Police: Vernon man shot in head

[Swimmy]

Police: Vernon man shot in head

Sounds pretty serious if the police are not releasing any details other than the victim was shot in the head and that his death is a homicide.

Hopefully the police will be able to resolve this quickly before another death occurs and are close to apprehending the suspect.

My condolences to the family.

[froggy]

My speculation is mob related. Not just because of the manner of death, but also because the victim's last name was a big name around here in organized crime.

[countrygal]

This was the cousin of a good friend of mine. It's probably gonna get worse as they suspect a relative. I don't want to say too much, but I'll try and keep you posted.

[Clipper]

I knew a relative that worked at Griffiss, and have met this guy. He didn't seem like the "mob connected" kind of guy. I would hope that real "organized" crime has left the area, except for the drug trade, and I don't think that the old italian stallions are running that show.

I will reserve judgement and not try to suspect any wrongdoing by the victim until law enforcement has made a determination of the actual motive. I have never seen a black 39 buick with a guy hanging out the window with a felt hat and tommy gun , cruising the streets of Vernon NY. Not even in the heyday of the Downs.

I will have the respect for the family and will not try to outguess law enforcement as to the motive.

If it is a relative, that is a very sad thing, and the family deserves even MORE courtesy.

No offense intended Froggy, or no attempt to stifle discussion. I just do not agree with your scenario at this time in the investigation.

[Swimmy]

We will need to patiently wait until the police are able to release more information.

[frankcor]

Don't hold your breath waiting, swimmy.

Who is served by the police releasing so little information so regularly lately? I can understand keeping a few things confidential to preserve a crime scene or protect an investigation. But they say almost nothing now for many many months after the crime.

[Swimmy]

Maybe it's the department's attempt to prevent the public from convicting the suspect before the wheels of justice can turn out some magic?

Otherwise, I have no idea.

[froggy]

All I can say is I don't know the deceased. I'm only passing on info from a relative who was "connected" and that last name was a connected name. Whether or not its coinicidence or completely unrelated, who knows. It seems particularly disturbing that he was found shot in the head, though.

[lefty]

I dont think the NYSP or the Oneida County D A , will release any information in the news media at this time as it will jeopardize the investigation, I do however beleive that at some point there will be a news conference, regarding updated information they wil release without impeding the investigation.

[frankcor]

Thanks, Lefty. It's good to see you here.

[froggy]

My apologies and the reason why I started my first post in this thread off with "speculation". There was miscommunication over the phone between my relative and I over this case. Sam Giancana was a big mob boss, the victim here is spelled Giacona. Apparently I did not speak clearly enough over the phone.

[Swimmy]

Police: Son, 13, reported father’s death

The police released how Joseph Giacona's body was found.

[frankcor]

How awful that a 13-year old had to be the one to find his father dead like that. My heart aches for that boy.

[Swimmy]

Not something any child should have to come home to.

[countrygal]

I talked to my friend today who is a cousin to the man shot. They are still waiting for some forensic stuff to come back. Keep your fingers crossed that this doesn't go in the wrong direction. When I can tell you more, I will.