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re: Former Addis Officer That Killed 2 Brusly High Students Pleads Guilty...10 Year Sentence
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:29 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:29 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Zero reason to get into a high-speed chase and put the public in danger over a stolen car.
Sad story.
Sad story.
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Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:34 am to GeauxxxTigers23
You don’t know the facts.
He wasn’t even on duty, he just heard it on the radio and jumped in his car to join a chase miles away because he was curious.
In order to catch up, he completely hauled arse and ran the red light.
It was a stolen car, not even a violent crime.
So many pointless reasons these children were killed.
10 years isn’t enough.
He wasn’t even on duty, he just heard it on the radio and jumped in his car to join a chase miles away because he was curious.
In order to catch up, he completely hauled arse and ran the red light.
It was a stolen car, not even a violent crime.
So many pointless reasons these children were killed.
10 years isn’t enough.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:39 am to DrrTiger
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Zero reason to get into a high-speed chase and put the public in danger over a stolen car.
Correct ! BRPD knew who the perp was and the situation, took father's car w/o permission. They could have just cut a warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and picked him up later. Lafayette PD would definitely not engaged in this situation knowing those facts. The risk is WAY too high over a vehicle w/ a perp that poses no imminent threat to commit another violent felony.
This post was edited on 3/18/24 at 11:40 am
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:45 am to TheRouxGuru
The cop is supposed to know better; he isn't a POS.
So your opinion is that a high-speed pursuit, in this case, was correct?
Common sense should tell you 2 wrongs don't make a right.
I'm against high-speed pursuits except in the case of life and death situations, or a reasonable belief that a violent crime is or was about to be committed.
This situation was far from this circumstances.
So your opinion is that a high-speed pursuit, in this case, was correct?
Common sense should tell you 2 wrongs don't make a right.
I'm against high-speed pursuits except in the case of life and death situations, or a reasonable belief that a violent crime is or was about to be committed.
This situation was far from this circumstances.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:50 am to VetteGuy
R.I.P. to these young ladies. Such a needless tragedy.
This post was edited on 3/18/24 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:52 am to spslayto
Sad situation all around. Not all cops are charged in these situations though. A BRPD officer was traveling nearly double the speed limit on Scenic Hwy because he was running late for roll call early in morning. No lights on. He slammed into a vehicle killing a mother who was driving her boyfriend to work, and had her daughter in back seat. Boyfriend and daughter were severely injured. No arrest and he kept his job.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 11:58 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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I mean, he got into a car wreck while in a high speed pursuit. It's not like he tracked these girls down and murdered them.
He was negligent when running the red light but he's not a murderer or killer like the headline would lead you to believe.
Frankly 10 years is probably too much ij my opinion.
Yea, please go tell that to my old friend Kenny Wayne and his wife Erin, the parents of one of the deceased girls.
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Kenny Wayne
Today we get to hear the plea from the former cop that murdered our daughter. "This is going to hurt"
Never rings so loud.. everything hurts, my wife, my kids, my family, my friends, my community. You took way more than just our daughter's. Nothing is right lately, I'm off. I lose focus, I forget simple things. I find myself just praying that my daughter is smiling down on all of us.
So today is going to be tougher than usual..
So hug your babies tighter today.
I love you more!
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:17 pm to Shexter
I didn't say he wasn't responsible and shouldn't be punished, but the guy is not a murderer. He's just a shitty cop and a bad driver.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:34 pm to 91TIGER
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You need permission from a watch commander or supervisor on shift before engaging in high speed pursuits.
If you’re a retired LEO you should know every agency has different policy and supervisor permission is not required to pursue in many agencies.
With that said, he fricked up and got what he deserves.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:42 pm to Shexter
Stories like this are tough for everyone involved, but I could not imagine what your friend's son is going through knowing he was in the same accident but somehow lived. Fighting with the pain of "why not me instead...", being there to see his sister in that condition (assuming he was conscious at the scene). The entire family/community is going to need help with this grieve, but this young man has a long road ahead of him.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:45 pm to MikeD
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he got charged with manslaughter as well
So he'll be out of prison in 5-10 years and will keep doing the same thing.
He should have been charged with a harsher crime.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:55 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
"A shitty cop & a bad driver" who was responsible for the death of 2 beautiful, innocent young girls. But, a "bad driver" is how you describe an off duty LEO who deliberately ran a red light? His-at-fault wreck killing 2 young kids.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:56 pm to Keltic Tiger
I said he was at fault and should pay the consequences so I'm not sure what you're arguing with me for.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 12:56 pm to GetCocky11
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Cops must must must slow down and check the intersection before going through with their lights and sirens on. Can't just blow through it without looking.
So do fire trucks.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 1:31 pm to TROLA
Cannot believe some of you are saying 10 years is to much. Screw that needs to be way longer.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 1:32 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I'm gonna assume you're making this up because it makes no sense.
But if you're willing to provide the source of your information with names and how you are commented to the source then maybe I could be convinced.
This person isn't making it up. I was in court this morning. I was there representing a client on an unrelated issue and saw the whole plea. The families did, I believe, 8 victim impact statements. They were some of the most emotional and impactful that I have personally seen.
They referenced some things he said prior to the crash on the dashcam that seemed to indicate to me that he knew he was about to hit them and chose not to hit the brakes. It was inferred that he said some things after as well, but never referenced the actual statements like they did right before the crash.
There was ABSOLUTELY no excuse for what he did. It's easy to say "I support law enforcement" and the sentence was too harsh until you are sitting in the court room watching grieving families. Put yourself in their shoes. Their children, grandchildren, siblings are gone forever.
This post was edited on 3/18/24 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 3/18/24 at 1:33 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I didn't say he wasn't responsible and shouldn't be punished, but the guy is not a murderer. He's just a shitty cop and a bad driver.
Family of the victims feel otherwise.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 1:41 pm to Murtown
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They referenced some things he said prior to the crash on the dashcam that seemed to indicate to me that he knew he was about to hit them and chose not to hit the brakes.
then he should have gotten more than 10 years
Posted on 3/18/24 at 1:44 pm to Wabbit7
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Family of the victims feel otherwise.
I'm sure they do. But frankly they're too emotionally connected to have rational thoughts on the appropriate punishment for the officer.
I wish them the best as the go through this heartwrenching process.
Posted on 3/18/24 at 1:48 pm to Murtown
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They referenced some things he said prior to the crash on the dashcam that seemed to indicate to me that he knew he was about to hit them and chose not to hit the brakes. It was inferred that he said some things after as well, but never referenced the actual statements like they did right before the crash.
I would need to hear what he said.
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There was ABSOLUTELY no excuse for what he did. It's easy to say "I support law enforcement" and the sentence was too harsh
Of course there's no excuse and this has nothing to do with supporting law enforcement.
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you are sitting in the court room watching grieving families. Put yourself in their shoes. Their children, grandchildren, siblings are gone forever.
If I put myself in their shoes I wouldn't be able to logically determine the necessary punishment. I'm no lawyer but I'm pretty sure our justice system isn't built on the notion of getting revenge for the victim's family members.
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