Blair was also wanted on a Texas warrant for narcotics charges at the time of his arrest. According to former Queens District Attorney Richard Piperno, a second suspect remained at large after authorities found Blair. The police were unable to determine a motive for McKasty's murder at the time of Blair's arrest and he faced a maximum jail sentence of 25 years to life. There is no public record of a second arrest ever happening and Blair was later released due to lack of evidence.