GUILTY FL - Wayne Treacy for savage beating of 15yo girl, Deerfield Beach, 17 March 2010

[elle1919]

Just watched Josie's story on the Today show. Speechless is really all I can say at this point, well no, I can say JUSTICE.

 

[BOZGAL]

Her poor Mother.
Beyond horrifying and I cannot imagine being in her shoes as this has flat tore me up.

Please pull through Josie. You have alot of people who care and love you.

 

[elle1919]

Was trying to look for updates on Josie. Found a few articles but wasn't sure if they had been posted yet. Towards the end of the first article it states that Treacy has been put on suicide watch.

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local-beat/Beaten-Teen-Girl-Still-in-Coma-88807042.html

snip~Treacy's lawyer, Betsy Benson, said he's been placed on suicide watch at the detention center. Prosecutors are charging Treacy with attempted murder.~end

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20000882-504083.html

Not a lot of new information but at the above link it reads that Josie's doctors feel optimistic after surgeries.

snip~A 15-year-old middle school student, Josie Lou Ratley, who was severely beaten and kicked in the head by a fellow student wearing steel-toed boots, remains in a medically induced coma Monday, but her doctors are "optimistic" about two recent surgeries to relieve pressure on her brain, according to family attorney Rick Freedman.~ end

Treacy's next court date is March 26th

 

[Wise Old Owl]

Here's an updated one from the newspaper.

There are photos of Josie and her injuries **Graphic warning**
The photo link is to the left of the article.


Family of beaten Deerfield Beach Middle School teen releases photos from hospital
Photos show consequences of violence, family lawyer says

By Rafael A. Olmeda, Sun Sentinel

2:34 p.m. EDT, March 22, 2010

FORT LAUDERDALE
This, said the lawyer for Josie Lou Ratley, is what violence looks like.

Ratley's family released a series of disturbing photos taken in the 15-year-old girl's hospital room as she continues to be treated for head injuries suffered during a brutal assault at Deerfield Beach Middle School last week.

Ratley is being treated at Broward General Medical Center, where she has undergone two surgeries and remains in a medically induced coma.

"People read about this and hear about it, but they don't see what violence looks like," said attorney Rick Freedman, who represents the Ratley family. He said Ratley's family wants people to see the pictures to show that violence has consequences.

Ratley's mother made her first public comments today on NBC's "Today Show," still struggling to control her emotions as she talked about her daughter's condition.

***more at link***

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/lo...-middle-school-fight-20100322,0,6897139.story

 

[lillygator]

how horrible.

I DON'T CARE one lick what this boy has been subject to, he does not deserve another breath. I hope to heck they try him as an adult and stick him in general population, where he can experience the beating of a lifetime. How senseless.

And as pp's have said - no there is NO personal accountability anymore, let's see who or what we can blame this on. Sad.

As for the girl who pointed her out, I hope she has the book thrown at her.

Many prayers for the girl and her family, I hope she pulls through.

 

[BOZGAL]

how horrible.

I DON'T CARE one lick what this boy has been subject to, he does not deserve another breath. I hope to heck they try him as an adult and stick him in general population, where he can experience the beating of a lifetime. How senseless.

And as pp's have said - no there is NO personal accountability anymore, let's see who or what we can blame this on. Sad.

As for the girl who pointed her out, I hope she has the book thrown at her.

Many prayers for the girl and her family, I hope she pulls through.

I am so sick of the pitiful victim defense. Enough already. Its way past time for people to take responsibility. This case should be a wake up call to all the Judges. And I tell you something else. He does not appear to be sorry at all. I actually thought he looked rather proud of himself.

Prayers for Josie and her family.

JMO

 

[bamabeauty]

Seeing the pictures just makes it worse. One side of her face was so swollen she did not even look human. I am sorry about him finding his brother and that is very sad but many people teenagers included go through really hard things every day and this does not cause them to put on steal toe boot and bike 3 miles to literally try and stomp the life out of someone. He could have calmed himself down and turned around at anytime during that 3 mile trip and chose not too. I strongly hope they make an example out of him and throw the book at him to make an example of him and send the message to other angry teens that violence is not the answer and you will pay!

 

[Wise Old Owl]

ITA those pictures are very hard to look at. But I commend the family for releasing them - as they said, they wanted people to see what such violent acts can do.

I must say though, I thought she would look worse (if that is possible). I mean she was beat in the head (on the concrete 7 - 8 times) and kicked in the head another 6 - 7 more. I thought her whole face would have been black and blue.

The stitches part is what got me. Poor thing. I truly hope she pulls through this and can live a normal, happy life.

As for the (well both of them) - I blame the girl as much as the perp. All she had to do was say "I don't see her" and this never would have happened. She knew he was very angry, she knew what he wanted to do to Josie - yet she pointed her out. I don't think of her as an accessory - nope - without her this never would have happened.

As for the brother. I've seen a picture of him. Let's just say he doesn't seem to be the law-abiding, up-standing citizen type. I'm sure he had a record longer than both his legs. And we know bio dad has 48 arrests under his belt.

Throw the book at both of these kids. MAKE EXAMPLES OUT OF THEM. We have to do something to wake up these kids - or the violence is going to get worse!

 

[bamabeauty]

I was so angry at the boy after seeing the pictures I did not even think about the girl but she is just as much to blame! I am still not sure that she did not plan this whole thing and that it was not her who send the said text. Maybe she was jealous of Josie. You know some people such as Treacy's attorney are trying to somewhat excuse this because of his brother's suicide but it is absolutely inexcusable but what is this girls "excuse". She needs to be charged just as harshly as he is. Throw the book at them both. Maybe if the peprps in the other case at this school where the boy was doused with alcohol had of been dealt with more hashly and crucified in the media in the beginning it would have scared kids and we would Josies's case would not have happened.

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

You can Donate at ANY Wachovia Bank branch or mail your donations to:
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2989 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
Please note "Josie Lou Ratley Fund" on the memo line.
Thank you!

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[b4e]

I just learned about this today, from a posting on Facebook. My heart goes out to Josie and her family. She will be in my prayers.

 

[jjenny]

As for the (well both of them) - I blame the girl as much as the perp. All she had to do was say "I don't see her" and this never would have happened. She knew he was very angry, she knew what he wanted to do to Josie - yet she pointed her out. I don't think of her as an accessory - nope - without her this never would have happened...



Throw the book at both of these kids. MAKE EXAMPLES OUT OF THEM. We have to do something to wake up these kids - or the violence is going to get worse!

The 13 year old did not beat anyone up. No way she is as responsible as the 15 year old boy, IMO.
And what does 15 year old boy doing dating a 13 year old in middle school anyway? It's been reported Josie did not approve of this "relationship," and that's what she send the text message to that boy about. Now, his lawyer of course is going to try and diminish what he was doing, or come up with mitigating circumstances.

 

[Wise Old Owl]

I wasn't trying to diminish the boy's behavior in no way. He was a ticking time bomb. The 13 yr old girl knew this. She saw how angry he was. He texted several friends on his way to the school that he was going to kill Josie and "stomp on her head". When he got to the school - he found the 13 yr old and tried to beat up a different girl (probably one that was with the 13 yr old when he rode up) - he was told that that girl wasn't Josie and he asked the girl to take him to her (point her out). She was the catalyst - if she had never pointed Josie out - we wouldn't be talking about this today. She could have walked right by her and still said "I don't see her" - she knew what he was planning to do - she saw how angry he was - she knew he wanted to "kill her".

Now, maybe she was scared that if she couldn't find Josie he would beat her up - IDK. She could have walked him around and gotten around some adults - teachers, administrators, or even just gotten near the office and told him then she didn't see Josie. But she chose not to do that. She CHOSE to point her out.

She stood and watched the beginning of the attack and then just quietly walked away. Never tried to get help. Nothing.

Now I know she never threw the first blow. I know she never touched Josie. But, without her help the attack never would have happened. At all! This kid didn't even know what Josie looked like.

If we don't start dishing out serious consequences, these kids are going to become more and more violent. IMO both of these kids need to have to book thrown at them!!!!

 

[Wise Old Owl]

The 911 call has been releeased. It was just added to the article from above. Same link. Article hasn't been updated. The 911 call is on the left down-a-ways - under Audio

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/lo...-middle-school-fight-20100322,0,6897139.story

 

[jjenny]

I wasn't trying to diminish the boy's behavior in no way. He was a ticking time bomb. The 13 yr old girl knew this. She saw how angry he was. He texted several friends on his way to the school that he was going to kill Josie and "stomp on her head". When he got to the school - he found the 13 yr old and tried to beat up a different girl (probably one that was with the 13 yr old when he rode up) - he was told that that girl wasn't Josie and he asked the girl to take him to her (point her out). She was the catalyst - if she had never pointed Josie out - we wouldn't be talking about this today. She could have walked right by her and still said "I don't see her" - she knew what he was planning to do - she saw how angry he was - she knew he wanted to "kill her".

Now, maybe she was scared that if she couldn't find Josie he would beat her up - IDK. She could have walked him around and gotten around some adults - teachers, administrators, or even just gotten near the office and told him then she didn't see Josie. But she chose not to do that. She CHOSE to point her out.

She stood and watched the beginning of the attack and then just quietly walked away. Never tried to get help. Nothing.

Now I know she never threw the first blow. I know she never touched Josie. But, without her help the attack never would have happened. At all! This kid didn't even know what Josie looked like.

If we don't start dishing out serious consequences, these kids are going to become more and more violent. IMO both of these kids need to have to book thrown at them!!!!

A 13 year old with a 15 year old boyfriend-yes, it is not a big age difference if they were adults but at that age it is. I agree with her being charged as an accessory but in no way I see her as responsible as this boy.

 

[Wise Old Owl]

here is the video from the 6 o'clock news. The Drs. are still optimistic but in this report they do say they have evidence of some brain damage but cannot assess the extent or what (if any) effect it will have.

http://www.wsvn.com/video/player/?c...flv&topVideoCatNo=88645#?autoStart#?autoStart


The 10 o'clock report shows a picture of the brother (the one that committed suicide) - that report isn't up yet. When I find it I'll post it. You can also see the 13 yr old girl in this one as well.

 

[kbl8201]

his lawyer says he's on suicide watch, i didnt hear the authorities confirm that?

setting up an insanity or 'remorse' garbage imo

 

[impatientredhead]

A 13 year old with a 15 year old boyfriend-yes, it is not a big age difference if they were adults but at that age it is. I agree with her being charged as an accessory but in no way I see her as responsible as this boy.

I see her attorney saying she had no ability as a 13 year old to understand he was serious in his death threats and once the attack happened she was in shock. They will point out that none of his friends that received the text did anything to intervene either.

I think you will see her as a witness for the state and not convicted of anything personally. Not that I agree with it, just don't think you are going to get a 13 year old girl as being a full fledged accomplice in this attack.

 

[kbl8201]

i find that ridiculous........they charge 13 year olds and younger with first degree murder, so why not as an accomplice?

 

[daisy7]

Thanks, Swaggie, for all of the updates.

The 911 caller kept asking for police, which made me wonder if there are SROs at the middle schools down there?

Here, due to budget cuts, they are no longer at the elementary schools, but they are still at the middle and high schools.