Kevin Monahan was sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of Kaylin Gillis, a 20-year-old Schuylerville resident who was killed in a driveway shooting last year. Monahan also received a consecutive sentence of 1 1/3 to 4 years for tampering with evidence. The courtroom was filled with supporters of Gillis, and her father emotionally outlined the impact of her death. The judge criticized Monahan for his lack of remorse and sentenced him to the maximum time in prison, stating that he deserved it for his actions. Monahan plans to appeal after multiple unsuccessful requests for a mistrial.
CBS 6 obtained the audio of the 911 calls made on the night of Kaylin Gillis' murder in Washington County, including calls made by Kevin Monahan, who was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence in connection with Gillis' death after she and her friends mistakenly pulled into the wrong driveway.
The father of Kaylin Gillis, who was fatally shot after pulling into the wrong driveway, expressed relief over her killer's conviction for second-degree murder, thanking the community, authorities, and the court system. Kevin Monahan, 66, was found guilty after a short jury deliberation. Gillis' father emphasized that while they will never have full closure, justice has prevailed. Monahan claimed the fatal shot was accidental, but prosecutors portrayed him as showing no remorse, acting out of anger.
Kevin Monahan, a homeowner in upstate New York, has been convicted of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence after fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who turned up the wrong driveway with her friends while on their way to a party. Monahan claimed the shooting was a "terrible accident" due to a misfired gun and that he was scared when he heard the group of people coming up his driveway late at night. The jury found him guilty after less than an hour of deliberation, and he faces a possible life sentence.
Kevin Monahan, 66, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence after fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who had mistakenly pulled into his driveway in Hebron, New York. Monahan fired a shotgun at the car, fatally striking Gillis in the neck as she sat in the passenger seat. Despite claiming it was an accident due to fear, prosecutors argued that Monahan acted out of anger, not fear. The sentencing is scheduled for March 1, with prosecutors seeking the maximum sentence of 25 years to life for the murder conviction.
Kevin Monahan, 66, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis after she and her friends mistakenly turned into his rural driveway in upstate New York while looking for another house. Monahan fired his shotgun at the group, hitting Gillis in the neck as she sat in the front passenger seat of an SUV. Monahan claimed the shooting was an accident involving a defective gun, but prosecutors argued that he acted out of anger.
Kevin Monahan was found guilty of second degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence in the shooting death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The jury rejected the defense's argument that the shooting was an accident and delivered the verdict within hours of starting deliberations. Monahan's sentencing is scheduled for March 1.
Kevin Monahan was found guilty of second degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence in the shooting death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The jury rejected the defense's argument that the shooting was an accident and delivered the verdict within hours of starting deliberations. Monahan's sentencing is scheduled for March 1.
Kevin Monahan, 65, who is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis initially tried to blame the shooting on hunters in upstate New York. Monahan allegedly fired twice from a 12-gauge shotgun at an SUV that Gillis and three of her friends were traveling in. Monahan remains in Warren County jail, and judges have declined to set bail. Monahan is scheduled to return to court on July 28.
Kevin Monahan, a New York man, has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who was fatally shot when a car she was a passenger in mistakenly pulled into Monahan's driveway while searching for a party in Hebron. Monahan pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Kevin Monahan, accused of shooting and killing Kaylin Gillis in Hebron, told police he was sleeping during the incident and did not know what happened. Monahan pleaded not guilty to murder, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence. His trial is set for September 7th.
Kevin Monahan, the man accused of shooting and killing Kaylin Gillis, has been denied bail again by a judge in Warren County. Monahan's legal team tried to argue that he should be released ahead of a possible trial, but the judge found enough reason to believe he could be a flight risk based on the seriousness of the second-degree murder charge. Monahan is accused of shooting Gillis when she was in a car that was turning around in his driveway after getting lost.
Hundreds attended a memorial service for Kaylin Gillis, a 20-year-old woman who was shot dead after her friend pulled into the wrong driveway in upstate New York. Kevin Monahan, 65, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Gillis was remembered as a kind and talented young woman who had a bright future ahead of her. A GoFundMe set up to help her family with funeral costs and other expenses had raised over $141,000. Monahan pleaded not guilty and claimed that he did not know the gun was loaded when he fired at the group.
Hundreds of friends, family, and community members attended the funeral of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who was shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity. The alleged shooter, 65-year-old Kevin Monahan, has been charged with second-degree murder. The funeral was held at Flynn Brothers funeral home, and reporters were not allowed inside. The community has shown an outpouring of support for Gillis' family during this tragic time.
Kaylin Gillis, a 20-year-old girl, was shot and killed when she was riding in a car that got lost and pulled into the wrong driveway in Hebron, Washington County. The suspect, Kevin Monahan, was denied bail. Kaylin's grandfather said the family is sticking together through the grieving process and sharing stories and pictures.
