Family Fights To Keep Cop Killer Behind Bars
Family of slain Nassau Police officer Mathew Giglio continues the fight to keep his killer behind bars. Recently, the family joined the PBA to alert the media of the upcoming parole hearing on June 12th.
Follow the link through the picture on the left for TV 55 NY Coverage of the Giglio's Story. Real Media File.
This is the tragic story that leads to the death of police officer Giglio:
On October 7,1975 Police Officer Matthew Giglio responded to a call for a burglary in progress at a store in West Hempstead. He was assigned to the ambulance bureau and responded to back up his fellow officers. Upon his arrival Officer Giglio observed John Mackenzie exiting the store and attempted to apprehend him. John Mackenzie quickly turned and fired one shot at point blank range into Officer Giglio’s chest. Officer Giglio was rushed to Mercy Medical Center where he remained several months. During this time Matthew endured more pain and human suffering than conceivably possible including the amputation if his leg in an attempt to save his life. On December 16,1975 Officer Giglio finally succumbed to his injuries only one week before Christmas. He left behind a wife and three young children.
Posted Saturday, May 24, 2008
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