My foster Daughters murderer went up for sentencing this month, he sacked his lawyer just before the court started, the judge said if he represented himself the sentence could go ahead he said yes. when the judge asked if he had anything to say he let fly with abuse including saying he would do it again & i need to watch my back & if anyone touched his son he would kill everone in the court. The judge adjourned the court for three hours. then to our suprise he gave the him 22 years with NO PAROLE the longest sentance given for many a year for a murder of one. I still have mixed feeling. I only wish he had gotten a never to be released. then myself & Tammys children would be safe
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I am so sorry to hear all this I will kepp you in my prayers & hope that he will die while he is in there. Maybe he will get cancer or somehting like that. Arlene
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31366Sorry to hear about that. Inmates don't like these kind of people, so he can expect lots of surprises in jail. My prayers are with you. Hugs, Rachel
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5290Oh how my heart aches for you and the family, for this hurts all who knew her. I know because my niece was murdered but we have not had anyone found legally. They think they know but and he murdered many girls but after admitting some he decided no more. It is now about 25 years and it still hurts. After 18 1/2 years we were finally found because of a her thumb print. Our only salvation is that he will die in jail for the ones he has admitted to. May go go with you and the family.
Hugs Joann
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by wendymay60
03 Dec 2012
Thankyou. I know there is a very fine line beteewn knowing & proving. I just hope he gets his just deserts in jail. my heart will not let me forgive him.
11220I have no idea where he lived but it does not sound like a decent sentence! I think it should be life with no parole or the death sentence. It was clear that he had no remorse! Anyway you look at this situation, it is a sad situation! I am so sorry for the families that are close to this situation!
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24961I'm so sorry this happened. Being a former police officer I know that with the attitude he has, he will be watched closely. Because ppl like that cant even be trusted in prison. If he tries to be "good" and go be fore the board for "good behavior", you will be notified. Sometimes you can contest it also.... Unfortunately this person will be a part ofyour life probably for the rest of your life. Will pray God will help you and give you strength during this stressful time.
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36693what a terrbile happening. surely he will die in prison.
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1772711357Since I have read your post once when it happened it is in my mind. Glad to hear that he get a punishment even when it seems to be not high enough. Wish you all the best and most of all for the kids...
Greetings, Bettina
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33986I'm so sorry to read this. It is so sad. I believe if it was in Japan, he would have a life's sentence. You are in my prayers. Love and hugs, Yoriko
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by ansalu
01 Dec 2012
Dear Yoriko, the edit-button is back :o)
Click on the triangle next to >add comment< under your post/comment and you find the choice between "edit post" and "report abuse" ;-)
Greetings, Bettina
88650I'm sorry to read your story. 22 years is not much, and I do hope the system is better than in Belgium; here it is possible to become free (if your behaviour is ok) if you have done 2/3 of your sentence
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148884Thankyou all for your kind words. He keeped changing his lawyer, said he was not guilty, didn't plan it, but a 11 year old witnessed it all & he raided the fridge for a drink & something to eat, then sat & smoked Tammys smokes whike he waited for the police to arrive at the house. In 20 years time I will be lucky to be alive but will try to make it just so he can't get out. Tammys oldest son will also be at the parole meeting God willing & he will also tell the other children what happened so they can also go & hopfully keep him in for their safety as I believe he would kill the children as at the court we found out that he had tried to kill two other women. He is a child of the devil
11357How horrible, for you to have to deal with your foster daughter being murdered, My goodness, I can't imagine, I know you would have liked never to be released, but at least he went to prison for a very long time. Words fail me. What a terrible thing.
19430May he remain where he can bring no more pain to you or the kids. May Karma be well and living in the prison with him!
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6734I am so very sorry to read this post - I did not see it the first time. 22 years seems not very long for when I read what he has done and what he intends to do. I am so very sorry. Hugs Sarah.
255049Don't have any words of wisdom but may God be with u all hugs carolyn
360641I'm sorry for your loss of your foster daughter and the fact he didn't get the life sentence closure you were hoping for. I don't know the laws on this but when his sentence is up can they determine if he is a threat to society and continue to incarcerate him?
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by wendymay60
03 Dec 2012
depends on wether he can act at the time & repent & those who judge him belive him
89895I am so very sorry. This is such a horrible experience. Please take comfort in that the judge gave him the maximum sentence he could possibly give. And one never can predict what will happen over the next 22 years. Prison is a dangerous place. Please love on those children. They need you so much now.
169064Wendy, I remember you telling us about this when it happened. It took a good while for him to come to trial, didn't it? I'm glad that he got 22 years, but it doesn't seem like enough. You can request that you be notified if he comes up for parole and you can go to the parole hearing and testify against him. I hope you feel some bit of closure and the children, too. Saying a prayer for all of you. ;)
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158714Wendy i am so sorry for your loss. Glad tho that this horrible man got 22yrs. Not a life sentence but at least you have 22yrs of peace. Cross the bridge when it comes round. You never know what the future bring . Pauline
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42046What a horrifying experience -for all in the court and especially you and your family. It would seem there's something seriously wrong with that individual, but thank goodness they didn't let him out with an insane plea. May you sleep very well knowing he's 'inside' for a long time to come, at least.
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