GUILTY WA - Ben Eastman, 16, raped and murdered, Lewis County, 23 Jun 2018

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Please delete if not allowed but...

They say the motive was because Ben "dated" their sister.... its the stupid "how dare you, if you date my sister(or daughter) I am required to prove my masculinity by threatening and violence, I will be a big scary manly man and kick your butt!".... its toxic, it's out dated, its an issue. Not attacking men but this expected bravado and inference that real men use violence is a cancer in our own culture.

I'm wondering if the girl maybe accused him of rape? NOT saying that would make this okay or trying to speculate that he actually did that.. just trying to wrap my head around what could possibly motivate them to commit such horrendous acts
 
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either way that girl is going to need some serious counselling as she will no doubt feel guilty
 
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either way that girl is going to need some serious counselling as she will no doubt feel guilty
Even though she did nothing wrong. Sad her brothers felt like they owned her and treated her as if she was family property. IMO the reason they killed him, men thinking they own a woman, even if its their sister
 
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I’m not convinced the older is the ring leader. The younger seemed more in control and unaffected in court while the older had swollen, red eyes. I’m not convinced the older “bragged” but instead more so confessed. He even mentioned details that would more implicate himself. He has a baby and a wife. A social media post shows kudos given to the younger brother for violent actions resulting not in just school suspension, but in the victim not being able attend school due to injuries. No adult steps in to acknowledge violence isn’t an appropriate action.

What a mess this mother is going to go through to keep her family together. For a sooner breath of freedom for just one of those boys, they are probably going to have to pick on each other and are probably going to have to bash on the victim unbelievably more than they already did and never, ever in their hearts or mind second guess the motive. Keeping familial unity witb what has so far been releassed seems extremely difficult.

Thanks for your insight. It was Adamson's alleged confession to being the one to sexually assault victim with stick found at the scene that led me to think he was the leader. Regardless, they both make me sick...
 
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disturbing how many people were part of this
 
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The boys fled, and arrested about 125 miles from Randle, WA; and Mother was arrested in Yakima --about 100 miles from Randle (on allegations of first-degree rendering criminal assistance). Hmm.. I'd say check Kittitas or Yakima County.

"...Officers arrested her at a Yakima County residence with assistance from the Yakima County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals Service. She is still listed as a Randle resident, and it was not clear why she had been in Yakima County, according to sheriff's officials. She gave up without incident."...
Mother of Randle murder suspects arrested
 
  • #93
I would hope my kids know that coming to me about a murder, they committed, wouldn't have me helping them.
 
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I would hope my kids know that coming to me about a murder, they committed, wouldn't have me helping them.
That was exactly where my mind went when the info about the mom helping them came out. I would never help anyone cover up something like this, let alone help on the run away. Not a friend, not my own flesh and blood. No way.
 
  • #96
I would hope my kids know that coming to me about a murder, they committed, wouldn't have me helping them.

I would help my kids....I would help guide them (i.e. force them) to turn themselves in and I would seek mental health counseling for them. They would clearly need it. I would be the strong parent that was needed in their lives.
 
  • #97
Family day in court: Brothers previously scheduled to be arraigned July 12 and now Mom will also appear. Justice for Ben.

Kindra Adamson (Mother) made first court appearance. She allegedly learned of Benjamin Eastman's death shortly after it happened, on June 23 or 24, and delayed the law enforcement investigation into the murder while her sons fled the area. She's being held on $100,000 bail.

Surprised to see Jonathan Adamson arraigned today (previous report court date 7/12) where he plead not guilty; next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 11, 2018.

BJ Eastman attended today's court hearing, and does not believe he will attend anymore-- citing he doesn't need to see this family anymore.

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Perhaps we will see Benny Marquez in court tomorrow??

 
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KEEP THE FOCUS ON BEN....
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Ben Eastman - family photo.
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Ben was a point guard on the basketball team

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Ben loved the Miami Dolphins
 
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Certainly none of these geniuses thought they could run forever, right? Especially a couple of towns away. Now, multiple people go down with them. I am glad. It's time to show people helping criminals (especially ones as brutal as this) will land you behind bars, too. I'm still so sick over this case.

Rest well tonight, Ben. We are here. People are having to answer for the harm they caused you
 
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Case Information

18-1-00497-21 | STATE OF WASHINGTON vs JONATHON ROBERT ADAMSON

Case Number
18-1-00497-21

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Lewis

File Date
07/02/2018

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ADL Criminal Adult

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