August 9, 1967 .. Hospitalized 3 Times
As published in the Courier Express"
For Mental Illness
Buthy Hospitalized 3 Times
On three occasions within the last 18 months, Dennis Buthy, accused of being the elevator attacker of a young coed, walked out of the psychiatric ward at Buffalo State Hospital with "complete discharges."
Prior to two of the hospital confinements, he was booked for assault involving incidents with two other girls.
And three or four times since his last release, on June 20, Buthy attempted to be readmitted voluntarily, but was refused. Hospital officials explained that Buthy "did not avail himself of treatments" during his previous detainments.
Nine times since December 1964, the 23-year-old Buthy, son of a minster appeared in court on charges ranging from assault to drunkenness.
Fifty-one days ago, Buthy received his third unconditional release from Buffalo State after a five-day stay.
His confinement now is in County Jail, where he awaits a Sept 6 hearing on his most serious charge - the first-degree assault stabbing of Miss Patricia Cameron, 19, in an elevator she was operating in the Genesee Bldg. last Friday.
Hospital Director Describes Releases as 'Complete'
Dr. Joseph J Sconzo, Buffalo State Hospital director, described Buthy's three releases from that institution as "complete," in that he was not required to attend clinics periodically.
He added:
"Some people, although not psychotic, may still be dangerous to society."
Buthy came to this country from his native Hungary 10 years ago with hi father, the Rev. Denes Buthy, past of Our Savior Magyar Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1035 Grant St.
"He is a very sick boy," the Rev. Mr. Buthy said of his son. "He was hospitalized a number of tim3es for mental problems."
Defendant's Police Record Is Outlined
When Buthy was arrested Monday, police quoted him as saying he had an "Irrepressible urge to hurt women."
T he police record of Buthy reads like this:
Dec 8, 1964 - Family Court Act charge, details not made public. Disposition: One-years probation.
May 1, 1965 - Drunk and disorderly. Disposition: $50 fine, suspended. One-year probation.
Nov 7, 1965 - Drunkenness. $10 fine
Nov 16, 1965 - Drunkenness and malicious mischief. $10 fine
Feb 15, 1966 - Drunkenness $50 fine
March 9, 1966 - Third - degree assault. Buthy, who then gave his address as the Downtown YMCA at 45 W Mohawk St, was arrested on the complaint of a 19-year-old girl from Ft Erie, Ont. She told police she was waiting for a bus at Genesee and Pearl and Buthy asked for a quarter, then suddenly punched her hard in the mouth with his fist.
Buthy Commits Himself To Buffalo State
On March 19, 1966, Buthy committed himself to Buffalo State Hospital. He was discharged seven days later and, while awaiting a jury trial in the case involving the Ft. Erie girl, moved onto his next charge.
May 16, 1966 - Third-degree assault. The complainant this time was the father of an 11-year-old girl.
While awaiting trials on both assault charges, Buthy was confined in Meyer Memorial Hospital's psychiatric section, according to correspondence filed with the City Court papers.
On Aug 1, 1966 Meyer officials asked for disposition of the charges to clear the way for Buthy's next stay at Buffalo State Hospital.
On Aug 2, 1966, at the request of the district attorney's office and in view of the circumstances, City Judge Alois C Mazur dismissed both charges so the defendant could receive psychiatric help. The dismissal was granted, however, without prejudice to reinstatement of the charges.
Second Complete Discharge Received Last Feb. 12
The same day, Buthy returned to Buffalo State. He remained there until Feb 12 of this year, when he received his second complete discharge.
Buthy's next entry in the police files came last May 17 on another drunkenness charge.
Less than a month later, on June 10, he was again booked for public intoxication. Police records list no disposition on these charges.
Buthy returned to Meyer Memorial and was transferred again to Buffalo State on June 15. Five days later, he left under his third "complete" discharge.
Police said Miss Cameron, a sophomore at Potsdam State College, suffered seven skull fractures and multiple stab wounds when her passenger attacked her in the elevator. She is in serious condition in Emergency Hospital.
Police Impound Knives and Meat Cleaver
When Buthy was arrested Monday, police impounded two long-bladed kitchen knives and a meat cleaver fround in the defendant's home. A shirt, pair of trousers and shoes - all stained - also were taken for laboratory analysis.
Buthy has two sisters and a brother. His parents were divorced in 1964. His mother remarried and is now living in the Buffalo area.
For Mental Illness
Buthy Hospitalized 3 Times
On three occasions within the last 18 months, Dennis Buthy, accused of being the elevator attacker of a young coed, walked out of the psychiatric ward at Buffalo State Hospital with "complete discharges."
Prior to two of the hospital confinements, he was booked for assault involving incidents with two other girls.
And three or four times since his last release, on June 20, Buthy attempted to be readmitted voluntarily, but was refused. Hospital officials explained that Buthy "did not avail himself of treatments" during his previous detainments.
Nine times since December 1964, the 23-year-old Buthy, son of a minster appeared in court on charges ranging from assault to drunkenness.
Fifty-one days ago, Buthy received his third unconditional release from Buffalo State after a five-day stay.
His confinement now is in County Jail, where he awaits a Sept 6 hearing on his most serious charge - the first-degree assault stabbing of Miss Patricia Cameron, 19, in an elevator she was operating in the Genesee Bldg. last Friday.
Hospital Director Describes Releases as 'Complete'
Dr. Joseph J Sconzo, Buffalo State Hospital director, described Buthy's three releases from that institution as "complete," in that he was not required to attend clinics periodically.
He added:
"Some people, although not psychotic, may still be dangerous to society."
Buthy came to this country from his native Hungary 10 years ago with hi father, the Rev. Denes Buthy, past of Our Savior Magyar Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1035 Grant St.
"He is a very sick boy," the Rev. Mr. Buthy said of his son. "He was hospitalized a number of tim3es for mental problems."
Defendant's Police Record Is Outlined
When Buthy was arrested Monday, police quoted him as saying he had an "Irrepressible urge to hurt women."
T he police record of Buthy reads like this:
Dec 8, 1964 - Family Court Act charge, details not made public. Disposition: One-years probation.
May 1, 1965 - Drunk and disorderly. Disposition: $50 fine, suspended. One-year probation.
Nov 7, 1965 - Drunkenness. $10 fine
Nov 16, 1965 - Drunkenness and malicious mischief. $10 fine
Feb 15, 1966 - Drunkenness $50 fine
March 9, 1966 - Third - degree assault. Buthy, who then gave his address as the Downtown YMCA at 45 W Mohawk St, was arrested on the complaint of a 19-year-old girl from Ft Erie, Ont. She told police she was waiting for a bus at Genesee and Pearl and Buthy asked for a quarter, then suddenly punched her hard in the mouth with his fist.
Buthy Commits Himself To Buffalo State
On March 19, 1966, Buthy committed himself to Buffalo State Hospital. He was discharged seven days later and, while awaiting a jury trial in the case involving the Ft. Erie girl, moved onto his next charge.
May 16, 1966 - Third-degree assault. The complainant this time was the father of an 11-year-old girl.
While awaiting trials on both assault charges, Buthy was confined in Meyer Memorial Hospital's psychiatric section, according to correspondence filed with the City Court papers.
On Aug 1, 1966 Meyer officials asked for disposition of the charges to clear the way for Buthy's next stay at Buffalo State Hospital.
On Aug 2, 1966, at the request of the district attorney's office and in view of the circumstances, City Judge Alois C Mazur dismissed both charges so the defendant could receive psychiatric help. The dismissal was granted, however, without prejudice to reinstatement of the charges.
Second Complete Discharge Received Last Feb. 12
The same day, Buthy returned to Buffalo State. He remained there until Feb 12 of this year, when he received his second complete discharge.
Buthy's next entry in the police files came last May 17 on another drunkenness charge.
Less than a month later, on June 10, he was again booked for public intoxication. Police records list no disposition on these charges.
Buthy returned to Meyer Memorial and was transferred again to Buffalo State on June 15. Five days later, he left under his third "complete" discharge.
Police said Miss Cameron, a sophomore at Potsdam State College, suffered seven skull fractures and multiple stab wounds when her passenger attacked her in the elevator. She is in serious condition in Emergency Hospital.
Police Impound Knives and Meat Cleaver
When Buthy was arrested Monday, police impounded two long-bladed kitchen knives and a meat cleaver fround in the defendant's home. A shirt, pair of trousers and shoes - all stained - also were taken for laboratory analysis.
Buthy has two sisters and a brother. His parents were divorced in 1964. His mother remarried and is now living in the Buffalo area.
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