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Wilton CT youth murdered on trail
Death of teen on off-road motorcycle called 'suspicious'
By Kate King
Special Correspondent
Article Launched: 06/17/2008 01:00:00 AM EDT
WILTON - The death of a 13-year-old Wilton boy in an off-road motorcycle accident is "suspicious," police said yesterday.
Nicholas Parisot of Nod Hill Road died Friday after the off-road motorcycle he was riding on a North Wilton trail struck an object, Chief Edward Kulhawik said. Accident reconstructionists were investigating why the object was in the trail.
"We believe something was placed there intentionally," Kulhawik said during a news conference at the police station yesterday.
Police were trying to determine whether the object was placed there to be a prank, to delineate property lines or to cause "what did happen," Kulhawik said.
He would not identify the object but confirmed that it was not a tree limb or rock or other natural item. Police recovered a lot of evidence from the scene, Kulhawik said.
Wilton police held the news conference to clear up rumors or misconceptions about the death but would not release autopsy results or other details because they still were investigating, Kulhawik said.
Parisot was riding on trails off Hillbrook Road, where his grandparents live, "as he does many other days," Kulhawik said. The boy was wearing a helmet, he said.
"At this time it looks like Nick was by himself at the time of the accident," Kulhawik said.
Parisot often rode the North Wilton trails, "sometimes alone, sometimes with friends," Kulhawik said.
Capt. Michael Lombardo said about 90 minutes passed between the time Parisot last had contact
with someone and when he was found.
Police said the person who contacted them at about 4:30 p.m. Friday after finding Parisot was a "fellow rider" but did not identify the person.
"When we got the call we knew that it was very serious," Kulhawik said.
Police officers and the fire department responded and transported Parisot to Norwalk Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Town officials attended the news conference, including Wilton Schools Superintendent Gary Richards, Social Services Director Cathy Pierce and Julia Harris, principal of Middlebrook School, where Parisot completed eighth grade earlier on the day he died.
"We just extend our heartfelt sympathy," Harris said.
Counseling will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Middlebrook Media Center for students and parents affected by Parisot's death, she said.
Since Friday, more than 700 members have joined the Facebook group "In Loving Memory of Nicholas Parisot." Another group, "Rest in Peace Nick Parisot," has more than 430 members.
"Nick had a great personality, and he was well-liked by everyone in our dance class. He always had a smile on his face," said Kelly Nayden, Parisot's dance instructor at the Walter Schalk School of Dance. "He was easygoing, mild-mannered. He never caused any trouble. . . . It's such a tragic accident and death, and the class will feel empty without him next year."
Singer Dave Matthews, who performed at the Dodge Center in Hartford on Saturday, dedicated one of the songs in his encore performance to Parisot.
"I just want to send this out to a little friend named Nick, wherever you may be," Matthews was quoted on the Web site dmbalmanac.com.
Family members declined to comment over the phone. - Police are asking anyone with any information to call them at 834-6260.
What killed Nicholas? Teen on off-road motorcycle died after hitting an 'elevated' object
By Kate King
Special Correspondent
Article Launched: 06/18/2008 01:00:00 AM EDT
WILTON - The mystery of Nicholas Parisot's fatal off-road motorcycle accident deepened yesterday as police acknowledged the 13-year-old hit an object "elevated from the ground."
Nicholas, a resident of Nod Hill Road, was riding his Honda in trails off nearby Hillbrook Road, a property police say was frequently used by off-road motorcyclists.
"It was an object that was placed along the trail that blocked his passage," Wilton Police Capt. Michael Lombardo said yesterday.
Nicholas, who often rode on the North Wilton trails, died after striking the object while riding the motorcycle Friday, police said. A spokeswoman from the chief medical examiner's office said he died from neck trauma. Details were unavailable pending further investigation.
Police were trying to determine whether the object was deliberately placed along a trail frequented by off-road vehicles.
Nicholas, who graduated from Middlebrook Middle School the day before he died, was "extremely easy-going, the kind of kid that people generally liked," said Steven Gorenbergh, leader of Nicholas' Boy Scout Troop 125.
"I always used to see his dad and him together in Wilton Center," Gorenbergh said. "If you asked his dad who his best friend is, he would have said, 'My son Nick.' And if you asked Nick who his best friend was, he would have said, 'My dad.' "
Mark LoGiurato, who lives 100 yards from the Parisot home, said he was told Nicholas was riding with a neighborhood friend before they took on different trails.
Though police said they believe the object Nicholas hit was placed intentionally, the nature of intent "has not been established," Lombardo said. Police Chief Edward Kulhawik said Monday he did not know whether the object was placed in the trail to mark property lines, as a prank or to cause "what did happen."
"It's very serious," Lombardo said yesterday. "We've categorized it as a suspicious death. . . . We're taking it very seriously."
Police have asked the Connecticut State Police Forensic Lab to expedite its analysis of the object.
"The entire town is devastated by Nick's loss," said Wilton Library Director Kathy Leeds, who said she knows Nicholas' parents, Kate and Rick. "Our hearts just go out to his parents."
Police were still searching the area where the death occurred, handing out fliers and interviewing residents, Lombardo said.
"This morning, we enlisted the help of the state police," Lombardo said yesterday. "We're constantly working on it."
In Wilton, "the general feeling is that people are stunned that something this tragic could occur," Lombardo said.
Leeds said many community members have placed flowers outside the library at the base of a sculpture built by Nicholas' father.
"I think people want to show how much they feel for the family," she said, her voice breaking. "It's a terrible tragedy."
it was a god damn chicken wire.from what i heard.dont take me on that i may be wrong gossip has a horrid way of staining the truth.
i have this bull in my area too its ridiculous there are 6 year olds that ride up here and these assholes only care about themselves. its all about being self centered and never riding trails themselves. its bull.thats all i can say im so frustrated i cant explain it.:47:my condolences go to all those who knew him. this is horrible. my bro lives in danielson CT. and most folks have been pretty nice except one neighbor who is jealous of dirtbikes because his dune buggy was pulled over.
Death of teen on off-road motorcycle called 'suspicious'
By Kate King
Special Correspondent
Article Launched: 06/17/2008 01:00:00 AM EDT
WILTON - The death of a 13-year-old Wilton boy in an off-road motorcycle accident is "suspicious," police said yesterday.
Nicholas Parisot of Nod Hill Road died Friday after the off-road motorcycle he was riding on a North Wilton trail struck an object, Chief Edward Kulhawik said. Accident reconstructionists were investigating why the object was in the trail.
"We believe something was placed there intentionally," Kulhawik said during a news conference at the police station yesterday.
Police were trying to determine whether the object was placed there to be a prank, to delineate property lines or to cause "what did happen," Kulhawik said.
He would not identify the object but confirmed that it was not a tree limb or rock or other natural item. Police recovered a lot of evidence from the scene, Kulhawik said.
Wilton police held the news conference to clear up rumors or misconceptions about the death but would not release autopsy results or other details because they still were investigating, Kulhawik said.
Parisot was riding on trails off Hillbrook Road, where his grandparents live, "as he does many other days," Kulhawik said. The boy was wearing a helmet, he said.
"At this time it looks like Nick was by himself at the time of the accident," Kulhawik said.
Parisot often rode the North Wilton trails, "sometimes alone, sometimes with friends," Kulhawik said.
Capt. Michael Lombardo said about 90 minutes passed between the time Parisot last had contact
with someone and when he was found.
Police said the person who contacted them at about 4:30 p.m. Friday after finding Parisot was a "fellow rider" but did not identify the person.
"When we got the call we knew that it was very serious," Kulhawik said.
Police officers and the fire department responded and transported Parisot to Norwalk Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Town officials attended the news conference, including Wilton Schools Superintendent Gary Richards, Social Services Director Cathy Pierce and Julia Harris, principal of Middlebrook School, where Parisot completed eighth grade earlier on the day he died.
"We just extend our heartfelt sympathy," Harris said.
Counseling will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Middlebrook Media Center for students and parents affected by Parisot's death, she said.
Since Friday, more than 700 members have joined the Facebook group "In Loving Memory of Nicholas Parisot." Another group, "Rest in Peace Nick Parisot," has more than 430 members.
"Nick had a great personality, and he was well-liked by everyone in our dance class. He always had a smile on his face," said Kelly Nayden, Parisot's dance instructor at the Walter Schalk School of Dance. "He was easygoing, mild-mannered. He never caused any trouble. . . . It's such a tragic accident and death, and the class will feel empty without him next year."
Singer Dave Matthews, who performed at the Dodge Center in Hartford on Saturday, dedicated one of the songs in his encore performance to Parisot.
"I just want to send this out to a little friend named Nick, wherever you may be," Matthews was quoted on the Web site dmbalmanac.com.
Family members declined to comment over the phone. - Police are asking anyone with any information to call them at 834-6260.
What killed Nicholas? Teen on off-road motorcycle died after hitting an 'elevated' object
By Kate King
Special Correspondent
Article Launched: 06/18/2008 01:00:00 AM EDT
WILTON - The mystery of Nicholas Parisot's fatal off-road motorcycle accident deepened yesterday as police acknowledged the 13-year-old hit an object "elevated from the ground."
Nicholas, a resident of Nod Hill Road, was riding his Honda in trails off nearby Hillbrook Road, a property police say was frequently used by off-road motorcyclists.
"It was an object that was placed along the trail that blocked his passage," Wilton Police Capt. Michael Lombardo said yesterday.
Nicholas, who often rode on the North Wilton trails, died after striking the object while riding the motorcycle Friday, police said. A spokeswoman from the chief medical examiner's office said he died from neck trauma. Details were unavailable pending further investigation.
Police were trying to determine whether the object was deliberately placed along a trail frequented by off-road vehicles.
Nicholas, who graduated from Middlebrook Middle School the day before he died, was "extremely easy-going, the kind of kid that people generally liked," said Steven Gorenbergh, leader of Nicholas' Boy Scout Troop 125.
"I always used to see his dad and him together in Wilton Center," Gorenbergh said. "If you asked his dad who his best friend is, he would have said, 'My son Nick.' And if you asked Nick who his best friend was, he would have said, 'My dad.' "
Mark LoGiurato, who lives 100 yards from the Parisot home, said he was told Nicholas was riding with a neighborhood friend before they took on different trails.
Though police said they believe the object Nicholas hit was placed intentionally, the nature of intent "has not been established," Lombardo said. Police Chief Edward Kulhawik said Monday he did not know whether the object was placed in the trail to mark property lines, as a prank or to cause "what did happen."
"It's very serious," Lombardo said yesterday. "We've categorized it as a suspicious death. . . . We're taking it very seriously."
Police have asked the Connecticut State Police Forensic Lab to expedite its analysis of the object.
"The entire town is devastated by Nick's loss," said Wilton Library Director Kathy Leeds, who said she knows Nicholas' parents, Kate and Rick. "Our hearts just go out to his parents."
Police were still searching the area where the death occurred, handing out fliers and interviewing residents, Lombardo said.
"This morning, we enlisted the help of the state police," Lombardo said yesterday. "We're constantly working on it."
In Wilton, "the general feeling is that people are stunned that something this tragic could occur," Lombardo said.
Leeds said many community members have placed flowers outside the library at the base of a sculpture built by Nicholas' father.
"I think people want to show how much they feel for the family," she said, her voice breaking. "It's a terrible tragedy."
it was a god damn chicken wire.from what i heard.dont take me on that i may be wrong gossip has a horrid way of staining the truth.
i have this bull in my area too its ridiculous there are 6 year olds that ride up here and these assholes only care about themselves. its all about being self centered and never riding trails themselves. its bull.thats all i can say im so frustrated i cant explain it.:47:my condolences go to all those who knew him. this is horrible. my bro lives in danielson CT. and most folks have been pretty nice except one neighbor who is jealous of dirtbikes because his dune buggy was pulled over.
