Threatening letter dooms bid for more freedom

Chester County judge rules that killer’s language ‘raises concerns’ By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A threatening letter written recently by a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity doomed his request for increased privileges at his annual commitment hearing. After reviewing testimony in the hearing for Richard Greist, Chester County...

Killer’s annual quest to increase freedom opposed again

Prosecutor: Threatening letter merits cuts in Richard Greist’s privileges By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A psychiatrist for the Chester County District Attorney’s Office testified on Thursday, April 10, that a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity remains a danger to himself and others and needs to stay institutionalized – an opinion...