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Victim's Brother Arrested in Lester Street Murders

Booking photo of Jessie Dotson.Memphis, TN - Saturday, March 8, 2008, Memphis police announced an arrest in the Lester Street murders. They say it was a family argument between two brothers that turned deadly. According to Police Director Larry Godwin, 33 year-old Jessie Dotson will be charged with six counts of first degree murder and three counts of attempted first degree murder.

Jessie Dotson is the older brother of one of the victims, Cecil Dotson.  Jessie Dotson just got out of prison January 26th, after serving time for second degree murder.

Police say Jessie Dotson shot and killed his brother Sunday, March 2nd, after an argument, and then shot the three other adults in the home.  He also stabbed the five children. Three of the children survived and are being treated at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center.

Police will not say exactly what the two men argued about.

Police found the bodies of Cecil Dotson, Marissa Williams, Shindri Roberson and Hollis Seals Monday evening, March 3rd, after a family member asked police to check on the home.

District Attorney Bill Gibbons says the crime is "death penalty" eligible, but says it's too soon to say whether his office will seek the death penalty against Jessie Dotson.

It's your turn to Speak Up! Memphis

Published Saturday, March 08, 2008 3:42 PM by smyers

Comments

 

tiscac said:

The death penalty is too good for this animal.
March 8, 2008 4:08 PM
 

keydee901 said:

Im glad they caught him because no one deserved the torture he put them through especially those innocent children who never had a chance to start a life. I think he should be hung on Poplar and let the whole community come and torture him. Its just a shame that its beyond black on black crime its family against family. I just pray for the family and Memphis because its time the city come together and stop all this crime. People need to wake up and see GOD is REAL and you only get one life to live!!!
March 8, 2008 5:18 PM
 

smithtra said:

This sick individual do not deserve o sit a day in jail!  Take him straight tothe death chambers.  Where was his brotherly love?  He sould not have been released in Jaunuary for  the oe murder.  Shelby County Prosecuters must stepit up, and make sure these criminals do not see the streets for along time or some of te crimes  committed.  The city of Memphis Streets can once become more safer.  Start giving the three strike you out deal here like other states.  Now the city & the  family should focus on the surving victims (the children).  Do not give Jermey Dotso no air time, justTAKE HIM TOTHE DEATH CHAMBER!
March 8, 2008 5:21 PM
 

East Memphis said:

Why did he shoot here twice in the knee if he wanted to kill her?  Why not shoot her in the head?  Why shoot her twice in the knee if you were going to kill her? What about the lacerations? Why suffocate with a plastic bag after you shot her twice anyway?
http://bp2.blogger.com/_1ATnOmiGPsQ/R9DM1Ve7sLI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/KbUA5oJ_xMc/s1600-h/P1010727.JPG

Why did we hear there was a admission and when Godwin was asked directly if there was an admission - he paused looked back and forth and said "we have enought evidence to charge him."  Why was he booked at 3:40 something in the morning? Was that when he finally said, "I want a lawyer."  There are a lot of unanswered questions here.

I am not saying he didn't do it. What was said does not match the info they have already released and info some of the first responders said on several different blogs and one to me.
March 8, 2008 5:29 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

East Memphis- I'm sorry, did you think this guy is normal? If he was trying to kill that many kids, I don't think he is all there. I don't think that he had much point to anything he did. If he did it or not, at least he'll be back in prison where he should be.
March 8, 2008 5:47 PM
 

tazz of mphs said:

This is really SAD! I have children too and would never imagine my family members hating me that bad to kill me and others im acquainted with, unless those 14 yrs. in prison mentally messed him up to the point he couldnt cope with the outside world. He will regret everyday of LIFE in prison and  clue.
March 8, 2008 6:23 PM
 

DawgMom said:

What kind of family is this?  Very scary.
March 8, 2008 6:36 PM
 

DrWhite said:

And I can't understand from what I was told, I can see him being able to kill them all, but the mutilation is what I don't understand. Maybe he was a sick freak.
Sort of like Static. We know he's a sick freak.
March 8, 2008 6:37 PM
 

tazz of mphs said:

Memphis needs to rehabilitate those in jail for felonys due to the fact when they do get released we can be (almost )reasured that they learned WHY they were there in the first place. When you keep a animal locked up in a gate too long and let them out for a brief minute they runs wild untill they are ready to come back home then its back to their  old self AGAIN!!!!!! LESSON LEARNED DONT LET THEM OUT UNLESS THEY ARE READY
March 8, 2008 6:38 PM
 

crtnwhl said:

From  my understanding he confessed to the murders. This was done after a statement taking from the surviving 9 year old was taking. I knew the survivors would be the key to this crime! All the speculations about drugs, gangs, and backgrounds was something to freed the media! Now people are asking the question if he could have done it alone, in my opinion, yes he could have done this alone. If these individuals were all intoxicated, yes that could have thrown off or delayed their reaction. One of them could have been sleep, past out, or just coming in the room to see what was happening. All I know, the mutilation was taking things to another level of evil. This was done to children?????? Death was done to a brother?????? This is a hideous act of violence, and I think a man who has served 18 years in jail would be desperate enough to do this! In my opinion, this would have been done to anyone in that house that night. He did not want to leave any survivors and he proved that by killing children who couldn't even talk! The survivors were going to be the key cause they were left for dead, he never expected  them to survive their brutal beating he displayed upon them. But you know what GOD IS GOOD AND AN ANGEL STAYED THERE WITH THEM TO PULL THEM THROUGH.  Now it is up to the justice system!  I just wonder if there were no survivors would there be a person in custody or would we still be talking about backgrounds, past events at the residence, gangs, or one of the victims dealing drugs. My prayers go out to the victims in this case, this was a true massacre. And it has changed peoples lives for ever, I pray the lord protects my family and friends. from such violence!!!!!
March 8, 2008 7:25 PM
 

crtnwhl said:

From  my understanding he confessed to the murders. This was done after a statement taking from the surviving 9 year old was taking. I knew the survivors would be the key to this crime! All the speculations about drugs, gangs, and backgrounds was something to freed the media! Now people are asking the question if he could have done it alone, in my opinion, yes he could have done this alone. If these individuals were all intoxicated, yes that could have thrown off or delayed their reaction. One of them could have been sleep, past out, or just coming in the room to see what was happening. All I know, the mutilation was taking things to another level of evil. This was done to children?????? Death was done to a brother?????? This is a hideous act of violence, and I think a man who has served 18 years in jail would be desperate enough to do this! In my opinion, this would have been done to anyone in that house that night. He did not want to leave any survivors and he proved that by killing children who couldn't even talk! The survivors were going to be the key cause they were left for dead, he never expected  them to survive their brutal beating he displayed upon them. But you know what GOD IS GOOD AND AN ANGEL STAYED THERE WITH THEM TO PULL THEM THROUGH.  Now it is up to the justice system!  I just wonder if there were no survivors would there be a person in custody or would we still be talking about backgrounds, past events at the residence, gangs, or one of the victims dealing drugs. My prayers go out to the victims in this case, this was a true massacre. And it has changed peoples lives for ever, I pray the lord protects my family and friends. from such violence!!!!!
March 8, 2008 7:28 PM
 

East Memphis said:

Godwin directly evaded the question about whether he confessed - he said quote, "we have enough evidence to charge him."

If this was a crime of passion and idiocy - a real possibility - as brutal as it was his BLOODY hand prints and footprints should be all over that apartment.  If they are case closed.  If the people in there wore gloves and his BLOODY prints are nowhere - I am dubious.

Society is obviously better off with this guy gone - he is trash - just out of jail arguing over leather jackets and guns etc.

I don't remember Godwin saying it was the nine y/o but my kids were making a bunch of noise while I was watching it.  I thought he inferred the youngest survived.  I am probably wrong as I and my wife had to yell at my eight y/o to be quiet several times.  If it was a 4 or 6 y/o in my experience they will say anything especially since the uncle was over there acting like a violent fool evidently on several occasions.

I am still baffled by the well aimed double shots to the knee and no shot to the head.  I heard she was found with a plastic bag over her head.  And finally as to the reciprocating saw - I wasn't told it was a reciprocating saw like I have read elsewhere, I was told it was a Milwaukee Sawz-All specifically.  By someone who had no reason to lie.

I hope it is this guy and the scar in her leg wasn't where someone else carved her gang name out as a disrespect.  It would be a lot easier for me to live in this city if his bloody prints were all over the house and no one else was knee capped.

But why would it take them so long to identify his bloody prints that had to be everywhere - he had to have been a suspect from go - they had his prints on record.  

He had to have torn up his hands using knives from the scene and left blood of his own everywhere.  You don't stab people in the skull breaking the knife without cutting yourself.  They should have had this solved in 2 days if it was him just from the print evidence.  

He according to the conference manually slaughtered 5 children (2 successfully) to hide his crime.  It was a bloody mess.  Why slaughter the 2 month old? Is a 2 month old going to ID you?

I don't know how this sits - I would sure have liked to have seen the state crime lab guys saying his bloody hand and foot prints were everywhere.
March 8, 2008 7:51 PM
 

DesMcKinney said:

I agree with East Memphis.  Too many questions unanswered.  We cannot rest until these questions are answered.  Godwin and Gibbons do not have the best interest of our community to heart.  I know that its a since of urgency to solve this case, but to question a witness this young this quickly after the incident, is irresponsible.
March 8, 2008 10:41 PM
 

DawgMom said:

What about the future for the surviving children?  Will they go back to a similar environment?  These kids deserve much better than to live in a thug-producing household.
March 8, 2008 11:05 PM
 

East Memphis said:

"DawgMom said:
What about the future for the surviving children?  Will they go back to a similar environment?  These kids deserve much better than to live in a thug-producing household."
__________________________________________________________

I don't understand why the one who gave the so-called "identification" is not eligible for the reward?  Is it an ID or not?
March 8, 2008 11:19 PM
 

Static said:

PUT THIS DOG TO DEATH, IMMEDIATELY.....

IT'S TIME FOR THE WANNABE CUT THROAT GANG BANGERS TO GET A TASTE OF REAL JUSTICE,

ELECTRIC CHAIR JUSTICE, DAMN A NEEDLE!!!!!!!!!!
March 9, 2008 7:38 AM
 

Static said:

 
tazz of mphs

YOU CAN NOT REFORM 100% OF THE PRISON POPULATION ARE YOU ON THE SAME DOPE THAT THEY TAKE..... PROZAC!!!!

HERE IS A SUGGESTION HAVE THOSE INMATES BEING RELEASED STAY AT YOUR HOME AS A HALF WAY HOUSE.

MAYBE YOU CAN TALK SOME SENSE INTO THEM, YOU CAN LEAD THEM ON A PATH OF STRAIGHT AND NARROW.
March 9, 2008 7:42 AM
 

Static said:

   
smithtra

HE HAS MAD IT TO THE SYSTEM, IT'S TO BAD HE DID NOT PUT UP A STRUGGLE AFTER HIS SIGN CONFESSION.....

BANG! BANG! BANG!

LESSON LEARNED............
March 9, 2008 7:46 AM
 

Shelly said:

I think this is a wake up call for the nation, I understand the family's grief, I understand the grief of memphians jut know you do not grieve alone. There are a lot of unanswered questions. Whether or not he acted alone he sat their and grieved with the family, went into protective custody wit the family. Death is no the answer to his punishment, once he is dead he is done where is the punishment in that? This is a man who truly has a black hole for a heart.
March 9, 2008 8:47 AM
 

Static said:

Shelly

THE PUNISHMENT OF EXPEDIENT DEATH SENDS A  CLEAR MESSAGE TO AN NATION OF WOULD BE KILLERS.

YOU CAN'T COMMENT AN OFFENSE LIKE THIS WITHOUT RETRIBUTION.

WHAT DID THIS *** LEARN FROM BEING IN PRISON 14 YRS FOR MURDER, NOTHING HE WAS GIVEN A CHANCE AND HE COMMITTED SIX MORE WHERE IS THE JUSTICE IN THOSE LIVES LOST NO TAKEN.

IT IS PEOPLE THAT THINK LIKE YOU WHOM CONSTANTLY GIVEN THIS BUTCHERS A SECOND CHANCE ONLY FOR THEM TO HARM SOMEONE ELSE.

AS A BLACK MAN IT'S TIME TO SEND A VERY STRONG MESSAGE THROUGH ALL COMMUNITIES THIS WILL HAVE TO STOP NOW.

AND THE ANSWER IS THE DEATH PENALTY CARRIED OUT

EXPEDIENTLY.
March 9, 2008 9:41 AM
 

Static said:

Shelly

THE PUNISHMENT OF EXPEDIENT DEATH SENDS A  CLEAR MESSAGE TO AN NATION OF WOULD BE KILLERS.

YOU CAN'T COMMENT AN OFFENSE LIKE THIS WITHOUT RETRIBUTION.

WHAT DID THIS *** LEARN FROM BEING IN PRISON 14 YRS FOR MURDER, NOTHING HE WAS GIVEN A CHANCE AND HE COMMITTED SIX MORE WHERE IS THE JUSTICE IN THOSE LIVES LOST NO TAKEN.

IT IS PEOPLE THAT THINK LIKE YOU WHOM, CONSTANTLY GIVE THIS BUTCHERS A SECOND CHANCE ONLY FOR THEM TO HARM SOMEONE ELSE.

AND NOW CHILDREN.......CHILDREN THAT THE WORLD WILL NEVER SEE THEIR POTENTIAL.

AS A BLACK MAN IT'S TIME TO SEND A VERY STRONG MESSAGE THROUGH ALL COMMUNITIES THIS WILL HAVE TO STOP NOW, AND THIS CRAP WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN NATIONALITY OR CULTURE.

AND THE ANSWER IS THE DEATH PENALTY CARRIED OUT

EXPEDIENTLY.
March 9, 2008 9:45 AM
 

Static said:

PUT THE MONEY IN A TRUST FUND FOR THE SURVIVING CHILDREN  EDUCATION
March 9, 2008 11:48 AM
 

East Memphis said:

Good God I am feeling uncomfortable about my position. I find myself in almost total agreement with Static. (If Dotson did indeed do it alone.)

It makes me wonder if I am wrong.  

Static would you consider changing your position? ;-)
March 9, 2008 11:54 AM
 

bbbchic said:

I think that its sad that he did that to his own blood because thats what matter the most all those precious lives lost for wat. I guess we will never know the whole truth just god and those involved. My heart go out to those still alive and i hope they are returned to someone who will love them like they need to be loved not in the The father side of the family but with there mothers family because i feel they are more stable than dotsons.
March 9, 2008 1:31 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

East Memphis---I think you are okay this one time. Static isn't all bad. I can't agree with him every time, but occasionally he makes some good points. This is one of them. If the kids identified him, they should get the money. Then you have to wonder who will be appointed to care for them and how will they deal with the money?
March 9, 2008 2:10 PM
 

Static said:

 
East Memphis

Far as I am concern he killed innocent men women and children no felons, what ever provoked him was unjustifiable.

To consider small children felons before they can consider their choices in life means that you found them guilty before they could understand responsibility.  Before birth...

reevaluate your thought process.....

This person needs to die for this crime,  my ideals have never waver from one blog to the next.

Every person is responsible for his or her own actions.  People that know me, know my thoughts, they can tell from my words I don't deviate.

Get a concealed weapons license and prepare for whatever, criminals are watching and learning.

No quarters taken, none given.
March 9, 2008 2:35 PM
 

mnshadow53 said:

I still find it unbelievable that this man could walk into this house and kill four seasoned felons all by himself and walk out completely unscathed!  I think there is way more to it than is being reported.  And what he did to those children.......there's got to be a special level, of HE11 for him!  
March 9, 2008 2:57 PM
 

Static said:

 
nvrplyn said :

Fear is the thugs only empowerment. Without fear, a thug is just a worthless, weak loser.


Static said:
Fear not for thou are with thee...

There are three things I say to myself when fear grips me something I learned in the third grade..

The Lords Prayer

The pledge of Allegiance

And My country tears of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing land were my father died land were the pilgrims cried from every mountain side
let Freedom ring.

Remember the words to those and no mere thug can hurt you nor harm you for you will become the baddest lion in Memphis Jungle.  "Paraphrase."

Melrose High School class of 1982
March 9, 2008 2:59 PM
 

benquick 2008 said:

i really dont think that this sick s.o.b acted alone. I never wish death on any body but they need to kill this s.o.b now not a day but right now. I think that the little girl that said she new him should get the reward money. But if they had Jessie in custody then who was at the sister house or was she lying. But in a new stsement she made i think that she new all the time because sht quoted " You need to come forward because your hurting just like we are" that right there let me know that she new all the time but was scared also. my heart goes out to all the victims from my family./ Bdj, SGJ,AAJ,ARJ love all of u forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 9, 2008 4:02 PM
 

Static said:

his not about money, this is about taking the life of innocent people, no one asked to die in this manner which tell me this ba$tard didn't care one way or the other.

Now far as these thugs goes they are terrorist plan and simple the military should be called out and let them go after these thugs with the police.

 And if they want to shoot it out, let the Marines , Army, Navy, and Air Force ferret these ba$tards out and Kill them  all no matter of the nationality it is going to happen someday might as well be now.....
March 9, 2008 6:50 PM
 

DrWhite said:

Static, I must say(as I'm holding my head high and clapping), when you are on your meds you make a lot of sense. I agree with most of what you are saying. I think the National Guard would suffice.
I think Bill Gibbons should ask the governor to declare a state of emergency and bring in the guard , put a curfew in place, get on all the TV channels and tell all that it's going to be a certain way or else. If that didn't work then start going to suspected gang houses and round them up just like in Iraq. Something has got to be done. Remember the movie, Mad Max ?
March 9, 2008 8:00 PM
 

mnshadow53 said:

Geez Static...the song is "America" and the CORRECT words are:

My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing;

Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From every mountainside

Let freedom ring!
March 9, 2008 8:21 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

The stars must be in alignment or something. I too agree with what he is saying. However, I have a little change to these plans. I think that the N.G. should come in and round them up. Then, instead of all of our good men and women getting killed in Iraq, send these thugs over there. They like to shoot and rob. Go over there and do it. Maybe then they'll have a little respect for people in their own communities. If they are felons and they make it home after a year or two, their free. If they don't then at least it won't be a weight on America.
March 9, 2008 8:27 PM
 

Dover said:

What is wrong with the justice system?!?  They let murdering monsters out of prison knowing they are likely to kill again!  Then Bill Gibbons was not sure IF his office would ask for the death penalty?!?   That should be a no brainer?  YES, Jessie Dotson deserves the death penalty..... and a speedy one!
March 9, 2008 9:34 PM
 

babygirl43 said:

I think the living brother is a mad man. he had plan to do this to cecil all along.only if cecil just had took him for granted that when he made the pistol play earlier,and he constantly having to call the mpd and then he threatened him and his family as well. he should have had some bought since and distant himself and the family away from him because apparently jessie had something on his chest against cecil that he never forgave him for.jessie  also seemed like he is tired of  living on top of the earth, because he just was released from jail for murder and now he has committed six more and some are his on blood.he is a very angry,angry angry,individual.and just remember he was present while the police was trying to gather information as if nothing had happen. I know his mother is just torn apart to think that she could have birth one so evil minded.but thru it all may the lord continue to bless the family because it will never be forgotten by the peoples of memphis and it will always remain with the family.the living sibling should be rewarded in some kinda of way because without them it might would have been another case unresolved those children doesn't need to live here anymore they need to be placed somewhere not in memphis that will be a lot of burden on them especially the oldest one they need to think of their mental status as well cause it is very very important at this point and for the rest of their entire life they will need to learn how to accept this and deal with this throughout their lives because there will always be a question in there mind regardless to what one tells them.
March 9, 2008 11:26 PM
 

got2change said:

As much hell as those children been through that money should go to them, no ifs and or buts about it. It's only right they deserve all of it. Our people are dying from a lack of knowledge, God is not present in many of our lives. This is why their is so much death. We either are going to change our mindset, hearts, and soul or their will be more death and destruction to see. We have to change, time is winding up fast. We have to wake up, if that happened to those babies the innocent what makes us think that it can not happen to anyone of us at anytime, none of us are invisible, God sometimes take the good to show the evil that what chance do you think you got. God has no favorites. Its just sad that something like this happens, but there is a lesson to be learned, like many horrible things that have happened in the past like Atlanta child murderes, slavery, holocaust etc. All of us have to answer to a higher power now and in the end. Because many of us have become the devil, we are living in our own personal hell and these horrible things are the results from it. I also feel the brother was not alone in these killings he is probably hiding and protecting others.
March 10, 2008 9:34 AM
 

Dover said:

My sadness remains for the children. The adults, Cecil, Jessie, and others, had a choice to live a decent life or a life of crime. They chose crime.  The five children did not have a choice, they were forced to live among thugs!  At what point do people stop denying the truth and demand protection for children?  Cecil and Jessie’s background/lifestyle was gangs, drugs, thefts, assaults, AND murder.

Although I don’t think anyone could have anticipated this horrific crime, the adults in, and out, of that ‘home’ were dangerous people. The children should not have been exposed to them or their lifestyle. Cecil Dotson beat his ex. It was probably common practice for him to beat those children. I’m sure I could not stomach what all five children saw and endured on a daily basis prior to the sadistic crime. Why were these children even in that home? Because Cecil was 'a baby daddy'?  That's no excuse!

I read an article which stated, ‘one of the children in the home was Cecil’s by another woman’.  Where was that child’s mother? Why did she leave the child in that environment?

I hope the three who survived will remain in protective custody and away from ANY family member. They will be physically and psychologically scarred for the rest of their lives. My question will always be, why did it take a mass murder for some people to think about those children??!!??
March 10, 2008 9:59 AM
 

East Memphis said:

"  Static said:
 
East Memphis

Get a concealed weapons license and prepare for whatever, criminals are watching and learning. "
___________________________________________________

Tell me this Static.  Mrs. Static and you are walking out of Best Buy with the new video camera you have bought for Static Jr. and his wife to take videos of your new grandchild.  Out in the parking lot you see two young gentlemen, who you thought were eyeing you while you were checking out the cameras following you to your car. They get too close and one reaches behind his back.

Now I know what is going to happen.  Static isn't going to play. I also KNOW how I would vote if I was on the jury, AND if we get a democrat DA that doesn't allow "vigilantism".  You are walking. (The one redeeming characteristic of republican Billy Gibbons.  He doesn't prosecute victims)

What happens if you are on the jury and a white cracker like myself is in the position above?? Answer me that?
March 10, 2008 12:46 PM
 

Ericka15 said:

YOU KNOW WHAT THAT REALLY DONT MAKE SENSE I STRONGLY DOUBT THAT THEY WOULD JUST SIT THERE AND WAIT THEIR TURN TO BE KILLED ALTHOUGH HE(JESSE DOTSON)DID CONFESS TO KILLING THEM I DONT THINK HE ACTED ALONG I DO BELIEVE THAT SOME OF THE OTHER ADULTS IN THE HOUSE WOULD HAVE TRIED TO HELP AS SOON AS HE OPENED FIRE ON CECIL,BUT FOR THE KIDS I KNOW THEY HAD TO HEAR GUNSHOTS SO IF THATS THE CASE WHY DIDNT THE NINE YEAR OLD CALL 911 BUT ALTHOUGH I BELIEVE CECIL BROTHER HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT I DONT THINK HE ACTED ALONG HE IS COVERING UP FOR SOMEONE AND SOMETHING!THE SISTER IS NOT RIGHT FOR SOME REASON SHE DIDNT SHED A TEAR AND SHE CONSTANTLY SAYING THAT JESSE CANT DO THIS,ANDMPD IS TRYING TO BLAME IT ON HIM WOULD SHE SHED A TEAR NOW THAT HE CONFESSED TO KILLING HIS BROTHER AND NEPHEWS THATS CRAZY MAN ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND MAY THE PEOPLE OF LESTER STREET REST IN PEACE AND THE CHILDREN THAT ALIVE WE NEED ALL KINDS OF COUNSELING CAUSE THATS ALOT TO DEAL WITH AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE!
March 10, 2008 1:33 PM
 

mom of 2 said:

I agree 100% with "got2change"! And yes those poor children deserve the money, and they need the money. Trust funds should be setup for when they reach the age of  say 21 devide it 3 ways. I think the state should take care of them now and provide a SAFE HOME for them like out of MEMPHIS! mom of 2
March 10, 2008 2:19 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

got2change---There are sometimes that I just can't figure out what side you are on? This time, I think you are right, and I agree with you. You have good ideas and hope you are implementing them in some way. I wish you well in that.
March 10, 2008 3:19 PM
 

gkimbeau said:

I wonder where he got the gun. Find out who supplied the weapon to the newly released felon and charge them with facilitation to commit murder!
March 10, 2008 5:20 PM
 

Mandingo said:

All known gangs should be labeled domestic terrorist organizations. Anyone proven to be a part of any of these gangs should be rounded up and put away for life. What's the difference between these sub-human animals in MS-13, the Crips, Bloods and al Qaida etc.? None! The damage done by these terrorists is far worse than anything al Qaida has done to this country. It's time for martial law and for the military to round up these vermin. Time for inner city curfews of 10pm, if you're on the street you're arrested. Period. A year of this and we could start building a decent society again with most of these worthless scum incarcerated or dead.
March 10, 2008 7:06 PM
 

kellz20 said:

I think he should get the death penalty because he took other people's lives, & he could have handled the situation better. I mean its bad enough that he took the lives of children & that he also hurt the one's that are alive. But I think the best way to deal with this is to do to him what he did to the victims & maybe that will wake these criminals up.
March 10, 2008 7:51 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

East Memphis---I know! I know!(hands eagerly raised, waving, hoping to be picked)
    You'd be run out of town, thrown in jail for the gangs there, or just killed by "someone" because you committed(sp?) a race crime. Then do you think that person would be prosecuted? Most likely not because Al and Jesse would march on Memphis because they were a victim of civil rights violations when "that white devil killed this African American's brother". If all that didn't happen to you, there would be riots because you got away with it because you are white.

    Is anyone surprised that this girl didn't get the money? I understand why, but couldn't they make an exception? I'm just waiting for willie to say it should go to his office to help fight crime. Then he'd magically go on a crime summit in Puerto Rico or the Bahamas. And oddly enough the Platinum Rose would be short some workers.
   Seriously, though, its crazy she isn't getting at least part of the crime stoppers money. Didn't she help stop crime? At least Bredesen stepped up. Now lets see if wee willlie will.
March 10, 2008 10:04 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

Question for all---Why is it always a race crime is a white person kills a black person, but it is just a killing if a black person kills a white person?

DrWhite I look forward to your response.
March 10, 2008 10:05 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

please forgive the grammatical errors in my previous post
March 10, 2008 10:06 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

Sorry. One more thought. Okay, so Jesse and Al want to march everytime a black person's civil rights are violated. Yes, Jesse and Al, I know it wasn't a white person that did it this time. However, just once, why don't you try marching in some of these neighborhoods, like mine, where it is black people that are violating other black people's civil rights. I know that goes against everything for which you stand, but y'all might just try it one time just to see what happens. If y'all can trick 40,000 people to march on Little Rock, surely you can get at least that many here where rights of actual innocent children are being taken away by those around them. How many kids have been killed in a years time? Thats at least taking away their equal employment opportunity. They can't grow up and get a job.
    When are you going to march on their a$$?!! These are the real people that are violating civil rights! Its their own community. Their own aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, co-workers. Its black on black. Its been going on in my neighborhood for years. It seems like y'all are such great leaders y'all could lead your people in a fight to get their rights back from their own people that are taking away those rights one life at a time. I can get over someone taking a job away from me. The one thing no one can get over is the taking of their life.
      We know willie ain't gonna help. I doubt Al and Jesse are gonna help. So black people, stand up for yourselves and march for a change. Just like King did and all the Civil Rights leaders of days past did. Stand up and kick these thugs in the a$$ and tell them to get straight or get out of the city. Stand on the streets and don't let them in. Keep your daughters home at night. Keep your sons off the corners and away from trouble. Do something.
March 10, 2008 10:35 PM
 

RGame31 said:

First and formost, why was this creature released in the first place he commited a violent act that led him to serve time in the first place. Jessie Dotson needs to recieve punishment for this terrible act of cowardness. I know the system says every person need a fair trial, but in this particular case, he needs nothing but the electric chair. He needs to suffer just like he made his victims suffer. I am a man of god and yes I don't believe any person right or wrong, bad or good should be killed, but HELL is waiting for this man, and there should be an open door policy for so called men who commit crimes such as this one. He tortured innocent children, who deserved to live a full life. It's time for US black Americans to look at ourselves in the mirror an wake up, black on black crime is becoming ridiclous, we need to focus more on helping our enviroment and making sure that our children are getting more education so that they can grow up and get better jobs so that they can't be out in the streets buying guns or robbing each other. I get tired of African Americans berating the white man for keeping them down. HELLO? it's not the white man, it's yourself.
March 10, 2008 10:50 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

RGame31---Thank you. We need more leaders in the community like you. I loved the open door policy. I sure hope you are in a position of leadership somewhere.
March 10, 2008 11:24 PM
 

Static said:

   
mnshadow53

There is a time and place for all things and to put this simply when prayer was removed from school the value of life plummeted.

It does not matter what is remembered or agreement of all, the words I use is to invoke thoughtful dialog.

My ideals are my own, born from my family tragedy, saying that dwhite  go play with some else I am not interested.

 
RGame31
Crime have not been relegated to one race nor community for every time someone like you say this they usually thinking with a close mind, was it not a white kid that shot up mall for losing  a job working in McDonald's?
March 10, 2008 11:30 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

Static---So you are saying that crime is just as rampant amongst white folks as it is among blacks? I agree that its not just one race. Again, we are talking about Memphis and in Memphis it is. Come back to Memphis and see if you don't change your mind. In every area in the nation there is one race that causes problems. In this area, it is a problem in the black community. So for you to sit all the way in VA. and say its not a problem in the black community, I'd have to say, this is one you should sit out on. Plus, is it every day some psycho white kid shoots up a mall or school or just kills somebody? I'm sure somewhere in the world, yes. But again, we are talking about Memphis. There has been 39 MURDERS in Memphis THIS YEAR. Its only March. Look into those and see how many were black on black, or just committed by blacks and last years. Then tell me that there isn't a problem.
March 10, 2008 11:40 PM
 

Static said:

New Jersey serial killer Biegenwald dies

Richard Biegenwald, the "Thrill Killer" who took the lives of at least five people but quashed the state's attempts to execute him, died Monday, a state official said. He was 67.
Biegenwald tried to burn down his family's home at age 5 and was taken to a psychiatric hospital in New York

Biegenwald was 18 when he killed Stephen Sladowski, a store owner in Bayonne and an assistant city prosecutor, in a robbery in 1958. He was paroled in 1975 and spent the next several years in and out of jail for parole violations

In 1980, he married and moved with his wife to Point Pleasant Beach and later Asbury Park. But eventually, he killed again.

He was convicted of killing three female teenagers and a man, drug dealer William Ward, in 1981 and 1982. A prosecutor once said Biegenwald lured Ward to his car and shot him four times in the head because he wanted to see someone die.

The bodies of two of his victims, Maria Caillella and Deborah Osborne, were found dismembered and buried in the same shallow grave in the yard of Biegenwald's mother in New York City's Staten Island.

He was also suspected in at least six other killing but was never charged with them.

Police:
Texas teen, boyfriend spent month planning fatal attack ...
break up spent about a month plotting to kill the girl's parents before her mother found out she was still having sex with him.

WSFA TV Montgomery, AL - Teen Arrested for Raping His Mother
Police say a Marshall County teen raped his mother to get revenge on his brother.

Teen Accused Of Killing Dad With Crossbow -
Teen Accused Of Killing Dad With Crossbow. Dec 5, ... in Gainesville after police said he used a crossbow to kill his father.

Parents: Teen Had Gambling Debts - Kansas City News Story - KMBC ...
He allegedly hired hit men to kill them, but the parents of Jacob Jett said they ... February 20, 2008: Prosecutor: Teen Wanted Parents Dead For Inheritance

Parents: Teen Had Gambling Debts - Kansas City News Story
He allegedly hired hit men to kill them, but the parents of Jacob Jett said they ... February 20, 2008: Prosecutor: Teen Wanted Parents Dead For Inheritance

Police Say Teen Plotted With Gang To Kill Father - washington post.com
Police Say Teen Plotted With Gang To Kill Father ... student wanted to kill his father, only that they know he conspired with fellow gang members over the

The problem is rather epidemic as much as baseless ignorance, if this problem isn't address in ALL COMMUNITIES REGARDLESS OF RACE.  

Then what?



March 11, 2008 6:18 AM
 

Static said:

"There is a saying,

'Know about both yourself and the enemy, and you will be invincible.'"
March 11, 2008 6:57 AM
 

Static said:

 
nvrplyn

I am in Memphis and the Surrounding area about every three months and a concealed weapons license holder.

If urban street thugs bother you leave the area, but if you are financially unable come up with a plan that will keep you safe.

So when you are approached in threatening manner take it to the next level before they can harm you.

Remember:
it's hard to tell your friends from your enemies,
sometimes they are one and the same.
March 11, 2008 7:03 AM
 

East Memphis said:

Again

"  Static said:
 
East Memphis

Get a concealed weapons license and prepare for whatever, criminals are watching and learning. "
___________________________________________________

Tell me this Static.  Mrs. Static and you are walking out of Best Buy with the new video camera you have bought for Static Jr. and his wife to take videos of your new grandchild.  Out in the parking lot you see two young gentlemen, who you thought were eyeing you while you were checking out the cameras following you to your car. They get too close and one reaches behind his back.

Now I know what is going to happen.  Static isn't going to play. I also KNOW how I would vote if we get a democrat DA that doesn't allow "vigilantism" AND if I was on the jury.  You are walking - a free man. (The one redeeming characteristic of republican Billy Gibbons.  He doesn't prosecute victims)

What happens if you are on the jury and a white cracker like myself is in the position above?? Answer me that?
March 11, 2008 8:46 AM
 

DrWhite said:

I told ya'll it was the big build up. It's still building. Watch out, he's going to explode.
Good Lord, Static has a GUN ? Remember the old Aerosmith song? Statics got a gun.
March 11, 2008 9:21 AM
 

East Memphis said:

"DrWhite said:
I told ya'll it was the big build up. It's still building. Watch out, he's going to explode.
Good Lord, Static has a GUN ? Remember the old Aerosmith song? Statics got a gun."
____________________________________________________________

You know Doc, static feels the same anger and disgust coming off us as we do him.  Sometimes I think we are all on the same page except for our race.  I really think he is probably an upright guy - barring some of his more impulsive posts.

Everyone is predjudiced.  

When I see a table, I know it is a table.  

When I see a group of black males, I know what is possible and take precautions.

But then again when I see a group or single white male that has that look in his eyes, I act accordingly.  The difference - as a whitey, it is far easier for me to pick out the white thug than it is to pick out the black one.  Sometimes it seems all the black youth in this city want to look like thugs.

As a side note, because of my interference with something as simple as car thefts, a tastefully pimped out yellow Lumina, (yes it is possible to tastefully pimp one out - it was understated except for the Crossed Walking Canes on the windshield) pulled up, and the passengers began threatening me.  

Three males.  

The front passenger was jeri curled and thugged out, and needed his mouth washed out with soap.  

The driver looked like GQ, spoke quietly and calmly - and he scared me.  I reacted badly and everyone was on the same page when they left the scene.  It almost went very bad.

If the driver had walked up to me on the street, I wouldn't have given him a second look.  I bet static could pick that guy out like we could a white thug.  

You know, he probably has a hard time picking out which of us is a thug.  (Though per capita it is about 1/10th the rate of blacks.)

Still all in all Static is more like us than either he or us would like to admit.
March 11, 2008 9:47 AM
 

East Memphis said:

"  nvrplyn said:
Static---So you are saying that crime is just as rampant amongst white folks as it is among blacks?"
_______________________________________________________________

Static knows the truth.  It pisses him off.  But, like he says it is not a one way street. Just mostly one way.

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/homicide/ageracesex.htm
March 11, 2008 9:52 AM
 

AmandaMommyof1 said:

Wow. its been a while since i posted on here. Probably at least a month or two. Last time I toyed on this site, Static annoyed me beyond belief. BUT, I must say that I read what he posted, and I have to agree with him.

And no, I don't think this guy acted alone. If you go to http://thadmatthews.blogspot.com/ he makes a VERY valid point that it doesn't add up. What, did everyone just take a seat and wait thier turn? I smell bullsh*t.
March 11, 2008 12:57 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

Static---You still fail to make a point. We have all agreed that there is crime in other areas that white folk do. Now read this very carefully, we are talking about Memphis. Should I list the crimes that have been committed by blacks in the Memphis area during the same time frame that you had? I don't think this page will go on that long. We are not saying that blacks are the only ones that break the law. Its just that in Memphis the vast majority of crimes are done by blacks and, sadly, usually against blacks. Stop trying to make a point and do something about it. From what you say you can demand respect from young black thugs, so go and work with them. You seem to believe you could be the next pied piper(sp?).

DrWhite---He's less like a water bed and more like a tidal wave that started waaay off shore.
March 11, 2008 1:00 PM
 

nvrplyn said:

East Memphis---I know how you feel and felt. I grew up in a black community and still live there. I don't think there has been a night in about two weeks that I haven't heard gunshots. Sound familiar? For the last few nights, police sirens have been going all around my neighborhood. There have been several killings in the past few years. Some kids broke into a house ran from the back door to the front door and on the way through shot the family sitting on the couch. I can look out my back door and almost see that house. There aren't white people living in this area anymore so I know its not a race issue. When I drive through I never look at anyone for concern that they will think I'm trying to challenge them. Its like animals. Trainers tell people to never look an animal in its eyes because they will think that its a challenge. Thats how it is here. I hate coming home at night almost as much as the day. I've driven all over the neighborhood countless times because there was a car behind me that could have been following me. There are gangs all over. Every traffic stop is a life and death situation. Here's the kicker--I only live about a mile from the North Precinct. I can count on maybe both hands how many times I've seen a cop drive through

So Static, I don't know what type of area you live in, but I doubt its like this one. Come through some time. Drive around Binghampton, or Orange Mound, or even this area. You may take those rose colored glasses off.
March 11, 2008 1:19 PM
 

DrWhite said:

East Memphis, you are almost scaring me . Static makes some good points at times, but so did Charles Manson. Static is a loose cannon. At times he may be a nice fellow. When he starts losing it , he goes of the deepest of the deep end Go to his past posts. He is much more darker and sinister than the rest of us. Don't get me wrong, I don't wish for him to be banished or anything. I kinda like to see the build up and then the explosion. He can't hurt us through a computer. I get a kick out of him going off. He has gotten a bit more articulate as of late.
March 11, 2008 5:59 PM
 

jamyria55 said:

i thank the Lord they got him that is so sad. How can you go in and kill your own flesh and blood not only that but innocent children that havent done any thing to you.My opiuon he deserves the death penalty.I man that sick does not deserve to see the light of day.I will continue to pray for those kids.
March 12, 2008 10:54 AM
 

East Memphis said:

Folks, my SIL talked to an old boy friend who was on the scene and the group PTSD debriefing. (A separate person from the first person I spoke to.)

I cannot give the more specific details because it would possibly put this person in a lot of hot water.  At the PTSD debriefing people shared what they saw, their feelings etc, and were told not to say anything.  

The kneecapping, babies face smashed in, power tools is all true.  Some of what Godwin said at the press conference were BLATANT omissions or half truths. Almost all of what I posted earlier about what happened was confirmed (and more) by another person to my SIL.

I find it hard to believe that one man did all of this.  They mayhem was so extreme Jesse must have been an aerobics instructor in prison or Michael Myers.  

'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
March 13, 2008 12:15 AM
 

LILLIE said:

jessie   needs   something  special   liked   the   chair   because  he  would  only  killed  in  jail  where  ever  he  go   he  will   killed   stay  away    be   safe   give  him   what   he  needs  the  electric  chair   before  he  killed  ago  jail   is  to  good for  jessie  give  some else     that  space      
August 24, 2008 9:28 AM
 

LILLIE said:

jessie   will   angry   and  killed    inmate  jailer   nurse  be   safety  stayaway   ,from  jessie   if  you  got   money you  can get  out  of  jail  if  you  ain't;  killed  no  body  white  \white  or\black   should   get  the  same  times any other color  \race   dam   color  of   skin    life  for  life
August 24, 2008 9:40 AM
 

keyiona1 said:

I'm in Indpls,In and first heard this story on the news. I was disturbed by this man's actions. When I was able to see the actual story and interrogation on The First 48, that made matters worse. He should really be ashamed of hisself for all of the heartache and pain that he caused his family and the other families. To take those innocent babies lives and injure the other babies, how ridiculous! He will pay for this for the rest of his life. He has already spent half of his life behind bars and hadn't been out that long before he committed this crime. Give him the death penalty for real. My prayers are with all!
December 16, 2008 1:35 PM
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