GUILTY CT - Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, & 2 daughters killed in home invasion, 23 July 2007

[ShadyLadySleuth]

Quick note - I just read an article that says jK is still blaming Dr. Petit for not fighting harder for his family. That is remorse? Blame the victim?

 

[believe09]

Of course he hates Dr Petit. Dr Petit represents everything JK would never ever be able to become. A beautiful family, a successful man, a stable loving home. He is trying to kill Petit as many times as he can, he wants to see Petit suffer and die.

IMO.

 

[believe09]

JK has a child who is now just 2 years younger than his victim. JK traveled to Trinidad and held the hand of a young female burn victim. Does anyone recall any media as to how that child was burned? it would be something if she was doused with gasoline.

His daughter was clearly in grave danger, and I would think that some parents whose children came in contact with JK, given that he molested his sister IIRC prior to this trip, might want to ask a few questions if they spent time with him.

Josh has written poetry in jail-Josh has also written twisted letters and given interviews bragging about this crime. Josh did not react to his mentor because Josh doesnt give much thought to the needs and wants and feelings of other people.

It could have been this man's child who was raped and set afire. I wonder if he considers this?

 

[joe jones]

I admire all the witnesses including his family who have come forth and are trying to save his life, for his family they want him to live, no matter what crimes he has committed he is still there son and brother and unconditional love means just that

for any friends who come forth and ask for him to be spared they should not be castigated, I oppose the DP for anybody no matter what crimes they commit, for me I would be no better than the criminals who murder if I wished another human being death,

 

[believe09]

you are right joe jones. None of them need me being judgemental towards them and their love for him.

 

[PrairieWind]

I certainly understand and respect the parents of a defendant testifying and pleading for his life. As you say, unconditional love of a parent for a child no matter what the circumstances is understandible and admirable. And I certainly dont think any witness should be threatened or castigated simply for testifing to facts. However, I do believe the death penalty is appropriate in this case. It is appropriate punishment, the only appropriate punishment.

 

[Salem]

WARNING: We don't discuss innocent family members. Please do not post rumors and negative comments about the family of the perps in this case.

This post lands at random.

Thanks,

Salem

 

[joe jones]

his pastor from when he was a teen is testifying, he made a pipe bomb and said he saw a figure with glowing eyes, they all prayed for him, seems some within his church felt at the time he was being controlled or taken over by the devil

seems he was also comitting other crimes at the time, and the church called the police on him

 

[Davania]

nhrlive NHR Live
court is ending for today. #komis
2 minutes ago

NHR Live
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probation officer confirms some who follow goth trend are dark, depressed, but some enjoy the trend. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
probation officer still being questioned about case notes on projection screen. #komis
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kvels Kim Velsey
#Komis prob. officer Aberney: "I felt it was a family in hiding... parents were kind, nice, polite, but evasive. And Josh was the same way."
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nhrlive NHR Live
probation officer:#komis family not very good at keeping appointments with him, notifying him of changes.
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showing additional probation officer case notes on projection screen. #komis
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Prob. Officer Aberney found #komis quiet, depressed, intelligent, very dark, sad. Not the usual feeling he got from youths he worked with.
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nhrlive NHR Live
probation officer: "It seemed like I had a young person who was very quiet, seemed very depressed, seemed very intelligent." #komis
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NHR Live
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probation officer saw #komis about six times in the eight months that he handled his case, recommended counseling.
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former #komis probation officer back on the stand
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jury is coming back into court. #komis
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waiting to come back from short break. judge is speaking with attorneys about hearing tomorrow morning. #komis
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probation officer case notes: in 9th grade #komis was to go to a family ministry in VT, appears depressed, doesn't want counseling
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probation officer's case notes on projection screen. He was responsible for #komis from late march 1996 to end of Dec. 1996.
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nhrlive NHR Live
probation officer: #komis was to live with his parents in new hampshire, receive counseling, reside in a religious community
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kvels Kim Velsey
Komisarjevsky's former parole officer Charles Aberney testifying. #komis
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kvels Kim Velsey
Prosecution emphasizes Komisarjevsky's burglary expertise during cross examination of #komis former atty. Gerace
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kvels Kim Velsey
Gerace said at 2002 #komis burglary sentencing that something that something v. odd abt. circumstances, that mental health issues paramount
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nhrlive NHR Live
no further questions for former #komis atty
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NHR Live
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state argues that burglaries could have gotten violent if #komis encountered homeowners, atty agrees.
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nhrlive NHR Live
state now questioning former #komis atty about previous burglaries. atty had said they weren't violent.
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kvels Kim Velsey
Former Christian performance group director Mark Middlebrooks is back in #komis court today as a spectator.
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nhrlive NHR Live
state has transcript of sentencing remarks from previous #komis case
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DanIversRJ Dan Ivers
Gerace says in each case, homeowners were totally unaware they had been victim of burglary. Calls them "perfect" #Komisarjevsky #Komis
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state: what did #komis parents attribute his conduct to? atty: I don't know.
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atty: #komis parents didn't want komis on medication and thought the situation could be handled through God
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former #komis atty says komis confessed once arrested about burglaries and "was proud" there was no violence during them
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next witness: William Gerace, a criminal lawyer. has previously represented #komis in multiple burglary cases
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Pastor is asked if he knew he had a legal obligation to report the pipe bomb? He says he didn't know. #komis.
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nhrlive NHR Live
Pastor, others who found #komis pipe bomb had asked a police officer to just dispose of it.state asks if pastor was trying to protect #komis
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Alex J. Martin
AMartinMedia Alex J. Martin
Pastor says he saw "nothing" in Komisarjevsky's eyes as a teen - bit.ly/rzTHao #komis #komisarjevsky | Myrecordjournal.com/trial
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nhrlive NHR Live
Defense questioning pastor about "spiritual warfare." pastor says it is when there is a war between powers of good and evil. #komis
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When asked his position on the death penalty, pastor says he doesn't "have a solid position on it." #komis
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kvels Kim Velsey
Dearington questions others' inability to see #komis demon, that group's belief was based on what Komisarjevsky told them.
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nhrlive NHR Live
State: based on his criminal past, could you trust #komis? Pastor: on this night I believed him about the demon
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NHR Live
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State continues asking pastor to confirm he didn't see the demon that night over the TV and that he was going on info provided by #komis
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NHR Live
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Pastor: #komis didn't say he if he kept seeing the demon after he saw it above his TV
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[joe jones]

http://www.courant.com/community/ch...jevsky-penalty7-1103-20111102,0,6093773.story

pastor says JK saw demons

 

[Dymphna]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...home-invasion-killers-sister-Naomi-stand.html

from today's Daily Mail

 

[jjenny]

So JK has a daughter he loves? Dr. Petit had two, that he doesn't have anymore.

 

[Davania]

kvels Kim Velsey
Fake kidnapping "all in good fun," says #komis pastor. Josh was a ringleader. "Really touched by the honor with which they treated me."
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kvels Kim Velsey
Pastor Hutto recalls bizarre fundraiser where youth group "kidnapped him" then collected money in order to let him go. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
They worked w probation officer because je thought working in technical role in this group would have positive impacton Josh.#komis
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NHR Live
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Hutto help address issues #komis pipebomb. He wanted to be involved w singing group but couldn't leave state since he was on probation
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kvels Kim Velsey
Hutto: Josh #komis "conflicted," really wanted to do the right thing, but couldn't maintain it. Pastor Hutto could never understand why.
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nhrlive NHR Live
#komis was the ringleader of that kidnapping prank. Hutto says he's touched by the honor w which he was treated
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kvels Kim Velsey
Hutto describes #komis family: Ben had anger issues, high standards, Jude consistent and stable, Naomi eclipsed by Josh'S problems
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nhrlive NHR Live
#Komis has good work ethic. Hutto worked in a technical role in several theatres, became involved w homeschool theatrical troupe
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nhrlive NHR Live
Josh is "conflicted." A part of him wanted to do the right thing. For reasons Hutto can't understand, #komis can't maintain that.
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nhrlive NHR Live
#komis sister was quiet, Hutto felt bad for her because "she was eclipsed in the shadow of Joshs problems." She whethered it with grace
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kvels Kim Velsey
Defense attorney Donovan clarifies people #komis own age took suggestions, not people 10-15 years older? "Yes," says Way, ppl. his own age.
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nhrlive NHR Live
He worked at Boston rescue mission doing substance abuse work. #komis
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Defense takes over. Way says #komis no former leadership role, but people his own age would respond to his suggestions. Way steps down.
1 minute ago

nhrlive NHR Live
#Komis broke into convenience store, but it was after Way had left camp. Way says Josh is very intelligent person. Average behavior for age
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kvels Kim Velsey
In some ways #komis exhibited a leadership role in teeange group activities, says Way during cross examination
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NHR Live
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In activities or functions he was interested in #komis could be engaging and take a leadership role "in a very productive way," Way says.
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nhrlive NHR Live
Way said #komis as having a hard time w integrating w peers and with self esteem. He said he saw nothing pathological but typical teen stuff
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Video portrays idyllic looking party with musical performances, community dancing together in grass, but #komis appearance extremely brief
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nhrlive NHR Live
Way was not aware of any #komis sexual abuse. Defense takes over. Way says he knew Komisarjevskys for two years
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Jury sees video of teen Komisarjevsky doing tech. work, drums for christian theater group at N.H. christian center #komis
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NHR Live
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Next video shows #Komis at a cast party w various members of cast and crew. Shows people playing instruments, skipping, dancing
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kvels Kim Velsey
Way saw #komis breaking into cottages at christian center as typical teen behavior. Says his own cottage broken into 9, 10 times, over yrs.
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NHR Live
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#Komis burglarized cabins at Christian conference center. Way says that's typical, his cabin was broken in to nine times.
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kvels Kim Velsey
Way remembers Komisarjevsky as personable, bright, skilled, at the center of things, helped prepare meal for the needy #komis
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NHR Live
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#komis was a regular volunteer at soup kitchen for "day of thanks" which served people in need of thanksgiving dinner, way said.
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nhrlive NHR Live
#komis was talented w drums, play set design, always played a vital role in that. "he was very impressive to me."
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nhrlive NHR Live
#komis was very bright, personable and gifted. He did plumbing work in Ways home.
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nhrlive NHR Live
It wasn't a counseling relationship, but a pastoral care relationship. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
Homeschooled kids could participate in plays. His daughter played Juliet. Donovan said he would come back to Joshs role in plays #komis
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NHR Live
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Saw them at a Christian center where they both had cottages. Josh was active volunteer. #komis
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NHR Live
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Court back in session. Way returns to the stand. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
Perry steps down. Next witness sworn in. Man is Michael Way, he takes stand. #komis
1 minute ago

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Defense asking if he remembers other kids hearing voices and seeing things. Perry says no, but didn't remember this until saw report #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
Perry did not remember Josh in that way, he says #komis
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Perry says when he was first called for this case, he thought the defendant was a different boy from the home. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
State asking if #komis improved during the two week reporting period. Perry says yes
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Perry remembers #komis being ejected from boys home.
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State taking over questioning of Perry. Asking how long kids typically lived there, Perry says a year. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
He didn't see #Komis again after Josh went home for break. Didn't know at the time why he didn't come back.
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nhrlive NHR Live
Perry was not aware #Komis admitted for psychiatric observation.
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NHR Live
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He has "severe mood swings" when he is angered at the camp, Perry's letter says #komis
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Perry: Prayer and claiming reassurance that he is loved by both god and the staff seems to be the only solution to his night terrors. #komis
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NHR Live
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But, bomb material and contraband confiscated from his room, and he gave up a razor blade with which he had contemplated suicide #Komis
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NHR Live
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Another Perry report: April resumed letter writing, #Komis had fewer night terrors, volunteered to pray, made general honors
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kvels Kim Velsey
#komis also saw objects appearing in his room, believed they were related to involvement with satanic cult.
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NHR Live
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#Komis told Perry he didn't work much in school. Perry didn't know he was homeschooled. Hard for him to remember specifics, 16 yrs ago.
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NHR Live
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"Prayer and claiming reassurance that he is loved by both God and the staff seems to be the only solution to his night terrors" #Komis
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
In counseling report from 1996, Perry wrote that #komis having trouble sleeping because he said he heard voices stating "kill yourself."
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NHR Live
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Perry and #Komis both interested in mountain biking and drums. Perry spent a lot of time with #Komis and all the kids.
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NHR Live
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#Komis had trouble sleeping, heard voices saying "kill yourself" and saw onjects in his room. #Komis believed it related to satanic cults
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NHR Live
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#Komis also upset he failed an English test and was subsequently disciplined for "attitude problem."
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NHR Live
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Letter says Perry and #Komis hit it off well because of similar interests. Upset about lack of letters from his girlfriend
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NHR Live
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Showing a document on the projector screen includes Perry's reports about #Komis, written in 1996.
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Eric Perry, a counselor at the boy's home where Komisarjevsky stayed as a teen, testifying at #komis trial.
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NHR Live
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He worked in the boys' home, his role was like that of a "camp counselor." #komis
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NHR Live
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Perry teaches drum lessons in Spring Hill, Tenn. He worked at The Fold, in Vermont, a Christian children's group home. #komis
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NHR Live
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Abrahamian steps down. Defense calls Eric Perry, who is sworn in and takes the stand. #komis
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NHR Live
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He says #Komis never mentioned being abused. Did not socialize with the family, was at home on 2 occasions with Chandler.
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NHR Live
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Didn't occur to him to suggest that #Komis needed psychiatric help. Just wanted to be a friend to family and help.
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Komisarjevsky seemed to have more than normal teen issues, said Abrahamian, but he didn't know the specifics. #komis
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NHR Live
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Chandler said there was a "ritual" going on at the house he removed him from. He didn't get into more detail other than #Komis was in danger
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NHR Live
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He considered Ben and Jude to be good parents to Josh. State asking if they cared about him, worry about him, Abrahamian says yes. #komis
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NHR Live
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He says #Komis emotions "more than just typical" for a 13/14 year old. To him it seemed "there was more going on." He didn't have specifics.
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Komisarjevsky became mixed up with a satanic cult in Cheshire, says Abrahamian. #komis
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NHR Live
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Never observed Josh to be violent or aggressive. State takes over questioning of Abrahamian. #Komis
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NHR Live
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Chandler was "led" to Josh by something that "cannot be explained in human terms." He had "spiritual guidance from God" to find Josh. #komis
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NHR Live
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Chandler felt #Komis was in trouble.Went to a home where there was a "satanic ritual" going on. Found Josh and removed him from the house.
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NHR Live
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Chandler told Abrahamian #Komis "had gotten mixed up in a satanic cult in Cheshire."
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NHR Live
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Chandler died when #Komis was about 16. He said Josh loved Richard as a father figure.
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Alex J. Martin
AMartinMedia Alex J. Martin
Judge to hold closed hearing on Komisarjevsky's daughter - bit.ly/vKakVf #komis | Myrecordjournal.com/trial
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Record-Journal
Record_Journal Record-Journal
Judge to hold closed hearing on Komisarjevsky's daughter - bit.ly/vKakVf #komis | Myrecordjournal.com/trial
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NHR Live
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Abrahamian says #Komis relationship to Chandler was "as close to being a son as possible." Chandler "took him under his wing."
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
Abrahamian met with #Komisarjevsky on a number of occasions to "be a friend" when the young teen particularly disturbed, troubled #komis
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NHR Live
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One occasion Ben in tears. Held hands and prayed. His tears "coming down rapidly on the floor" as they prayed for #Komis's joy and peace.
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NHR Live
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Abrahamian says he, Ben, and other men got together to pray for Josh "That he would just be released from whatever was bothering him" #komis
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Alaine Griffin
alainegriffin Alaine Griffin
Today's first witness. "@kvels: #Komisarjevsky's Sunday school teacher Armen Abrahamian testifying at #komis trial"
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NHR Live
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Ben told him #Komis liked and respected him asked him to help. Abrahamian says Josh would call him sometimes in the middle of the day.
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NHR Live
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"I didn't know what was going on but Josh was definitely troubled, you know, quiet, withdrawn." #Komis
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NHR Live
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"I always liked Josh." Says he was a quiet loner more withdrawn than the other children. Never a troublemaker, never a problem. #Komis
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NHR Live
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He got to know Ben and Jude Komisarjevsky because of the "struggles" #Komis going through 1993-1994, when Komis is 13 or 14.
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NHR Live
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Addressed issues kids were going through during classes. Referred to Bible and how God wants them to respond. #Komis was his student 1yr.
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
#Komisarjevsky's Sunday school teacher Armen Abrahamian testifying at #komis trial
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Dan Ivers
DanIversRJ Dan Ivers
First witness on stand is Armenia Abrahamian, a former Sunday school teacher of #Komisarjevsky #Komis
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NHR Live
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Josh was a young teenager in his Sunday school class of about 8-10 students, Abrahamian said. #Komis
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NHR Live
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Several spectators, including Petit and family, in court, 10 a.m. session beginning #Komis
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jkennedy
kenedee01 jkennedy
#komis spent more than 90% of childs life in prison.what could she say thats worth jeopardizing her well being?
1 hour ago

nhrlive NHR Live
That hearing on the 14th will concern whether or not the child will testify. #komis
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kvels Kim Velsey
Motions re: testimony of Komisarjevsky's young daughter will remain sealed, with exception of motion to close courtroom. #komis
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NHR Live
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Nov. 14 hearing pertaining to the girl will be held in closed court, Blue ruled. Ruling based on sealed filings. #Komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
If the attorney for the girl's guardian wants that he must file another motion. Blue said there are " cat out of bag issues". #komis
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Blue said it had not been his intention to "grant some sort of wholesale scrubbing of the transcripts" to redact child's name #Komis
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NHR Live
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Blue thought motion only had to do with "minor child's testimony..when or if that happens." #Komis
1 minute ago

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Blue sealing documents pertaining to Komisarjevsky's child. She will be referred to in court by a psuedonym. #Komis.
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Attorney for Komisarjevsky's daughter's guardian wasn't aware his motion to close court was denied. #Komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
Judge Blue getting ready to hear arguments concerning potential testimony of Komisarjevsky's daughter #Komis
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Kim Velsey
kvels Kim Velsey
#Komis hearing on testimony of Komisarjevsky's young daughter starts at 9 a.m. Follow @alainegriffin and @kvels for updates
25 minutes ago

NHR Live
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Just three people in line so far for today's #Komis proceedings
28 minutes ago

Randall Beach
rbeachnhr Randall Beach
What the? Court arguments start in jkom in 45 minutes and I am the only dude on so-called line! #komis
46 minutes ago

 

[Velouria]

I admire all the witnesses including his family who have come forth and are trying to save his life, for his family they want him to live, no matter what crimes he has committed he is still there son and brother and unconditional love means just that

for any friends who come forth and ask for him to be spared they should not be castigated, I oppose the DP for anybody no matter what crimes they commit, for me I would be no better than the criminals who murder if I wished another human being death,

It's not their unconditional love I have a problem with.

What I object to are statements such as that from his sister where she claims he is incapable of hurting or killing anyone, which in light of the facts and her own brother's admissions are patently false. Such proclamations add insult to injury.

If you're going to have a death penalty at all, then JK is the poster boy, IMO.

 

[Davania]

kvels Kim Velsey
#komis penalty phase ends for the day. Church community - Hutto, Way and Kloss - surround Ben Komisarjevsky with hugs, comforting pats.
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nhregister City Editor
Komisarjevsky Sunday school teacher testifies that he was rescued from 'Satanic cult' gathering in Cheshire bit.ly/t4ts7M #Komis
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Dan Ivers
DanIversRJ Dan Ivers
Were done for today. No court until Monday #Komisarjevsky #Komis
1 minute ago

nhrlive NHR Live
State asks Kloss if #Komis took a leadership role in the lighting of plays, she says yes.
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nhrlive NHR Live
#Komis's sister told Kloss about sexual abuse, said Josh was the offender. They discussed it at a sleepover.
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nhrlive NHR Live
Kloss says she may not have known all the details of the incident involving #Komis and the pipe bombs.
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nhrlive NHR Live
One night #Komis called her and said he had seen that someone had broken into her parents cottage. She thought he broke in, didn't ask him
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nhrlive NHR Live
Kloss: On #Komis "Anger's a secondary emotion, so I think there was some deeper things going on there." She would say his behavior was dark.
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kvels Kim Velsey
Kloss says #komis was a withdrawn teen. "Phantom-like, sometimes he'd appear out of nowhere and then go off on his bike again."
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nhrlive NHR Live
#Komis's sister "shared a little bit" with Kloss about her relationship with Josh, not specifics. Kloss hasn't seen Josh in 14 yrs.
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NHR Live
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Kloss: #Komis was "despondent," seemed to be carrying a weight, and spoke in a quiet voice both at The Fold and at the Christian campground
1 minute ago

kvels Kim Velsey
Kloss, a year younger than Komisarjevsky, knew him well from the Christian community in N.H. #komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
Kloss discussing becoming good friends with #Komis sister, and friendly with Joshua. He used to ride his bike around the conference center
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nhrlive NHR Live
Hutton is the daughter of Michael Way, the witness from earlier in the day, #komis
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kvels Kim Velsey
Up until the violence began, the Cheshire home invasion was very consistent with how I knew Josh to operate, says Pastor Hutto #komis
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kvels Kim Velsey
After the Cheshire murders #komis Pastor Hutto saw a hint of the kid from 15 years before, conflicted, but gone to tragic extremes
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nhrlive NHR Live
Hutton: "Up to the violence, it had Josh written all over it." #Komis
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NHR Live
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Hutton: I would not rule out the possibility, that #Komis could have been motivated by "thrill factor." Tragic outcome not done for a "rush"
1 minute ago

nhrlive NHR Live
#Komis seemed "devastated" in 2007, when he visited him in jail. He was "horrified" by the murders, and Josh seemed horrified also.
1 minute ago

nhrlive NHR Live
Hutton says congregant/clergy communication is privileged so he didn't feel he had to say Josh made the bomb. #Komis
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nhrlive NHR Live
He turned a pipe bomb over to police, but didn't tell him Josh made it. He thought #Komis was frightened enough at this point to change
2 minutes ago

nhrlive NHR Live
That is why Hutton upset that #komis made pipe bombs, he thought it was a danger, mainly to Josh
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nhrlive NHR Live
Hutton: "I never would have imagined what eventually happened." #Komis
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State asking several questions about whether characteristics #Komis showed in mid-90s are the same characteristics he had at time of murders
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He had no contact with #Komis for about 10 years before the murders. He cannot say he's the same person from 1995-1998 that he was in 2007.
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kvels Kim Velsey
Pastor Hutto: #komis had desire to be a good kid, but saw himself as dark and evil being. The 2 were always colliding in his mind and heart.
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State suggesting #komis could have stolen the Leatherman, or stolen the money or buy it. Hutton "cares deeply" about Komisarjevsky, he said
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It was a Leatherman, Hutton said the fact #Komis cared to make that kind of investment to express his gratitude meant a lot to him
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#Komis gave Hutton a "thank you gift" for Hutton's technical lighting instruction. The gift was a multi-tool used in technical theater.
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kvels Kim Velsey
#komis pastor Hutto believed joining Continentals provided the potential for Komisarjevsky to succeed at something
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AMartinMedia Alex J. Martin
Witness says Komisarjevsky took part in satanic ritual - bit.ly/vWC5r7 #komis | Myrecordjournal.com/trial
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Witness says Komisarjevsky took part in satanic ritual - bit.ly/vWC5r7 #komis | Myrecordjournal.com/trial
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Kim Velsey
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#komis Pastor Hutto: The adrenaline rush and sense of forbiddeness in burglary met some sort of need in Komisarjevsky's life, was addictive
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To clarify, notes referenced are from Hutton's conversations with probation officer, arguing that #Komis should be allowed to join choir
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Hutton: Despite #Komis desire to be a good kid, "He seemed to perceive himself as this dark persona, this evil being."
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Hutto said #Komis repeated pattern of behavior "addictive." Notes at the time say Josh "very much at risk" and "a good kid at heart."
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More from notes: Josh feels angry before committing offenses, numb during them, and good after. Burglary is his "drug of choice." #Komis
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Hutto: Josh's grandfather and drum teacher died, and a close friend committed suicide. "I sensed that he was feeling abandoned" #Komis
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From notes on Hutto's discussion with #Komis probation officer: "Josh is honest when he gets caught."
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Laptop is charged for the moment and #Komis court is called back in session. Hutto will take the stand to finish his testimony.
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[PrairieWind]

I sure don't see much in this testimony today so far that would really help JK. You never know what the jury is thinking of course, but there doesnt seem to be much of substance here. I guess the strategy may be to just have as many people as possible talk ABOUT JK in order to humanize him.

 

[JSR]

You know I'm not sure that the testimony about how all of JK's previous break ins and burglaries were non-violent and that many of the homeowners didn't even know they had been broken into is such good testimony for JK. I think it just proves again how since the violence was started by JK he went into that house KNOWING he planned on killing them all because his primary goal was not to steal but to rape Michaela. If what was testified is true then it was possible for JK and Hayes to enter that house and slip back out without killing anyone. But that's not what JK had in mind. Especially knowing he was viewing up to 900 adult websites a week before the murders. IMO, JK had planned to kill the whole family the moment he followed Mrs. Petit and Michaela home during the day but only after he first got a chance to rape Michaela.

 

[JSR]

I sure don't see much in this testimony today so far that would really help JK. You never know what the jury is thinking of course, but there doesnt seem to be much of substance here. I guess the strategy may be to just have as many people as possible talk ABOUT JK in order to humanize him.

Yes, that seems to be what they're doing. Trying to flash as many cute photos of JK as a baby, as a child, as a young teen. Hoping that the jury won't vote for death if they get to know him a little. Not that the testimony is really demonstrating any redeeming qualities. I guess it depends on how much weight you put on being good with electrical things.

For every seemingly nice thing JK did it was also coupled with another not so nice thing. A perfect example is how he comforted a young teen burn victim. But then when you go back to the facts in this case and how he poured gasoline on two living victims and fully intended to burn them alive you shake your head. He witnessed first hand what a burn can do to the human body. Yet still chose to dispose of his victims in what is arguably the most atrocious way to die.

I'm generally on the fence about the DP. I think in this case it's appropriate. Part of my thought process is not just the horrific nature of the murders but something a little more. It's been shown in testimony that JK does well when being completely watched but the minute that supervision lessens even a little JK goes back into full criminal mode. My concern is that if while in prison (even for life) he gets some sort of job where he isn't watched 24/7 he will attempt an escape and could very easily kill again. And I'm not willing to put the prison staff and any other inmates (even if they too have committed horrible crimes) in that kind of danger. I think JK is simply a danger to those around him unless he's constantly watched at all times. JK has also demonstrated a keen intellect as well as being very sneaky (and by more than one person). I'm afraid that he will never stop scheming or manipulating. It's very unlikely that if JK receives the DP that he will ever be executed. But I do like the fact that death row inmates are watched constantly and that would certainly put my mind at ease.

I also think JK's hatred of Dr. Petit is abnormal and extremely sinister and with JK's personality (if again not actively watched all the time) would resort to taunting Dr. Petit for years.

For all involved I think it best that JK be placed in a situation that he's literally and constantly watched 24/7. And I truly don't think JK holds any redeeming qualities at the present time. I only can see that he would do more harm to others if still alive. Although for practical reasons JK will never be executed. Much like it is here in California. It's basically just a symbolic gesture to indicate yes you're the worst of the worst and you aren't fit to even roam among even other criminals.

 

[EnvoyDriver61]

I also think JK's hatred of Dr. Petit is abnormal and extremely sinister and with JK's personality (if again not actively watched all the time) would resort to taunting Dr. Petit for years.

I think it is seething rage. He can't hide it and he has to explain it, so he states it is because Dr. Petit didn't do enough to save his family.

The real reason is that Dr. Petit didn't die himself. JK's loathing of Dr. Petit is in a ways self-directed. He is mad at himself that he didn't hit Dr. Petit harder or didn't go back to finish the job. Dr. Petit dies, his body is incinerated in the fire along with the other victims, and the two criminals are home free. They ditch the car, count their money, and the crime wave of breaking into houses continues unabated, potentially escalating because they "got away" with it.

That didn't happen. JK can't discuss his real anger - Dr. Petit's clinging to life - because it goes against what his alibi is: that he didn't start the fire and didn't mean for the girls to die, when it is the farthest from the truth.

 

[dr dona]

Gret Post Envoydriver 61----Agree with u 100%....Dr Petit was also supposed to die. His escape was unforseen----so was the arrival of the police. JK was caught red-handed. I have leaned away from supporting the DP but feel that this case warrants the ultimate penalty!!!!!!!I pray that the jurors agree with me. I view these two perps as pure animals and never ever want them to see the light of day again. May their souls burn in H---!!!!:furious::furious::furious::furious::furious: