GUILTY SC - Tiffany Souers, 20, Clemson student, found strangled, 26 May 2006

[concernedperson]

His mother was interviewed last night and says her son is bi-polar and suicidal. Where have we heard that before?These denial moms jump at that excuse for their pitiful horrific sons. Sad!

 

[cbcrime]

This whole incident brings out a potential problem that I think all college campuses can have. I realize he was a construction worker at an off campus site. However, how many campuses have construction going on while students are there? How many of those companies do background checks? What and who are our children being exposed to you? In addition many campuses have auxiliary services such as food service. Do those companies do background checks? Pre-employment screening for actual college employees is probably pretty good - but what about those employers associated with the college? Just my thoughts and an area I think of concern.

 

[Pharlap]

Great news
And great work from all the law inforcement, plus
people calling the tip line.....
:clap:
One question, is this the person that Faith told the cops about?

 

[englishleigh]

I'm so glad this scum is in custody. I had a feeling they'd get him last night. South Carolina, have at him!! He should never see the light of day again and should have a date with a needle.

 

[Myserty64]

He should never have been 'out' in the first place.

When are the idiots who free this type of garbage going to realise they can never be rehabilitated. Their decision cost Tiffany Souers her life.

 

[OriginalJerseyGirl]

Boy, was I wrong. This dude named Ingram has had arrest warrents filed against him. He is a sex offender.

OMG, another one that should never have been let go! I cannot believe that beautiful, kind-hearted Tiffany spent her last moments with this monster. And the world is left with HIM while mourning HER!!!! Things are ridiculously backwards!

 

[englishleigh]

I really admire Tiffany's parents, especially the dad. He came so close this morning to calling Inman a piece of sh** on national news. They have been so strong publicly and Tiffany would be proud of them. My hearts go out to them and I have added their family to several prayer lists I am a part of. God love them and be with them.

This animal was just shown on Fox being arraigned in TN just a while ago...he waived extradition to SC....he is horrid-looking...just a monster. Poor, sweet Tiffany. :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious: :furious:

Edited to add: Does anyone know of a memorial website for Tiffany or a place where we can leave messages of condolence for her family and friends?

 

[Angels_Not_Forgotten]

I am SO SO glad they caught him, I watched NG last night and was terrified to even go outside and have a smoke!

 

[OriginalJerseyGirl]

He's also charged with kidnapping? I can understand unlawful detention (or whatever term it might be labeled), but I don't understand kidnapping. Is there more to this story?

Someone asked about the DNA connection. I, too, find that intriguing. I imagine that the DNA was retrieved from Tiffany herself, and that when it was run through the database, they got the link to this scum from his prior sex crime arrest. I imagine that that's why he took the sheets. I imagine that he somehow thought he'd get away with this?

What a maniac - looking at his record, I cannot believe for a second that he was ever let go. It is obvious to me, and probably to all of us here, that this guy was not looking to "get better". This is disgusting.

 

[englishleigh]

I am SO SO glad they caught him, I watched NG last night and was terrified to even go outside and have a smoke!

I was scared, too...we are in Alabama. I usually go out and say goodnight to our puppy in our fenced back yard and I made my husband check on him last night. I didn't want to go outside alone. Thank God they got him.

 

[OriginalJerseyGirl]

Fayetteville Online - AP Article Page

... Inman was arrested during a traffic stop just a mile from his parents' home in Tennessee. Authorities say his D-N-A matched samples taken from the apartment of victim Tiffany Souers. Her body was found May 26th, with her wrists and neck bound.

Inman has a court appearance today and Jefferson County, Tennessee, Sheriff David Davenport says the suspect could be returned to South Carolina quickly if he decides to waive extradition."

 

[raisincharlie]

This whole incident brings out a potential problem that I think all college campuses can have. I realize he was a construction worker at an off campus site. However, how many campuses have construction going on while students are there? How many of those companies do background checks? What and who are our children being exposed to you? In addition many campuses have auxiliary services such as food service. Do those companies do background checks? Pre-employment screening for actual college employees is probably pretty good - but what about those employers associated with the college? Just my thoughts and an area I think of concern.

Seems as though colleges have had much to ponder lately (Duke i.e.). I doubt many construction firms do serious background checks and I kind of doubt that it is illegal to hire a former convict in any case, can't you just see the ACLU having fun with that one if it could be proved someone was intentionally not hired because they had previous convictions and served jail time ...whew !!! Can hear it now - criminals have rights too....

IMO the problem at hand is for the justice system itself to resolve. The public can assist by reviewing a judge's actual record - if inappropriate - vote them out of office. Some are appointed to lifetime positions - that is just wrong and should be terminated immediately. Plea bargins, time off for good behavior, releasing criminals to make room in the cells for newcomers etc. The justice system makes several claims about rehabilitation but in truth I seriously doubt that little true effort is made towards rehabilitation while a criminal is in jail. Not enough staff at most prisions to deal effectively with the criminals. Heck they made Martha Stewart wear an electronic braclet so they could keep track of her - where the heck was Mr. Inman's braclet? I would rather meet Martha Stewart in a dark alley than Mr. Inman, Good example of how bloody stupid the courts can be.

There needs to be, IMO, a thorough review and revamp of how to deal with sex offenders and violent offenders and sentencing for committing such crimes should actually mean something. When will they learn, Jessica Lunsford, Dylan Groene, Karlie Bruscia (sp) and this list goes on and on - 100s of children and adults that would still be alive if the justice system actually took the issues seriously IMO. The sad point is, is that even with all the publicity - the courts still are not listening. I keep hearing all these lawyers say we are a country of law - seems to me the law has been seriously perverted. JMHO

 

[Pharlap]

Any one know if this is the guy that Faith told the cops about?

Everyone is right, this [link removed] should of never seen the light of day.

 

[concernedperson]

He's also charged with kidnapping? I can understand unlawful detention (or whatever term it might be labeled), but I don't understand kidnapping. Is there more to this story?

Someone asked about the DNA connection. I, too, find that intriguing. I imagine that the DNA was retrieved from Tiffany herself, and that when it was run through the database, they got the link to this scum from his prior sex crime arrest. I imagine that that's why he took the sheets. I imagine that he somehow thought he'd get away with this?

What a maniac - looking at his record, I cannot believe for a second that he was ever let go. It is obvious to me, and probably to all of us here, that this guy was not looking to "get better". This is disgusting.

I think the kidnappng charge is in place because she was bound at her wrists and neck. I am glad that one is off the street but they better be checking for unsolveds too. His mother also said that he would take off for a couple of days at a time.....stalking/peeping his prey, probably.

 

[OriginalJerseyGirl]

It sounds like Tiffany's father might be struggling with the thoughts that would haunt all of us. I hope that they can somehow get through this.

WREG-TV Memphis - Bikini Murder Suspect Captured in East Tennessee

... "How he destroyed an almost and most perfect life, he destroyed the life and for what? You know to destroy it and how long did it take, 5 minutes, 30 minutes, I mean really," said Jim Souer, Tiffany's father...

 

[nanandjim]

...notice the scratch on his face...

This appears to be a recent photo. The photo shown in the video and yesterday evening did not have this scratch. I bet it is a fingernail dig.

Call me naive, but I didn't realize that she was bound and sexually assaulted (raped?).

LE solved this case faster than any case I have ever seen. You really have to give them a lot of kudos.

This guy's mother said that he was working in Tennessee. How far is South Carolina from Tennessee. Also, I was assuming that he was working construction at the site adjacent to Tiffany's apartment complex. I figured that he had seen her from that site.

 

[OriginalJerseyGirl]

FOX Carolina The Ten O'Clock News Only on FOX: Souers Family Reacts To Capture

... Souers says, "I think it is my understanding that her room faced a construction site...as he was building, he was looking my daughter's room."

Tiffany's parents believe the killer stalked their daughter. Tiffany had only been living at the apartment complex for 7 days. "I'm going to tell you, it wouldn't surprise me if Tiffany left her door open...a word to the wise."

The Souers family says their love for Tiffany has kept them together and they've tried not to let anger enter their minds. But when Jim Souers saw the suspect's picture he says he thought, "Absolute disgust and anger..going into my daughter's apartment words I can't use on radio or TV..."

"She was incredible..we're so proud of her...so proud..never forget her..."

 

[OriginalJerseyGirl]

I think the kidnappng charge is in place because she was bound at her wrists and neck...

You're right:

thedailytimes.com - Sex offender nabbed in Jefferson County

South Carolina prosecutor Bob Ariail also said she was bound by her wrists and neck, which led to the kidnapping charge.

 

[nanandjim]

What I don't get is why didn't he just wear bandanas in her home? Then, she couldn't identify him; and he wouldn't have had to kill her. What a pathetic idiot to take a life so full of promise.

 

[indigomood]

Unbelievable, a violent felon with 24 disciplinary actions while incarcerated...
His rage unleashed on a beautiful woman with a bright future -
Rehabilitated?? :banghead:

DISCIPLINARY INFRACTION CODE: Jerry Buck Inman
1989-01-25 FIGHTING
1989-02-01 SELF INJURY
1990-02-27 PROFANE LANGUAGE
1990-03-22 DISOBEY ORDER
1990-04-10 WEAPON POSSESSION
1990-06-13 WEAPON POSSESSION
1991-02-05 ATTEMPT CLASS B OFFENSE
1991-03-04 NO THREAT CONTRABAND
1991-08-26 NO THREAT CONTRABAND
1992-06-05 ATTEMPT CLASS D OFFENSE
1992-07-02 WEAPON POSSESSION
1992-08-10 BARTER/TRADE/LOAN MONEY
1992-08-13 WEAPON POSSESSION
1992-08-21 PROVOKE ASSAULT
1992-08-21 PROVOKE ASSAULT
1992-09-28 WEAPON POSSESSION
1992-10-22 ACTIVE RIOTER
1994-03-09 ATTEMPT CLASS A OFFENSE
1994-03-09 DISOBEY ORDER
1994-08-13 HIGH RISK ACT
1994-08-13 NO THREAT CONTRABAND
1994-09-29 ATTEMPT CLASS A OFFENSE
1994-09-29 WEAPON POSSESSION
1994-09-29 ATTEMPT CLASS B OFFENSE