Ellicott Resident Faces Trial for Stepfather’s Murder Amid Dramatic Family Dispute
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Jury selection is set to begin today for an Ellicott man charged with the murder of his stepfather, escalating a case that has previously been overshadowed by legal postponements. Tucker Richard, 19, faces a second-degree murder charge following the fatal shooting of 57-year-old Scott Blake at their shared residence on the outskirts of Jamestown. The incident, which took place on January 6, 2023, reportedly stemmed from a familial dispute that spiraled out of control. Authorities indicated that previous altercations between the two were frequent, culminating in a deadly confrontation over a messy … Read more