Construction of a memorial garden on the assets where a 12-year-old Binghamton woman died is nearing completion.
The assignment on the north side of the city is being developed at the site where the Cheri Lindsey frame was discovered in March 1984.
Cheri disappeared while delivering newspapers in the neighborhood. His frame was discovered in a space at 61/2 Sturges Street after a major search.
Police arrested James Wales Sr. in connection with Cheri’s death. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison after being convicted of murder and rape in the case. He is being held at Wende Correctional Center in Erie County.
Broome County acquired the vacant house where Wales had lived in February 2020. The design was demolished a few months later.
People who live near the assets where the space once stood say they are happy with the memorial garden project.
David Lindsey, Cheri’s father, on Thursday expressed gratitude to Broome County Superintendent Jason Garnar for his interest in cutting off the space where his daughter died. Lindsey said his wife, Jean, has been visiting the site every day since the paintings began on the lawn project. He said it “means a lot to her. “
Garnar told WNBF News that he expects the turf structure to be completed in a few weeks. He said it would be “a monument to the young people who tragically lost their lives. “
While most of the paintings on the task will be finished by the end of this month, flowers for the garden probably won’t be planted until next spring.
The county executive expects a rite of determination to be held for the memorial garden, no date has been set.
FLASHBACK: Watch the demolition of the Sturges Street space on July 30, 2020.
Contact Bob Joseph, WNBF News reporter: bob@wnbf. com or (607) 545-2250. For the latest news and updates on story development, @BinghamtonNow on Twitter.
The structure of a memorial lawn at the assets where a 12-year-old Binghamton woman was killed is nearing completion.
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Construction of a memorial garden on the assets where a 12-year-old Binghamton woman died is nearing completion.
The assignment on the north side of the city is being developed at the site where the Cheri Lindsey frame was discovered in March 1984.
Cheri disappeared while delivering newspapers in the neighborhood. His frame was discovered in a space at 61/2 Sturges Street after a major search.
Police arrested James Wales Sr. in connection with Cheri’s death. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison after being convicted of murder and rape in the case. He is being held at Wende Correctional Center in Erie County.
Broome County acquired the vacant house where Wales had lived in February 2020. The design was demolished a few months later.
People who live near the assets where the space once stood say they are happy with the memorial garden project.
David Lindsey, Cheri’s father, on Thursday expressed gratitude to Broome County Superintendent Jason Garnar for his interest in cutting off the space where his daughter died. Lindsey said his wife, Jean, has been visiting the site every day since the paintings began on the lawn project. He said it “means a lot to her. “
Garnar told WNBF News that he expects the turf structure to be completed in a few weeks. He said it would be “a monument to the young people who tragically lost their lives. “
While most of the paintings on the task will be finished by the end of this month, flowers for the garden probably won’t be planted until next spring.
The county executive expects a rite of determination to be held for the memorial garden, no date has been set.
FLASHBACK: Watch the demolition of the Sturges Street space on July 30, 2020.
Contact Bob Joseph, WNBF News reporter: bob@wnbf. com or (607) 545-2250. For the latest news and updates on story development, @BinghamtonNow on Twitter.