Jesus Take The Wheel: Florida High School Student Beat Into A Coma With A Steel Toe Boot Because Of Text Message

Posted on March 23rd, 2010 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Jesus Take The Wheel, News, SMH, Stop the Violence

SMH. What is going on with the youth today???

The brutal beating of a 15-year-old girl at a Florida middle school was triggered by a text message dispute between the victim and the teenage boy accused punching and stomping on her with steel-toed boots, authorities said Thursday.

The 15-year-old suspect was ordered held at a juvenile detention center while prosecutors determine whether to charge him as an adult. He was arrested after the attack Wednesday on a charge of premeditated attempted murder. His next court date is March 26.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office said Josie Lou Ratley was in critical condition a day after the attack. The sheriff’s office also said a 13-year-old girl was arrested Thursday as an accessory to the brutal beating. Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti said the 13-year-old girl pointed out the victim to the boy when he arrived at Deerfield Beach Middle School. Lamberti said the male suspect and the victim didn’t know each other well. The girl “knew he was going to do this, did nothing to stop him, and in fact, directed him to Josie, the victim, and pointed her out,” Lamberti said.

The male suspect and the 13-year-old girl were in a relationship, and she had been using other people’s phones to send him text messages because she didn’t have one of her own, Lamberti said. The suspect had sent a message to Ratley’s phone to get in touch with the other girl. Lamberti said that the victim objected to the boy’s relationship with the 13-year-old and said so during an exchange of text messages with him.

“Those messages went back and forth and one of the messages was a comment regarding the suicide of his brother, that’s apparently what set him off,” Lamberti said. Authorities said the boy then rode his bicycle to the middle school and got the 13-year-old to help him find Ratley. A teacher pulled the male suspect off the girl, who was airlifted to a hospital. Defense attorney Betsy Benson, who’s representing the male suspect, said the brother’s suicide played a role in the incident.

“I think that what we are going to find out is that the impact of this had a lot to do with this situation,” she said. Students from the same middle school were also involved in an attack last year in which a teenage boy, Michael Brewer, was set on fire.

“It seems like with this youth violence happening, it seems like we have a culture of callousness going on with kids. We really have to get to the bottom of it.” Lamberti said.

This girl is in a coma for something as stupid as a text message. We stay this day in and day out…this violence is getting way out of hand.

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  • mimi

    thats crazy

  • Yuh dun Know…..

    Its the music.

    This music is full of evil.

    The youth who listen are being brainwashed.

    Hmph!

    Sooner or later, you will believe it.

  • ssquared

    It’s time to start sentencing these kids to life in a real prision, not juvenile. As long as we keep allowing them to start over at 21, they are going to justify their actions. Lock their butts up and throw away the key. Maybe the next generation will learn from their callous concern for life.

  • jody

    that should be rirahna in that coma

    that girl was talking about his brother killing himself what did she think was going to happen

    im more surpise this is not a blackwomen.

    but i hope shes ok

  • ssquared

    Jody, you’re ignorant! And I am sure young. At least I hope you’re young and not a mature woman or mother talking crazy like that.

  • Nique (Bossip…Bullsh!!t without Shame)

    @jody

    HOE SIT DOWN-ALL THE WAY DOWN!

  • real black is chocolate

    f’ck her

  • Ms Lady V

    no one bothered to stop him?I guarantee there were some ppl standing by looking.Lock him up for life.

  • chocalatetunda

    OMG. THIS DOESNT MAKE ANY SENSE. SHAME. HOW CAN YOU JUST STOMP SOMEBODY LIKE THAT AND PUT THEM IN A COMA. I MEAN I USE TO FIGHT BUT I NEVE WANTED TO KILL SOMEBODY CAUSE I DONT WANNA GO TO JAIL. SMH. SEE THIS IS WHY VIOLENCE IS NOT THE ANSWER.

  • jody

    @Glok.. Da Anointed One

    exacly

    @ssquared

    im a boy my name is jody and yes im young but that doesnt change anything if my little brother killed himself and somebody joked about it they would be in a coma too right next to her dumb a$$.

    coincidently im from broward too.

  • jody

    i still hope shes ok tho

  • Man, I just don’t care™

    ¿¿¿¿Why did the “victim” object to a relationship between a 15 yr old and a 13 yr old????

    And why would she make a comment about her brother committing suicide?

    Hmmmm.

  • Soul Touch

    They way people have been responding to male on female violence, I would not be suprised if a few bottom feeders said she had it coming.

    *spit*

    Where are all the females that proudly said they teach their sons to put their hands on a woman if provoked? Where are all the males that think it’s okay to mess a woman up if she comes at them out of pocket.

    F*cking losers.

    @Jody

    Words are just that words. Words to do require physical violence. Get a backbone.

  • Soul Touch

    Like going to jail for attempted murder will really bring your life back.

    Your brother chose to take his life, now you feel to take someone elses cause they SAID something to you.

    Get outta here.

  • ME

    where was security/police/teachers etc., I heard the other kids were to scared to even attempt to break up this beating. So sad, she probably didnt say anything bad about his brother, she was letting him know that the girl he was texting was too young for him. Kids these days….

  • kalifa.williams@yahoo.co.uk

    LOL, he pulled a Chris Brown…..

    wish it was Rihanna in that coma though…..that rusty hoe is so annoying and stink with her herpes infested cooch

  • Light Seeker

    This is very sad and alarming to the least. I hope she’s ok. and for the little punk who beat her, lock his butt up. Now your poor mother is with out both of her sons. Very Very Sad!

  • JODY

    CANT POST

  • Queen R

    This is so sad and even more how people wish bad towards other people reading some of these are sickening to say the least. Queen R must read elsewhere for awhile some of the comments on here are ill.

  • JODY

    @Soul Touch

    ThatS wat a women would say to aviod gertting there a$$ wiped for all the slick sh!t that come out they mouth

    in the bible IT sayS different

    He that keepest his mouth, keepest his life. He that opens his lips too wide shall bring on his own destruction.”

    Proverbs 13:3

    The destruction part is what happen to her a$$.

  • Ms.EJ

    @JODY- Goodafternoon.”Trust in the Lord with all your heart, AND LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs Chapter 3 vs 5. Your comment is the prime example of one leaning to his own understanding (although you can argue my reply is my own understanding which would be fair), but IN NO WAY SHAPE, FORM OR FASHION does that scripture mean “destruction” in that form. That scripture deals with the “tongue” which as written in the Bible is extremely hard to maintain and/or bridle. The destruction means of one’s soul, not destruction from another in violence. Now, if you quoted the saying that if living and dying by the sword (which clearly this young lady wasn’t)then I could see your point. Also, the Bible states to “be ye kind and affectionate unto one another” or turning the other cheek . The Bible clearly states that if one hurts or offends us to pray for them and forgive them NOT TO ATTACK A PERSON for “VENGENCE IS THE LORD”.

  • Butterscotch™

    “What happened to crazy?
    What, you can’t be crazy no more?” -Chris Ro.c.k

    Look, the dude has got issues. Anyone who will take out their anger or frustration by kicking someone in the head was a ticking time bomb, for starters. It’s unfortunate that this young lady bore the brunt of his issues. Perhaps now someone will get him some help. Since this occurred in Florida, he will certainly have time for it since they do not play with minors who comit crimes in that state.

  • sweetgabrown

    HERE US MY PROBLEM WITH THIS. HOW DO THEY KNOW THAT THEY DIDN’T KNOW EACH OTHER. SHE WAS POINTED OUT BECAUSE HE COULDNT’ FIND HER RIGHT AWAY. SHE SHOULD NOT EVEN BE IN A RELATIONSHIP AT 13 YEARS OLD ! ARE YOU SERIOUS? THESE ARE CHILDREN THEY SHOULD NOT BE IN FREAKING RELATIONSHIOPS!!!!!!! THAT IS A MESS. AND EVERYONE IS SAYING THEY DON’TKNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING…I WILL SAY IT AGAIN ….BLACK MUSIC IS BEING DUMBED DOWN ON PURPOSE TO DESTROY THE YOUTH.. NOT JUST BLACK YOUTH BUT THE YOUTH IN GENERAL. THIS IS BEING DONE DELIBERATELY SO THAT THESE YOUNG PEOPLE NEVER THINK FOR THEM SELVES …NEVER BECOME INDIVIDUALS BUT FLUNKIES AND FOLLOWERS. BUT THE RADIO STATIONS AND RECORD LABELS ARE THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. WE NEED A REVOLUTION

  • http://soopaflhi@hotmail.com SOOPAFLHI

    WOW!! Some of you people are just HATEFUL! How could you possibly wish someone was in a coma??? Please seek help, you obviously need it. GOD MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE, MAY PEACE, & LOVE BE WITH HER & THE FAMILIES INVOLVED!!

    P.S. What did Rihanna have to do with this story anyway???? Can we stay on topic please

  • Ms.EJ

    @BUTTERSCOTCH- Hello Ms. Lady how are you today? has the weather on your end warmed up a little? Its been in the 40s here in Ga, but right now early 50s. Yes, this young man seemed to have lashed out his anger on this young lady. I a-s-s-ume he has not gotten the proper help and support in dealing with his brothers suicide which I read is the hardest to ever get some type of peace and/or closeur, especially if a note was not left as to the reason why. I went through spiritual counseling and had support after my beloved father’s pa-s-s-ing. I went from being shocked, hurt and very angry. In the word it reads that the heart of men grow cold each day, and it seems that many peoples heart are frozen solid.

  • phatphat

    the girl should never have said what she said but using the bible to promote evil and violence is a little sacrilegious.in your own views,if the 15 year old girl died would it then be ok if her brother sought you ought to hurt you? violence begots violence. lets come together to stop it. proverbs10:6 “blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.” are you any better than her?

  • sweetgabrown

    HERE IS THE OTHER PROBLEM.. THESE KIDS LOOK TO GROWN FOR THERE AGE. THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE HAIR CUTS LIKE 20 YEAR OLDS AND WEARING MAKEUP!!! LIL WAYNE HAS A SONG THAT WAS PLAYED ON THE RADIO THAT HE WANTS TO F EVERY GIRL IN THE WORLD… WHERE IS THE FCC NOW ? THEY MADE SUCH A UPROAR ABOUT JANET JACKSONS BREAST BEING EXPOSED TO TRY AND MAKE BLACK WOMEN LOOK BAD IN THE MEDIA BUT BRITTANY SPEARS AND MADONNA CAN TONGUE KISS ON STAGE AND LADY GAGA CAN USE FAKE BLOOD AS PART OF HER STAGE PERFORMANCE!!! NOW SITUATIONS ARE HAPPENING IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD AND YOU CAN’T HIDE IT… STOP PLAYING AND ENDORSING THIS HORRIBLE MUSIC AND BEHAVIOR AND THINGS WILL CHANGE

  • Julius

    Stop blaming everything except the kids, if this was a young black male you would be saying the opposite. But this is a white kid and white youth so you fake Jim crow Negros will find anything to label these kids as good and make it out to be the media.

    The F out of here, I could careless about this story, this is white peoples problem.

  • Ms.EJ

    @BABYGIRL- Thank you. I am a mother and if it was not for my relationship with God I would be scared to let my daughter go to school. I would only home school, but I know God does not give us the spirit of fear, so I just have to believe and do my very best! to teach her everything that will prevent her harm or being in harmful situations. This world seems to be full of many people with ice box hearts.

  • Pete

    I wonder where all the women who think white males/youth subculture are so perfect. I’m just saying, if this was a young black kid would all you females be so calm. Trying to blame the media and everything for his or her act.

    The media loves blaming everything except the kids when its white children doing something foolish, but when its a young black male they blame everything but the media. Including some of you Negros in here, quick to make a statement that the kid should be put down yet a white boy did it and it is the media and our music.

    Jody said she is surprised it was not a black female who that happened to, more sunshine koolaid drinkers.

  • JODY

    I didnt say it was ok im saying i no where its coming from and its understandable this boy was having emotional problams after his brother took hes own life.

    The girl was sending the wrong text message at the wrong time at the wrong place

    BOTTOMLINE she set him off and she knew she was dead wrong you cant really fault him for his reaction hes 15.

    the way i see it her dumb a$$ should of saw the stomp/beating coming when he started walking her way and ran like the wind for god sakes he had steal toe boots on BUT some girls think there a$$e$ are untouchable because there female in there lies the real problem if it was a boy he would of known to get ready for the high possibility of combat it wasnt soming you joke about his commited sucide!

    BUT he definitely touch her a$$ big time hope she recovers bes more careful about shes purposely provokeing.

  • JODY but im a male

    @pete im a DUDEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ms.EJ

    @JODY- I’ve been following this case (new junkie) and it is my understanding from many credible new outlets and/or sources that the young lady had no time to react, basically she was rushed. In addition, most folks do not immediately stare or look at someone’s shoes, their eyes most times shift lower to the hand area (weapons). Also, the young lady was pointed out to this boy so it is safe to a-s-s-ume the victim did not see him coming. It seems that you are taking almost a morbid pleasure of violence either against women or in the physical pain of others. She is not responsible for his emotional problems. For example it would be wrong for a waitre-s-s to come back to a restaurant and start shooting at you for the previous customer not leaving her a tip; you have nothing to do with that NOTHING and it would be wrong for you, me or anyone to punished for something that has nothing to do with you and was out of your control.

  • JODY but im a male

    @Sydney

    blackwomen ARE usual the type of females i find trying to provoke men verbally.

  • free

    JODY said: I didnt say it was ok im saying i no where its coming from and its understandable this boy was having emotional problams after his brother took hes own life.

    *************************************

    i can see where you’re coming from. words can strike a mighty blow. a lot of people say words are just words but that’s a d*mn lie.

    bottom line is that today’s kids are not taught to control their emotions. they are not disciplined enough to know when to stop. they are not taught to deal with issues in any sort of way except EXTREME violence (shooting, knifing, stomping, multiple jumpings). they are just wild.

    additionally, adults seem to think that children will just deal with anything and bounce back from it. that boy should have been in SERIOUS counseling following the death of his brother. he was gonna act out whether it was with this girl or somebody else. thank goodness he didn’t have access to a weapon.

  • Ms.EJ

    “There appears to be a burgeoning disconnect in the parenting of some youths who are seemingly filled with anger and the propensity to inflict injury or worse.” SYDNEY

    Exactly. We’ve had this discu-s-sion behavior in how our parents raised us and their involvement in our lives. It amazes me how nowadays many parent’s do not even know the full names of who their children hang out with, who their friends are or what’s even in their rooms. Although, it was very rare that I even had the chance of going to a friend’s house (they could come to mines)my parents met ALL my friends, had full names, addresses, but most of all they knew what was going on with me. Girl, if I showed a slight sign that was not within my usual character they immediately and lovingly asked me what is going on and to talk to them. They both worked, but they were very active, especially my father.

  • Sydney™

    In addition, Columbine — which I believe was the deadliest m-a-s-s-a-c-r-e on a high school campus — was perpetrated by white male students. And the m-a-s-s shootings at Va. Tech a few years ago were committed by an Asian-American student. Violent acts cross racial, ethnic, and cultural lines.

    @Jody

    “blackwomen ARE usual the type of females i find trying to provoke men verbally.”

    Oh? So you’re stating a stereotype. Are you aware of the stereotype that black men tend to be violent? Do you agree with it?

  • Ms.EJ

    “additionally, adults seem to think that children will just deal with anything and bounce back from it. that boy should have been in SERIOUS counseling following the death of his brother. he was gonna act out whether it was with this girl or somebody else. thank goodness he didn’t have access to a weapon.” FREE

    So TRUE!!!!!!! NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!

  • BigD

    The violence needs to stop. It don’t matter what the race is, it just needs to stop.

  • that damn sh#$ disturber

    so some hillbilly stomped the sh@# out of this poor girl for that???

  • Sydney™

    @Ms. EJ

    “Girl, if I showed a slight sign that was not within my usual character they immediately and lovingly asked me what is going on and to talk to them. They both worked, but they were very active, especially my father.”

    I recall the Columbine shootings and the descriptions of the two students and how they appeared when they went to school and carried themselves in a way that should have raised concerns, IMHO. Somehow, signs that something is amiss are going unnoticed and unaddressed. I think a number of kids are raising themselves and they’re being bombarded with damaging imagery and pressures without having the proper guidance on what is or is not appropriate behavior. In a myriad of ways, I think some children have simply been failed by adults who should be protecting and guiding them through life.

  • Sydney™

    @Ms. EJ

    Girl, I just checked the Miami Herald website for more news of this incident, and there’s another story at a middle school about a 14-year-old boy who punched a 12-year-old girl several times in the face, and there’s a photo of her being taken out on a stretcher.

    This is unreal.

  • Ms.EJ

    “I think some children have simply been failed by adults who should be protecting and guiding them through life.” SYDNEY

    100% agree! I always say that it starts at home and of course their are rare cases where the parents actually did good with the children, but the children admittedly rebelled or went off the deep in (especially with thrill killers), but very rare.

  • Ms.EJ

    @SYDNEY- I believe it, girl. SMH.

  • Sydney™

    This latest incident also occurred in Broward County, and the 12-year-old is reportedly the 14-year-old’s ex-girlfriend. Since when do 12-year-olds have boyfriends?

  • JODY but im a male

    @Ms.EJ

    So because shes a women she can say wat she wants to anybody and expect them to accept it. is that what you say.

    typical feminst response and because i dont agree with it now your trying to say i take pleasure in hurting women wat a joke.

    you just compared leaving a tip to a family suicde stop taking you serously your an idoit.

    your just another ignorant women with her head in her a$$.

  • Ms.EJ

    @SYDNEY- That’s what I’m saying Sydney. I posted a comment earlier stating that I wasn’t even allowed to have a boyfriend til I was 16. I have a friend who is married with two boys, and one is 6, and Sydney she talks about his girlfriend that he’s been with since he started kindergarten, and she is dead serious, not in a joking way and it disturbed me to say the least. I was like “What? girl I wish I would hear Heaven say anything close to the word boyfriend at four years old” what! I was trying to tell her to get on that, stop or slow that down, but she thinks its okay. Sydney she was serious.

  • JODY but im a male

    @Sydney

    what does it matter i said majority of women i see im not stereotypeing thats wat i see you need to learn to stop draging blackmen into your problems to make your points.

    anyway i believe there also a stereotype the most relexed and chill. So wat does it matter.

  • Ms.EJ

    @JODY- I don’t mind and understand that not everyone will not agree, but I draw the line when one resorts to name calling and I said that “it seems” not “you are” taking pleasure and I’m far from a feminist, but for what is right and wrong. You seem to have misread or understoood my comment I clearly stated as an EXAMPLE of someone punishing or harming you (wait-r-e-s-s example) for what someone did to her again as an EXAMPLE and that she would be wrong to harm or hurt you. Anyhow, good day and God ble-s-s.

  • Sydney™

    @Jody

    “what does it matter i said majority of women i see im not stereotypeing thats wat i see you need to learn to stop draging blackmen into your problems to make your points.”

    Yes, you are stereotyping, and you should consider that those same exact stereotypes have been attached to men who look like you. You also dragged black women into the conversation with your first comment.

    “anyway i believe there also a stereotype the most relexed and chill. So wat does it matter.”

    I have no earthly idea what you wrote. Translation, please?

  • Sydney™

    On second thought, I’m just going to leave it alone. It’s for the best. :)

  • Ms.EJ

    @SYDNEY- Tell it! I was into that along with riding my bike, skating, and eating candy, lol. I understand that the world seems to adopt certain things, but that will not change how I will bring up my little one. She does and lives as she should as A CHILD and girl for her excitment comes from going to children’s church, learning to spell her whole name just learning in general school stuff, ice cream and anything dealing with Dora the Explore :) She’s into animals too since I’m already animal lover, but again little kid or kid stuff.

  • top ramen shotta

    not that i condone what he did, but be careful talking about another person’s family member who committed suicide. you are begging to get your head torn off.

  • Soul Touch

    @MsEJ

    Regarding “Jody”

    Thank you…cause I sure don’t have the patience for simpletons.

  • Ms.EJ

    please excuse typos in my comments ;)

  • JODY but im a male

    @Sydney

    NO i didnt drag them in anything i said i was surpised pls..you need to stop the bs

    And no im not stereotyping the majority of girls see talking mad sh!t to men are blackgirls and thats a fact meanwhile i dont see they majority of violent blackmen your going on about THATS Called draging

    you didnt like wat i said so you tryed to make blackmen look bad.its sad but blackwomen like yourself have beeen doing this for like 30 years.

  • Sydney™

    @Ms. EJ

    “She does and lives as she should as A CHILD and girl for her excitment comes from going to children’s church, learning to spell her whole name just learning in general school stuff, ice cream and anything dealing with Dora the Explore.”

    I don’t have children, but when I do, I’m going to do whatever I can to ensure that they stay kids for as long as possible. You only have one childhood, and decades to be an adult once you become of age. Children have an innocence that shouldn’t be compromised.

  • Kinu

    You stupid idiots really need to learn how to spell…damm. Does your computer not have a spell check option? Bad enough this site is ignorant as hell…SMDH!

  • Sydney™

    “you didnt like wat i said so you tryed to make blackmen look bad.its sad but blackwomen like yourself have beeen doing this for like 30 years.”

    Sweet Lord. . .what grade are you in?

  • Ms.EJ

    “Children have an innocence that shouldn’t be compromised.” SYDNEY

    That is right! tell it! I hear people say all the time “get with the times” or “times are changing” and yes, they are, but that doesn’t mean that I have to and I won’t. My househould is my household not the WORLD’s household.

    @SOUL TOUCH- No problem ;)

  • Momma-Yo-Ke

    I’MA SAY IT AGAIN….THESE MUH-F_KN WHITE FOLKS NEED TO DISCIPLINE THEIR CHILDREN. THE WHITE KIDS ARE THE ONLY ONES STOMPING ON EACH OTHERS FACES, GOING TO SCHOOL WITH GUNS AND RAPING VICTIMS.

  • Sydney™

    @Ms. EJ

    “I hear people say all the time “get with the times” or “times are changing” and yes, they are, but that doesn’t mean that I have to and I won’t.”

    Times may have changed, but kids are still kids and should remain so.

  • Jgigs

    ssquared your smart in someway but ignorant in others. True the girl did not deserve to be brutally beaten the way she was, but more and more young people are not taking responsibility for what comes out of their mouths. Young people seem to think they can say whatever they want to whomever and then hide be hind cloak of Im a minor you can’t touch me attitude.
    With that said, you have no Idea how someone will react if you talk about a deceased loved one..

  • JODY but im a male

    @Sydney

    in college thats how i no blackwomen have thrown blackmen under the bus for like 30 years.

    and are stll doing it just look at sum of thses threads on bus.

  • Sydney™

    @Jody

    “in college thats how i no blackwomen have thrown blackmen under the bus for like 30 years.”

    Bless you, brother. *holding head*

  • Noelle

    But I guarantee you the dudes in jail will show him what a fair fight is.
    Dont drop the soap fool!!! hahahahahaha

  • JODY but im a male

    @Noelle

    /facepalm

    im starting to think the reason its only females that dont get it is because they no next time the start repping they could be next.

  • 2done w/ these a$$wipes

    More CRAZINESS!!! They are middle schoolers. Why in the heck are they dating anyway? English, math, history should be their boyfriend/girlfriend. No matter what color, this is sad. I hope she pulls through and his lil a$$ needs to be tried as an adult. Start trying these children as adults and I bet that would send a message to others. Do the crime & you must do the time.

  • Noelle

    *boy

  • I’m Only Here For Sydney

    I agree with your comments.

  • Soul Touch

    @Jody

    LMAO

    And regarding your later comment to Ms.EJ I refer to my earlier statement:

    ” I would not be suprised if a few bottom feeders said she had it coming.”

    and I rest my case.

    I have better things to do…after all, never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.

  • http://twitter.com/MrsCDWord Mrs. Word

    All I can say is wow. That’s somebody’s baby. Good Lord. At 13? smh. makes me sick to my stomach

  • Noelle

    @ It amazes me how you could be so callous about the girl who got beat half to death but so sensitive to the attacker and his feelings toward his brother, when the brother took his OWN life. The brother didnt get beat within an inch of his life, he caused his own misery and eventual demise. If his brother was murdered and she had said something insulting, I would have nothing to say but how dare this animal beat her up because of his brothers stupidity

  • Soul Touch

    @Noelle

    Amen…and now his mother must consider the fact that she will lose a second son.

  • TING TING

    WHAT THAT BOY DID WAS WRONG AN HE NEEDS TO BE TRIED AS AN ADULT

  • TING TING

    I’M SHOCKED BY SOME OF THESE COMMENTS.AN THE SAD PART IS THAT MOST OF YOU ARE ADULTS.ITS NOT ONLY US KIDS THAT NEED HELP U ADULTS NEED IT TOO

  • Niasia

    He should be locked up for ever! Children are insensitive and say awful things. There is something wrong when they “snap” and feel the need to beat/stomp someone within an inch of their life simply due to words. And all parents should indtruct their children to not share their cell phones! I do feel they never dealt with the trauma of him losing his brother. Psychology is very very important! And this young man is off his rocker and should’nt be released back into society. Too late for him now let the system work it out. If he were black there would be no pondering as to how to handle this situation.

  • Ms.EJ

    If everyone reacted strictly on their emotions to something that is said to them that is offensive or hurtful with violence…the jails would be overflowing with people. It is called self-control and it is because of self-control that most people can handle such emotions and not respond in a violent way. The only time a person has the right to physically hit someone is in self-defense, not over words which DO HURT. I’ve never understood or agreed with the “sticks/stone” saying, and how words never hurt, because they do. However, that does not give the green light or RIGHT to anyone to beat someone from an inch of their life, or hit someone period. I guarantee that EVERYONE has had a boss or co-worker at their job say something that ticked them off, but you won’t haul off and knock their teeth out. WHY?! because you don’t want to loose your job, therefore you practice self-control. In addition, combine having self-control at work when dealing with personal issues at home. People practice such self-control EVERYDAY.

  • DreTruth

    darn I posted on this earlier but now I don’t see my comment. He should get the same thing. This is not what I said earlier but this is how I feel now.

  • Ms. EJ

    Gotta go, but I continue to pray for her recovery and all those in the world. Everyone have a blessed day.

    *waves bye* Sydney, Butterscotch, Soul Touch and to ALL

    *exits*

  • Sydney™

    @I’m Only Here For Sydney

    Thanks, I’d be interested in reading your thoughts on the topic as well.

    @Ms. EJ

    “If everyone reacted strictly on their emotions to something that is said to them that is offensive or hurtful with violence…the jails would be overflowing with people. It is called self-control and it is because of self-control that most people can handle such emotions and not respond in a violent way.”

    I completely concur with your post. We choose the way we react to various situations — It’s what separates man from beast. I’m reminded of a book I read years ago, “Lord of the Flies,” which explored what occurs when the boundaries of civilization are erased and humans — in this case, young boys — act upon their basest instincts. I sometimes think that our society, as a whole, is teetering on the edge of complete collapse and self-control and morality are taking a backseat to impulsivity and selfishness.

    I just read the other thread about the precious baby who froze to death, and I think I’m officially depressed. This is too much senseless violence and tragedy for one day. Have a good afternoon, all.

  • Soul Touch

    Stay blessed EJ

  • realdwn2erth

    It sounds like to me, that, that, young man had some anger issues from the start! He does not need jail time, he needs psychological evaluation! Sounds like to me, he has not excepted the fact that, his brother is no longer alive, and has built up anger inside due to the loss of his brother. He was ready to retaliate and unfortunately! She was his first victim! So, sad! I feel for her and her family. I also; feel sorry, for him as well!

  • Butterscotch™

    @Ms.EJ

    Yes, this young man seemed to have lashed out his anger on this young lady. I a-s-s-ume he has not gotten the proper help and support in dealing with his brothers suicide which I read is the hardest to ever get some type of peace and/or closeur, especially if a note was not left as to the reason why.”

    ___________________________________

    His brother’s death left an indelible mark that damaged him. Too bad that no one in his immediate circle (family, friends) noticed how broken he was before he hurt someone else.

  • Butterscotch™

    @Ms.EJ

    “The only time a person has the right to physically hit someone is in self-defense…”

    _____________________________________

    I agree. A.s.s.aulting another person without being physically threatened is ridiculous, which is why it is punishable by JAIL TIME. My freedom is worth so much more to me than what someone SAYS about me. This dude’s picture should be in the dictionary next to ‘anger management.’

  • Butterscotch™

    bye Ms. EJ *waves bye*

  • I’m Only Here For Sydney

    Hello, Sydney.

    I’ve been following your comments on here for months, and we are of like minds on many subjects (although your ability to express your views far exceeds mine). I am thrilled (and somewhat surprised) to see someone like you here. Yes, I see the irony of that statement.

    Anyway, back to the topic at hand, I agree with you that this in a horific situation in many ways- the age of the individuals involved, the violence perpetrated by a young man on a young woman, the fact that no one seemed to jump in to help her before the teacher got there, and the idea that this is allegedly over a text message. Some of these kids clearly don’t have proper coping mechanisms or have any idea on how to deal with conflict.

  • I’m Only Here For Sydney

    *is a horific situation in many ways.

  • I’m Only Here For Sydney

    *horrific. Sheesh.

  • Candid Canuck

    the emergence of technology… it controls us all… we were supposed to control it… but it controls us….

    what ever happened to face-to-face dialogue? yall know the answer

  • smittyt

    i heard some white man dating black women say white men don,t beat on their women,need i say anymore.

  • settin’ the record straight

    @ Jody
    It’s been my experience (not a stereotype)that people that run their mouth too much (such as yourself) are usually the ones to get stomped out. But then again I’m not from Broward cnty, maybe the rules differ there.

    I’m just saying.

  • What it is?

    @ Smittyt

    White men do beat on their wives they are one of the worst ones, they just hide behind their carreers and make it seem like they are wonderful family men. Riiiiiiiiiggghhhhht, don’t let these white boys fool you they are just as crazy as the blacks, if not worse.

  • Sarah

    Poor baby. Hope she recovers, she’ll be alright.

  • afrodite

    Everyday, I realize more that the more lily-white the world a person exists in, the more they need therapy. the white psyche is scary; we see it erupting too often

  • Professional, Sir

    I’ll be there waiting when honey gets out the hospital!! : D

    …brb, FBI!

  • MzTrina95fo

    This happened near me. At first I thought it was black kids…. then when I heard the boy was wearing STEEL TOED BOOTS I’m like oh hell nawh these ain’t black kids .. THANK YOU JESUS!. but it’s still a damn shame what happened I been praying for this girl and her family every night since it happened. and I ask for you all to do so as well. My heart goes out to both families . the attackers, and the girl in the coma. what a shame.

  • Peter

    @ Jody

    If this is a black woman site, then why are you and I on here. Plus you don’t seem to like women much.

  • Sistawithavoice

    @ Jody

    Your comments make you seem rather ignorant, and if you went to college you would be cognizant that “no” is not the correct spelling of “know.”
    What someone says about you shouldn’t trigger you to want to beat them almost to death. And your comment about you being surprised the victim wasn’t a “black” woman, once again shows you might be the one in need of some acknowledgement.

    In Lehman’s or shall I say terms you might understand:
    Look fool, you need to stop disrespecting a bad situation with stupid comments. Someone almost died at the hands of another child. Text msg, note, email, none of that should trigger such a thing.
    Go post your remarks on I don’t no no better.com

  • yuh dnt needdA KNOW

    yo jody yu rele needda chil wiht dhat black women stuf n how yu soo surprise dha kid wusznt black. bcusz most of these white kidsz act just as stupid as black kids. but every body is alway quick to a-s-s-u-m-e black kids are the problem well yu need to check some of these white people to. yu know whats so funny is that we have a BLACK president and raccesiam is still the same. UGH people know in days

  • yuh dnt needdA KNOW

    and im not saying that what she said was right but he had no right to do the things he did to her. That was really uncalled for. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR HUR AND HUR FAMAILY THOUGH. AND PRAY THAT GOD HAS MERCY ON THE BOY THAT DID THAT TO HER

  • Memphisfinest1

    @ Jody – I agree with where your coming from. I feel sorry for the girl but talking about someone’s brother who committed suicide was taking it a too far. I don’t feel like he should have beat her that bad but sometimes people do snap.

  • Dirty Diana…Let Me Be ♪

    my children will be home schooled !!!

  • http://myhiphopmixtapes.com Jay King

    Wow these kids today need a honest whoppin like i used to get…lol On another note that Asher Roth mix tape is out

  • 1TruDiva’s away from her desk. Leave a message.

    I saw a 9 year old kid earlier tonight with a cell phone that was better than mine!

    And I have a job!!!!

  • Not that Michael

    The boy was a damn PUNK to beat up a girl like that. Listen, if a girl provokes you, you can only hit her back if she’s built like Brooke Hogan. Seriously, if she (or he) is no match for you–and in this case, she obviously wasn’t–leave her (or him) alone.

    This guy was looking for an excuse to go all-out. He was so DAMN SENSITIVE about someone talking smack that he went apesh**.

  • AHHHHH HAAAA

    “The 15-year-old suspect was ordered held at a juvenile detention center while prosecutors determine whether to charge him as an adult.”

    IF is he was BLACK it would have been determined that day! BAMM Charge as an adult
    25 to life w/ no possibilty of parole………..Next lynching

  • bigstud

    @ jody queer. All dudes from 954 know its wrong to hit a woman unless you’re a punk. I’m from broward and if my brother dumb%$# killed himself and my old lady spoke of it that’s watever so be it. that’s her opinion. the boy was stupid no different from you. I’m big do come wit it. Punk A%$ N*&%$.

  • Not that Michael

    @JODY:

    Dude, according to your logic women (and girls) should get beat if they get all UPPITY. That’s Jim Crow talk! If someone talks smack, you talk smack right back. If someone hits you, you defend yourself (note: if that person is no match for you, you do not go all-out on them, just block their blows and leave).

  • AHHHHH HAAAA

    @jody

    I see you are a future hoe azz nega! Hoe sit down!

  • Jewels

    Damn I didn’t read the headline, ‘In White Folks News’. Anyways, this situation is so sad.

  • chicken little

    This mf need help. He is obviously off. He may not need to go to jail, but he needs to be in a pysch ward or something.

  • Dizzy McElroy

    White people are psycho.

  • Fed up

    Almost the same thing happened to my nephew. He was attacked and he is only in the 3rd grade. And he had his head smashed into a wall repeatedly . The after school attendant had to pull him off my nephew. NOTHING was done. The police were called and they did absolutely nothing. The Principal did nothing. The boy who attacked my nephew was not disciplined. I do believe race played a role here. This monster that attacked my nephew is in my opinion is truly disturbed and he is filled with rage. He could be a serial killer.

  • Marcus

    @ Jody Watley

    Are you Gay? I agree with Sean . Did some girl hurt your feelings bro? Damn you are sensitive bro

  • Yup

    @DUDE, damm straight
    C*nt got what she deserved. You don’t say sh*t like that.

  • TYL

    I sincerely hope that someone has the courage to kill that boy; for the system will surely fail and give him a slap on the wrist – his kind are not welcome in civilized society, so it is time to revoke his status as a human and send a clear message to all.

    This will not be forgiven, it will not be forgotten, and those who live by the sword shall Die by the sword.

  • TKB

    @jody
    3/23/10, 12:06:pm
    I am truely praying for you.

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  • Winty F. Baby

    @Jody, its ok if you are gay…but don’t be bitter about it!
    AND WHY IS A 15 YR OLD IN HIGH SCHOOL WEARING STEEL TOE BOOTS, IS HE ALSO A CONSTRUCTION WORKER??
    Really sad, words can be very moving however that is where his self control should have kicked in.

  • Winty F. Baby

    @Jody, I not trying to bash you but you seem to have your head in your azz. I am birracial so I’ve lived with white girls and latinas who can be just as provoking as a black woman.

  • jim

    If this demon did to my kid, I’d hunt him down like an animal and do what he did to her, but more severe. I could care less about prison.

  • can3la.s0y

    I’m not implying that this is an excuse for what he did, and furthermore, he deserves to be punished for his crime; however on the other side of it, they purposely don’t shed light on the fact that this kid may, in fact, be mentally disturbed, adding to the fact that his brother hung himself & he was the one who discovered the body. Adding to that, the victim was said to have made offensive remarks about his “dead brother,” which resulted in this monstrous crime. Many prayers to the victim & her family, but there is a lesson on both ends. They say “a closed mouth don’t get fed” but sometimes a closed mouth can keep you closer to living than almost dead. Again, many prayers. Lock that boy up & get him some help!

  • dia

    uhhh huh? that little girl who pointed her out and ultimately brought her into this should be locked up too. No wonder she objected to their relationship.

  • Lindsay

    This poor girl…..he should get the same exact thing done to him…nobody should feel sorry for what he did! This poor girl is fighting for her life….she may or may not get a chance to go to her prom, let alone live her life….they should lock him up…regardless of his age…with NO trial…pathetic…his parents should be ashamed of themselves…..He definately should get the same thing done to him…see how he likes it…stupid kid.

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