A man in New York turned himself in to the police after allegedly killing his father, bringing the deceased body and his defense attorney to the sheriff’s office. On December 10, Richard Fluegel Jr., 30, arrived at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in Geneseo, New York, with the body of his father, Richard Fluegel Sr., in his vehicle. What made this situation particularly unusual was that Fluegel Jr. was accompanied by his defense attorney, who had just begun representing him that same evening.
The attorney, Brian DeCarolis, was the one who placed the 911 call to report the deceased body in the parking lot of the sheriff’s office. In the call, he informed authorities that he and Fluegel Jr. were present at the location with a dead body, prompting an immediate police response. Fluegel Jr. had reached out to DeCarolis late on the night of December 9, explaining that he needed legal counsel because he was in possession of a deceased body. The attorney then drove to the sheriff’s office with Fluegel Jr. to turn over the body to the authorities. The sheriff’s office confirmed that the attorney was not under investigation for his involvement in the case.
The victim, Richard Fluegel Sr., was a 60-year-old man who had been reported missing after failing to return home on the evening of December 8. His absence raised alarm, as he was expected to board a flight early the next morning. On December 9, his car was found abandoned in a parking lot, prompting an investigation into his whereabouts. Local authorities began searching for clues, which eventually led them to Fluegel Jr.’s property on Bonner Road, where he was allegedly running a marijuana cultivation operation.
Investigators believed that the murder took place at this location. They accused Fluegel Jr. of shooting his father twice with a 12-gauge shotgun. After the shooting, Fluegel Jr. allegedly attempted to conceal his father’s body by wrapping it in a tarp and placing it inside his vehicle. The sheriff’s office later confirmed that the weapon linked to the shooting had been recovered.
Fluegel Jr. was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, criminal use of a firearm, and tampering with physical evidence. He was booked into the Livingston County Jail and held without bond due to his prior felony convictions. Authorities indicated that Fluegel Jr. would be arraigned on December 16. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crime is ongoing.
The involvement of the defense attorney in this case has raised questions about the nature of the legal representation provided. DeCarolis had only been hired by Fluegel Jr. hours before the events unfolded, and his immediate decision to accompany his client to the sheriff’s office with the deceased body is highly unusual. Despite his role in the situation, the attorney has not been implicated in any criminal activity related to the case.
The murder of Richard Fluegel Sr. has shocked the local community, and the details surrounding the crime continue to unfold. Authorities are working to piece together the full sequence of events leading to the fatal shooting. While Fluegel Jr. is facing serious charges, his legal defense will likely play a significant role in determining the outcome of the case. The involvement of the defense attorney, who was present at the scene and made the 911 call, may also have legal implications, as it is not typical for a lawyer to be involved in such a direct way in the aftermath of a crime.
As the investigation continues, the focus will be on understanding the motive behind the alleged murder and the relationship between Fluegel Jr. and his father. The sheriff’s office has promised a thorough investigation, and authorities will continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the killing, including the role of the marijuana cultivation operation on the suspect’s property. The case has drawn significant attention, and the upcoming arraignment of Fluegel Jr. will likely be a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings.
