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NY Manhunt Ends for Suspect in Father's Homicide
10 Aug
Summary
- A father was found dead after a house fire, and his son was sought.
- The son, Thomas Ryan, was apprehended after a three-day multi-county search.
- Investigators believe the fire was deliberately set, treating the death as a homicide.
A multi-county search concluded on August 9th with the apprehension of Thomas David Ryan, sought in connection with the death of his father, Robert Ryan. New York State Police responded to a house fire on August 6th at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Greenville, discovering 70-year-old Robert Ryan deceased inside.
Preliminary investigations revealed the fire was intentionally set, prompting troopers to classify the death as a homicide. A manhunt for 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan commenced across several counties, beginning in Orange County and concluding in Gilboa, Schoharie County.
Law enforcement located Ryan's vehicle, a gray Toyota Prius, in Gilboa on August 8th. Following additional community tips, Thomas Ryan was apprehended on August 9th at 12:10 a.m. He received medical treatment for injuries sustained before his arrest and was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Thomas Ryan will face charges when medically able. Authorities lauded the community's assistance and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement in safely concluding the search and apprehension.
