The latest on homicide of man accused of killing MD cop/volunteer FF. State Police take over death of prisoner in his cell.
Watch Nancy Yamada’s 11:00 PM report
STATter 911 first told you yesterday afternoon that a broken neck led to the asphyxiation of Ronnie White, the 19-year-old accused of killing Cpl. Richard Findley. White was found dead in his cell in Upper Marlboro, MD on Sunday morning.
Findley, who was also a life member of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department, was run over by a stolen pickup truck on Friday.
In an unusual 9:00 PM press conference, Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson reacted to the stunning developments of the last four days. Click above to watch 9NEWS NOW reporter Nancy Yamada’s report from the press conference.
At the Beltsville VFD on Monday, the concern of many is these latest events will overshadow the attempts to honor their friend and fellow firefighter. Crews are making preparations for Wednesday’s viewing and Thursday’s funeral. The plan is for Rich Findley to take his final ride aboard one of Beltsville’s engines, escorted by his fellow police officers and firefighters.
Here are arrangements for Cpl./FF Findley:
Viewing: Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Borgwardt Funeral Home, 4400 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, 2:00-4:00 PM, 7:00-9:00 PM, FD Service at 8:00 PM
Funeral: Thursday July 3, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Church, 11007 Montgomery Rd, Beltsville, 11:00 AM
Internment: Lakemount Memorial Gardens, 900 W. Central Ave, Davidsonville
Previous coverage:
Ronnie White death ruled a homicide
Man accused of killing police officer/firefighter is dead
Funeral information and arrest of suspect
