Irish Firefighter Testifies in Boston Rape Case, Describes “Panic” Before Attempted Departure

 Boston | June 14, 2025 — Irish firefighter Terence Crosbie took the stand today at Suffolk Superior Court, offering an emotional account of the hours following his alleged involvement in a rape incident at the Omni Parker Hotel in downtown Boston in the early hours of March 15.

Crosbie, who traveled to Boston with fellow firefighters, testified that he was awoken the next morning by a phone call from Liam O’Brien, his roommate during the trip. O'Brien informed him that detectives were waiting in the hotel lobby and wanted to speak with him.

According to Crosbie, he voluntarily met with detectives and cooperated fully. “At the end of the conversation, I asked, ‘What happens next? What do I do now?’” he recalled. “They told me, ‘You’re free to leave.’”

However, Crosbie told the court that he soon began to feel anxious and isolated. He described a growing sense of panic, particularly after returning to his hotel room and finding the door ajar, with no indication of who may have entered. “I was sitting there alone,” he said, while fellow firefighters were “watching the Irish rugby game and drinking” at a nearby pub.

“I hit the panic button,” Crosbie testified. “I said, ‘I’m not staying here. I’m out of here.’”

He told the court that he promptly booked a 10:10 PM Aer Lingus flight back to Dublin. Upon arriving at Logan International Airport, he learned of an unlisted 6:30 PM flight to Dublin and requested to be transferred to the earlier departure.

Later that evening, Crosbie was removed from the aircraft by Massachusetts State Police. The court reviewed body camera footage from Sergeant Michael Fiore, which showed officers approaching Crosbie at his seat, assisting him in collecting his belongings, and taking him into custody without incident.

The proceedings continue as the trial unfolds, with additional testimony and evidence expected in the coming days.