Source: Misty Morning Journal
Author: Marcus Fayne
Silent Hill resident and owner of the Green Lion Antique Shop Tony Leiland was arrested yesterday on charges of first degree murder.
At approximately 4:23 pm yesterday afternoon Mr. Leiland was seen doing some repair construction to the outside of his shop when he was approached by a tourist later identified as Frank Busch. Reports from several onlookers state that Mr. Busch approached the shopkeeper hoping to ask him about his establishment. For some unknown reason the sight of the tourist prompted a scream from Mr. Leiland who then grabbed a 2X4 and brutally attacked the man. Reports go on to say that Mr. Leiland continued to bludgeon the man over and over with little regard until someone from the frightened crowd finally acted, by then though it was too late.
"I can't understand what exactly happened." Mr. Leiland told this reporter after he was incarcerated. "When I turned around I swear I saw a monster coming at me. I only attacked in self defense."
When asked what would be done with the shopkeeper arresting officer John Simmons simply put, "At this time neither I nor the chief are sure what will be done with Mr. Leiland. As a respected member of the community and a friend to many we are still in shock that he could be capable of such a crime. More then likely he will be placed in Brookhaven Hospital to undergo testing and treatment for any mental illness he might have developed."
As a friend and frequent patron of Mr. Leiland's store this reporter agrees with Officer Simmons statement and hopes that something positive can come from this horrible tragedy.
Donated to Todd Mann by Matt "Kenshul" Russell
Author: Marcus Fayne
Silent Hill resident and owner of the Green Lion Antique Shop Tony Leiland was arrested yesterday on charges of first degree murder.
At approximately 4:23 pm yesterday afternoon Mr. Leiland was seen doing some repair construction to the outside of his shop when he was approached by a tourist later identified as Frank Busch. Reports from several onlookers state that Mr. Busch approached the shopkeeper hoping to ask him about his establishment. For some unknown reason the sight of the tourist prompted a scream from Mr. Leiland who then grabbed a 2X4 and brutally attacked the man. Reports go on to say that Mr. Leiland continued to bludgeon the man over and over with little regard until someone from the frightened crowd finally acted, by then though it was too late.
"I can't understand what exactly happened." Mr. Leiland told this reporter after he was incarcerated. "When I turned around I swear I saw a monster coming at me. I only attacked in self defense."
When asked what would be done with the shopkeeper arresting officer John Simmons simply put, "At this time neither I nor the chief are sure what will be done with Mr. Leiland. As a respected member of the community and a friend to many we are still in shock that he could be capable of such a crime. More then likely he will be placed in Brookhaven Hospital to undergo testing and treatment for any mental illness he might have developed."
As a friend and frequent patron of Mr. Leiland's store this reporter agrees with Officer Simmons statement and hopes that something positive can come from this horrible tragedy.
Donated to Todd Mann by Matt "Kenshul" Russell