Along with other body shops and dealerships, as a teen and young adult, Robert worked at Daves Corvettes, Kitsmiller RV, and Pryor Auto Body. ''We were trying to put our heads where his, In pre-dawn hours Thursday, recent parolee Robert Walter Scully, 36, and. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Planting will take place in Spring of the following year. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He persuaded a 19-year-old girl who was working at the house to let him inside for a glass of water and then raped and stabbed her, according to testimony at trial. He was always willing to teach the girls how to do something: drive a car with a stick-shift, drive a snowmobile, drive a boat, clean a fish, play cribbage, play Oh, Hell, he was always teaching someone how to do something, he took pride in the lesson. The county has retained a psychologist to testify for the prosecution. He scored in the mid-60s then and as high as 72 as an adult. The SheriffsOffice was notified of the hostage situation and quickly set up a perimeter around the house with patrol deputies and the S.W.A.T. Baker refused to allow Deputy Campbell possession of the horse and ran the deputy off his property at knifepoint. At his sentencing, a psychologist testifying for the prosecution called Coleman a "basket case" who shouldn't have been released from prison in 1980. During his trial, Scully admitted pointing his sawed-off shotgun at the veteran deputy's head but maintained the killing was an accident. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Contact. "This is a guy who has no business being on Death Row," said Michael Charlson, who was appointed as Coleman's appeals lawyer in 1990. The three suspects were taken into custody without incident later that same night on Barnett Valley Road just south of Bodega Highway between Freestone and Sebastopol. Coleman, housed with 654 other Death Row inmates at San Quentin State Prison, has petitioned to have his death sentence reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole on the grounds that he is mentally retarded under the state's new legal definition. We're suffering with her. He was born in Kingston, New York on August 16, 1944 to the late James Walter Scully, Sr. and Ida Mae Ellsworth. Contact Add a Memory. Robert G. "Jerry" Scully, 78, of Olivetti Place, Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away on Monday, July 5, at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. The three of them, along with their family dog, Skippy, and AmyJos friends, spent many a weekend at Sage Lake, on the speed-boat, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, playing cribbage, and fishing. Samuel Allen quickly returned fire with his .44 caliber Winchester rifle, shooting Preus through his left eye, killing him instantly. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visit the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield, on Wednesday, Dec. 22, from 2 . CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He is survived by his wife Carol of 36 years; children: Ashley Jones and husband Brandon, Adam Scully and wife Neely, Alec Scully and wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Kaden and Cassidy Jones. Robert was a member of the Moose Lodge and Knights of Columbus in Plattsburgh. Robert was PAPA to his grandkids, and they will miss him dearly. Robert Scully had been convicted and sentenced to death about two years after he killed Sheriff's Deputy Frank Trejo, 58, about 11:30 p.m. March 29, 1995. Who was Garrett Tully? To follow Robert's story, enter your email. Killed with him were San Francisco Police Sergeant Miles Jackson and SFPD Detective Lester Dohrman. None has been scheduled for execution. The other victim, reached by telephone, declined to comment on Coleman's case. He was a truck driver by trade. What happened to John Scully and why was he killed? Shirey had vowed never to return to prison. Sheriff Petray is buried at Oak Mound Cemetery in Healdsburg. On January 6, 1862, an unarmed Deputy Campbell went to the ranch of Isaac Baker located at Stony Point, Analy Township to serve an attachment on a horse. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Deputy Campbells last meal was with Deputy Hood and August Kohle at the Washoe House, which is located at the intersection of Stony Point Road and Roblar Road and is still in business and still serving meals. Along the route, some spectators bowed their heads in honor of Frank Trejo. Scully then took Deputy Trejos gun and fled the area. They were returning from a mission to assist law enforcement officers on the ground in the area of Ludwig Avenue east of Llano Road between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. We will remove any comments or commenters that do not follow this commenting policy. Special thanks to Officer Harry Heidt, Lompoc Police Department, for helping us to remember Frank. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. The trial is expected to last through March. To honor the deputies, scholarships in their names were opened at Santa Rosa Junior College to assist deserving criminal justice students. neighborhood. They were also concurrently sworn in as deputy sheriffs so that they would have jurisdiction outside the township area. Sign the Guest Book. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. After a few decades of working for someone else, his lifelong dream of owning his own shop finally came true when he opened Engine Machine Service, LLC, with his friend, Dave. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. . The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Constable Albert Ab P. Crigler, of the Cloverdale Township, and also a deputy sheriff, was shot and killed by a stagecoach robber on April 28, 1888. 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Then, his defense attorney said there were indications Coleman suffered brain damage in a car crash in 1971 and from an alleged strike on the head from a counselor at a California Youth Authority facility. He had spotted a pickup in the lot of a closed store near Sebastopol and pulled into investigate. Frank Cooper, owner of the house and Yolanda's fiance, said he managed to, convince Scully he needed to leave, and then alerted police the family was, Though the family had always been close, Karen King said the ordeal has, On Saturday, they planned to spend the sunny afternoon at a barbecue, While gathering some belongings at the house, a florist delivered a large. Constable Rasmussen, Sheriff Douglas Bills and several deputies, as well as Petaluma Police Chief Mike Flohr and his men surrounded the house. He and. Hutchins said when he heard Trejo had been killed, "I thought, damn, I lost my role model.". Robert wanted those who loved him to remember the Good times, the times when We were all together and the times when We filled the room with laughter!. Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Ren Chouteau will preside over a hearing that is likely to be a battle of mental health experts testifying about the extent of Coleman's mental abilities. The annual Sonoma County Sheriffs Office Awards Banquet was started as a result of this tragedy as a way to properly recognize outstanding work of Sheriffs Office members. Born to Frank Scully and Mary Tinley on July 1, 1935, Robert. Arrangements under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City, OK. Let others know about your loved one's death. Greer - Walter Downs Scully Jr., 72, of Greenville SC, passed away September 14, 2019 in Greenville. "This was where he belonged, among the rest of you.". No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. OBITUARY Robert Walter Muethel August 11, 1936 - May 5, 2012. He graduated from Wayne State University and was employed as a Geologist for the State of Michigan Department of Transportation in the Testing and Research Unit. He is survived by his 2-sons; James (Tracy) Scully, III, and Robert (Michelle) Scully, 3-grandchildren; Dusty Scully, Logan Scully, and Amanda Lanton, and a brother; Gene Scully. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. His accomplices received lesser sentences. He was always willing to teach others how to keep their engines running and he was always willing to drive on over to your house last minute to take a look and see whats going on. He claimed it was an accident and the gun fired when the younger woman tried to wrestle it away from him. Robert M. Scully 1950 - 2008 CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Robert M. Scully, 58, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born in Kingston, New York on August 16, 1944 to the late James Walter Scully, Sr. and Ida Mae Ellsworth. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Subscribe Subscribe; e-Edition; Sign In At Basurto's suggestion, Trejo began deep-cover work, buying heroin from dealers and then sending in deputies to bust them. Sergeant Jackson, mortally wounded, died within minutes. Constable Rasmussen is buried in the Berkeley Cemetery. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Robert Walter Scully San Quentin, CA 94974 Respondent Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Attorney/Law Firm Details Petitioner Attorney California Appellate Project - SF Attorney at Joseph Schlesinger, Executive Director 345 California Street, Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94104-2606 Respondent Attorney Constable Crigler is buried in the Cloverdale Cemetery. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He spent 30 years with the Associated Press, covering news, politics and occasionally sports in Los Angeles, San Diego and Sacramento, and legal affairs in San Francisco from 1984 onward. Since his retirement, Papa enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters; attending their church and school activities. He was still in possession of the money taken from the strongbox. You can reach Staff Writer Lori A. Carter at 568-5312 or lori.carter@pressdemocrat.com. Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors and Rose Hill Burial Park. He is preceded in death by his wife; Anita Scully. Coleman's mental health problems first arose in 1980 before he even entered pleas in Sonoma County Superior Court to the murder, rape and assault charges. Deputy Campbell saw that William was preparing to shoot at him and fired at William first. 2022-12-19. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. . Robert retired as an Installation and Repair Foreman. If not, you'll be OK.". In pre-dawn hours Thursday, recent parolee Robert Walter Scully, 36, and 38-year-old Brenda K. Moore, barged through a side door with guns drawn. He said prison IQ tests from 1978 showed Coleman to have slightly below-normal intelligence and a second-grade reading level. Deputy Deeds is buried at Shiloh Cemetery in Windsor. Basurto ended by beseeching the officers present, "Please be careful.". The crimes occurred just five days after Coleman, then 22, was paroled from prison after serving 3 years for rape and robbery in his native San Francisco. "Thank you for protecting us. He was born in Kingston, New York on August 16, 1944 to the late James Walter Scully, Sr. and Ida Mae Ellsworth. Celebrate the life of Robert Muethel, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . 3-yearold son, Tyrika, and daughter, Atatiana, only 3 weeks old. Grief Support. He. Former Tiburon policeman Bill Langston, now a sergeant with the Placer County Sheriff's Department, recalled that in 1978 he was a young cop eager "to go out and kick some butt," Langston credited Trejo's patient mentoring with helping him mature into a good cop. James Walter Scully, Jr., 78, of Folkston, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Scully and Moore were casing a tavern next to the closed business, intending on committing an armed robbery. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors, To send flowers to the family in memory of James Walter Scully, Jr., please visit our. Shirey was sentenced to life in prison. It may not seem like much, What's more, he said, some news accounts inaccurately reported the gunman, forced the family to lie on the floor face down. Isaac Baker died the next day. ROBERT SCULLY OBITUARY SCULLY--Robert T., Jr., died May 5, 2021, in San Francisco, CA. Since 1850, nine Sonoma County Sheriffs Office personnel have lost their lives while maintaining the public peace. Sheriff Petray died instantly. Heidt sent me a digital photo of a memorial he's put together for their station. Seven other men have been sentenced to death for murders committed in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties since California restored the death penalty in 1978. ". During a brief hearing this month in Superior Court, attorneys agreed to a schedule of document exchanges before a full hearing on Coleman's mental status is set. They caught up to them in a rocky area near Sulpher Creek at about 5:30 that afternoon. Court documents are not available for this case. ", A defense psychiatrist described Coleman as "practically mentally retarded.". Robert L. Scully, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Jeri; daughter, AmyJo Duckett (Tico, Jackie, Mario, Harmony, Tru, and Jayden); sister, Robin Bartley (nephew Adam); brother-in-law, Pete Guzek (nephew Gene and niece Lori); sister-in-law, Jody Bartley (nephew Todd Bartley/Kristin/McKenna); brother and best friend, Noel and sister-in-law, Cindy (Cindy Lee, Nichole, Tori, and Chelsea). UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy: They survived a family's worst nightmare, remaining calm as an armed intruder and his female accomplice held them hostage for more than 13 hours in their own home. Even though grievously wounded from several gunshot wounds from which he would later recover, Reserve Deputy Nance made his way to the patrol car and radioed what had happened and the last known direction of travel for the suspect vehicle. Find an Obituary. "My dad loved his job," said 24-year-old Nikki Trejo, surveying the auditorium filled with uniformed officers from across the state. Robert, or "BOB", as many affectionately called him, was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, by his father, Robert Walter Bartley, Sr., and his mother, GeorgA Bartley, alongside his siblings: Robin, Barry, Deb, and Noel. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Scully was convicted of first degree murder and sent to death row at San Quentin State Prison to await execution. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. If you do not agree with these terms, then do not use our website and/or services. Send . The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, those desiring, may make memorial contributions to an organization of your choice in memory of Robert. The defense argued his trial should. On March 23, 1984, Robert married Jeri Lynne Brown, and became a "Bonus-Dad" to Jeri's daughter, AmyJo. This memorial hangs in the Lompoc, California, Police Department where Frank had served as a Police Officer during the '70's. News researcher Vonnie Matthews contributed to this report. Robert Rose. At one point, an airplane was sent to San Francisco to pick up a hand grenade and four tear gas bombs from the San Francisco Police Department. Scully was . In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. No date for Coleman's execution has been set. In the vehicle were Robert Walter Scully, a recently paroled inmate from Pelican Bay State Prison with an extensive criminal history and also a member of the infamous prison gang, the Aryan Brotherhood. His shots missed. Earlier that night, they allegedly shot to death Frank Trejo, a 58-year-old, Sonoma County sheriff's deputy who stopped to question Scully and Moore for, The family said they preferred not to discuss details of what happened, between that 1 a.m. intrusion and when Scully and Moore finally surrendered at, ''We can't talk about it,'' Karen's mother, Yolanda King said. He worked. TUES-SAT Prosecutors are only seeking death for Scully. The robbers took the Wells, Fargo & Co. strongbox and ordered the driver to continue on his way. Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors and Rose Hill Burial Park, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Deputy Trejo was a 35-year law enforcement veteran, serving as a Police Officer in the cities of Lompoc and Tiburon before being hired by the Sonoma County Sheriffs Office 15 years before his death. Although 2,200 people attended Trejo's memorial, the farewell had the feeling of a family affair. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. After being honorably discharged, he joined the United States Army Reserves serving his country for 22 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. Sergeant Wilkinson was severely injured and succumbed to his injuries later that night. A female companion, Brenda Kay Moore, was also in the vehicle. June 14, 1997 Convicted killer Robert Walter Scully Jr. was sentenced to death yesterday for the 1995 shotgun slaying of Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff Frank Trejo. Scoufos alleged that Scully and Moore had planned to rob a Sebastopol restaurant but changed their minds. James attended Woodard Chapel Church in Waycross, GA. Percy Fuller, a member of the posse who had been standing next to Constable Rasmussen when he was killed, returned fire with his rifle and shot Failla in the stomach. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. "Many of the (school) records have been destroyed.". 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Bob has two brothers, Gerald and Richard; two sister-in-laws and their spouses; and several cousins, nephews, and nieces. ''This is not a run-down, poor. Moore was convicted of numerous felony offenses associated with this incident and sentenced to 14 years in State prison. Shirey got the drop on Deputy Deeds and forced him to the back of the suspect vehicle. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Share Obituary. threw it in the back of the truck, ran to the patrol car and threw the keys toward the road, and halfway around I fell into a ditch.". When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally. He was born in Amarillo, TX on November 17, 1953. From a very young age, Roberts passion for automobiles was apparent. Terms of Service apply. 38-year-old Brenda K. Moore, barged through a side door with guns drawn. After being shot, Baker said he has shot me he has killed me. He then called to his son William who was standing about 30 paces away, armed with a rifle and told him to shoot the deputy. Mental retardation is generally thought to be present if an individual has an IQ test score of approximately 70 or below, according to the American Association on Mental Retardation. Trejo was remembered as a fine father and loving grandfather and as the kind of cop who used brains rather than brawn, although he had both. Bob enjoyed life, family and friends. Deputy Campbell shot him. He was a role model also for son Michael, 22. Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. They survived a family's worst nightmare, remaining calm as an armed, intruder and his female accomplice held them hostage for more than 13 hours in, ''We all kept our cool,'' 23-year-old Karen King said Saturday, sitting on, the hood of her car parked in the gated driveway of their house on Lloyd, Avenue in southwest Santa Rosa. He was the oldest of six children, born to Nathan and Hazel (Dunbar) Scully. I feel really sorry for the wife of, that deputy. Prior to that, he had served as a State Trooper for the State of Alaska for three years. Sergeant Wilkinson was a 17-year veteran of the Sonoma County Sheriffs Department. . tions from the time he was picked up at the gates of Pelican Bay until his capture in Sonoma County. Calvin Coleman Jr., now 49, was convicted of attacking three women at a Healdsburg-area home in May 1980, stabbing two of them, raping one and fatally shooting another. "What happened is and was a terrible tragedy," Scully said. "There was evidence of a mental defense at trial and sentencing, but that doesn't necessarily mean he fits the current definition of 'retarded.' After being examined by Squire Lee, William Baker was released from custody without charges. ''We were trying to put our heads where his head was at.'' He missed his mark and William returned fire, shooting the deputy in the chest. He was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. IQ scores can fluctuate throughout one's life for a variety of reasons. He was a truck driver by trade. Minutes later, Sonoma County's oldest patrol deputy lay dead from a shotgun blast. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Earlier that night, they allegedly shot to. Sympathy Ideas. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. On March 23, 1984, Robert married Jeri Lynne Brown, and became a Bonus-Dad to Jeris daughter, AmyJo. He is survived by his 2-sons; James (Tracy) Scully, III, and Robert (Michelle) Scully, 3-grandchildren; Dusty Scully, Logan Scully, and Amanda Lanton, and a brother; Gene Scully. To honor Deputy Deeds, a scholarship was started in his name at Santa Rosa Junior College for deserving criminal justice students. ), California Supreme Court | Prisoner | Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com. Add a Memory. Robert Walter Scully, Sr. August 22, 1929 - January 4, 2009 Robert Scully after a courageous battle with cancer passed away and joined our Lord January 4, 2009 at the age of 79. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. He also said he didn't mean to do. Failla was so upset that he went downtown and bought a rifle and two boxes of cartridges. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, Georgia 31537. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. Order by 3:00PMThe day before. As tragic as the loss of these public servants may have been, they also left a legacy for the future. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley (Richards) Scully. Robert also loved travelling to visit family and friends, going to the races at the speedway, visiting the casino, fishing, collecting coins and vintage toys, and surrounding himself with those he loved. San Francisco Chronicle Homepage. The Wilkinson Valor Award was created in Sergeant Wilkinsons memory to honor fellow officers for acts of heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? He is survived by two children: Kerry Halstead and her husband John of Waco, Texas, and David Scully of Plattsburgh; a grandson Jaiden Scully and a granddaughter Irelynn Scully; three step-grandchildren: Justin, Jade and Justice Kelton; his siblings: Kathy DiFabio and her husband Joe of Troy, N.Y., Paul "Pete" Scully and his wife Leslie and Margie Scully and her husband William Crucetti of Watervliet, N.Y. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. He was captured at 1:30 a.m. the following morning. No charges could be brought against him regarding the deaths of Deputies Jameson and Magly since their deaths were ruled accidental. Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year. Actually, John Robert Shirey a wanted parolee, who had served time in state prison for child molestation had pulled to the side of the road to molest two 15-year-old hitchhikers that he and two male companions had picked up earlier. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd., Lansing, MI. The suspects, George Boyd, Terry Fitts, and Spanish Charley Valento had recently arrived in Santa Rosa from San Francisco by train. At approximately 1:30 p.m., on April 28, 1888, the stagecoach from Cloverdale to Lakeport was held up by two masked men on Geysers Spring Road approximately 4 miles east of Cloverdale. Robert, or BOB, as many affectionately called him, was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, by his father, Robert Walter Bartley, Sr., and his mother, GeorgA Bartley, alongside his siblings: Robin, Barry, Deb, and Noel. No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. "Frank was good at buying heroin," said Basurto. Meanwhile, California remains under a moratorium on executions pending changes to the lethal injection protocol. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. ''This is really nice. Records are being gathered from Coleman's contact with the California Youth Authority, San Francisco mental health and social services agencies and juvenile probation departments in Sonoma, San Francisco and Placer counties. Robert worked for New York Telephone Company in Albany, N.Y., and was transferred to Plattsburgh in 1979. Obituary Services Memories and Condolences . Basurto said he took one look at Trejo and knew he was looking at the department's new narcotics detective. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He escaped but was caught two days later while walking down the railroad tracks about 1 miles south of Santa Rosa. They were married in Ilion, N.Y., on May 20, 1967. Deputy Jameson is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Petaluma. Coleman retrieved a jacket he had taken off and drove off in the younger woman's car, crashing not too far away. Text size. He was the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Hayes) Scully. Hundreds of officers stood in formation in the foyer as speakers remembered and thanked Deputy Frank V. Trejo. April 17, 1997. He is preceded in death by his wife; Anita Scully. This officer, Harry Heidt, had worked with Frank at Lompoc during the 70's. Moore, 39, could be sentenced to life without parole. Others saluted. Also, his two beloved cocker spaniels, Lexi and Marley. He was born in Kingston, New York on August 16, 1944 to the late James Walter Scully, Sr. and Ida. We will remove any comments or commenters that do not follow this commenting policy. The last death sentence recommended by a Sonoma County jury was for Robert Walter Scully Jr., who was convicted of killing Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputy Frank Trejo with a sawed-off shotgun in 1995. Let others know about your loved one's death. UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy: This is a family newspaper, please use a kind and respectful tone. Deputy Trejo was awarded a posthumous Gold Medal of Valor for his sacrifice. Team. Deputy Campbell died approximately four minutes later. 633 Washington Street Hoboken, NJ ROBERT SCULLY OBITUARY Robert E. Scully, 83, of Hoboken, passed away on May 20, 2019. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on August 11, 1936, the son of Walter and Hilda (Krause) Muethel, passed away May 4, 2012 at the age of 75. Sign up for service and obituary updates. William Baker turned himself in to Squire Lee of Analy Township the same day. ", Scully's statement followed a lengthy opening statement by Chief Deputy District Attorney Larry Scoufos, who outlined Scully's ac. He was arrested two hours later with jewelry and money belonging to the victims in his pockets. He was a loving husband, father and Grandfather. There may have been others during the early history of our county, but the names and the circumstances have long ago been lost. The three lawmen were attempting to arrest three men suspected of kidnapping and gang raping two young women in San Francisco. His most beloved vehicle was a 1957 Adobe Beige and Sierra Gold Chevy that he purchased for $40, on 96th Avenue, in Yakima, Washington, down the road from his Uncle Jack and Aunt Marie! We had to suffer too, but for us it's. Published by Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home - Folkston on Dec. 28, 2022. During opening statements of his capital murder trial yesterday, Robert Walter Scully admitted killing Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff Frank Trejo last year. OBITUARY Robert Clyde Scully November 17, 1953 - August 7, 2014. "It was a shot literally right between the eyes," said Scoufos, describing the killing. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Constable Rasmussen, like Constable Crigler mentioned earlier, was also a deputy sheriff. 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