The father of Kaylin Gillis, the 20-year-old north side woman who was shot dead when she accidentally pulled into the wrong driveway, expressed “deep relief” at the conviction of her killer – saying she had finally “received her justice.”
Kevin Monahan, 66, was convicted of second-degree murder Tuesday after less than an hour of jury deliberation following a two-week trial in Gillis’ death.
Her father, Andrew Gillis, took to Facebook to express his gratitude to the community, authorities and the court system.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to my family and me over the past 9 months following the death of our beloved princess, Kaylin,” Gillis wrote.
“We will never have complete closure from the events of that fateful day but feel that justice has been served with the GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES verdict announced earlier today,” he wrote, citing the DA’s office, judge, court, police agency and family. members for their work and support.
“While we would trade anything to bring Kaylin back, this is the best possible outcome without her still being here with us.
“KAYLIN GETS HER JUSTICE. Much love to all!” Gillis wrote.
Andrew Gillis expressed his gratitude to the community, the authorities and the court system. Robert Miller Kevin Monahan, 66, was found guilty of second-degree murder after less than an hour of jury deliberations on Tuesday. AP
“The prosecution team’s meticulous attention to detail, their relentless pursuit of justice and their incredible support for our family was truly remarkable,” he continued.
“Their expertise and unwavering commitment to upholding the law was instrumental in securing this guilty verdict. … We hope this decision will act as a deterrent to others who might think of committing such a heinous act and bring a sense of closure to other families who have experienced the same tragedy,” added the grieving father.
Kaylin Gillis was just 20 years old when Monahan shot her after she pulled into the Flynn Bros. driveway. Inc. A Funeral Home jury deliberated for less than an hour after a two-week trial. Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Gillis and his friends were in a vehicle that accidentally drove into Monahan’s rural driveway in Hebron while looking for another home on April 15.
Monahan stepped onto his porch with a 12-gauge shotgun and fired two shots into the SUV, striking Gillis – who was sitting in the passenger seat – in the neck.
NYS Courthouse Police show the 12 gauge shotgun used to shoot the vehicle in which Kaylin was fatally shot. AP Gillis’ father said the family “will never have full closure.” Hans Pennink
Her boyfriend was behind the wheel and was in the process of pulling out of Monahan’s driveway when the homeowner opened fire.
During the trial, Monahan argued that the second shot was the result of his gun malfunctioning, and that he did not intend to fire the fatal round.
“I didn’t intend to fire the second shot … the gun went off,” he testified, claiming he thought his house was “surrounded” by a caravan of robbers when Gillis pulled in, then fired a warning shot to scare them off.
Monahan House in Hebron, New York, which Gillis and his friends mistook for another house on the night of April 15. The New York Post Monahan argued that the second shot was fired after his gun malfunctioned. Angus Mordant
He claims he then tripped over a nail sticking out of his deck and dropped his gun, causing it to go off and strike Gillis.
But prosecutors presented a far different picture of the man, who was described by the arresting officer as showing no “remorse” for what he had done, saying he “acted out of anger”.
“That’s the only thing that can be inferred from shooting people within 90 seconds of being on his property,” Assistant DA Christian Morris said during his closing arguments.
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