cybervampira
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Exactly. I saw a MSM news story a while back which focused on 3 men getting out of a state prison. They had served their time. Two men had people there to pick them up and take them to their family homes. The situation for both looked positive. The third guy, about 22, walked out of prison with about $20.00 that he had saved from work in the prison. No one was there to meet him. He bought a pack of cigarettes and started walking down the sidewalk. He only had the clothes he was wearing and prolly about $15.00 left. What was he to do? His home was in another state. His crime was possession of 1/2 ounce of marijuana. SMH. Who knows where he slept that night and how long that money would last.Just saw this story. When they showed his release from prison, it showed his address as “homeless”. Why do prisons release people who have no where to go? That’s asking for trouble right there.
Rest In Peace, Celia.
La golfista española Celia Barquín, asesinada en EEUU, sufrió heridas de arma blanca en la cabeza y el cuello
The had told some of his acquaintances a few days prior to this that he felt a strong desire to rape and kill a woman. I wonder why people who hear such comments do not contact the police and only later think "Oh what a pity, I should have said something..." . Too late now![]()
Just saw this story. When they showed his release from prison, it showed his address as “homeless”. Why do prisons release people who have no where to go? That’s asking for trouble right there.
Rest In Peace, Celia.
Is there another thread about this case somewhere else? If not, I am surprised it is not generating more interest.
Wow... I think I found his FB page, and his choice of cover photo is quite disturbing.
Because it is not a crime to be homeless. Any American has a Constitutional right to be free from unlawful detention. You can' be rounded up and thrown in Jail for not having a roof to call your own. Here in America you have a Constutionaly protected right to live on the street, or Golf course, if you want to. The trick is to not break any laws that you can be arrested for. Though in New Orleans you could be arrested for "obstructing the sidewalk". A great catch-all charge for when the Police want to arrest you, but don't quite have anyone one thing to pin on you!
However, better Social Services coordination with Police and Jails might provide for placement in shelter, or group homes, or Shelters, or subsidized housing to reduce the problem. If you can't jail 'em, you need to house 'em. Of course, some municpaliites give the homeless $20 and put them on a Bus heading out of town.
JMOO
I agree but when you are paroled. you are supposed to have an address. I know some are placed in motels.
I’m pretty certain the Facebook page you found is not this man, just somebody who unfortunately shares his name. That guy doesn’t appear to be the kind of guy you’ll find living in a tent down by the river.Wow... I think I found his FB page, and his choice of cover photo is quite disturbing.
This whole thing just angers me so very much -- a young, talented woman, visiting the US and away from her native country, was yanked off the earth by someone who had no care for her or for the lifetime pain of those who loved her. I can't say what I feel, but I am not very proud of the USA just now and yes, I know he did this most likely by himself, but I am still very angry. SMH. Will this madness ever, ever end?