American Individual Connected to Aussie Gunmen Secures Plea Bargain with Prosecutors
A US man associated with the culprits behind the fatal Wieambilla, Australia attack that claimed the lives of six individuals – including two officers from Queensland – has accepted a less severe plea agreement.
Resident of Arizona Donald Day Jr will face court on 21 October after striking the bargain with US prosecutors.
The convicted felon, known online as “Geronimo’s Bones”, is anticipated to admit guilt to a sole charge of unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition in a arrangement to be sanctioned by the judiciary this month.
Connections to Aussie Gunmen
Authorities confirmed clear connections between the defendant and Gareth and Stacey Train through digital communications.
This couple, along with Gareth’s brother Nathaniel, killed officers from Queensland Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, and neighbour Alan Dare at a remote property in Wieambilla in 2022.
They were killed in a final shootout with police, following a extended standoff at the rural site.
US prosecutors stated the accused communicated via social media with the perpetrators around the time of the fatal attack.
Day referred to Queensland officers as “evil, corrupt, and wicked”, and said they should be shown “absolutely no quarter”, telling them he desired to be at the scene physically.
Legal filings outlined how Gareth and Stacey Train had posted an apocalyptic video on the video platform after the incident, stating police “came to kill us and we killed them”.
“If you don’t defend yourself against these devils and demons, you’re a coward … we’ll see you at home, Don. Love you,” the Trains expressed.
Weapons Stockpile and Court Case
Legal records show Day stockpiled a collection of nine high-powered firearms and numerous bullets of ammo at a country estate in Heber, AZ, that was outfitted with a shooting range, weapons room and sniper hide.
“The guns and ammo were stored in the trailer I occupied with S.S., within a space we named the 'gun room',” Day said in the plea deal submitted in the legal system.
Day stated he regularly accessed both the weapons storage and the weapons, and also instructed individuals on how to operate the firearms properly.
The bargain will result in dismissed counts that pertain to the alleged issuing threats to public figures and federal agents.
According to court documents, the individual had been banned from owning guns and arms because of his history of violent crimes.
The defendant, who has served two years in custody, could receive a highest sentence of up to 15 years imprisonment in jail or a penalty of $250,000 (A$381,500), but the agreement stipulates he will be judged under the low end of the sentencing guidelines.
