Ex-Marine held without bond in shooting of Florida family

By TERRY SPENCER and FREIDA FRISARO
Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former Marine sharpshooter accused of invading the home of apparent strangers in Florida and fatally shooting a woman, her 3-month-old baby and two others was ordered held without bail. Authorities did not give a motive for the grisly attack, but they said Bryan Riley may have a mental illness and that he told investigators said he was high on methamphetamines at the time. His girlfriend said had been saying for weeks that he could communicate directly with God. At this court appearance Monday, Riley said that he intended to hire a lawyer, but one will be appointed for him in the meantime. Riley surrendered on Sunday morning after a furious gunbattle with authorities.