Somer Renee Thompson #2 10/29/09 - 4/26/10

[trimmonthelake]

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/
Somer’s mom: Death penalty ‘fair’
03/28/10
Her voice choked with emotion, Diena Thompson tells Ann Curry that her daughter's killer should get the ultimate punishment.
video   http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/36080263#36080263


I don't know how to get this video to show up .Sorry.   

[bananas]

I am glad to hear this news.  I am in hopes they waited until they found enough evidence to get a conviction on this heartless killer. 

JUSTICE FOR SOMER 

[NCSunny]

A NATION wide petition asking for a ONE STRIKE LAW for child sex offenders! As parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, we need to take a minute and sign our names!! How can anyone disagree??

Put in your zip code at the beginning & it will pull up your representatives & emails are sent to them on your behalf!!


http://www.rallycongress.com/one-strike-for-sex-offenders/2961/go/

TY JessStar for the link. Letters sent and was amazed that it said I was only one of 6 from NC to send them. There should be many more! 

[pinkbanana]

Rest in Peace baby girl. 



pb

[trimmonthelake]

http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?list=~\news\lists\state&id=436260
Slain child's mom: Charges bring some relief

Thompson said she goes through a gamut of emotions and that the pain is excruciating
Monday, March 29, 2010 at 12:48 p.m.

Read more: Local, State, Somer Thompson Murder, Jarred Mitchell Harrell, Diena Thompson http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/contents.aspx?metadata=keywords=Somer_Thompson_Murder

(AP) -- The mother of 7-year-old Somer Thompson, who vanished while walking home from school in north Florida, says charges filed in her daughter's murder have brought
some relief.

Diena Thompson told NBC's "Today Show" her family is doing "a little bit better" after detectives charged 24-year-old Jarred Mitchell Harrell with premeditated murder Friday.

Thompson said she goes through a gamut of emotions and that the pain is excruciating. She also said she thinks it would be fair for Harrell to get the death penalty.

Somer Thompson's body was found in a Georgia landfill two days after she disappeared in October.

Harrell has also been charged with lewd and lascivious battery and sexual battery.

He was already being held on child porn charges in a separate case.

[Lenie]

JMO I think the allowing pedophiles to plea bargain is a huge mistake. As some of you will remember I told of my step brother being charged with rape of a minor. They said they had proof, but allowed him to plea bargain to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor between the ages of 13 to 16. He received 9 years on two counts, supposedly to run consecutively. He was arrested in April of last year and is getting out Easter Sunday. Less than one year in prison for having an ongoing rape with a young lady from the age of 9 or 10 until she was 15. My dad and step mom are upset with me because I have said he is not allowed anywhere around my house. They are both in their 70's and he has convinced them that they only convicted him of contributing. You can find him on escorn under Brian Sies. But they both believe that this is wrong also that there has been some mistake. He fits right along with JH, pudgy, doesn't seem to take care of him self, and can't find a woman his own age to date. The judges and lawyers need to quit worrying so much about their paychecks and start realizing what these monsters are doing to our children.
I know that God says revenge belongs to Him. I pray that He decides that these monsters start receiving there justice right here on Earth where they can feel the pain and hurt that they have caused to so many.

[cookie]

Lenie...appreciate your post...xxxxx

I agree with you that he does not belong in or around your household! is he vengeful? Is his victim still in the vicinity? poor girl! she must be fearful that he will be out of prison..

[Deenie]

JMO I think the allowing pedophiles to plea bargain is a huge mistake. As some of you will remember I told of my step brother being charged with rape of a minor. They said they had proof, but allowed him to plea bargain to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor between the ages of 13 to 16. He received 9 years on two counts, supposedly to run consecutively. He was arrested in April of last year and is getting out Easter Sunday. Less than one year in prison for having an ongoing rape with a young lady from the age of 9 or 10 until she was 15. My dad and step mom are upset with me because I have said he is not allowed anywhere around my house. They are both in their 70's and he has convinced them that they only convicted him of contributing. You can find him on escorn under Brian Sies. But they both believe that this is wrong also that there has been some mistake. He fits right along with JH, pudgy, doesn't seem to take care of him self, and can't find a woman his own age to date. The judges and lawyers need to quit worrying so much about their paychecks and start realizing what these monsters are doing to our children.
I know that God says revenge belongs to Him. I pray that He decides that these monsters start receiving there justice right here on Earth where they can feel the pain and hurt that they have caused to so many.

Lenie thank you for being so honest. I believe your parents are fighting for your brother for the love they have for him as their child. That his actions are separate in their minds - that possibly they simply cannot wrap their brains around what he was arrested for/his convictions.
** I have to state YOU regardless of being his sister - You Have Every Right to say You do not Want him around your home/person/family = Without Guilt.
I stand with you on so many levels. You are not standing against anyone, If anything Your protecting Your family. I say Kudo's to you, not only for enduring what you have, but being realistic with what has transpired with your brother. I send you a hug.
K

[Jerseygirl345]

A NATION wide petition asking for a ONE STRIKE LAW for child sex offenders! As parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, we need to take a minute and sign our names!! How can anyone disagree??

Put in your zip code at the beginning & it will pull up your representatives & emails are sent to them on your behalf!!


http://www.rallycongress.com/one-strike-for-sex-offenders/2961/go/

TY JessStar for the link. Letters sent and was amazed that it said I was only one of 6 from NC to send them. There should be many more! 

Thanks jess.. Sign and sent and I also have posted the form on my facebook.

Justice for the Children...

[cookie]

good idea Jersey! I just put it on my facebook page...

[fatcatlurker]

I just got back from long weekend and saw this wonderful news.  Yay! Justice for Sommer.

[Lenie]

JMO I think the allowing pedophiles to plea bargain is a huge mistake. As some of you will remember I told of my step brother being charged with rape of a minor. They said they had proof, but allowed him to plea bargain to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor between the ages of 13 to 16. He received 9 years on two counts, supposedly to run consecutively. He was arrested in April of last year and is getting out Easter Sunday. Less than one year in prison for having an ongoing rape with a young lady from the age of 9 or 10 until she was 15. My dad and step mom are upset with me because I have said he is not allowed anywhere around my house. They are both in their 70's and he has convinced them that they only convicted him of contributing. You can find him on escorn under Brian Sies. But they both believe that this is wrong also that there has been some mistake. He fits right along with JH, pudgy, doesn't seem to take care of him self, and can't find a woman his own age to date. The judges and lawyers need to quit worrying so much about their paychecks and start realizing what these monsters are doing to our children.
I know that God says revenge belongs to Him. I pray that He decides that these monsters start receiving there justice right here on Earth where they can feel the pain and hurt that they have caused to so many.

Lenie thank you for being so honest. I believe your parents are fighting for your brother for the love they have for him as their child. That his actions are separate in their minds - that possibly they simply cannot wrap their brains around what he was arrested for/his convictions.
** I have to state YOU regardless of being his sister - You Have Every Right to say You do not Want him around your home/person/family = Without Guilt.
I stand with you on so many levels. You are not standing against anyone, If anything Your protecting Your family. I say Kudo's to you, not only for enduring what you have, but being realistic with what has transpired with your brother. I send you a hug.
K

Deenie I have to say he is NOT my brother, step brother and my dad married his mother after we were all fully grown. If this would have been one of my 5 brothers I don't think he would have made it to jail cause the rest of the brothers would have taken care of him. Rumor has it that this "man" and I use the term loosely will be taken care of once he is back in town.
Thank you so much for the hug! Hopefully my dad will wise up and see this fella for what he really is.

[fatcatlurker]

good idea Jersey! I just put it on my facebook page...

Ditto!  Hope some people will pay attention.

[Nut44x4]

http://www.news4jax.com/news/23028428/detail.html
Harrell Indicted In Somer's Murder
Grand Jury Indicts Man On Charges Of Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

POSTED: Thursday, April 1, 2010

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- The Clay County grand jury on Thursday returned a four-count indictment charging Jarred Harrell with first-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual battery and lewd or lascivious battery in connection with the abduction and killing of 7-year-old Somer Thompson.

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Judge William A. Wilkes accepted the indictment and set no bond for Harrell and the sheriff's office said he is being held in an isolation cell.
Harrell's arraigned on the charges is set for April 8.

[Brandi]

Clay Grand Jury: Jarred Harrell Indicted on 4 Counts in Somer Thompson Case
 Ann Butler  Dave Wax     Created: 4/1/2010 5:12:50 PM    Updated: 4/1/2010 6:50:00 PM

CLAY COUNTY, FL - A grand jury indicted Jarred Harrell today on four counts, nearly a week after he was charged in the death of Somer Thompson.

A Clay County grand jury returned a four count indictment charging Harrell with murder in the first degree, kidnapping, sexual battery, and lewd or lascivious battery in connection with the death of Somer.

Seven-year-old Somer disappeared on Oct. 19 on her way home from school. He body was found a couple of days later in a Georgia landfill.

Around 4 p.m. today, the grand jury returned the four-count indictment against Harrell, which Judge William Wilkes accepted. Wilkes did not set a bond on the charges.

Harrell's arraignment on the indictment is April 8. He was charged Friday with the death of Thompson.

Harrell was extradited from Mississippi on child pornography charges, not related to the Somer case. The Clay County Sheriff's Office said, however, at that time that Harrell was a person of interest.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=154155&catid=3

[Brandi]

Former Prosecutor Weighs In on Jarred Harrell Case
 Jackelyn Barnard  Taren Reed     Created: 4/2/2010 5:12:51 PM    Updated: 4/2/2010 6:40:55 PM

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Jarred Harrell has been indicted in Somer Thompson's kidnapping and murder. The state said it will seek the death penalty in his case.

Former prosecutors of high profile cases said don't expect Harrell's trial anytime soon.

Former State Attorney Rod Smith tried Danny Rolling's case. It is known as one of Florida's most high profile cases. Rolling was executed in 2006 for the brutal murders of five college students in Gainesville in 1990.

Smith said Rolling's trial back in 1991 was tough because of all the publicity. He said with more cable news and information available online, trying Jarred Harrell's case will be even tougher.

The toughest part? Looking for a jury.

"By the time this case gets to trial, it will be, 'Yes, I've heard of him,'" said Smith, and added death penalty cases are handled differently altogether.

"You must make sure every 'T' and 'I' is crossed and dotted, because the last thing you want to do it do it (trial) again," Smith said.

Smith feels Harrell's trial will not happen in a year. He said Harrell's defense attorneys will slow things down with a lot of motions.

"A focus over time will switch from the focus on the crime to circumstances to the life of the defendant," Smith said.

He also said while Harrell's case will be tough to handle, he is certain of a couple of things. "It will be a case that gets a trial. I have no reason to believe it's a plea-able case. It will be a death penalty case and probably will not be in Clay County."

State Attorney Angela Corey has mentioned a change of venue is possible, but that decision will be made by a judge down the road.

Harrell's next court appearance will be Thursday.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=154202&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Bearlyhere]

Swift Justice!

Rest in the arms of God, Somer!

 

[Bearlyhere]

One of the very sad things is now her twin brother will forever be reminded of his sister on his birthday.  He won't be able to celebrate a day that is his, just like we all do, without remembering what was taken from him.  Not only his sister, but his twin sister, with whom he shared a womb and all the milestones, was ripped from him.

 

[MuffyBee]

One of the very sad things is now her twin brother will forever be reminded of his sister on his birthday.  He won't be able to celebrate a day that is his, just like we all do, without remembering what was taken from him.  Not only his sister, but his twin sister, with whom he shared a womb and all the milestones, was ripped from him.

 

 

[Bearlyhere]

One of the very sad things is now her twin brother will forever be reminded of his sister on his birthday.  He won't be able to celebrate a day that is his, just like we all do, without remembering what was taken from him.  Not only his sister, but his twin sister, with whom he shared a womb and all the milestones, was ripped from him.

 

                           
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