she was way out of my league.. Two people have died. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Simsbury police confirmed Monday that a local man fatally shot his wife and then killed himself in their home Sunday evening. Leverett allegedly told police that when he spotted Millan, whom he did not know, he was attracted to her "physical features," the document said. RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Police tailed Simsbury cold case murder suspect after confession. Trending Watch 24/7 NBC CT Weather Blog 70 Years of NBC Connecticut NBC CT's The Connection CT Live . But Assistant States Attorney Joan Alexander argued that Downey, an expert marksman and gun enthusiast, indicated immediately after the shooting that he wanted to cooperate with police and never said he was too drunk to answer questions. Prats said it is unclear when his case will go before a jury because trials have been placed on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officers were called to the scene late Sunday afternoon. Leverett said he was shaking and crying, and that he fled the area, the documents said. A man charged with the 2014 murder of a Simsbury mother has pleaded guilty, court documents show. Milan pushed Leverett away, forcing the knife out of her chest as Leverett clutched the weapon. ', The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in CT. Where are Connecticut's most and least walkable areas? He is being held with bail set at $2 million. Leverett said he approached Milan around 8 p.m. in a darkened part of the trail, under a broken street light, and stabbed her in the chest, according to arrest records. MURDER KILLER: William W. Leverett, now 30, formerly of Windsor Locks VICTIM: Melissa J. Millan, 54, of Simsbury, a senior vice president of MassMutual WHERE AND WHEN: Evening of Nov. 20, 2014. But forensic evidence showed that the bullet entered Mitchells body on a downward trajectory, through the shoulder, tearing her heart and lungs. Tests showed it contained Milans DNA. "It's very sad. Then, last week, a man walked into his pastors home and confessed to the crime. Her son with Wawrzyniak is staying with Day's parents. But investigators were stymied in their search for the killer, and the case only grew colder as the years passed. Leverett allegedly told police he threw the knife out of his car window on a side street, the documents said. RELATED: Suspect in 2014 Simsbury murder pleads not guilty. After confessing to the crime, he led investigators to a bloody glove hidden behind a wall on his grandparents Simsbury property, records show. RELATED: Fatal double shooting in Simsbury ruled a murder-suicide In a press briefing just after 8:30 p.m., Boisvert said Faison and Underwood seemed to have died of gunshot wounds. Leverett claimed that he only wanted a chance to speak with her, it continued, but that something happened and the next thing he knew he had stabbed her in the chest with a knife he was carrying.. SIMSBURY, CT William Leverett, a suspect in the 2014 homicide of 54-year-old Simsbury mother Melissa Millan, has pleaded guilty to her murder, court records show. Contributions can be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. Mr. Leverett said that Ms. Millan fell onto the road and that he thought he heard her say, Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, before he drove off in his car, according to the affidavit. At 8:15 p.m., police posted on Facebook that the suspect had been located and there is no threat to community. Millan was found dead along Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury, about 11 miles northwest of. Her manager at the store, Bob Kyser, said she was "really well loved.". Little was said publicly about the killing in the years after Milans death, but police and town officials had once offered a $40,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer. He did not know her but was attracted to her physical features and decided to park his car and approach her, the affidavit said. He did not go to jail but was placed on probation and the sex offender registry, the Courant said. The arrest and arraignment of the suspect brings renewed grief, heartache and the knowledge that justice can never be served for the senseless act that robbed us of Melissas beautiful presence, it said. I guess they pretty much kept to themselves. At the time of the killing, Downey told police he was sitting on the floor cleaning the rifle when he dropped the gun and it discharged, killing Mitchell. The night of the killing, he was at a sex offenders support group meeting in Hartford. Judge Shaves Four Years Off Simsbury Mans, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Judge Shaves Four Years Off Simsbury Mans 50-Year Sentence For Murder, CT continues to prosecute some marijuana cases despite legalization, Madina Academy raises funds for Turkey, Syria earthquake relief, CT still borrowing to pay off debt, but some are pushing back, $122 million spending plan proposed for Simsbury, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Dominik is currently in the custody of Day's mother, Joan Day of Canton. The calls were made through the CT Alert system. According to the affidavit, he allegedly claimed he just wanted to speak to Millan but then "'something happened' and the next thing he knew he had stabbed her in the chest with a knife he was carrying," the documents said. DNA from the glove was analyzed and Leverett was arrested. At the time of the crime, Simon said, Downey had a very serious alcohol problem, and to my mind thats why this crime happened.. So its not only us, but the whole community has been affected by this.. Photo by Scot Allyn/Register Citizen Staff, The back of the apartment that was the site of an apparent shooting in Simsbury. The two public defenders who represented Downey at his trial before Judge Stuart Schimelman were at his side again Tuesday, a bit grayer, but no less committed to standing up for their client. Nicholas Rondinone can be reached at nrondinone@courant.com. Last week, investigators found Mr. Leveretts handwritten letters from 2014 which referred to a serious crime, but not a murder specifically and the glove in the barn, which was entered as evidence, the authorities said. SIMSBURY, CT Two people are dead following a domestic violence shooting in Simsbury on Sunday night, according to police. Tara O'Neill was formerly a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Leverett previously pleaded not guilty in connection with Millan's death in 2018. Their 18-month-old son was found by officers unharmed, according to Simsbury Police Capt. Mr. Leverett went to the Simsbury Police Department that night and was interviewed by the police for more than four hours. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Leverett rejected the deal during a court hearing. Private immediate family plus Michaels close friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Patricks Church in Collinsville. Although a story that appeared in The Hartford Courant reported that Dominik's father was still active in his life, Wawrzyniak's mother, Mary, said Michael was in fact the boy's father. The judge told Downey that he has used his time in prison wisely, but at the same time she said she could not overlook that he took a life. 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', Second winter storm could hit parts of CT Friday, National Weather Service says, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Los Charros Cantina closes in Essex, will relocate to Branford, CT girls basketball top performers (Feb. 28), 5 CT companies hiring for 100 or more positions, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting: 'Who'd you notify before you went and cut it? "I'm here to turn myself in for the murder on Iron Horse Boulevard almost 4 years ago," he allegedly told police, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. In the wake of a tragic murder-suicide in Simsbury last week, family and friends are mourning the loss of a young couple whose lives ended abruptly. Their relationship was not working out, and Beth was trying to move back home with us.". HARTFORD, CT A convicted felon from Windsor currently out of prison on probation has been charged with the murder of two men on Albany Avenue in . 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