New Jersey Bride Shot Dead on Wedding Day
By:Cassandra Carroll and Samantha Robinson
Wedding
Ridgefield, N.J- Gladys Ricart, 39, was shot dead while posing for wedding photos, with bridal party and relatives. She was shot by former boyfriend Agustin Garcia, 47, who was dressed in wedding clothes, opened a briefcase, pulled out a 38 caliber revolver, and opened fire. Gladys died of wounds to the head, spine, and upper arm. Juan Ricart, Gladys’ brother, caught Agustin and relatives notified the authorities. Gladys and Agustin went out for seven years. Gladys broke it off several months ago when she found her fiancée. Agustin was brought to court and charged with one count of murder and one count of unlawful possessions of a weapon. At court Agustin pleaded innocent and says he doesn’t remember the incident. Agustin’s attorney is telling the judge that Agustin is not a murderer, but is insane. 

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