WTF? Inmate held in MD jail for running over and killing cop; murdered in solitary confinement

[mugs]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Pocatello

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: CPA
Are we sure this wasn't a suicide?

Also,

"We live in a constitutional democracy, and no one has the right to be judge and jury."

Uh, no we don't. Stupid lawyer.

How can someone strangle themselves and break their neck in solitary confinement?

If you hang yourself you can do it.

If a rope is put to the side of your kneck and then pulled it can break your neck. If it is placed behind your head then your neck will probable hold and you will choke.

I think they can tell the difference between someone who committed suicide by hanging and someone who was strangled. The lack of a rope would likely rule out suicide by hanging. 😉

He killed himself and then he hid the rope.

He used an ice rope.

Nice.

 

[MustISO]

The worst part about this is his family is probably going to get a huge settlement. If he did it, he deserved to die quickly, no long drawn out trial, no stays on death row for 10 years.

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: MustISO
The worst part about this is his family is probably going to get a huge settlement. If he did it, he deserved to die quickly, no long drawn out trial, no stays on death row for 10 years.

None of our tax dollars supporting him...

 

[krunchykrome]

Yea, read about it yesterday......

i had chipotle for lunch

 

[Wheezer]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: Wheezer
don't kill cops, and you don't face possible vigilante justice from others in law enforcement/corrections.....pretty cut and dry really.

So, what you're saying is that you believe cops are so morally perfect that they deserve to be above the law? Because that's sure what it sounds like.

Well I am glad you are asking the questions before jumping to conclusions, but no that is not what I meant.

I did not say this was right, I did not say I agreed with it.

The true facts are humans by their nature are emotional beings, some are better at keeping those emotions in check and at bay while others are not.

What sets off one person may have no effect on another or the other may be able to deal with it better.

One of the triggers of an emotional response in law enforcement is the killing of one of their own. It is not unheard of that those convicted of such a crime either through the courts OR in the court of public opinion often face swift and brutal vigilante justice often by those who are emotionally charged and fail to contain their anger.

is this right?....no

is this fair?.....no

is this how things should get handled?....no

but it happens because like other human beings some of those in law enforcement cannot control themselves, it has always been that way and will always continue to be that way.

The BEST way to avoid that scenario?....don't kill a cop.

Makes sense doesn't it?

 

[moparacer]

"don't kill cops, and you don't face possible vigilante justice from others in law enforcement/corrections.....pretty cut and dry really"

pretty good advice...

 

[Nitemare]

probably only cost the guards a few packs off cigs or a 6 pack of Mickeys

 

[ric1287]

although I couldn't care less for the guy who killed the cop, what is really sad is that this will get more "news" coverage than the cop who lost his life for no reason.

 

[BeauJangles]

Sounds like a job well-done by Judge Dredd.

 

[Oyeve]

Things like this really make me not respect badges.

 

[bignateyk]

"The family of Ronnie White is absolutely, unequivocally outraged, incensed and deeply saddened that the life of their loved one could be taken so cold[ly], so callously," Henry told reporters Tuesday.

That's rich.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Tragic about the officer's death, and a tragedy for the justice system. In reality though, the primary thought that runs through my head is "typical". The correctional system is rife with corruption and power trips.

 

[QED]

Originally posted by: bignateyk

"The family of Ronnie White is absolutely, unequivocally outraged, incensed and deeply saddened that the life of their loved one could be taken so cold[ly], so callously," Henry told reporters Tuesday.

That's rich.

That's exactly what I was thinking when I read that.

If the family didn't say that about the dead cop as well, then they can kindly STFU.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Yep almost as bad as some guy running out and shooting 2 people, without guns, in their back as they ran from him. 😉

:thumbsup:

 

[ric1287]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
Things like this really make me not respect badges.

Do you frequently interact with prison guards?

 

[Vonkhan]

Originally posted by: Wheezer

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: Wheezer
don't kill cops, and you don't face possible vigilante justice from others in law enforcement/corrections.....pretty cut and dry really.

So, what you're saying is that you believe cops are so morally perfect that they deserve to be above the law? Because that's sure what it sounds like.

Well I am glad you are asking the questions before jumping to conclusions, but no that is not what I meant.

I did not say this was right, I did not say I agreed with it.

The true facts are humans by their nature are emotional beings, some are better at keeping those emotions in check and at bay while others are not.

What sets off one person may have no effect on another or the other may be able to deal with it better.

One of the triggers of an emotional response in law enforcement is the killing of one of their own. It is not unheard of that those convicted of such a crime either through the courts OR in the court of public opinion often face swift and brutal vigilante justice often by those who are emotionally charged and fail to contain their anger.

is this right?....no

is this fair?.....no

is this how things should get handled?....no

but it happens because like other human beings some of those in law enforcement cannot control themselves, it has always been that way and will always continue to be that way.

The BEST way to avoid that scenario?....don't kill a cop.

Makes sense doesn't it?

not if the law makes an effort to catch the one of their own and put him in jail for homicide

and wait ...

"don't kill a cop."

so given a choice between a cop and "regular" joe, kill the joe instead?

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: CPA
Are we sure this wasn't a suicide?

Also,

"We live in a constitutional democracy, and no one has the right to be judge and jury."

Uh, no we don't. Stupid lawyer.

How can someone strangle themselves and break their neck in solitary confinement?

If you hang yourself you can do it.

If a rope is put to the side of your kneck and then pulled it can break your neck. If it is placed behind your head then your neck will probable hold and you will choke.

Are you a coroner?

 

[Nocturnal]

So when the police kill innocent bystanders, and they do, is it okay for us to go and kill them? Some of you are making it sound like this was justified.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Yep almost as bad as some guy running out and shooting 2 people, without guns, in their back as they ran from him. 😉

:thumbsup:

yup, thumbs up for criminals. Lets all coddle them and let them run rampant. But I'm pretty sure it's going to come up that the only reason this guy was in jail was because he was black and was a good boy and was taking his grandmother to church and was wrongfully pulled over, because he was driving a vehicle that matched the reports of the vehicle that killed the officer.

Police just go out of their way to grab the most innocent black man they can find.

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: Vonkhan

Originally posted by: Wheezer

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: Wheezer
don't kill cops, and you don't face possible vigilante justice from others in law enforcement/corrections.....pretty cut and dry really.

So, what you're saying is that you believe cops are so morally perfect that they deserve to be above the law? Because that's sure what it sounds like.

Well I am glad you are asking the questions before jumping to conclusions, but no that is not what I meant.

I did not say this was right, I did not say I agreed with it.

The true facts are humans by their nature are emotional beings, some are better at keeping those emotions in check and at bay while others are not.

What sets off one person may have no effect on another or the other may be able to deal with it better.

One of the triggers of an emotional response in law enforcement is the killing of one of their own. It is not unheard of that those convicted of such a crime either through the courts OR in the court of public opinion often face swift and brutal vigilante justice often by those who are emotionally charged and fail to contain their anger.

is this right?....no

is this fair?.....no

is this how things should get handled?....no

but it happens because like other human beings some of those in law enforcement cannot control themselves, it has always been that way and will always continue to be that way.

The BEST way to avoid that scenario?....don't kill a cop.

Makes sense doesn't it?

not if the law makes an effort to catch the one of their own and put him in jail for homicide

and wait ...

"don't kill a cop."

so given a choice between a cop and "regular" joe, kill the joe instead?

EXACTLY! I love that logic. Damn, this world is truly screwed. I'm not surprised at all either. Sad though.

 

[ric1287]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
So when the police kill innocent bystanders, and they do, is it okay for us to go and kill them? Some of you are making it sound like this was justified.

This guy didn't kill and innocent bystander. The guy willingly murdered a person with his car, slight difference.

I am not condongin vigilante justice, but to compare the scum that ran over the cop to an accidental casuality is idiotic.

 

[Nocturnal]

This world has fallen badly. From this incident with everyone being okay with what happened and to what happened between 4chan and all of the hip-hop boards where racist remarks were strewn all over the place, this world is in deep dodo. Very sad. I am just deeply disappointed. Oh well, that's why it's a dog eat dog world and an every man for themself world. Do what you gotta do to survive - Tupac.

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: Mahaguru
It's an X-file.

Yep. Findley's telekinetic strangling ghost. You can run but you can't hide.

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: ric1287

Originally posted by: Oyeve
Things like this really make me not respect badges.

Do you frequently interact with prison guards?

I have a few friends in the badge dept. as well as a few in my family. So yes, I have a very up and down respect for the badge.

 

[ric1287]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
This world has fallen badly. From this incident with everyone being okay with what happened and to what happened between 4chan and all of the hip-hop boards where racist remarks were strewn all over the place, this world is in deep dodo. Very sad. I am just deeply disappointed. Oh well, that's why it's a dog eat dog world and an every man for themself world. Do what you gotta do to survive - Tupac.

yes, the world is ending over racist remarks and stupid people. Not an exaggeration at all.