GUILTY TX - Six Stay family members slain in their Spring home, 9 July 2014

[fruity]

Hallelujah Except she has no family left What a little trooper. I'm so sad for her.

She has her Grandparents and her Aunt (the killer's ex-wife). Even though it's not the same as parents and siblings, they might be all she has. They will all need to be there for each other, I can't imagine the agony they are all going through.

She is an absolute hero for playing dead then calling 911. There are no words to describe her strength.

 

[maureen718]

Gratefully C has many family members who will wrap her in their loving arms!!

 

[Curious Me]

According to News8, his own sister filed a restraining on him last year fearing he would harm someone. I hope all these family members don't blame themselves because they did what they could.

Then, "On July 3, his mother filed a restraining order against him after he reportedly choked her for talking to his ex-wife."

Family in Texas massacre originally from San Diego
http://www.cbs8.com/story/25992186/family-in-texas-massacre-originally-from-san-diego

"A chilling Facebook post attributed to his ex-wife on Wednesday claims that Haskell had "followed through on his threats."

Sister or mother?

As far as I understood it, his sister filed one last year, then his mother filed a restraining order last week after he choked her on July 2nd.

 

[meanmaryjean]

Just catching up on this since last night. No words....

 

[Plumeria5]

I want to share a statement from a family member that gives more details on what happened yesterday. Because it is from a fundraising sight I will just paste it here.



Updated posted by Jody Dellinger 2 mins ago

From Family:

Aubrey Westwood:
I know I've asked several of you that are close to keep things quiet and private, thank you. Due to media coverage that is not allowing much privacy, I feel impressed to quickly summarize what has happened the last 24 hours.
Last night we received word that my sister and her family, with the exception of one daughter, were killed in their home in Texas. The suspect then headed to the homes of other family members in the area, presumably with the intent to kill everyone at those residences. To be clear - the suspect was formerly related to one of my family members, but is not related to us at this time and is not the parent or guardian of any of the victims (as reported in the media). The surviving daughter ran to a neighbor's house as soon as she felt safe, where she called authorities and provided information that led to police interception of the suspect between her house and the next. I think some of you know that authorities then apprehended him in the long standoff everyone got to witness on television.
Without the grace of God in sparing the life of my very brave 15-year old niece, there could have been a dozen or more victims and the suspect may not be in custody. We commend her, I count her a hero and we are grateful to have everyone else with us today. Please pray for her as much or more than the rest of us - she is in a difficult situation. To be clear about her injuries - she is not in critical condition, she is very stable and we expect her to fully recover (physically) soon.
Overall - we are stunned and disgusted by the suspect's actions, but overcome with gratitude for my dear niece and everything that has gone right since the incident. We appreciate everyone's kind words, thoughts and prayers; please excuse us for not responding to everyone or answering all of the phone calls. We cannot thank you enough for the support that is flowing in - please continue to pray!
Official Media Statement from Mr. Lyon:
-coming soon

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Heroic final moments of family executed by their uncle: Parents and five kids refused to tell gunman where his ex-wife was before he tied up and killed all but one of them in their home


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...d-mother-just-weeks-attack.html#ixzz378VgOFdN

 

[margarita25]

Just getting in and catching up, but odd coincidence, the Stay Family? California? Wonder if he "kept up with the news".

 

[margarita25]

Heroic final moments of family executed by their uncle: Parents and five kids refused to tell gunman where his ex-wife was before he tied up and killed all but one of them in their home


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...d-mother-just-weeks-attack.html#ixzz378VgOFdN

Jesus, I'm outta here.

 

[Curious Me]

Go ahead and read the sister's request for a restraining order and tell me why it wasn't granted last year. Wow, I find this so upsetting!

Slaying suspect's mother and sister were afraid
http://www.10news.com/news/texas-shooting-spree-suspect-had-a-restraining-order-against-him

"SAN DIEGO - Court documents show the mother and sister of a California man accused of shooting a couple and their four children had each filed a request for a restraining order for alleged domestic violence."

and also further down in article

"The suspect's sister had previously filed a request for a restraining order late last year for another incident. That restraining order was not granted. Here are some excerpts from the court document:..."

 

[RT51]

Go ahead and read the sister's request for a restraining order and tell me why it wasn't granted last year. Wow, I find this so upsetting!

Slaying suspect's mother and sister were afraid
http://www.10news.com/news/texas-shooting-spree-suspect-had-a-restraining-order-against-him

"SAN DIEGO - Court documents show the mother and sister of a California man accused of shooting a couple and their four children had each filed a request for a restraining order for alleged domestic violence."

and also further down in article

"The suspect's sister had previously filed a request for a restraining order late last year for another incident. That restraining order was not granted. Here are some excerpts from the court document:..."

I think that even if a restraining order had been granted, it wouldn't have made much difference. It is a piece of paper, and obviously, he had an agenda, just by the way he tried to disguise himself as a delivery person.

 

[Gardenlady]

Never mind the restraining orders - why was he not arrested and jailed when the mother called 911 after he bound her??!! Had he fled and they couldn't find him?! With his history you'd thinking finding him and getting him off the streets would have been a friggin priority!! :furious:


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[Blondie in Spokane]

EXCLUSIVE FIRST PICTURE: How ex-wife of Texas 'shooter who executed' her sister's family 'jumped for joy' when she was finally freed from violent marriage – but sent him into downward spiral

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...year-marriage-jumped-joy-granted-divorce.html

 

[lstiff]

UGH.What is wrong with people?!? I know it's pure speculation on my part but I think he would have killed his ex and possibly his own children (think Josh Powell) if that brave young girl hadn't called police. What a horrific tragedy. Lots of positive thought and prayers for the brave 15 yr old who is the sole survivor in her immediate family. Despite having her extended family who will obviously be there for her, she is going to have to process the loss of her siblings and parents in addition to possibly having survivors guilt and PTSD. RIP Stay family.

 

[PaperDoll]

‘He was like, “Why are you so happy about ending a marriage?” He never wanted a divorce, Ron loved Melanie and the kids, but Melanie wanted away from him, she had had enough. ‘He was still hurting for days afterwards,’ said Alan, adding that he lost touch with Ron at the end of last year. ‘He moved back to California to be near his family and he changed his number,’ he said.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...jumped-joy-granted-divorce.html#ixzz37Ahg1Fxx


Hum, I wonder why she was thrilled to finally be rid of him? OH, I know, because she got tired of his meanness, abuse and insecurities ??? A marriage license isn't a ticket to abuse your spouse and kids, where's the love in that? Sometimes you just have to say, "I can't do this anymore"...

 

[SCHMAE]

OH FFS !!!!!!!!!

http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Neig...utside-ex-brother-in-laws-home-266733211.html


WFAA-TV
5 mins ·
Ron Haskell, the suspect in the shooting deaths of six members of a Houston area family, has collapsed in a court hearing this morning. He was taken away in a wheelchair.

ETA ,, Go get you some free medical care while the state's paying your bills and burying your victims.
Let me guess, a psychotic breakdown?

I CAN'T!~

 

[fran]

http://www.khou.com/news/local/Spring-shooting-suspect-Ron-Haskell-collapses-in-court-266754101.html

In court, prosecutors said Haskell's actions were planned and calculated murders. They are seeking a grand jury capital murder indictment.

But Haskell's court-appointed attorney said his client has a mental illness and wasn't fully aware of what he did.

Prosecutors alleged that Haskell fainted in court because it finally hit him that "this is real and there are real consequences."

 

[zwiebel]

I see he was lucky enough to just slump over on the bench, rather than falling to the floor and hurting himself.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article709526.html

 

[PaperDoll]

Mental illness? I'm so sick of that as a excuse to commit crimes.. He abused his family during his marriage because I believe he's a mean man, selfish and weak, I could go on..... That isn't mental illness... He deserves major prison time or death IMO!!!

 

[zwiebel]

I saw some comments from a media article posted way back - I think from a relative of the victims - that said Haskell was very different from his sibling, and 'never right' etc. Right from childhood. I suspect his defence will have a hard time proving he didn't know his actions were wrong at the time though, or he didn't know what he was doing.

It's very hard to see why he wasn't in custody after what he did to his mom though.

 

[SuziQ]

You know what? I think he's one of those abuser's who's always sorry after, they'll never do it again, yada yada yada. It's served him well in the past. Well it won't help him now!