Father of Murder Victim Johnny McCabe Hospitalized
William McCabe being treated at Lowell General Saints Campus.
William McCabe, the father of murder victim Johnny McCabe, suffered a heart attack Monday morning and was taken to Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus.
According to his daughter, Roberta Donovan, McCabe is also being treated for kidney failure.
McCabe, 85, had not been feeling well, and left the murder trial of Michael Ferreira early last Wednesday and he was not in the courtroom for closing arguments on Thursday.
On Friday, jurors returned a verdict of "not guilty" for Ferreira on 1st and 2nd degree murder charges in connection with the death of Johnny McCabe.
Donovan has said the verdict has been very hard on her parents, her sister and herself.
Janellen27
3:50 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
I am not surprised, after having to go through the reexperiencing of such a horrific life event. I hope they take real good care of Mr. McCabe where he can get some rest and recuperation. God bless him and the family.
Kathleen Brothers
4:05 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
God be with Mr. McCabe and his family.
Karyn
4:18 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
May God be with you, Mr. McCabe and with your family as well.
Bob A.
5:06 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
Dear Bill, Kikkie and the girls. Dear cousins. I have never taken my eyes off of this case for over 40 years. I am with you all the way. Justice will be done. We are only separated by distance, not spirit.
Bob A.
carol daykin
5:10 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
Continued prayers for all of you. Bill, hope you get some much needed rest after all of the strain you have been through. And get your strength back.
Steevo
5:57 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
I wonder, if it would have been better for the death of his son to stay an unsolved memory?
Patty
3:20 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Do we have an update on Mr. McCabe? Hoping he is recuperating quickly.
Rebecca McCabe-Atamanchuk
9:40 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
My grandfather is in a medically induced coma, he has a machine breathing for him, the doctors say he has 15% brain activity we are trying to bring his blood pressure up but its not looking good im praying for my papa and hoping things will get better please everyone pray for my papa this was really hard on him.
Rebecca Evelyn McCabe-Atamanchuk
Kim
3:10 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Word is that Bill has passed away.
Teraldine
6:47 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
It is my opinion that he died of a broken heart. He waited 44 years to see his son's murderer brought to justice...and a "NOT GUILTY" verdict was returned. How DEVASTATING...rest in peace, Mr. McCabe, you earned your rest, and what a reward, being reunited with your son after a lifetime of seeking justice in his name. May Gid give the McCabes the strength they'll need to get through the painful times ahead.
Janellen27
7:03 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Agreed, Teraldine. What tramendous heartache he must have lived all these years with. And, the rest of the family, as well.