ELMIRA, N.Y.- Former fugitive Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, suspected of killing one state trooper and wounding two others while on the run, says he is being mistreated by jail guards because of his notoriety. Phillips claims the guards at the Chemung County Jail are attempting to provoke him by using obscenities, watching him while he showers, leaving a television on all night so he can't sleep and denying him routine privileges. The abuse claims were described in a six-page letter to The Buffalo News published Saturday. "Because of my charges, I am being subjected to arbitrary sanctions for no other reasons but harassment," he wrote. "Only accused 'cop killers' are treated this way I'm told. Pedophiles, rapists, and 'regular murderers' are treated with regular care," he wrote. He also said he has been denied visits, access to a phone and religious services. Phillips, 44, who escaped from an Erie County jail in April, led police on a five-month chase that ended with a massive manhunt and his surrender Sept. 8 in western Pennsylvania. "He's not being abused in any way whatsoever," said Chemung County Sheriff Christopher Moss, whose department runs the jail. He said Phillips has been a "model prisoner," but said he is under constant surveillance because he is considered an escape risk and possibly violent. Phillips is charged with attempted murder in the shooting of State Trooper Sean Brown near Elmira in June. Troopers Donald Baker Jr., 38, and Joseph Longobardo, 32, were shot Aug. 31 in Chautauqua County, near the Pennsylvania line. Longobardo died three days later. Baker is recovering. Charges are expected in both shootings.
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Posted by: Mongo
Good
Posted by: JoninNH
He deserves whatever he gets. He should try to piss off some people... getting shanked in probably easier.
Posted by: justanotherparatrooper
he aint seen nothin' yet!
Posted by: dave7336
he should be lucky he is still breathing!!!
Posted by: gooday
who the hell would visit him.He wasnt so religious when he killed a Trooper. I guess they are letting his mail go out so he dont need the phone, besides the buffalo news probably wouldnt except his collect call anyway.
Posted by: JoninNH
no, but I would. Just so I could say some choice words and hang up. Actually, I'd kinda hope I could hear him getting a wood shampoo or the like... so yeah, maybe I should give him my number... I can always change it when the fun's over.
Posted by: Andy0921
I smiled when I read he was being treated poorly! This is F*CKING WONDERFULL!!!F*ck you Buck!!! I wonder when his cell mate Tryrell will give him a "pink sock"
Posted by: PBC FL Cop
He should be dead already.
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This is F*CKING WONDERFULL!!!F*ck you Buck!!!
I wonder when his cell mate Tryrell will give him a "pink sock" 
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