I am surprised no one has posted this. (if so, sorry, but I could not find it)

http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs ... /505050394

Herrera indicted on 15 murder charges
By THE JOURNAL NEWS
THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: May 5, 2005)


Ronald Douglas Herrera Castellanos was indicted on 15 murder and seven other felony charges at a hearing this afternoon.

Herrera, 29, was not at the hearing in Clarkstown Justice Joel Flick's courtroom. He has been held and charged with murder in the brutal slaying of Mary Nagle, 42, Friday in her New City home.

Public Defender Clare McCue Cincotta told Flick she had advised Herrera of his right to not appear and he had made the decision not to attend the hearing.

Flick said he saw no reason to compel Herrera to come to the proceeding, which was a preliminary hearing where the indictment was read. Cincotta said Herrera had pleaded not guilty.

Herrera was indicted on

• seven counts of first degree murder

• seven counts of second-degree murder, as felony murder â€â€