Now this story has a common, yet underreported twist.   It begins with three women, Shelly Frey, Tisa Andrews and Yolanda Craig,  together with at least two children (discount trainees) shoplifting at a local Wal Mart store. 

Now, this was not their first 10 finger discount rodeo.  Earlier this year,  Ms. Shelly Frey (pictured in purple – yet not at the Willy Wonka parade) plead guilty to stealing shirts and a package of meat from another Walmart and agreed to never enter any WalMart as part of her plea arrangement.

However, the lure of WalMart’s steep unadvertised discounts was too much for Ms. Frey to withstand, and with the allure of holiday shopping all around, she succumbed to the aforementioned free stuff process.  

So off to the WalMarts they head, big empty purses at the ready.   Only this time an off-duty police officer (Po-Po as in cop) named Mr. Campbell was working Part-Time as store security and he carried his service revolver.  It was clear to everyone that the deputy was law enforcement.

“He was clearly marked in uniform as a Harris County deputy. And identified himself as the suspects were leaving the establishment,” [Police Spokesperon – Gilliland].

When Shelly, Tisa, and Yolanda were spotted stuffing their purses Mr. Campbell was notified.  The three amigos bolted out of the store, one whacking Mr. Campbell with her purse as they, made their escape.  Campbell followed.  The three shoppers jumped in a car with at least two kids and attempted to make a getaway.  Somehow Mr. Campbell accidentally shot Ms. Shelly “Free Shirts and Meat” Frey, in the neck, during the escape.  She died at an apartment complex a little while later.

You might at this point be saying: “Hello !!…. Crump, Sharpton, Jackson must be en-route” in this story somewhere right?   Alas, you are mistaken.   Why? (more…)

But, but, but…….  they’re just boys.  Two 14-year-old black teens have been charged with murder in the killing of a white 22-year-old woman, Kayla Peterson.    The boys followed her boyfriend from a neighborhood store, and they asked for cigarettes.  Reportedly Ms. Peterson said “no”, and then told them to “get a job”, at which time they pulled out two handguns and shot her dead.

PENNSYLVANIA – Two teenagers accused in a weekend shooting death in Beaver Falls will be  charged as adults, Beaver County police Chief Charles R. Jones Jr. said this  morning.

Todavia S. Cleckley and Marcus Velasquez, both 14, are charged with  conspiracy to commit criminal homicide in the killing of 22-year-old Kayla  Peterson of Beaver Falls.

Marcus is also charged with criminal homicide, two felony counts of  aggravated assault and two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. (more…)

Four current motions appear in preparation for Tomorrow’s hearing in the George Zimmerman case.   Two responses from the State in response to defense filings, and two replies from the defense pertaining to those responses:

First the initial response from the State :  States Response to Defendant Motion For Third Party Disclosures/Evidence –  This in essence is the States reply to Zimmerman’s request for information about the Benjamin Crump interviews with DeeDee (Witness 8) and his possession of the recordings therein.

Bottom line – The State is “now” complying with previous request.

The reply from the defense team:  Mr. Zimmerman Reply to Compel therewit –  This in essence is the defense team saying nothing is actually complied with until they are in possession of the full un-edited version provided to the State along with the accompanying documented Chain of Custody.

Bottom Line – Not only does the defense want the information, but the documentation to review the timeline and handling of the original request. (more…)

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This post is for our very dear friend and fellow Tree House administrator, WaltzingMtilda.  Where would we be without her wit, wisdom, sweetness, and just plain loveliness?  Not to mention her fine taste in tunes!  And actors!

How exciting that some of her favorite actors and singers have chosen to honor Mtilda on her special day!

It is only right that we take some time today to honor Tilda with tunes, cakes and special greetings of all kinds, including videos, original poetry and essays (if you feel so inclined) so don’t hesitate to offer your own wishes – just keep them G or PG, please! (more…)

Additionally I just want to clear up one term I keep reading. (more…)

Candidate Obama stated in 2008 the United States should not kid ourselves: “we should not pretend we are special“.   President Obama proclaimed before the entire world in 2009 that the United States WAS NOT an exceptional nation.   Now, after four years of policies and implementation based on the same mindset, the end result(s) are visible.

WASHINGTON DC  –  A new report by the intelligence community projects that the United States will no longer be the world’s only superpower by 2030.

“In terms of the indices of overall power – GDP, population size, military spending and technological investment – Asia will surpass North America and Europe combined,” the report concludes. (more…)

….”robberies and a rowdy brawl went down“, that’s what the reporter said.   Another said “this video is alarming“….  “the 44th street crew, gangs up on two female passengers to steal their iphones“…  The thugs took trophy video of the assault/robbery and posted it for bragging rights and “street cred” on their FaceBook page.

Watch how the media make particular attention to avoid the obvious.   The attackers were all black, and the two women attacked were white…..  Hmmm?  Patterns, patterns, patterns. (more…)

Use this thread as an open thread just for Zimmerman Case stuff. A place to just dump, collect, or discuss general information about the Trayvon Martin VS George Zimmerman Case.

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