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4thUpdate on Gersbeck case
Update on the Timothy Gersbeck case
Special thanks to the reader who alerted us about the latest developments in this case.
Earlier this year I wrote about my surprise and sadness at learning that Timothy Gersbeck, an old family friend, had been arrested for the attempted murder of Patricia Battisti. Gersbeck was accused of stabbing the victim in her neck with a screwdriver outside her Franklin Square home on Long Island, NY.
That post about Timmy is now one of the most visited pages on this site. To be frank, we were were quite surprised by the amount of feedback the post generated. It appears that Timothy, or Timmy* as he’s known to friends (and foes), has left deep impressions on many lives, some positive, some negative.
Anthony Battisti
Timothy Gersbeck
Since his arrest, Timmy, 37, has been cooperating with the prosecution. According to Timmy, the victim’s ex-husband, Anthony Battisti, 42, solicited him to attack Patricia because he was jealous of her new boyfriend. For months readers waited and watched to see if Timmy’s allegations had any merit, and whether charges would be brought against Battisti.
Today, Battisti, a 17-year veteran of the NYPD who has since been suspended, was charged in the murder-for-hire plot. He pleaded not guilty. The prosecution is moving forward with the case. To be continued….
*Please note:
Usually Dwyer and I refer to suspects and defendants by their last names. I call him Timmy here because, having known him since he was a kid, it seems strange not to. My use of his first name is not intended as a way to “soften” his image, or offend any of those he may have victimized. —Juré
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Here is an idea how about you post the information as to where he is so we can write to him . Is he allowed visitors ?
How can we write to him or even attempt to visit Timmy if none has posted any information regarding where he is ? I ‘ve reached out to a few people who knew Timmy and nobody has a clue how to get intouch with him.
if u tell me who u r, ill tell u where he is…