Two Cases of Murder
Mobile Alabama is my home and one Ive cherished. The children here are taught to answer,
yes maam or yes sir and southern hospitality is practiced along with football, going to church, fishing and hunting.
Recently two men allegedly hunted down and killed their intimate partners. Both stories are as black and evil as any story you will hear on the national news. But they contrast in the fact that one man is behind bars and the other is free.
Why the preferential treatment? Could it be because hes an elected official, with friends in high places?
Murder #1
Angel Downs Age 45 murdered May 9. 2010
Angel Downs Murder Investigation - Commissioner Steve Nodine - Only Suspect
The night of May 9th was the night Realtor Angel Downs was found shot
in the head in her front yard in Gulf Shores, AL.
Steve Nodine was seen leaving the scene, in his county provided pickup truck, by neighbors who heard shots fired. Angel Downs was Steve Nodiness mistress and she was trying to end their longtime rocky relationship. There are many inconsistencies
in his story as well
as very suspicious behavior. Angel Downs family insists she was not suicidal in case that becomes a defense ploy. The DA says Mr. Nodine is the
one and only suspect.
Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine seems to have had a checkered
and colorful past. Hes known as
a pot smoking, pill popping, womanizer with a history of domestic violence and now the lone suspect in a murder..
Nodine is accused of multiple misuses of funds and misuse of a county vehicle. The Grand Jury impeached
and arrested
him, though hes currently out on bail. His wife filed
for divorce the day after he was arrested. Has
he been getting special treatment? Many say he has and has to STOP!!
How did he get away with loosing a county truck, escaped domestic violence charges, a D.U.I. related wreck in New Orleans and purchased 2500 pain pills without any of it reported in the press. Seems many knew about
his escapades
but did nothing
to stop him.
Now Angel Downs is dead. I hope those who looked the other way find their conscience and come forward with any and all information they possess. The irony is this man actually ran on family values?
Nodine, a surprise visitor at a recent prayer group asked
for a prayer which was led by current DA John Tyson Jr, The episode stunned the group, the pastor said. "We were in disbelief at what had just happened,". Nodine says
"God will God will show the way and have mercy on everyone.
Murder and politics shouldnt mix but theres a DA race going
on right now with Nodines Atty Mark Erwin running against Ashly Rich. Rich says about her opponent "His real job for the past 5 years has been working as a lawyer for Steve Nodine at the Mobile County Commission where last year alone he was paid over $250,000." Erwin went
to Nodines house the day after Angel Downs was murdered to remove 2 guns
ostensibly out of concern for his family and Nodine.
Evidence includes blood, bullets and maybe even surveillance video. Im not the only one in Mobile asking,
Why hasnt he been arrested for murder? Im praying for justice for Angel Dow
Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Daniel Nodine age 46
Read Articles and documents in on going case
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Murder #2
Just 2 days later on May 11th, Tuesday night about 7pm my granddaughter ran to tell me to turn on the TV and the house alarm. Her eyes were wide and scared,
a man just shot his wife in front of 4 kids and hes on the loose.
Wendy Sue Stevens age 36 - murdered May 11, 2010
Mother shot to death in front of children
Wendy Sue Stevens was hunted and shot multiple times by her estranged husband
Michael Berry while she sat at
an ATM at 6:45pm on May 11, 2010. In the car were
her 4 children ages 3
to 13. There were
witnesses who said they couldnt believe what they had seen. The husband then fled
and alluded police for several days. When Police caught him a few hundred yards from
the scene of the crime, they immediately
arrested him and charged him with murder. He was seen that night on TV smart mouthing the cameras. He showed no remorse and pled not guilty
to capital murder.
Wendy did everything an abused woman is supposed to do. Michael Berry was arrested twice for violating
the protection from abuse order. District Attorney John Tyson Jr said Wendys mother had also been threatened by Berry.
Wendys only escape was through death. Apparently her life was torture for more than 10 years. The DA's office states they intend to pursue the death penalty.
Ginger, her 11 yr old daughter told LOCAL 15 News that her mother is in a better place. "I'm trying to be happy and know that she's not in pain anymore."Obit.
In both these cases the women were victims only because they were women and vulnerable to abusive partners. It appears that Mr. Berrys case is being pursued with all diligence we certainly hope that Angel Downs murderer receives the same level of justice.
Michael Berry 43 yrs old
