🌱 NHK Factory Killer Sentenced To 110 Years + Boo At The Zoo Presale

Good morning, Lafayette. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A brief shower or two. High: 73 Low: 49.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 70 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. James Spight, a 21-year-old Chicago man, is facing multiple felony charges related to a shooting incident on the north end of Lafayette. The incident occurred when a group of women were engaged in a fight in a church parking lot on Kossuth Street on Sep. 3. Spight allegedly approached the group and fired shots into the air and at a vehicle. He was subsequently identified through security footage and was arrested at a residence on South 30th Street, where a loaded Glock handgun was discovered under a dresser. Spight is now facing formal charges, including criminal recklessness, attempted battery with a deadly weapon, intimidation, and pointing a firearm. (wlfi.com)
2. Garry Cecil Ferrell II, the nearby Frankfort "NHK Factory killer," has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for the murders of his ex-girlfriend, Promise Mays, and her grandmother, Pamela Sledd. Ferrell will need to serve at least 75 percent of his sentence before being eligible for release, and with pretrial detention credit, he has approximately 80 years left to serve, making him 108 years old if ever released. The judge considered factors such as Ferrell's cooperation with the authorities, his acceptance of responsibility, and his intellectual disability and childhood trauma in determining the sentence. (Journal & Courier)
3. Columbian Park Zoo is offering a Members-Only presale for Boo at the Zoo tickets, allowing members to save 15 percent using a special code until Sep. 24. Afterward, general public sales will begin on Sep. 25, with ticket prices set at $8 online and $10 at the gate for the event, which runs from Oct. 20-22 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. The fundraiser supports the Lafayette Parks Foundation and helps fund improvements, projects, and educational programs at the Columbian Park Zoo. (City of Lafayette)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Tuesday, September 12

• Family Fun: Dot Night At Wyandotte Branch Library (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 13

• West Lafayette Farmers Market At 3065 N. Salisbury St. (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Embrace the fall season by participating in Prophetstown State Park's 14th annual Trail of Scarecrows, where you can craft your own scarecrow to be showcased along the park's accessible trail. Donations support educational and cultural programs at Prophetstown, and registration is open until Sep. 18; for details, contact Jenna Parks Freeman at (765) 320-0503 or email jparks@dnr.IN.gov. (wlfi.com)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Lafayette area! Get all the property details at the link. (Lafayette Patch)
• The 25th annual Fire Prevention Show at Sunnyside Intermediate School promises an engaging and educational experience, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog and interactive sessions with firefighters and police officers. The performance will be focused on teaching children important fire safety lessons on Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. (wlfi.com)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.