Sentenced: Man In Trump Mask, Santa Hat Had “Special Delivery” For Estranged Brother-in-law

[Sugar Cookie]

A man costumed in a Trump mask, Santa hat and fake white beard shot his brother-in-law twice Saturday, according to California police.

Gerald Jacinth, 75, parked his car across from his estranged brother-in-law’s house Saturday, then approached the front door with a small present and a duffel bag, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said in a statement.

The 77-year-old victim, who has not been publicly identified, happened to walk outside as Jacinth was approaching, but did not recognize him and asked if he needed any help, officials said.

Jacinth then allegedly told the victim that he had a “special delivery” and tried to hand the present to him, but the man refused.

That’s when the two began arguing and Jacinth fired the gun, hitting the victim, according to police. The victim turned around and ran, but Jacinth shot him once more before fleeing in his car.

Police apprehended Jacinth “within minutes” after the victim’s wife called 9-1-1 and found a .380 handgun in the duffel bag, along with the Trump mask and fake beard.

Man in Trump mask, Santa hat shoots estranged brother-in-law: cops

 

[Sejanus]

WHAT WAS IN THE BOX!



For the record I would totally shoot Kevin Space Cadet.

Dear internet, the former is a joke.
I would not shoot KS.
First no gun.
Second I would prefer not to be in proximity to the creep.

 

[Symmachus]

Did the shooting take place on 5th Avenue?

 

[Ramona the brave]

In their 70s... Wow... That's a long time to hold a grudge.

Now, I need to know though... Was this his wife's brother, or was his sister the wife who called 911? If they knew who he was, why the costume? Just so weird.

 

[Old Man Metal]

Jacinth then allegedly told the victim that he had a “special delivery” and tried to hand the present to him, but the man refused.

That’s when the two began arguing and Jacinth fired the gun, hitting the victim, according to police.

When

"... take the pen."
"Oh, no..."
"Go ahead!"
"... I couldn't!"
"C'mon, take the pen!"
"I can't take it..."
"Do me a personal favor!"

goes wrong.

 

[Inferus]

Wrong sort of Covid Relief, you sociopath.

You're vetoed!

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Defendant Gerald Jacinth, 76 years-old of Las Vegas, was sentenced earlier today by the Honorable Christopher Honigsberg to serve the maximum term of 30 years-to-life in state prison after being found guilty by a jury in July of this year of charges of premeditated attempted murder and shooting at an inhabited dwelling. The jury also found “true” allegations that Jacinth discharged a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury.


District Attorney Ravitch stated, “This was a horrific experience for the victim, and we hope that the sentence handed down by the court today gives him and his family some comfort knowing that this defendant will be locked behind bars for a very lengthy period of time.”


The 79-year-old victim had been married for 54 years, lived with his wife in their Rohnert Park home in a quiet residential neighborhood, where they had been for the past 25 years. Over a lengthy period, multiple disagreements arose between the victim and the defendant, who is the victim’s brother-in-law. However, at the time of the incident Jacinth resided in Nevada, and the two had not had contact since approximately 2014.


Nevertheless, on Dec. 26, 2020, Jacinth went to the victim’s home and parked his car across the street from the victim’s home at around 11:00 a.m. It was a sunny day, and many people were out and about. As the victim opened his garage door and put away Christmas gifts in his truck, Jacinth emerged from his car wearing a Trump Halloween mask, a white beard, a Santa hat, and was holding a box made to look like a present. Jacinth walked up to the victim and told him he had a special delivery. The victim felt uncomfortable and refused to take the package. During their interaction Jacinth shot the victim in the neck at close range. The victim turned and ran into the garage and Jacinth shot him again. The second bullet went through the victim’s back and out his side. The defendant pursued the victim into the garage and tried to fire a third shot, but the gun jammed.


Rohnert Park police responded to numerous 911 calls and Jacinth was apprehended nearby. The victim’s wounds required extensive medical treatment for several months. During a recorded call from jail, Jacinth bragged to his son about his crime, telling him he got the disguise in order to get close up to the victim to shoot him, and that he laughed at the victim’s cries for help.


The victim and his family were present at the sentencing hearing. The victim’s adult children recounted how their families, including their own children, have suffered emotionally from the shooting. They told the court that they live in fear that Jacinth will come back and “finish the job” if he is ever let out of prison. The victim and his family asked the court to sentence Jacinth to the maximum term allowed by law so that they could feel safe. In imposing the maximum term, the court noted that he found Jacinth’s extreme anger and lack of remorse “alarming,” and stated that Jacinth poses a danger to the community.

Man Convicted of Attempted Murder of Elderly Rohnert Park Man While Wearing Trump Mask and Santa Disguise Sentenced to Life in Prison

Defendant Gerald Jacinth, 76 years-old of Las Vegas, was sentenced earlier today by the Honorable Christopher Honigsberg to serve the maximum term of 30 years-to-life in state prison after being found guilty by a jury in July of this year of charges of premeditated attempted murder and shooting...

da.sonomacounty.ca.gov

Inmate Name

JACINTH, GERALD STANLEY

Parole Eligible Date (Month/Year)

05/2040