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H2O Man

(73,506 posts)
47. Great question.
Thu Apr 7, 2016, 07:24 PM
Apr 2016

I can only speculate, but I think that I have a pretty good idea. Our family has been in contact with other employees at the county jail. The thug ended up working four hours of "overtime" on the day beforehand. When he left work, he was more angry than usual.

Like some other violent criminals, he had a level of anger that served as a threshold; when he reached that level, he would venture out, and do damage to some unsuspecting and vulnerable victim. On Monday, October 27, 2014, he got up, took care of the normal chores that were his responsibility around his household, and cleared the rest of the day to strike out.

After driving a couple of miles, he came upon a vehicle outside of town. When both cars pulled into a large, nearly empty parking lot -- without anyone in view -- he identified his victims like a predator identifies its prey. He struck quickly, and efficiently -- hitting both men in what he knew was the "kill zone" from his training.

After shooting my cousin, he pumped two rounds into the son .....with the gun pressed against the young man, the first round struck him near the heart. As the young man fell, he shot him again, to insure a quick kill.

Because the father was alive, and began attending to his son, the murderer approached from behind, struck him on the back of the head with the gun barrel, and pulled the trigger again. Had the gun not mis-fired, of course, my cousin would be dead.

The thug then ran to his car, and took off as quickly as possible. A mile down the road, he heard on his "scanner" that they had identified his license plate number, and that the State Police were looking for his vehicle. It was then that he decided to go to the police HQ.

Cold. Very cold-blooded.

"Guilty": Part Two [View all] H2O Man Apr 2016 OP
There's nothing I can say. Wilms Apr 2016 #1
Thanks, Friend! H2O Man Apr 2016 #3
Glad to hear! Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #39
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Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #6
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Thank you so much, my dear H20 Man... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #4
Thanks, Buddy! H2O Man Apr 2016 #8
And I am blessed to know you... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #10
You are The Best! H2O Man Apr 2016 #58
... Zorra Apr 2016 #5
Thanks, Zorra. H2O Man Apr 2016 #9
Ah, jeez... Bayard Apr 2016 #7
Thanks, Bayard. H2O Man Apr 2016 #12
Native American Wisdom Bayard Apr 2016 #68
Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #70
Once again you've opened your heart to us, and I thank you.... Hekate Apr 2016 #13
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #14
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I have a question about one point, though. tblue37 Apr 2016 #15
Great question. H2O Man Apr 2016 #47
IOW, he is probably a serial killer who, as you say, reaches a threshold and tblue37 Apr 2016 #65
Exactly. H2O Man Apr 2016 #69
SUCH A WASTE OF HUMAN POTENTIAL heaven05 Apr 2016 #16
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #48
The guts you have shown in sharing this tragedy with us ... 11 Bravo Apr 2016 #17
Thanks, 11 Bravo! H2O Man Apr 2016 #49
beautifully written, and I feel as though I know and love your nephew renate Apr 2016 #18
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #50
I am sorry for your familys loss. It is also a loss for humanity logosoco Apr 2016 #19
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #51
Thank you for this gripping account. mountain grammy Apr 2016 #20
Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #52
Justice served. denbot Apr 2016 #21
Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #53
So many good people fighting for what's right Tsiyu Apr 2016 #22
Thanks. H2O Man Apr 2016 #55
I'm emotionally exhausted just reading these updates. progressoid Apr 2016 #23
Thanks. H2O Man Apr 2016 #57
The brutality and inhumanity of the defendant outrage me. The compassion and strength of your family Vincardog Apr 2016 #24
Thank you, Vincardog. H2O Man Apr 2016 #59
I tend to agree with your Elders... malthaussen Apr 2016 #25
Thanks, Friend. H2O Man Apr 2016 #60
This has been such a gripping narrative of a real life tragedy rurallib Apr 2016 #26
Well said. H2O Man Apr 2016 #72
I have been thinking of you, your family and these events frequently. Shrike47 Apr 2016 #27
Thanks, Shrike47 H2O Man Apr 2016 #74
Words fail me. cate94 Apr 2016 #28
Thank you, cate94 H2O Man Apr 2016 #75
I've followed this from the beginning and I am amazed with how clear and focused you've been. marble falls Apr 2016 #29
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #76
You're human, a rare commodity these years. You have people who have your back when you need it. marble falls Apr 2016 #89
It's been such a horrible time sharp_stick Apr 2016 #30
Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #77
"He gave my cousin a sneer..." edbermac Apr 2016 #31
Right! H2O Man Apr 2016 #79
Your strength and that of your family amazes me. peace13 Apr 2016 #32
Thank you very much! H2O Man Apr 2016 #91
Isn't it stunning when they flat-out LIE ON THE STAND? MADem Apr 2016 #33
Right! H2O Man Apr 2016 #92
Justice has been served!!! d_legendary1 Apr 2016 #34
Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #93
Know this voteearlyvoteoften Apr 2016 #35
Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2016 #94
Wishing you strength and wisdom. Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #36
Thanks, Betty! H2O Man Apr 2016 #95
Thank you H2O Man. Your strength thru this has been inspiring FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #37
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #96
See! Even being that self aware is strength. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #101
Remember your nephew fondly and keep his memory close gratuitous Apr 2016 #38
Well said. H2O Man Apr 2016 #97
Small Consolation To The Family ProfessorGAC Apr 2016 #40
Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #98
What a horrific crime. iandhr Apr 2016 #41
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #99
may the bright light of good people illuminate the darkness... islandmkl Apr 2016 #42
Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #100
Excellent post--you made me cry panader0 Apr 2016 #43
An Infinity Octafish Apr 2016 #44
When you described the defendant's reaction... gregcrawford Apr 2016 #45
K&R Solly Mack Apr 2016 #46
Thank you for sharing Fairgo Apr 2016 #54
Peace, and thanks for the posts Mbrow Apr 2016 #56
Peace to you and yours my brother malaise Apr 2016 #61
We are all less because of the loss of your "nephew". Ilsa Apr 2016 #62
One wonders how many crimes the convicted criminal committed while in the NYC PD. . . Peace H2O Man Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2016 #63
Thanks so much for the details. mmonk Apr 2016 #64
I'm sorry you have had to suffer such tragedy, H2O MAN. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #66
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #71
That gave me chills. You have had so much tragedy in your life, no small wonder you are filled Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #78
Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #82
We do experience similar types of events through our different stages of growth, each passing of Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #104
It couldn't have gone better, thankfully. pacalo Apr 2016 #67
Hugs my friend nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #73
My heart breaks for you, your cousin, your nephew, your family. FourScore Apr 2016 #80
the generosity of your heart and hopemountain Apr 2016 #81
My heart goes out to you and your family emsimon33 Apr 2016 #83
When you finally make it back to your pond and sanctuary, you can reflect on the changes in yourself NBachers Apr 2016 #84
Thank you so much for sharing. And my best to you and family. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #85
There is a special dance shadowmayor Apr 2016 #86
so sorry. maybe we need to go door to door. get illegal guns. a bully with a gun & an attitude. pansypoo53219 Apr 2016 #87
H20 Man Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #88
Words fail. Scuba Apr 2016 #90
Thank you for keeping us informed and guiding all through this. sinkingfeeling Apr 2016 #102
I hope they throw the key away. onecaliberal Apr 2016 #103
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