But John Cunningham, vice-president of the corrections officers' union, said guards could not react immediately because the rules prevented them from entering the caged recreation area without riot gear. Bobby Simon had recently moved on up from membership in a local fraternal organization known as the Warlords into the Warlocks Motorcycle Club, among the hardest of hardcore one-percenters. It's a real shame, but a certain amount of blame falls on his shoulders," Sand said of Staples when asked about his feelings regarding the man. She refused so he took . According to police informants, her body was buried in Tinicum Marsh. You bother my cousin here again, doofus, Im gonna throw your sorry ass in front of a trolley, get it?, Simon winked at me. He was there when Harris murdered Mudman . HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28 -- A Pennsylvania prison inmate said Thursday that outlaw biker Robert 'Mudman' Simon bribed his way out of Graterford state prison 11 weeks before he was charged with murdering a New Jersey police officer. Previous page. Tattoos decorated both of Muds massive arms. Your email address will not be published. He was suspected of involvement in several other murders. Im gonna kick your pansy ass!, While I was hardly a shrinking violet physically, Yo was some three inches taller and twenty-five pounds heavier than I was. The Lakewood mother who left her child in a hot car for more than two hours with the engine turned off, has plead guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Friday. "His story is a very tragic story. Jonathan Brown told the state Senate Judiciary Committee he saw Simon pay prison staffers to remove reports of misconduct and failed drug tests from his file, allowing him to qualify for parole. #26. The Mudman became a national cause clbre, a 250-pound symbol of everything that was wrong with Americas criminal justice system. I just read the Waltons very poignant very real! Simon shot Gonzalez twice, in the head and neck, and Gonzalez died instantly. A man who raped and killed a Pennsylvania artist and who fatally beat a fellow inmate on New Jersey's death row has died in prison. March 3 (UPI) -- A sheep spotted wandering loose on a British highway was given a lift back to its owner by a concerned bus driver on her first day on the job. We use people. Ambrose Harris, 68, died Tuesday at New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, the state Department of Corrections said. Ippolito Gonzalez. Simon was jailed in 1982 for 10 to 20 years after killing a girlfriend who refused to have sex with gang members. The victim, suspect and three witnesses were all convicted murderers. While in prison, authorities said Harris viciously beat inmate Robert Mudman Simon, 48, to death in a recreation area in 1999. Robert R. "Mudman" Simon , also known as Bobby Simon, was an American criminal, murderer and member of the Pennsylvania-based Warlocks MC biker gang. Heads rolled. Simon strolled out of the store, chewing gum. When they were left together briefly this morning at the New Jersey State Prison, prison officials said, Ambrose Harris beat to death Robert (Mudman) Simon after a bloody fistfight in a fenced . He was not, for reasons readily apparent to anyone that ever met the man, or even saw a photograph of him. If you messed with the people he cared about, you got hurt but on the most part, fighting wasnt something that came natural to him. He was acquitted. Ambrose Harris, 68, died Tuesday at New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, the state Department of Corrections said. On a sunny September morning Mud got into an altercation on the death row yard with a con known as Squirt Boy, a scumbag awaiting final judgment for the rape and murder of a young artist. On may 6, 1995 police sgt. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Mr. Carr said, You boys arent fighting, are you?, No, Mr. Carr, I assured him as I stood, dusting myself off. Pennsylvanias parole board chairman, Allen Castor, on Thursday called Simons release ``incomprehensible. He said the Warlock walked free under a state law that requires approval from two of the five parole board members or a board member and a hearing examiner. Hey, you. ``He was a sociopath. [1] However, he was ultimately beaten to death at New Jersey State Prison by a fellow death row inmate before he could be executed. For your grave.. He fell and hit his head on a metal table. Simon and Charles ``Shovel Staples, the vice president of the Warlocks South Jersey chapter, are charged with murdering Franklin Township Sgt. TRENTON, N.J. A man who raped and killed a Pennsylvania artist and who fatally beat a fellow inmate on New Jerseys death row has died in prison. I executed a great escape by walking off with Mr. Carr, thoughtfully informing him that Trixie was the favorite dog of everyone in the neighborhood. Asked about the presence of violent motorcycle gangs in the area, Dalton said they still exist throughout the state and region. Ill catch up with you later! he hissed behind Mr. Carrs back. Ippolito "Lee" Gonzalez, left, and Charles "Shovel" Staples, right, as seen in a recent prison photo. It was a community of quirky demographics and zoning apparently born of midnight handshakes and envelopes plump with cash. My affection for The Waltons was inexplicable on the surface; the shows setting and characters were even more alien to me than those of another childhood favorite, Star Trek. Robert (Mudman) Simon, who had a reputation for taunting fellow inmates at New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, apparently singled out Ambrose (Squirt Boy) Harris as his next target. Ippolito "Lee" Gonzalez. Professional buildings. Casing the place? In that time the two were together, Simon couldn't get a job, ran out of unemployment benefits and was otherwise having no luck at acclimating to life beyond bars, according to Staples' letter. The first bullet passed through the side of his neck, knocking the officer to the ground. Harris' life was spared when New Jersey abolished the death penalty in 2007. Bobby Simon was seated on top of the horizontal ice cream freezer. At various points in his career as a hardened outlaw biker, Simon burned down a store on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk and committed armed robbery. As an example of Simons extreme behavior, Davis cited the gang members reaction when he learned Dusenbergs body had been mummified in the mine where she was buried: He talked about having sex with the corpse and wanted to decorate his cell with blowups of the evidence pictures. We believe in taking care of our own. Squirt Boy took the opening and ran with it, stomping the Mudman until his brains oozed onto the ground, then popped his eyes out for good measure. A jury acquitted Harris of Simons death, saying he acted in self-defense. My mom? The two bikers had just committed a commercial burglary. Simon shot Gonzalez twice, in the head and neck, and Gonzalez died instantly. The Warlocks menaced the state of Pennsylvania during the 1970s, and Simon was often described as an ill-tempered and especially dangerous member by those who knew and encountered him. Certainly it's not the majority of motorcycle enthusiasts," he offered. Gonzalez was fatally shot on May 6, 1995 by Robert "Mudman" Simon, who was beaten to death in prison in 1999. 3 children killed, 2 hospitalized in North Texas domestic incident, At least 5 dead following year's first severe spring weather outbreak, Pennsylvania woman missing for more than 30 years found in Puerto Rico, 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'True Romance' actor Tom Sizemore dead at 61, Russia's Lavrov laughed at after saying West started war in Ukraine. I socialized and did business with quite a few individuals that most people wouldnt want to know. They were at a party in Jim Thorpe when Simon ordered her to have sex with other gang members. BLUE ROUTE Author Ed McGinnis Publishes Third Novel, THE DREAM GARDEN, AND A JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE MIND, UNSOLICITED WRITING ADVICE & THE ILLUMINATED SUBJECT, THE FOREVER FAMILY AND THE GENESIS OF A TITLE, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE AND THE PWP 3850. He was unpredictable. English. [7] At one point, Simon had a spider-web tattooed onto his elbow, which was rumored to signify he had murdered someone. Yo-Yo, who couldve single-handedly transformed the Summer of Love into a winter of discontent, sneaked up behind me. Clipped by. Robert "Mudman" Simon, 48, was killed by Ambrose Harris, 46, in the recreation area of death row at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, officials said. They resembled small rose petals in the wind. Greg Adomaitis may be reached at gadomaitis@njadvancemedia.com. Of course, none of us. The Warlords would eventually merge with another group from Darby to create the Warlocks Motorcycle Club, also referred to as the Philly Warlocks. (Amended Complaint at 91-94.) Asbury Park, New Jersey. He had served 12 years of a maximum 20-year sentence for the 1974 murder of Beth Duzenberg, 19. [22][23], Franklin Township police sergeant Ippolito Gonzalez died the following day via the gunshot wounds sustained from the incident. March 2 (UPI) -- A Minnesota police officer came to the rescue of a raccoon he spotted running around with a jar stuck over its head. Youre a fuckin pansy! Yo-Yo charged. They were being held on $2 million bail. PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Robert ``Mudman Simon showed no remorse the day a judge sentenced him for the murder of a girlfriend who had refused to have group sex with his motorcycle gang. The Warlocks Winchester MC facebook page which states, We are a nonprofit motorcycle club. ``He looked like he belonged in the Viking days. "I have to do 31 years, four months and 19 days before becoming eligible for parole on Oct. 26, 2026. Robert Ronald "Mudman" Simon (September 4, 1954 - September 7, 1999), also known as Bobby Simon, was an American outlaw biker, convicted murderer and member of the Pennsylvania-based Warlocks Motorcycle Club.He had formerly been sentenced to death by the state of New Jersey on May 6, 1995, for his part in the fatal shooting of Franklin Township police sergeant Ippolito Gonzalez. I turned around. Simon, grinning, said: Now Yo-Yo got a pain in both of his yos. Go screw a squirrel or something. He was far from the monster that the media made him out to be. Family and community. It was the first official 1% outlaw motorcycle club founded in Pennsylvania.The club is most prominent in the Philadelphia and Delaware County area, but they have . Hannon said it was his understanding it cost between $100 and $300 to have files removed. He served more than 12 years of a 20-year sentence for shooting his girlfriend between the eyes when she wouldn't have sex with other Warlocks bikers, according to previous reports. A. Charles Peruto Jr., the lawyer who represented Simon before the board, said New Jersey, not Pennsylvania, should bear the responsibility for allowing him to settle so close to his buddy Staples. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. In the wake of the shooting, Dalton later co-sponsored legislation that tightened rules surrounding parolees and their eligibility, notification requirements and increasing communication between states. Ippolito ``Lee Gonzalez, 40, on Saturday night. One of the three got popped for a coffee and donuts bit and gave them that story to get him off the hook. Gloucester County Superior Court Judge Joseph Lisa accepted Robert 'Mudman' Simon's guilty plea to the murder of Franklin Township Police Sgt. It is a figure made of mud, imbued with a tormented soul. Respondent, Progressive Express Insurance Company ("Progressive"), is the Defendant in the trial court and the Appellee in the District Court of Appeal. O'Pake said the committee had hired a private investigator to probe the allegations of misconduct. Mar 21, 2012. They clashed in the New Jersey state prison's recreation area where inmates can play chess and select books from a library. Ippolito Gonzalez. Yo-Yo was a hulking whackjob with a blond crewcut and biceps like Mr. Universe after a full tray of steroids and a long day at the gym. Smart money was on the latter. After they arrived, Bobby and the guy stepped out to grab some party goods for the night, making the mistake of leaving her alone with the mountain chapter. Loved the look on the sociopath and real story of his death. The information that we share is true to the best of our knowledge, but often misinformation has a way of appearing on the internet, so please contact us and let us know if our facts aren't right. Other lasting effects, real or perceived, still resonate to those who were there and helped bring about justice. The neighborhood was a bit of a bastard, as neighborhoods went. Four years later, he was stomped to death by an inmate . The Mudman, who frightened even fellow killers and the toughest veteran cops, was definitely not someone that you wanted to tangle with. Who was I going to call? (Complaint at 78-79.) Ambrose Harris, 47, sentenced to death for raping and killing a 22-year-old artist, attacked Simon, who shot dead a police officer four years ago, said investigators. "The problem Franklin Township always had was officers didn't have much backup on the streets," Hogan said of the 56 square miles of coverage area. A Jewish cemetery. One of the more infamous was the late Robert "Mudman" Simon who killed a Franklin Township police sergeant in Franklinville, NJ, in 1995. You goin armed robbery on this?, Theres a guy outside waiting for me, I confessed. Simon, a motorcycle-gang member who was one of . I winced. Simon took a different route in his attempt to stay out of prison - murdering a policeman. Pa. 1999)", "MEDICAL RECORDS MAY IDENTIFY BURNED BODY POLICE", "Mihalick v. Simon, CIVIL ACTION NO. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook. What are you doing, anyway? It proved unsuccessful and he ended up back in the slammer. When the authorities caught up with him about seven years later, he was living under an alias, apparently an upstanding citizen with a wife and several children in the Midwest. The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, artist and recent Temple University graduate was painting a community mural in Trenton in 1992. While I hated the things that he did and shed no tears over his death, the fact is that The Mudman was also just Bobby Simon from the neighborhood, who made bologna sandwiches at the corner store, adopted and loved stray dogs, protected younger kids from bullies, changed flat tires for senior citizens and helped my mom carry her groceries. It was the first official 1% outlaw motorcycle club founded in Pennsylvania. New Jerseys Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold hearings on the issue, and Gov. The only thing Bobby was guilty of was helping them to dispose of the body. The former was out on parole in 1995 after spending more than a decade behind bars in Pennsylvania. After doing so, one of the two Warlock bikers shot Gonzalez a total of two times. The most highly publicized case heard in Lavelle's courtroom was the 1982 trial of Robert "Mudman" Simon, a founding member of the Philadelphia-based Warlocks motorcycle gang. The county political boss lived nearby, as did the avuncular anchorman of Philadelphias top-rated TV newscast and a once-famous 50s rock and roller.