Aug 23, 2009
Killing Tied to VH1 Show Raises New Concerts About Reality TV - NYTimes.com
Well it looks like the tentacles of partner violence have now reached out to the world of Reality TV.
It really shouldnt surprise us, violence against women has long been rampant within both the Hollywood film industry as well as the music industry and the violence would seem to be mirroring 'regular" society in an upward growth surge as of late. Experts blame the poor economy as the probable catalyst but I'm not convinced especially when one considers that folks in the entertainment industry are less likely to feel the pinch of an economic crunch.
What is shocking is the level of brutality involved with this particular crime. This victim was literally beaten to death and then dismembered in an attempt to hide her identity-rather idiotic considering this is the age of DNA after all.
What wasnt a surprise was the fact that man suspected of killing her had a history of committing Domestic violence and a history of getting off for said crimes with a veritable slap on the wrist.
How many women have to die before our courts get it right and change their attitude towards the precursor crimes to murders like these?!
It really shouldnt surprise us, violence against women has long been rampant within both the Hollywood film industry as well as the music industry and the violence would seem to be mirroring 'regular" society in an upward growth surge as of late. Experts blame the poor economy as the probable catalyst but I'm not convinced especially when one considers that folks in the entertainment industry are less likely to feel the pinch of an economic crunch.
What is shocking is the level of brutality involved with this particular crime. This victim was literally beaten to death and then dismembered in an attempt to hide her identity-rather idiotic considering this is the age of DNA after all.
What wasnt a surprise was the fact that man suspected of killing her had a history of committing Domestic violence and a history of getting off for said crimes with a veritable slap on the wrist.
How many women have to die before our courts get it right and change their attitude towards the precursor crimes to murders like these?!
Aug 20, 2009
Reality-TV star charged with U.S. model’s murder armed and in Canada: police
Well it looks like the tentacles of partner violence have reached out to the world of Reality TV.
It really shouldnt surprise us, violence against women has long been rampant within both the Hollywood film industry as well as the music industry and that violence would seem to be mirroring 'regular" society in upward growth surge as of late. Experts blame the poor economy as the probable catalyst for this but I'm not convinced.
What is shocking is the level of brutality involved with this particular crime. This reality star victim was literally beaten to death and dismembered in an attempt to hide her identity-rather idiotic considering this is the age of DNA after all.
What wasnt a surprise was the fact that man suspected of killing her has a history of committing Domestic violence and a history of getting off for said crimes with a veritable slap on the wrist.
How many women have to die before our courts get it right and change their attitude towards the precursor crimes that happen before murders like these?
It really shouldnt surprise us, violence against women has long been rampant within both the Hollywood film industry as well as the music industry and that violence would seem to be mirroring 'regular" society in upward growth surge as of late. Experts blame the poor economy as the probable catalyst for this but I'm not convinced.
What is shocking is the level of brutality involved with this particular crime. This reality star victim was literally beaten to death and dismembered in an attempt to hide her identity-rather idiotic considering this is the age of DNA after all.
What wasnt a surprise was the fact that man suspected of killing her has a history of committing Domestic violence and a history of getting off for said crimes with a veritable slap on the wrist.
How many women have to die before our courts get it right and change their attitude towards the precursor crimes that happen before murders like these?
Aug 18, 2009
Aug 14, 2009
Detroit serial rapist was out on parole for murder
Yes you read it correctly- a man recently released on parole for murder - raped five women in detroit Michigan.
This kind of thing used to break my heart, but now it makes me livid and more committed than ever to improving victims rights in this country..
This kind of thing used to break my heart, but now it makes me livid and more committed than ever to improving victims rights in this country..
Aug 10, 2009
TheDartmouth.com | Attorneys prepare for Petit trial
A pretty accurate summation of the latest developments in the Petit family murder case, as reported in the Dartmouth College newspaper. Hayley Petit, 17 was bound for Dartmouth that fateful summer and indeed would have likely been writing for that same paper has she been allowed to live- instead her life was cruelly and senselessly taken during a home invasion and sexual assault that happened in Cheshire two years ago.
Despite months adding up to years now I still cant get these crimes out of the forefront of my minds eye.
I suppose it has to do ith justice not being served yet- we are being held in a emotional limbo, waiting for the two men (who were caught red handed by Police fleeing the house in the Petits car) to be tried.
The latest estimate is January 2010 for jury selection to begin on only one of the two men's trials.
As the article explains there has been a request from the Petit hawke families to try these two men at the same time, perhaps in separate courtrooms-this in order to not have to sit through listening to two different sets of identical testimony re theyre loved ones last hours on earth.
Despite months adding up to years now I still cant get these crimes out of the forefront of my minds eye.
I suppose it has to do ith justice not being served yet- we are being held in a emotional limbo, waiting for the two men (who were caught red handed by Police fleeing the house in the Petits car) to be tried.
The latest estimate is January 2010 for jury selection to begin on only one of the two men's trials.
As the article explains there has been a request from the Petit hawke families to try these two men at the same time, perhaps in separate courtrooms-this in order to not have to sit through listening to two different sets of identical testimony re theyre loved ones last hours on earth.
Aug 5, 2009
Pennsylvania shooter had online blog
I am posting a link to the LA fitness club shooter George Sodini's blog for the specific purpose
of raising awareness about the personality type that often commit these kinds of crimes
against women. There is usually a long pattern of a hatred and/or resentment towards
women, and this man was apparently no exception to this general rule of thumb.
The Internet and blogging in particular have changed the way that we see violent crime. Never before has the general public been able to so easily access the inner worlds of those that committ such brutal acts of violence. Hopefully we will learn from these men that kill rather than sensationalize them and thier crimes.
As you'll see, Sodini's blog writings reveal a man with self esteem issues and mostly
closeted persecutory feelings towards women, beginning with his mother who according to his writings is a classic domineering/ critical type.
While I realize that we cannot all be armchair psychologists to every man that we come into contact with, a good basic knowledge of the personality traits and behavioral warning signs of predators and other men that commit violence will only help us in identifying someone who could be potentially dangerous to ourself or others.
This particular killer was very intelligent, had a ten year career at a successful law firm and was a fit and youngish looking 48 year old. As this story unfold and acquaintances come forward, I expect to hear that this man had exhibited some very clear cut disturbing behaviors towards/with women over the course of his lifetime and this is why, as his own blog entries claim he was "rejected by millions of single woman in his life."
In one blog entry, he mentions a woman at the gym looking at him a certain way, implying that she was attracted to him, he quickly went on to discount it saying..." but so what, even if I did
go out with her, it would be one or two dates and that would be it, just like it always is".
This is very telling information as Soldini was a fairly attractive man with a good career and should have had no problems dating women-but claims to never made it past the first few dates.
There were obviously warning signs and behavioral signposts that scared his dates off. And once we read his journal we can easily surmise that his all consuming resentment towards women was palpable
of raising awareness about the personality type that often commit these kinds of crimes
against women. There is usually a long pattern of a hatred and/or resentment towards
women, and this man was apparently no exception to this general rule of thumb.
The Internet and blogging in particular have changed the way that we see violent crime. Never before has the general public been able to so easily access the inner worlds of those that committ such brutal acts of violence. Hopefully we will learn from these men that kill rather than sensationalize them and thier crimes.
As you'll see, Sodini's blog writings reveal a man with self esteem issues and mostly
closeted persecutory feelings towards women, beginning with his mother who according to his writings is a classic domineering/ critical type.
While I realize that we cannot all be armchair psychologists to every man that we come into contact with, a good basic knowledge of the personality traits and behavioral warning signs of predators and other men that commit violence will only help us in identifying someone who could be potentially dangerous to ourself or others.
This particular killer was very intelligent, had a ten year career at a successful law firm and was a fit and youngish looking 48 year old. As this story unfold and acquaintances come forward, I expect to hear that this man had exhibited some very clear cut disturbing behaviors towards/with women over the course of his lifetime and this is why, as his own blog entries claim he was "rejected by millions of single woman in his life."
In one blog entry, he mentions a woman at the gym looking at him a certain way, implying that she was attracted to him, he quickly went on to discount it saying..." but so what, even if I did
go out with her, it would be one or two dates and that would be it, just like it always is".
This is very telling information as Soldini was a fairly attractive man with a good career and should have had no problems dating women-but claims to never made it past the first few dates.
There were obviously warning signs and behavioral signposts that scared his dates off. And once we read his journal we can easily surmise that his all consuming resentment towards women was palpable
Your Condolences: Who Are The LA Fitness Shooting Victims?
Two articles about the victims of todays tragic shooting in Pennsylvania, (see link above
and below).
www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_636883.html
and below).
www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_636883.html
Pennsylvania Gym Shooter Kept Online Diary in Preparation for Attack
Details are now emerging about the shooter in last nights attack in a Pennsylvania gym. Apparently, the number of victims has risen to four women in addition to the shooter killing himself - Original reports claimed that four total persons had died.
And as I suspected, as is almost always the case, the shooter was an estranged boyfriend of
one of the wounded women - That woman was shot in the thigh and carried outside to safety
by a male gym member who saw her bleeding from the leg and trying to escape the area
where the shooting occurred. Reportedly she kept saying " he is going to kill me, he is going
to kill me." before she lost consciousness. She was taken to a local area hospital along with 15 other victims.
And as I suspected, as is almost always the case, the shooter was an estranged boyfriend of
one of the wounded women - That woman was shot in the thigh and carried outside to safety
by a male gym member who saw her bleeding from the leg and trying to escape the area
where the shooting occurred. Reportedly she kept saying " he is going to kill me, he is going
to kill me." before she lost consciousness. She was taken to a local area hospital along with 15 other victims.
Silent gunman's Pa. health club shooting kills four
A horrible crime has happened at an LA Fitness center in Bridgeville Pennsylvania. A man entered the gym with a duffel bag, went straight to an exercise class full of women, shut off the lights and opened fire with a semi automatic weapon.Over fifty shots were fired, two women died at the scene and one died on her way to the hospital. The cowardly shooter killed himself as well. A note of some kind was found in his duffel bag.
Police are not releasing any information, until all of the families have been contacted, but it looks like the shooter was a member of the gym.
For those who are spiritually inclined, please say a prayer for the victims and their families, as well as the many women that were wounded and traumatized - several are in critical condition.
More as this story develops.
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