Thursday, May 23, 2013
The petition's organizer writes, "by viewing his internet famous interview ... you can tell that this man is the farthest thing from a violent criminal let a murderer."
In addition to a fundraiser for 'Kai the Hitchhiker's $3 million bail, a Change.org online petition to free Kai is also making the rounds on the internet. Kai, whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, went from Internet celeb to accused murderer last week, charged with allegedly killing Clark resident Joseph Galfy. For his part, in a May 14 post on his Facebook page, McGillvary alleges that he was drugged and raped, and asks readers, "what would you do?" “You look in his eyes and you can see he’s a good kid,” petition organizer Donna Miller of Las Vegas told the Star-Ledger. The petition so far has 109 signers with a goal of 10,000. Miller's call to action says: "Free Caleb "Kai" McGillvary who has been arrested and charged with …
McGillvary is seen walking through the Clarkton Shopping Center before entering the restaurant and asking for water.
As news broke last Thursday that Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" was wanted for the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy, Bistro 1051 owner Michael Savvis saw the 24-year-old's picture and suddenly made a connection. Savvis says Kai, (whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) stopped into Bistro 1051 around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Mother's Day—the same day police say he murdered Galfy. Savvis called police with the information and handed over video surveillance (seen here) of McGillvary entering and exiting Bistro 1051. McGillvary was arrested in Philadelphia later that day. "He asked for water," Savvis said. "He looked disheveled and caught me totally off guard. We were closed, and he definitely made me a little …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, a.k.a. 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker,' has been charged with the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy.
In the interview that went viral and propelled 'Kai the Hitchhiker,' who is accused of killing a Clark man, to Internet fame, the 24-year-old said he has no family, but two people claiming to be his parents have now come forward to speak on their son's behalf. In an interview with The Star Ledger, Gil McGillivary, 57, of Ontario, Canada, and a Shirley of Alberta, Canada, (who spoke to the paper on the condition they not use her last name), said their son was raised in Canada—and in treatments homes where he battled behavioral problems. "He was in treatment homes until he turned 18 and then they cut him loose and washed their hands of him," Gil McGillivary said in the report. "Caleb made accusations that he was physically and mentally …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Clark police activity from May 13 - 20, 2013: Shoplifting May 18, 5:27 p.m. – In the vicinity of Valley Road, police arrested Kimberly Miller, age 44, single, unemployed of 232 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains for shoplifting from the ShopRite Supermarket at 76 Central Avenue. She was also charged with obstruction of justice, and she was detained on outstanding warrants totaling $1,953 from South Plainfield and the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department for contempt of court. She was subsequently turned over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department. Kenneth Gaulette was the arresting officer. Theft May 14, 6:09 p.m. – Police took a report of a theft of construction equipment from a residence at 615 Raritan Road. The incident is under …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
One man is hoping fans will open their wallets to fund the defense of an Internet celeb accused in the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy.
Will fans of 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitcher' stand by him now that the Internet celeb has been arrested for the murder of Clark's Joseph Galfy? At least one fan is, and he's asking other supporters of Kai (whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) to open their wallets to fund his $3 million bail and the cost of his legal defense. Galfy, 73, was found in his Clark home on Monday morning after hosting McGillvary, 24, overnight on Saturday and Sunday. Police say that McGillvary murdered Galfy, who was found in his underwear and socks, severely beaten. McGillvary was arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday night. For his part, in a Tuesday post on his Facebook page, McGillvary alleges that he was drugged and raped, and asks readers, "…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
No injuries were reported.
A blue sedan was T-boned by another vehicle, flipping it over, at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Raritan Road on Saturday morning. According to Clark Police Chief Alan Scherb, the car was hit hard from the side by another car making a turn, sending it over. Scherb says there were no injuries and those involved went to the hospital as a precaution. The Clark Fire Department, Clark Police Department and Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad were on the scene.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Clark has had more than its 15 minutes of fame with three turns on the nightly news in the past 12 months.
The you-couldn't-make-this-up nature of Thursday's events has thrust the once quiet town of Clark into the media spotlight again, as the community came to grips with the arrest of alleged killer Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka Internet celeb "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker." After a national search, McGillvary, 24, was arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday night for the murder of Starlite Drive resident and local attorney Joseph Galfy. It was the third such high-profile case in recent months, including the faked kidnapping and worldwide Twitter frenzy over runaway teen Kara Alongi in October and the still-unsolved murder of 73-year-old Vera Pecoraro, found with her throat slit in her home on Rolling Hill Way last July. "This many …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Caleb Lawrence McGillvary has been arrested by the Philadelphia Police Department at a Greyhound Bus Terminal for the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy.
Around 6:30 p.m. Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka Internet celeb "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker," was arrested at the Greyhound Bus Terminal in Philadelphia, by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, announced Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. McGillvary has been charged with the homicide of Joseph Galfy, Jr., 73, which occurred in Clark on May 12. McGillvary will be processed in Philadelphia and returned to New Jersey in the coming days. His bail was previously set at $3 million and he will be lodged in the Union County Jail in Elizabeth, said Romankow. "I am grateful for the overwhelming response and dedicated effort by the public and law enforcement that led to this arrest," said Romankow. "I believe that …
Bistro 1051 owner Michael Savvis tells Patch the suspect came to his restaurant around 10 p.m on Mother's Day.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia -- Original story, May 16, 6 p.m.: As news broke today that police are searching for Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" for the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy, Bistro 1051 Owner Michael Savvis suddenly made a connection. Savvis says Kai, (aka Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24) stopped into Bistro 1051 around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Mother's Day. "He asked for water," Savvis tells Patch. "He looked disheveled and caught me totally off guard. We were closed, and he definitely made me a little nervous." Savvis says he told McGillvary they were closed and didn't have any water, and suggested he try Phillippo's Pizza a few doors …
Police allege the murder of Joseph Galfy, 73, was committed by Internet celeb Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia --- Original story, May 16, 4 p.m. Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow revealed Thursday new details about the alleged murder of Joseph Galfy, 73, by Internet celeb Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook. At a Thursday afternoon press conference, Romankow explained that Galfy picked up McGillvary in Times Square on Saturday, May 11, and that McGillvary stayed overnight at Galfy's home on Starlite Drive before leaving for Asbury Park. McGillvary returned to Galfy's home later that day and allegedly committed the murder. McGillvary then left and met up …
Janice
3:00 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
He still killed a man. If someone drugged and raped me I would let the police handle it I would not use blunt force trauma on the person. I would call the police. This is what he wants people to believe. When was he drugged? He was dropped off by the lawyer in the morning to go to Asbury Park then came back late Sunday. So if he was drugged how could he kill him the same night he was drugged. If … more ›