American Escapes From Prison in Monaco (Ted Maher)

AP | 1/22/03

[kattracks]

MONACO Jan. 22 —

An American male nurse convicted in the arson death of billionaire banker Edmond Safra escaped from prison overnight, police said Wednesday.

Ted Maher, originally of Auburn, Maine, was convicted of arson in a 1999 fire in Monaco that also killed one of Safra's other nurses, Vivian Torrente.

Copyright 2003 The Associated Press.

[habs4ever]

Pardon me...

I am glad i don't look at things like you do.I am glad I didn't waste my time researching a mental defective and came to the conclusion that he was the victim of a crime he perpetrated.I am especially glad i don't hear those voices in your head that only you do.

I also, finally, am glad to detract against Ted because its real easy, sunshine, and I will do this to any of his ilk.Follow closely...Ted Maher is a killer.I am saying icky things about a KILLER.Boo hoo...

And I will call enablers of killers the fools, saps and losers they truly are.Tough.

[piasa]

That is kind of embarassing.

[E.G.C.]

Thank you nicmarlo very much for that excellent post.

I'm just about to the point of having a stoke if not a heart attack in front of my computer. I'm getting off this thread and derferring to others who want to continue this dialogue.

I still stand by my research and findings on this subject. This post by nicmarlo proves my point.

[E.G.C.]

You sir are absolutley hopeless.

[CyberCowboy777]

Hillary's Lovely Legs, I respect you opinion and though we do not always agree I consider you honest and intelligent. I have not kept up on this trial or the "facts".

Having seen #93 do you still think this was a simple case of one man trying to impress his boss and things getting out of hand - manslaughter and nothing else? Allot does seem fishy and we are talking about billions of dollars.

I am not baiting you, I just don't want to waste my time learning more if it is an open and shut case. You seem to know something of it so I ask.

[Poohbah]

How to tell that the Iraqi Army REALLY sucks: they surrender to the French :o)

[Squantos]

Oh well.....seems the dumbass was. It was reported this guy was SF yes/no ?

Hope yer doing well SP !

[Fred Mertz]

He was a SF medic if I recall correctly.

[Poohbah]

Methinks Ted Maher's SF claims are "Stolen Valor."

Notice that he needs medication to stay normal.

BTW, that reminds me of what GWB is going to do WRT to Saddam: turn loose John Hinckley, Jr. and tell him that Saddam Hussein wants to boink Jodie Foster :o)

[Dead Dog]

Do you think there was a good chance this guy was "railroaded", or is this a FR urban myth?

[nicmarlo]

I'm just reposting material easily seen/read by Phil Dragoo : ) Hopefully, it will either steer those truly interested in the truth or provoke questioning about Monaco's handling of this situation. It amazes me how some must revert to name-calling when they are not agreed with. Rather than posting any evidence for their "opinions," they merely assume all must believe them, just because they say so. And with those kinds of people, EGC, it's best to do as you are doing and what Neal Boortz did on Phil Donahue's program the other night when he was disparaged: withdraw. It is an effort in futility to do otherwise.

[E.G.C.]

Indeed it is. Thank Nic.:-D

[Squantos]

Thanks Fred.....

[BluH2o]

I just asked because I hear France is dirtier than Morocco and they even treat their soldiers like crap.

Your misinformed, I travel to France periodically and I'm sure I speak for other travellers to that country ... any place I've visited is tidy & well maintained. Their military, especially the Legion Etrangere, is very professional, with excellent moral. Parisians aside, the French are pleasant and accommodating.

[The Old Hoosier]

In the state of New York, and in most states, that's called 2nd degree murder. I saw a case just like it once.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Thank you for your kind words and I don't consider your questions as baiting. I hope you had a case of tinfoil while reading post 93.

Man convicted in arson death of banker in Monaco captured after prison escape MONACO (AP) — An American fugitive convicted in the arson death of billionaire banker Edmond Safra was captured in southern France after an overnight escape from a Monaco prison, authorities said Wednesday.

Ted Maher, a former Green Beret originally of Auburn, Maine, was captured in the resort town of Nice after a daring escape from a jail in the principality of Monaco, where he had began serving a 10-year sentence for arson late last year.

Maher was convicted in December of arson in a 1999 fire in Monaco that also killed one of Safra's other nurses, Vivian Torrente.

Maher apparently escaped overnight from the Monaco jail with another prisoner by sawing through the bars of their cell, French police said. Monaco authorities blocked off routes leading into the principality and launched a wide manhunt for the escapees.

The case was a sensation for Monaco, a tiny Mediterranean principality better known for sumptuous casinos, Formula One racing and tax breaks that attract the world's rich and famous. The enclave's leading newspaper, Monaco Matin, dubbed it Monaco's "Trial of the Century."

Safra, the 67-year-old founder and principal stock owner of the Republic National Bank of New York, had Parkinson's disease and required constant care. He paid Maher $600 a day.

During his trial, Maher confessed to setting the blaze but said he never expected the fire to rage out of control.

Maher admitted that the fire was part of a bizarre plan to ingratiate himself with Safra, who died in the Dec. 3, 1999 blaze in his Monaco penthouse.

During his testimony, Maher said he started the blaze in a small wastebasket, expecting it to set off a fire alarm that would bring help and allow him to reap the credit for saving his employer.

Donald Manasse, a Monaco lawyer who represented Maher in the trial, said he could not immediately comment on reports that his client had been captured after escaping from prison.

[tracer]

Attempts to enlist the aid of Hinkckley won't work. GW's dad tried to do that when he sent a Christmas card to the loony in which he mentioned that Klinton was boinking Jodie Foster...

[habs4ever]

So says Sherlock Holmes...all those hours watching Columbo episodes are no proof you have what it takes to think straight.

[E.G.C.]

Idiot.

[Stingray51]

I think that in most states in the USm this would be felony murder and, in some jurisdictions, he would be eligible for the death penalty. Ten years is very light. But perhaps more years will be added because of the escape attempt.