I just want to say this here...

[Buckalew11]

Thanks for the kind words, y'all. I'm terribly upset about this whole case, now the verdict on this first case and also that I upset the apple cart here. I was just curious about if people were hearing of it and also needing to talk, maybe. I get so emotional that I thought it might help here. Since I'm seeing it and hearing it on TV and in the papers a lot, I did not think of not posting the links and I probably should have. I knew I needed to give warnings but did not think further than that.

asta, from my warning, I think it is fine to discuss like you are--just no links or gory details.

Again, I am sorry for posting the links on the CB, a family board.

 

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

I don't post on the CB (I barely have time for the Disney posts)

I am in MD and know of the story and a very good talk show host brings the story up every once and awhile.

I really can't imagine what the victim's families have gone through and will go through.

I just wanted to say that there are people out there keeping their eye on the story although in this "if it bleeds, it leads" world...I have no idea why it isn't on Nancy Grace every single second.

I really don't know what is wrong with society/people to be able to do such horrible things.

If you are interested in finding information on the story google Channon Christian News but it is a very gruesome story.

I hope you don't get in trouble??? Will I for posting the name to google?? I hope not....it's unfortunately what is going on in someone's community.

 

[Dancemom03]

I only wish families were equally protected from vicious hate crimes like that. I was familar with the case prior to seeing your post. My prayers have been, and continue to be, with the families.

I have no doubts though that, had the victims/defendants been reversed, today's sentence, and the others for those not sentenced yet, would be very different. It burns me up that taxpayer dollars from hard-working decent citizens will be used to house & feed dirtbags like these, even if inside a prison.

 

[Dancemom03]

I am in MD and know of the story and a very good talk show host brings the story up every once and awhile.

I see we have the same taste in radio stations. Hiya, neighbor!

 

[tinatark]

Sorry the thread was locked. I noticed a particular poster who seemed to not understand the gruesomeness of the crimes... even with the news link.

Life Sentence. What on earth was the jury thinking? Surely that crime warranted a death penalty, if any would.

 

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

I see we have the same taste in radio stations. Hiya, neighbor!

We have a couple good shows but I listen to Ron Smith...so I hope that's who you mean I really feel like he is fair and tells it like it is.

 

[Buckalew11]

Sorry the thread was locked. I noticed a particular poster who seemed to not understand the gruesomeness of the crimes... even with the news link.

Life Sentence. What on earth was the jury thinking? Surely that crime warranted a death penalty, if any would.

I don't know.
My mom thought maybe the comment about only God taking a life did it. I just don't know.
Maybe it is easy to say when you are you and me but hard to say when you actually are "voting" on someone's life. I just don't know.
Maybe they were thinking death row takes too long and protects a prisioner better than regular prison and he'll be "gotten" in prison. I just don't know.

I do know that I am so very sad about what the families are now enduring. And have to go through this 3 more times and it sounds like it'll get worse. I think it was this guy's brother who was really involved with the whole thing. He'll be tried at a later date.

 

[asta]

If this guy was not sentenced to death, why does Tennessee even have a death penalty? I don't even want to try and think of what an individual would have to do in order to get the death penalty. These monsters were so depraved they committed crimes that were worse than could be imagined. What could be worse? (Don't answer that, I really don't want to know.)

Also as a resident of Nashville, I feel like we need to apologize to Knoxville for sending a jury to Knoxville that didn't have the guts to do what this case called for.

Thanks for putting up with me. This case has me so upset that I need to vent. I've read the comments with the local news stories but I just feel safer discussing it on the DIS.

 

[LilyWDW]

*Hugs* You gave warning that the information could be graphic... you did what you could and in no way is it your fault.

I had to go to a news site to freshen my memory of the case, but I remembered it quickly. It's a sad story and I feel for the family of the victims. A few years ago I had a friend in college who was a victim of the same type of crime. So I understand in a way the hate and anger at those who did it. I also understand the frustration when the verdict is handed down and you don't agree with it.

 

[lillygator]

what happened?? must have been this evening.

I never knew of this case until a month or so ago and it was on webslueths since the trials were coming up. horrible.

 

[love2disney]

I usually dont support death penalty but if a case deserved it this was it and even the lethal injection seems an easy way out! Its a family board otherwise I would have said something more!!!

 

[Epcot luvr]

I appreciated the link, like I said in my post I live in GA and never heard about that terrible crime. I brought it to the attention of a few others as well. You were clear in your warning it was disturbing.

 

[Epcot luvr]

I hope that I don't get in trouble for this but the jury returned this evening with a sentence of life without parole. As a tax paying citizen of the state of Tennessee, I am beyond upset that my money will support one additional breath from this monster's mouth. And to think we will be paying this for a long time. Where is the justice?

OMG, that is unreal if there was ever a case for death that was it. I feel horrible for the parents, horrible!!!

 

[Imzadi]

I also did not open your thread based on the warning. Sounds like you did what you could to warn people. As for posting links, that's what we normally do here. We want legitimate, credible links so we know people aren't making up stuff, or if they got the info wrong.

From what little I've read on another forum, it sounded like something that just was so hideous, that people would have thought someone was making it up, if links weren't provided.

You did warn people. At some point, people need to be self-accountable for their own actions.

 

[Buckalew11]

It is horrible for all four of them (and all the families and loved ones) but her dad...her dad is just eaten up with this. Honestly, I fear for this man. I cry everytime I hear him speak, see him on TV or hear my friend speak of him who knows him. I believe he said after the verdict was read that the families were the ones who received the death penalty. And he is right.

 

[lillygator]

if it was one of my girls, I would definitely be arrested. no judge or jury would be deciding these animals fate for me.

eta...if anyone is interested in reading about crimes etc, I suggest websleuths. I found it when the whole Caylee Anthony case began and those folks over there are definitely sleuthers and great at it.

 

[Buckalew11]

honestly, saying you'd get revenge must be easier said than done. I've said it too; I've said a lot of not so nice things since this happened about these 4 people. For whatever reason, her dad hasn't killed anyone yet--I suppose because they were arrested and have been in jail awaiting the trials. So, he could not get to them. However, if he could...bare hands, no doubts.

Night all, I have got to try to sleep. Thanks for letting me vent/talk about this with you all. It somehow helps. I just hope the families can somehow get some rest/peace etc.
Thank you to anyone who will offer a prayer for them.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Aww, Brenda,

I did not get upset with you for posting that thread. I guess I thought I was prepared for just about anything.

TC

 

[Epcot luvr]

honestly, saying you'd get revenge must be easier said than done. I've said it too; I've said a lot of not so nice things since this happened about these 4 people. For whatever reason, her dad hasn't killed anyone yet--I suppose because they were arrested and have been in jail awaiting the trials. So, he could not get to them. However, if he could...bare hands, no doubts.

Night all, I have got to try to sleep. Thanks for letting me vent/talk about this with you all. It somehow helps. I just hope the families can somehow get some rest/peace etc.
Thank you to anyone who will offer a prayer for them.

I just can't imagine the pain he is in, i can't. I know what I would do, w/o a doubt I would get revenge hook or by crook I would. If it meant selling everything I owned I would, there are ways to get things done even behind bars. That is me and he needs to cope how best he can. I would never judge what he does not my place. My heart breaks for all thier families

 

[lillygator]

watching any of the live feeds is really just heart wrenching...these animals do not deserve a trial, three squares a day, shelter etc....they deserve things I can't post. I am sorry....but justice will never be served.