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In reply to the discussion: Police 'not ruling anyone or anything out' after shooting death of Georgia baby [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)124. the OP accused the victim of lying
Last edited Thu Mar 28, 2013, 01:46 PM - Edit history (1)
and engaged in various smears of her. And she went dumpster diving--using tabloid smears based on the father's grieving statements blaming her for walking the kid on that street.
And was just plain nasty towards those who pushed back with the moral/intelligent position. So, yes she was absolutely wrong in a factual and a moral sense.
A few samples:
Good, because this story stinks to high heaven. The mother is way too garrulous and way too calm and the circumstances just seem odd.
This story has a Susan Smith aroma to it.
Police are not ruling anything or anyone out
the mother's account just doesn't smell right.
the mother's account just doesn't smell right.
But of course you know I never suggested she was the trigger person and YOU fucking well
know that you made a broad claim that she had been cleared. Not until I called you on it did you specify "as the triggerperson".
and her daughter being estranged doesn't make her a liar. As a matter of fact, how exactly is the daughter estranged? She's been talking to her mother. That would suggest that they have a relationship. Estrangement doesn't entail a relationship. Speaking of the daughter, Sherry West either neglected her or abused her. And she brought up a son who attempted to murder someone. This woman has a fuck of a lot of ugly history. Doesn't mean she's guilty of being involved in the murder of her younger son, but it is flashing neon light when it comes to investigating her properly. I trust the authorities are doing just that.
know that you made a broad claim that she had been cleared. Not until I called you on it did you specify "as the triggerperson".
and her daughter being estranged doesn't make her a liar. As a matter of fact, how exactly is the daughter estranged? She's been talking to her mother. That would suggest that they have a relationship. Estrangement doesn't entail a relationship. Speaking of the daughter, Sherry West either neglected her or abused her. And she brought up a son who attempted to murder someone. This woman has a fuck of a lot of ugly history. Doesn't mean she's guilty of being involved in the murder of her younger son, but it is flashing neon light when it comes to investigating her properly. I trust the authorities are doing just that.
OK, it would be a Charles Stuart scenario.
and just how the fuck do YOU fucking know that life insurance on the kid would only cover funeral expenses? You have access to that info? Yeah, sure you do. You just claim to know one thing after another that you couldn't possibly know. I have expressed doubt but I sure haven't made the absurd claims of inside knowledge that YOU keep making. And btw, she had her son cremated and told the funeral home to dispose of the ashes so the cost of that was about as minimal as you can get. (note: cremated people have memorial services too)
In plain language, dearie: You don't have a clue as whether the scenario happened as she claimed- anymore than I do.
and just how the fuck do YOU fucking know that life insurance on the kid would only cover funeral expenses? You have access to that info? Yeah, sure you do. You just claim to know one thing after another that you couldn't possibly know. I have expressed doubt but I sure haven't made the absurd claims of inside knowledge that YOU keep making. And btw, she had her son cremated and told the funeral home to dispose of the ashes so the cost of that was about as minimal as you can get. (note: cremated people have memorial services too)
In plain language, dearie: You don't have a clue as whether the scenario happened as she claimed- anymore than I do.
cali (78,164 posts)
263. "at this time she is not a suspect"
hardly clearing her.
263. "at this time she is not a suspect"
hardly clearing her.
No, there's no evidence, but it's odd that her daughter is uncomfortable with the story.
The husband's outburst is a bit strange. Doesn't mean she did it, but I'm just not comfortable with the story. I don't think she shot her baby. I think it is not outside the realm of possibility that she hired the kid.
The husband's outburst is a bit strange. Doesn't mean she did it, but I'm just not comfortable with the story. I don't think she shot her baby. I think it is not outside the realm of possibility that she hired the kid.
I'd like to add, that it's not hard to read between the lines of the police statement
It sounds like they're not entirely convinced by the mother's account either.
It sounds like they're not entirely convinced by the mother's account either.
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cali
Mar 2013
OP
I'd like to add, that it's not hard to read between the lines of the police statement
cali
Mar 2013
#4
When a dead child is involved, I give NO ONE INVOLVED the benefit of the doubt.
IdaBriggs
Mar 2013
#45
Are you a parent? Do you have the facts on how much this child was worth (dead) financially?
IdaBriggs
Mar 2013
#56
That same suspect is suspected of another robbery where he allegedly shot a guy.
LisaL
Mar 2013
#116
Even the article that she linked to reported "NO OTHER SUSPECTS ARE BEING SOUGHT, ACCORDING TO"
AnotherMcIntosh
Mar 2013
#80
When the OP headline was written last Friday and when the link in the OP was included last
AnotherMcIntosh
Mar 2013
#85
She, of course, is not alone. There are a great many others who want to pile on the mother no
AnotherMcIntosh
Mar 2013
#96
waiting for an apology on this. Disgusting to blame the victim of this heinous crime. nt
alphafemale
Mar 2013
#6
We disagree, just like you disagree with cali, and the others of us who are suspicious.
IdaBriggs
Mar 2013
#42
You do not possess *all* of the facts. I am stating unequivocally that I believe
IdaBriggs
Mar 2013
#48
Well, you will certainly NOT be invited to the party that someone is likely ...
11 Bravo
Mar 2013
#68
I have to take issue with your contention that anyone is 'pretending' anything.
randome
Mar 2013
#44
While you are saying that you are trying "to phrase things better" and "(for reasons unknown) she
AnotherMcIntosh
Mar 2013
#103
"NO OTHER SUSPECTS ARE BEING SOUGHT, ACCORDING TO" the police spokesman Todd Rhodes per the article
AnotherMcIntosh
Mar 2013
#76
He "resurrected" it because he was insulted repeatedly for stating the same thing posted in #76. nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Mar 2013
#95
No apology can ever be expected from people without the integrity to admit they were wrong.
alphafemale
Mar 2013
#119
The salt-water area may have held one or more guns. Reportedly, they're testing it to see if it is
AnotherMcIntosh
Mar 2013
#97