He was sentenced in 1986 for those crimes , and served 25 years behind bars , according to the state 's Department of Corrections and Community Supervision website . Bernhard Goetz , nearly three decades ago , is found dead in a New York City motel room . Ramseur was four of four victims injured 45 by Bernhard Goetz . Goetz was a man New Yorkers once dubbed `` the subway vigilante ''
Bernhard Goetz , nearly three decades ago , is found dead in a New York City motel room . Ramseur was four of four victims injured 45 by Bernhard Goetz . Goetz was a man New Yorkers once dubbed `` the subway vigilante ''