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GENESEO, N.Y. (BFMG) — A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly attempting to deliver his father’s body to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday, Dec. 8, Richard Fluegel Sr., 60, was reported missing after leaving his home around 2 p.m. The following day, his vehicle was found in Dansville, near Livingston, New York.
The investigation intensified on Dec. 9 when the Livingston County 911 center received a call around 11:40 p.m. from an individual stating they had a deceased body to turn in. Deputies met the caller, identified as Richard Fluegel Jr., 30, in the parking lot of the sheriff’s office. Inside his vehicle, they discovered the body of his father, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Initially, Fluegel Jr. was charged with felony tampering with evidence. Following further investigation, he was also charged with second-degree murder and criminal use of a firearm. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and is being held without bail. A court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 16.
Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the circumstances or motive behind the shooting. Sheriff Thomas Dougherty described the situation as “very abnormal” and reassured the public of their safety, noting that such incidents are uncommon in Livingston County.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged anyone with information to contact the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
