Michael Develder Arrested For Murder
After 4-hour Standoff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 17, 2005

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Rochester Police Department announces the arrest of Michael L. DeVelder, 51, of 1370 Paul Road, Chil, NY.

On Thursday, November 17, 2005, shortly after 9:00 AM, DeVelder shot and killed Lucy Palmer, 76, in her home at 146 Attridge Road, Chili, NY. Develder then shot Holly Palmer, 36, of the same address, wounding her in the leg.

DeVelder fled the scene in a maroon 1999 GMC Sierra, bearing NY license plate #50950JC. The vehicle information was broadcast and released to the media.

At approximately 1:30 PM, a Rochester Police Department officer located DeVelder at 200 Breck Street in the City.

DeVelder was apprehended after a four-hour standoff.

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