NY - Thomas Krider (TJ Greene), 40, local Elvis Impersonator died from chloroform usage during intimate encounter, Saratoga County, 10 April 2024

[Deleted member 341776]

"A Saratoga County man is accused of killing a man from Ticonderoga with whom he had been in a relationship.

Ronald G. Rayher, 69, is charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of 40-year-old Thomas J. Krider at his home in the town of Milton on Friday, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.

Rayher is accused of restraining and binding Krider and administering a substance described as chloroform more than one time, court documents said. In addition, Rayher also was charged with tampering with physical evidence for allegedly moving and hiding effects from the scene of Krider’s death.

Saratoga County Undersheriff Jeff Brown told NewsChannel 13 that the investigation began when Rayher walked into the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday reporting that someone had died in his basement.

Rayher is accused of recklessly causing Krider’s death. At this point, Brown said it does not appear to be intentional."

Milton man charged in death of Ticonderoga Elvis impersonator

A Saratoga County man is accused of killing a man from Ticonderoga who had been reported missing.Ronald G. Rayher, 69, is charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of 40-year-old Thomas J. Krider at his home in the town of Milton, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s...

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[iamshadow21]

"A Saratoga County man is accused of killing a man from Ticonderoga with whom he had been in a relationship.

Ronald G. Rayher, 69, is charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of 40-year-old Thomas J. Krider at his home in the town of Milton on Friday, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday.

Rayher is accused of restraining and binding Krider and administering a substance described as chloroform more than one time, court documents said. In addition, Rayher also was charged with tampering with physical evidence for allegedly moving and hiding effects from the scene of Krider’s death.

Saratoga County Undersheriff Jeff Brown told NewsChannel 13 that the investigation began when Rayher walked into the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday reporting that someone had died in his basement.

Rayher is accused of recklessly causing Krider’s death. At this point, Brown said it does not appear to be intentional."

Milton man charged in death of Ticonderoga Elvis impersonator

A Saratoga County man is accused of killing a man from Ticonderoga who had been reported missing.Ronald G. Rayher, 69, is charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of 40-year-old Thomas J. Krider at his home in the town of Milton, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s...

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Shades of Lucie Blackman.

 

[azure]

I saw an article about this case and almost started a thread, thank you @Leopard for starting one! It's reported above that Krider and the perp had known each other for 10 years, had a close relationship, and everything that happened was consensual. Was this some sort of sex act gone awry?

ETA: Everything points to this, so it probably seems like an obtuse question, but Krider was married, and other articles quote his wife.

 

[Deleted member 341776]

That's the narrative presented by the man who turned himself in, I'm unsure if there is any sort of evidence on phones/social media/etc. to confirm it since the victim can't speak for himself. I'm sure more information will come out during the trial.

 

[Deleted member 341776]

New information came out in court today. Krider's cell phone and eyeglasses have not been found after Rayher disposed of them. There is supposedly a signed contract regarding consensual sexual acts in both hard copy and digital. The judge chose not to reduce Rayher's bail and feels he is a flight risk.

Milton chloroform death case: 'Contract' exists, defense contends

O'Brien did not indicate what was contained in the contract he said existed, but he said he is certain it exists in digital forms and as a hard copy at the scene.

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[Deleted member 341776]

Another update. There is now a timeline, the security camera at Target captured them around noon and his last text was at 3pm.

Man accused of killing Star Trek Ticonderoga tour guide, Elvis tribute artist out on bail

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The verdict, read on Friday afternoon in Saratoga County Court, found 71-year-old Ronald Rayher guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the death of Thomas “TJ” Krider, whom he left dead in his basement for four days before going to police.
https://www.timesunion.com/news/art...ga-county-man-guilty-death-elvis-20331186.php

 

[cocomod]

4 days!!! Just wrong. I am glad he was found guilty. RIP Thomas

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The Albany Times Union reports that Rayher left Krider's body in his basement for four days before going to police. He was also found guilty of tampering with evidence after he worked to get rid of the victim's belongings and cover up the incident.

Rayher's attorney argued that Krider was responsible for administering the chloroform himself, but the jury did not agree with that assessment and found him guilty. The prosecution argued that as a doctor, Rayher understood the risk of using chloroform during the sexual encounter and ensured Krider beforehand not to worry about the risks.

New York man found guilty in death of Ticonderoga Elvis impersonator

A jury found Ronald Rayher guilty of recklessly causing the death of Thomas "TJ" Krider, a North County man and prominent entertainer who died after he was dosed with homemade chloroform during a consensual sexual encounter.

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