That's a totally different matter. It was my clear impression that what was being discussed was that some wanted an apology from the Ls for BL killing GP. In fact, some posts mentioned the parenting of BL and implied it was faulty with no evidence. Other posts mentioned BL's money, the $20K in his estate, suggesting those funds should go to the GP Foundation. But suddenly it's all about actions alleged in the $100K court case against the L's, not the case against BL's estate? Hmm.
No, I have actually heard Dahmer's father apologize for his son's actions. I don't know where the videotape of it exists.But that's a totally different situation. Serial killer of strangers. Not intimate partner violence. And at least in my opinion, true "remorse" can only be experienced for personal actions, not the actions of others. So very different from BL and GP.
So far as I know, what Dahmer's dad said did not focus on taking responsibility for his adult son or blaming his "parenting." Rather he focused on the drugs his ex-wife took during pregnancy with JD as possibly affecting his son. And he said what he said after all court actions were over.
Father says drugs may have caused Dahmer to kill - UPI Archives
The father of admitted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer said Wednesday his son's mental illness may have been caused by powerful drugs taken by his mother early...www.upi.com
We really don't know why BL did what he did. So I'm not sure why people think the L's should blame themselves. Obviously no one would suggest the P's blame themselves for GP being in the situation with BL.
JMO
But that's a totally different situation. Serial killer of strangers. Not intimate partner violence. And at least in my opinion, true "remorse" can only be experienced for personal actions, not the actions of others. So very different from BL and GP.
So far as I know, what Dahmer's dad said did not focus on taking responsibility for his adult son or blaming his "parenting." Rather he focused on the drugs his ex-wife took during pregnancy with JD as possibly affecting his son. And he said what he said after all court actions were over.
Father says drugs may have caused Dahmer to kill - UPI Archives
The father of admitted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer said Wednesday his son's mental illness may have been caused by powerful drugs taken by his mother early...
We really don't know why BL did what he did. So I'm not sure why people think the L's should blame themselves. Obviously no one would suggest the P's blame themselves for GP being in the situation with BL.
JMO
The lawsuit is about punishing the Laundrie's for what their son did to Gabby. You can see that in posts on this thread about how they allegedly failed when raising him.
Maybe not, but It's something that I would take into consideration if I were in their shoes.
If I was in Gabby's parents shoes I would not have filed this lawsuit. I would have tried to put this behind me and end it while continuing to love and cherish Gabby forever. JMO.
I understand your belief. I would try with whatever I could to apologize and express sympathies for their loss and grieving their murdered child at the hands of their son, a
It is not limited to that imo, I respectfully disagree, as posted above. Still trying to figure out how to do replies and quotes. Will try harder.
Not totally different imo. It's the totality imo. Our impressions differ.
I hope you are never put in a situation where you would feel the need to apologize for something you had no control over.
I'm sure that's true but what was being discussed was BL's estate, the $20K, why that money wasn't donated, and why the L's hadn't apologized for parenting a killer. Not the other case. So it's kind of bait and switch.
Not to me. Seemed an ongoing discussion about combined issues. And all of the above and more for me. Jmo
Yes, his son was an adult when he committed his murders, and how many murders is not relevant to the point. What is relevant is that he apologized for his sons crimes and took responsibility for his failed upbringing. I respect him immensely for doing that.
Not about me. But yes, of course, and have, and in this case I hope I would. Perhaps Gabby's parents want to know everything surrounding the murder of their daughter, and with their foundation, try and help it not happen to other people and their loved ones. Admirable goals. If it was me, I would want accountability too. Jmo
Because it's getting answers and accountability, which is the most justice that they can hope for at this point. It does help lessen pain. I'm glad that they are pursuing their lawsuits. I'd be doing the same.
Agree, seems apologizing and owning responsibity is uncommon jmo. Ime.
Bbm That is my thought as well.
The fact that JD killed 17 people is relevant in the sense that we don't know if JD had killed "only" one person his father might not have said anything. And we don't know if there has been fewer victims if reporters would have pressed him for comments. It was a long time ago but I don't recall protestors gathering outside JD's father and stepmother's house. And in the link I posted he seemed to blame more the pharmaceutical industry, his ex-wife for having mental problems, his ex-wife's mental problems for needing drug treatment...
Bbm. I don't think anything would.
