Police Seek Man In Fatal Shooting
Witness: Mother Shot With Children Present
Last updated Thursday, July 17, 2008 8:31 PM CDT in News
By Melissa Sherman
The Morning News
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ROGERS - A mother was fatally shot Wednesday night in her children's presence by a relative the family invited to stay in their home, a neighbor said.
Police found Veronica Robles, 37, shot to death at 2606 Graham Drive just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. She was shot "numerous times" with a .45-caliber handgun and pronounced dead at the scene, according to a Rogers Police Department news release.
Police were searching Thursday for Sergio Morales-Carrera, 23, the cousin of Robles' husband, in connection with the shooting, said Rogers Lt. Mike Johnson.
As their mother lay dying on the floor, Robles' three youngest children ran out into the street, said Beverly Allred, a neighbor. They screamed in unison, "He shot our mom, he shot our mom. Call the police," Allred said.
She said she watched as a man drove off in the family's truck.
Robles' 15-year-old daughter collapsed in the street, and Allred wrapped her arms around Robles' 5-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son, she said. Robles' 18-year-old son also was home at the time, she said.
The three oldest children told Allred they shielded their youngest sister from the arguing by taking her to the opposite end of the house.
Robles' husband was in Memphis, Tenn., for work when the shooting happened, Allred said. Allred said Robles told her the family took in Morales-Carrera but that he had been causing problems and they recently had asked him to leave.
Allred was working in her front yard when she heard loud screaming across the street Wednesday night. A few minutes later, Morales-Carrera left the home, went to a truck parked in the street, then walked back into the home. Seconds later, Allred heard three shots, she said.
Police recovered a 1989 GMC truck missing from the residence around 8:39 a.m. Thursday at Tesoro Beach Restaurant at 701 S. Thompson St. in Springdale, according to a Rogers Police news release.
Police didn't find a handgun in the truck, which was parked in front of the restaurant, said Springdale Police Lt. Scott Lewis. Springdale Police officers searched the restaurant but found no one in the building, Lewis said.
Morales-Carrera may be with family in the area, Johnson said.
The children were released to their father after Rogers Police officers interviewed them at the department Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, Johnson said.
The 5-year-old girl refused to leave Allred's side to go with the police officers Wednesday night. An officer spoke quietly with the girl and gave her a teddy bear to hold. Officers later found shoes to cover her bare feet, Allred said.
Robles' oldest son, Oscar, arrived at the house Wednesday night to be with his brothers and sisters, Allred said. After police interviewed Oscar, Allred said she asked him if he was OK.
"He said, 'Bev, I got to be for my sisters and brothers,'" she said.
The family was in the process of moving from Rogers to Bentonville, Allred said.
"All I can see is the screaming," Allred said, sitting on her front porch Thursday afternoon and gently touching her temple.
The body will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock for an autopsy, Johnson said.
The last homicide in Rogers was in early 2005, he said.
Anyone with information regarding Morales-Carrera can contact the Rogers Police Department at 636-4141.
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voter wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:19 PM:
" Ozarkthis is domestic. We aint got know crime here in these parts. Just ask the press, they will tell you we aint got know problem. "
lifer66 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:49 PM:
" It's a Hispanic thing according to the radio. Just people killing people that Americans won't. Seriously,when will our 'leaders' take action on this cultural terrorism we're forced to endure? "
LAWMAN wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:03 PM:
" This was definately hispanic related. Suspect possibly lives in the 1400 block area of North "C" St. Getaway truck had ficticious tags. I hope we get him. "
TickyTacky wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:05 PM:
" I feel sorry for the children if they witnessed their mother killed in front of them. This is so sad and I hope they catch this guy soon. "
friday wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:13 PM:
" The shooter should not worry the prosecutor will not go after the death penalty. If you want to kill someone the best place to do it is in Benton County. Just kill the person you dont like and cop a plea agreement. We the tax payers will pay your way from there on. O yea, another Hispanic shooting, as old Gomer Pyle would say, surprise, surrrrprise!!! "
friday wrote on Jul 17, 2008 3:15 PM:
" I wonder if the shooter was a gang member, oops I just said the "G" word. "
Capo-Di-Tuti-Capi wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:01 PM:
" Well, If there is an APB out, they should release the Suspect's Name. The house is a rental. (You are all correct, it is a Hispanic Domestic Disturbance.)
I hope the kids did not witness it as well.
Where is LULAC now? Will they come to this guys defense too? Most likely citing Profiling and Cultural Differences.
Can't wait to hear Mr.Miranda's Explanation of this crime in the Hispanic community as well... "
I hope the kids did not witness it as well.
Where is LULAC now? Will they come to this guys defense too? Most likely citing Profiling and Cultural Differences.
Can't wait to hear Mr.Miranda's Explanation of this crime in the Hispanic community as well... "
dwhite wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:06 PM:
" This guy is probably long gone if what your saying is true. "
sayitoutloud wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:20 PM:
" would yall get over the "Hispanic" crap allready. There are all types of people killing not just hispanics. You guys really need to get a life. Whether he is hisoanic, white, black, chinese if he killed her he needs to be punished but leave the "Hispanics" ALONE!!!! "
sayitoutloud wrote on Jul 17, 2008 4:21 PM:
" would yall get over the "Hispanic" crap allready. There are all types of people killing not just hispanics. You guys really need to get a life. Whether he is hispanic, white, black, chinese if he killed her he needs to be punished but leave the "Hispanics" ALONE!!!! "
keeparkansaslegal wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:19 PM:
" Why do we not know the immigration status of this perp? It is very important that the media mentions the immigration status, if he speaks english, if he hangs out at any of the illegal alien areas like the Jones Community Center, etc "
baum hog wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:31 PM:
" A quick check of the current local stories show terrible crimes committed by a variety of races, backgrounds and genders.. child pornography, child rape, armed robberies, forced entry and assault. Yet this story gets the attention of the usual people with the usual MO. Shocked!
My thoughts and prayers to the kids impacted by this. "
My thoughts and prayers to the kids impacted by this. "
sovereignty wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:32 PM:
" to sayitoutloud: according to one government survey at least 51% of the hispanics in this area are illegal aliens. given that, the odds are this suspect bad guy is probably an illegal. if so, he is fair game to criticize. some of us are tired of the bad stuff that comes along with the hispanic invasion of this are. the good hispanics ought to be tired of the illegals causing shame on their culture. they ought to be marching in the streets against illegals... "
Madison wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:37 PM:
" sayitoutloud, just keep repeating that to yourself. Maybe you belive it,but most of here don't!! "
tk wrote on Jul 17, 2008 5:43 PM:
" Thank you sayitoutloud and baum hog!! When are some people going to learn that crime happens in all colors,ethnicities and tax brackets?
keeparkansaslegal - shame on you for besmirching a great place like the Jones Center for Families. I guess that since the sign on the door reads that all people who behave like Ladies and Gentlemen are welcome, you don't feel very welcome. "
keeparkansaslegal - shame on you for besmirching a great place like the Jones Center for Families. I guess that since the sign on the door reads that all people who behave like Ladies and Gentlemen are welcome, you don't feel very welcome. "
91151 wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:20 PM:
" Friday... if you live in Benton County, PLEASE MOVE!!!!!! I don't agree with the plea bargain, the girl getting off, etc., either, HOWEVER!!! That kind of things happens all over this country, not just here. So stop with the Benton County bashing, I grew up here, it's a great county! Now, on with my other though, I hope they catch this guy. It is sad and scary that he is out there somewhere. I pray for the kids, hoping they didn't witness the killing. If they didn't they still need our prayers, because illegal alien or not(which I'm against illegal immigration I say send 'em all back) but, these kids lost their mom, and no matter what your immigration status is, in that sense, we are all human and I would not wish anyone to go through this kind of tragedy. "
mercy wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:25 PM:
" i agree with sayitoutloud get over the hispanics because people kill and it doesnt matter the race, and keeparkansaslegal what do you care about illegals at jones center if it wasnt for the illegal you wouldnt be eating your portion of vegetables everyday because i dont see you picking them for a living so leave them alone. "
sovereignty wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:46 PM:
" to mercy: my great-great grandfather no doubt used your logic to justify his owning slaves. they did a job no white man would do, they worked cheaper, etc, etc. there is no good arguement to justify what is todays slavery. if i cannot afford something like a tomato because it is picked by a legal citizen making a liveable wage then i suppose such is how it will be. i do not drive a mercedes because i cannot afford one. maybe we should get only illegals to put them together then i could afford one. that would be okay with you and your ilk, you want to take advantage of others so you can benefit. "
widow wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:58 PM:
" Mercy Mercy, I get sick of bleeding hearts crying about the poor illegals. If you don't like what we say here go somewhere else. We have enough crime here from our own people, why should we accept it from the dregs of a backward country who won't take care of it's own people. If they don't find this guy who will he kill next? Pray it's none of our familys. Wait till one of these guys kill a youth here. Then see how you all feel. It could be a younger person and one of us. I for one don't want to lose anyone in my family. There will be trouble like you have never heard if that were to ever happen. "
Brittanicus wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:18 PM:
" End any chance of complaints against police departments, (ICE) Immigration Enforcement, Marshall's, by pursuing the pariah employer. Funding is limited under current immigration laws, because Democrats have gutted most appropriations. Instead of going after illegal immigrants, that can lead to mistakes. We must enact the Federal SAVE ACT (H.R.4088) and go after the real culprits.
These are the predatory businesses that ignore Immigration laws. Once caught employers should have the heaviest penalties thrown against them. Unless they have used the government E-verify data base and those hired have been shown to be legal. Then penalties should be harsh and severe. They are stealing jobs from citizens and legal residents, which should be classed as a 'A' felony. If convicted should be heavily fined, business assets confiscated to add funds to ICE.
If caught with more than five illegal immigrants in their employ, should be locked away for at least 5 years. No half-measures like using factory managers as a scapegoat. No matter their highest echelon, no Chairman, CEO, Director should be able to shun our laws. Millions of regular people are joining for free www.numbersusa.com, to stop this travesty of our immigration laws. "
These are the predatory businesses that ignore Immigration laws. Once caught employers should have the heaviest penalties thrown against them. Unless they have used the government E-verify data base and those hired have been shown to be legal. Then penalties should be harsh and severe. They are stealing jobs from citizens and legal residents, which should be classed as a 'A' felony. If convicted should be heavily fined, business assets confiscated to add funds to ICE.
If caught with more than five illegal immigrants in their employ, should be locked away for at least 5 years. No half-measures like using factory managers as a scapegoat. No matter their highest echelon, no Chairman, CEO, Director should be able to shun our laws. Millions of regular people are joining for free www.numbersusa.com, to stop this travesty of our immigration laws. "
MarkTheNarc wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:32 PM:
" The sad fact is a woman is murdered and her four children no longer have a Mother. Please stop playing the race card on these incidents. I've investigated similar domestic-related homicides and color, race, national origin or ethnicity play absolutely NO part in the crime. What DOES happen in each incident is some hot-head has no means of self-control and resorts to murder to settle the dispute. I hope he is caught before he wounds or kills anyone else, and if convicted, faces the MAXIMUM PELALTY ALLOWED BY LAW! Of course, this is merely the opinion of a retired cop who has seen more than his fair share of senseless brutality... "
grumpy wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:49 PM:
" You have to watch out for anything to happen here now, with the massive growth--of course, hispanic..The other night around midnight, I was coming home from work when a NEW SUV in front of me was barely moving; after going 5 mph for 1/2 mile, I tried to pass. He then sped up, waving obscene gestures to me!! I did see there were several Hispanics inside as the drivers window was open. I quickly turned off to avoid a scene. I did nothing to cause this, I was merely going home after working 10 hours! There is so much illegal activity here now it seems like a law-abiding citizen has no place living here! "
ozarks wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:50 PM:
" I don't know if this peace of work is illegal or not and it doesn't matter becasue nothing would happen to him any way! Plus, who ever said he will never get death in Benton County was right. Van Stone is a joke. I hope any one runs against him next time. I would vote for Dan Ivy before Stone. "
widow wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:57 PM:
" Oh grumpy I am so glad you were not hurt. Do our politicians and judges care about the average person anymore? I think not. What if a woman was put in that position. They might have forced her off the road and who knows after that. Seems they are getting brave here with their crimes, but hey they got away with the first one. The one where they came over that fence and feel like they own the place. As a woman I don't feel this part of Arkansas is safe. Tourists beware. Familys beware. "
friday wrote on Jul 17, 2008 7:58 PM:
" 91151 So you want me to move? Why? Because I point out the weakness of our justice system? If anyone should move it should be you. You my friend have failed your county. Weak prosecution and law enforcement that is control by the press is the reason crime is coming into your county. Thank about that and then think about the safety of your love ones, if you have any. Buddy it is people like you that is the number one reason we have crime. Man I would like to meet you and MarktheNark face to face!!! "
VHugo wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:11 PM:
" The perp is a hispanic in a getaway car with fictitious tags--the authorities should be able to find him fairly quickly. "
grumpy wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:40 PM:
" To widow--thank you kindly. I've lived in Rogers half of my 54 yrs; it saddens me to see what this once beautiful area has become--A person cannot even go for an evening walk without worrying about being accosted. "
dwhite wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:44 PM:
" Friday---- what do you mean by "controlled by the press"? WHy would you say that about Rogers Police department? That's ridiculous. "
criminaljustice wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:00 PM:
" Ask Sanchez about this? Another murder in Benton County to solve it will be impossible! The investigators will never understand. Again murder in this county is beyond the training of the investigator's. Someday they will understand. To Apprehend is impossible for Benton County. Again ask Sanchez about this one she knows where he. The roots drive deep to bad they'll never figured it out. Sad that they the investigators don't understand the Hispanic community. "
sandpiper wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:14 AM:
" My best friend lives a few doors from where this happened. NOT Hispanic neighborhood. She could hear the screaming in her house. The kids were IN the house when it happened so they saw the whole thing. It doesn't matter what race they are, a mother is dead and 4 children have to grow up without one.
My 16 yr old daughter was murdered and I couldn't care less what color the killer/s happens to be. We still don't know who did it, but I can guarantee they were not Hispanics. You can go anywhere in the world and find ppl who have something against another ppl.
Yes there are many illegals here but not all of them are Hispanic. And it isn't as easy as walking across "an invisable line" Some of those ppl pay shiesters every penny the family has to get into this country. They pile them into trucks, they die, they get sick and some of them get caught. Those that make it and get jobs work for nothing. And they work their butts off! Yes some are criminals but not all. Most of the ppl are families trying to stay alive, just like the rest of us. Do I think it's ok for illegals to collect funds from our gov, send their kids to school for nothing(don't pay taxes), free med. when we can't get it? NO!!! Something needs to be done about illegal immigration soon no question. And BentonCo jail is a pit!!!IMHO "
My 16 yr old daughter was murdered and I couldn't care less what color the killer/s happens to be. We still don't know who did it, but I can guarantee they were not Hispanics. You can go anywhere in the world and find ppl who have something against another ppl.
Yes there are many illegals here but not all of them are Hispanic. And it isn't as easy as walking across "an invisable line" Some of those ppl pay shiesters every penny the family has to get into this country. They pile them into trucks, they die, they get sick and some of them get caught. Those that make it and get jobs work for nothing. And they work their butts off! Yes some are criminals but not all. Most of the ppl are families trying to stay alive, just like the rest of us. Do I think it's ok for illegals to collect funds from our gov, send their kids to school for nothing(don't pay taxes), free med. when we can't get it? NO!!! Something needs to be done about illegal immigration soon no question. And BentonCo jail is a pit!!!IMHO "
Gramps wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:25 AM:
" I am appalled at reading some of the remarks that appear in these comments day after day coming from people I thought I knew and was proud to call a friend. It seems that NWA society has taken that twisted road of racial hatred and we all should be alarmed. NWA used to be the "Paradise" of the South, but now it is becoming like the bouroughs of NYC. Our great Constitution say that "All men are equal", not just whites. The bible say we ALL are children of GOD, not just whites. I have traveled in 107 different countries now, and each race has its beauty and yes, it has a bad side but we should be able to come together as one and help each other to get rid of the bad and adult enough to appreciate the beauty that each race brings to our culture. I myself do not like illegal aliens anymore than the next person on this blog but I will not let the actions of those who defile our laws make me hate an entire race because of a few. My heart goes out to the children in this case and I sincerely hope they catch the guy. But to brand every Hispanic or other race as bad for the actions of one or a few is totally wrong in the eyes of GOD and when we do this we ourselves are no better than the ones who do bad. "
masonstorm1958 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:17 AM:
" I see from the above blogs that the illegal alien problem, and indirectly the Hispanics, have gotten us at each others throats. Are people so emotionally wrought that they are now willing to take arms up against each other over people who don't belong here in the first place? Sounds like the old divide and conquer scheme. If that happens, it will be a bloodbath on both sides. Is this what this all comes down to? People killing one another to get the kind of country they want? All I know is all of you better think before you type and get a better handle on your emotions. I'm seeing very little respect given to those who disagree with either side. A good rebuttal has reasoning and logic behind it. Not religious mythology and race. By the way, for those of you who don't know, the Hispanics are comprised of three races not one. So they are an ethnic group, not a race per se. Common misconception. So, am I going to get a civilized response or a bunch of in your face stuff? Who, out there has the intelligence to debate or rebut what I have posted here? "
recross1 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:08 AM:
" anyone who does not think this is a mexican crime go to houston or any other city down south and spend a few weeks,come home,tell me what you leared.they come here commit thier crimes be cause they can step back across the open border and presto..crime forgotten.SEAL our borders or lock your doors and arm yourselfs. "
91151 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:35 AM:
" Friday, please tell how I have failed my county! I vote and vote for those who say they can prosecute, I am for the death penalty. I am a conservative who does not have a bleeding heart for anyone who breaks the law and I vote that way. There would be hell to pay if anyone hurts my kids and loved ones. I believe in the right to bear arms, which we have, and believe in protecting my family and property. So, again, how am I the reason for crime in this county? Yes, we have problems with our justice system here, but you make it sound like "only in Benton County". It's everywhere, the courts and government are becoming more corupt everyday, and I vote and speak out against that. "
voter wrote on Jul 18, 2008 7:39 AM:
" I just read the Daily Records story of this killing. They talked about what would happen if the shooter was tried and found guilty. A jury could recommend life w/o parole or death. If this shooter is found, base on history of the prosecutors office and Helms a plea agreement will be made and we the tax payers will keep this shooter safe and sound for the rest of his life. I have no confidence Stone and Helms will push for capitol murder charges to go to trial. "
recross1 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:38 AM:
" gramps and mason to both of you I must say I agree 90% with what you say but I will still stand behind what I say about the open border situation and that is a mexican situation as far as the countries that are directly joined to the US.That being said I have to ask you gramps,how many of the 103 countries you have been to will allow you to demand they speak you language,will support you as soon as you step foot in thier country,and will change a national pledge just because you dont like part of what is being said in it?I could go on but I think my point is made.NWA is however a beautiful place to live and the people here for the most part are the friendliest I have ever seen,for that reason I hope to live here the rest of my days.I left the south for reason now being discussed and for that reason I know what I am saying concerning the crime and cultural problems that are arising.I just hope things dont get as bad as they are in the states along the mexican borders. "
sambino2 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 8:48 AM:
" I dont think the color, race, sex or orgin has anything to do with this. I guess im the minority b/c im the 49% of the hispanics in this area that was born an American and so were my parents. It saddens me that people are so ignorant with assuming that b/c he is hispanic that he is gang related or an illegal immigrant. Im glad that I'm not ignorant enough to go and post on every article where a white man rapes children at a high end high school in springdale or commits a sexual related crime. I feel bad for the poor children, and sad to know this was a mile or two down the road from me. "
voter wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 AM:
" Gramps, have you ever stopped to think if our little paradise was the same it was years ago, we would not have to pray for the children? Your little lets just all get along is the reason we are praying for these children and hopefully a few prayers for the slain mother. No one said anything about this being a white issue only. I bet you are of belief that a white man called up the shooter and instructed him to shoot this mother. I bet you are of the belief that a white man put the gun into the hand of the shooter and said, pull the trigger until it stops firing? Face the facts Gramps this is not about any race, it is about criminals and their mentally. Go on blame race and the white guy but you had better keep a close eye on your relatives and close friends because your way of life will not make them or your community safe. Just come out where I live and see what your way of thinking turns a community into. "
flamingo79 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 10:29 AM:
" For any and all of you who are screaming about our local police and prosecutors not going for capital punishment - keep in mind that due to the "leaders" of this country and the agreements they enter into - every Mexican who is on death row is being represented in a lawsuit before the UN (yes - International law) against the US. Mexican consulates throughout the US, as well as mexican officials, now insert their noses into US courts....and our "leaders" allow it. Due to mexico's laws against the death penalty, their lawsuit claims mexican laws cover these persons, so the death penalty in the US cannot apply to them. If you are a US citizen and you commit an atrocious crime on US soil, the death penalty would apply. If you are a mexican and you commit the same crime, the mexican gov't asserts the death penalty cannot apply. Think long and hard about that - once again, the mexican government inserts their nose in US policy and our government allows it. Unbelievable. Why do you think mexico will not extradite a criminal to the US if the criminal would be eligible for the death penalty? "
arosales wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:01 AM:
" THIS IS THE VICTIMS DAUGHTER IN LAW. SHE WAS A GREAT WOMAN, WEATHER IT WAS A HISPANIC OR NOT IT WAS COLD MURDER. NONE OF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK OF HER IN ANY SHAPE. THE FAMILY IS IN GREAT PAIN AND READING ALL OF THESE DEMEANING INSULTS DISGUSTES ME. NONE OF YOU KNOW ANYTHING WITH THE CASE, I WILL DO MY BEST TO KEEP THE FAMILY AWAY FROM THESE SICK COMMENTS. NONE OF THE PEOPLE WRITTING THIS IS ANY BETTER THAN THE MURDERER, HE TOOK THEIR MOTHER AND ALL OF YOU SHOW NO SYMPATHY. I WISH THIS ON NO ONE... THIS FAMILY BEEN THROUGH HELL AND YOU ALL GET OFF ON IMMIGRANTS! I SYMPETHIZE FOR ALL OF YOU EVEN MORE. "
kittah wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:27 AM:
" Why is it no one has even touched on the real problem... this is at least the 4th shooting that has been in our local news in the last 2 weeks!!! Seems to me that GUN CONTROL should become a issue real frigin quick!! Guess with the high gas prices somehow these people are still finding the money for bullets!!! "
qlbchamp wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:40 AM:
" arosales, I am very sorry to hear of your loss and I can't imagine what pain you and the rest of the family are going through....but I take a strong offense to your comment that none of us are better than the murderer....I think everyone is better than him.....one thing I will never understand is why any argument gets so heated that it becomes physical. Conflict resolution is a lost art. "
justalocal wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:42 AM:
" arosales, you are so correct. A person should never be judged on race sex or wealth for that matter!!
I hope the children of this woman do not have to read all the negative comments... and it is good of you to sheild them from it. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. "
I hope the children of this woman do not have to read all the negative comments... and it is good of you to sheild them from it. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. "
ProudVetHogFan wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:36 PM:
" AROSALES... While I do wish you and your family the best in this time of sadness, I have read all of the comments on here and i did not see anything that was negative in nature towards the victim or the children. I did however read a ton of comments about the disgusting criminal that brought this trauma to your family. And to be quite honest with you the comments are very sensored compared to what people really want to say. So pleas dont mistake who most of us are speaking of when we leave these comments. But, in my opinion and i would hope that yours is similar, the murderer should die a horrible and painful death for commiting this crime. "
yuly wrote on Jul 18, 2008 1:26 PM:
" ...RACE Doesn't matter, everyone can be a criminal. My Dad Was killed by 2 white guys on January 2008, and they are not in jail. no one said anything about it. but when a Hispanic does something wrong, everyone talks about it. I know it was a horrible thing to do, but leave the race out of all of this. In this world Good and Bad people exist, no matter what the race is.Think about what the family is going through!!! "
gary wrote on Jul 18, 2008 2:45 PM:
" To kittah,
Gun Control, To know how to use both hands and/or To hit what you are aiming at.
If the Government would inforce the gun laws on the books now there would be less crime and criminals. There is no more need for more "Gun Control".
Since the Supreme Court has JUST ruled that the Second Amendment is valid and that the public "has the right to keep and bear arms". If people would become effective with firearms, some of the violent crimes could be discouraged.
I hope that this Killer is cought and punished to the fullest extend of the law and that my thoughts go out to the victims family. "
Gun Control, To know how to use both hands and/or To hit what you are aiming at.
If the Government would inforce the gun laws on the books now there would be less crime and criminals. There is no more need for more "Gun Control".
Since the Supreme Court has JUST ruled that the Second Amendment is valid and that the public "has the right to keep and bear arms". If people would become effective with firearms, some of the violent crimes could be discouraged.
I hope that this Killer is cought and punished to the fullest extend of the law and that my thoughts go out to the victims family. "
sellis wrote on Jul 18, 2008 3:05 PM:
" Fact: Hispanics are taking over our area towns and nothing is being done about it. Signs are everywhere in spanish. Why is that?
Fact: Crimes are being committed everyday by hispanics that are here illegally. Yes, other races commit crimes too but if they weren't here the crimes wouldn't have happened. "
Fact: Crimes are being committed everyday by hispanics that are here illegally. Yes, other races commit crimes too but if they weren't here the crimes wouldn't have happened. "
sovereignty wrote on Jul 20, 2008 9:32 AM:
" if bush would have secured the border on day one of his presidency then the illegals would not be here in the millions. and then the bad, hard-core criminals that are a very small part of those millions would not be here. lincon and pryor should daily be in the senate yelling and screaming for someone to hear them about the illegals in this area and this country who murder us, rape us, sell drugs to us, etc, etc. i have met too many good U.S. citizens who happen to be Hispanic for this to be a racial/cultural thing with me. secure the borders so good, legal, law abiding Mexican-Americans and other Hispanics can live in peace here. if they are legal it is their home too. "
qlbchamp wrote on Jul 20, 2008 3:37 PM:
" clinton had 8 years to secure the borders.....why should bush do it on day 1? "
sovereignty wrote on Jul 20, 2008 10:10 PM:
" because it was and is the right thing to do- hence why clinton didnt do it! since 911 there is no excuse for open borders. any military person will tell you, you have to have the flanks secure. we spend 2.5 billion a week on an ill-advised war to secure their nation and yet we do not even have our own homeland secure. "
friday wrote on Jul 21, 2008 6:18 AM:
" 91151 please reread your last post to me. You totally confused me. . You said, I am a conservative who does not have a bleeding heart for anyone who breaks the law and I vote that way. You vote for who, someone who stands before you and say they are tough on crime but prosecutes the other way? You speak of your kids and loved ones in the above post and what kind of "price to pay" if someone did something to them, but what would you do if the justice system just stood by and took the easy road to get the case through the courts, like the recent "road rage"? Benton County needs bashed and so do you for letting the elected officials off the hook for not going for the throat on violent crimes. Dont compare Benton County to the rest of the country, not yet anyways. Give it a few more years and you can call it East of Eastern LA because of kind attitudes like yours when it comes to our justice system. So if body needs to move anywhere try packing your own bags, buddy! "
bks wrote on Jul 21, 2008 7:50 AM:
" I have read the comments that have been left. Instead of bashing the illegal aliens at this time why is everyone not thinking or praying for the husband and 5 childred left behind without a mother. Veronica was a very kind, unselfish lady. If you had seen the first reaction of the children as I did YOU WOULD STOP AND RECONSIDER what you are saying that is so negative at this time. There is a time to be negative but right now is not the time, especially if any family member reads the negatism that is being written.Try to find in your hearts what the family (regardless of race) is going through!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
91151 wrote on Jul 21, 2008 12:05 PM:
" You know, when someone running for office says they will be tough on crime(and haven't been in that office to prove otherwise) we tend to vote for them. anyone with a record of saying they are tough on crime yet aren't, I don't vote for. And, I am appalled that our attorney's let someone go who should be punished for a crime, it irks me, BUT, my issue is with bashing Benton County. We have our problems, and they need to be fixed, however, this is still a good place to live, and not any different than other counties when it comes to getting someone "off" if they testify against someone else. And those electedthat don't prosecute criminals, when it comes to voting time definitly won't get my vote. And, as far as price to pay, well, hell hath no furry like a parent scorned if anyone hurts my kids and loved ones "
justinnkim99 wrote on Jul 23, 2008 10:36 PM:
" omg...why are the same people debating? just give eachother your email addresses and move on to another story...quit arguing...
It's almost funny who you can tell on here who are hispanics....by the tone of their comments....
I cant tell you how many times I've open the internet to read the paper and the TOP headlines were about hispanics that commited SOME type of crime....pathetic...to say the least..
and then for the family member to jump on here...and obviously NOT read any of the comments that were left just ads to the pathetic-ness....we are all so sympathetic to the tragedy at hand...it's awful..and I am sure most agree that that's where most of our anger comes from....the fact that this was sensless...the fact that the crime was commited by a hispanic is moot compared to the reality of most of these comments.....make sure you READ all the comments...thru and thru...befor having a hissy fit....
Much love and respect to the family during this time..may God be with you. "
It's almost funny who you can tell on here who are hispanics....by the tone of their comments....
I cant tell you how many times I've open the internet to read the paper and the TOP headlines were about hispanics that commited SOME type of crime....pathetic...to say the least..
and then for the family member to jump on here...and obviously NOT read any of the comments that were left just ads to the pathetic-ness....we are all so sympathetic to the tragedy at hand...it's awful..and I am sure most agree that that's where most of our anger comes from....the fact that this was sensless...the fact that the crime was commited by a hispanic is moot compared to the reality of most of these comments.....make sure you READ all the comments...thru and thru...befor having a hissy fit....
Much love and respect to the family during this time..may God be with you. "
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Ozarks wrote on Jul 17, 2008 1:45 PM: