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Sam's Suspicious Death
So my question would be to the law enforcement involved...will you just brush Sam's "suspicious" death under the rug, because he had a record,was homeless and an addict? Will it be less important to you that he wasnt an "upstanding" citizen or someone of importance to the community? I do believe that even if the "law enforcement" will represent on the outside that they are doing their best to solve this crime, if in fact it is a crime. But i believe that if Sam was someone who lived a better lifestyle, KCSD and TPD would work around the clock to solve this. Unlike the double homicide that took place a few years ago, or the murder of that woman in the middle of the day, those were swept under the rug. I mean you dont even see any news follow ups to try and revitalize any clues or information to help solve those crimes. And the comment before mine...i agree, most of the people who complain are lawbreakers, i am one of those who was a lawbreaker...just like Sam. I know for a fact that law enforcement treat people who are addicts like complete TRASH. I am clean 3 years now...thank God, but I am human now and i was human then. I hope the KCSD NEVER have any children that fall into the life of addiction...I would hate for them to treat their own children like GARBAGE..(oh...nevermind...they would receive special treatment) I have heard KCSD snicker and crack jokes and make fun of people who have been arrested...its really not funny. Its humiliating enough to be in that situation as it is. I have also been in court proceedings and watched KCSD and Child protective service rep, LIE UNDER OATH to gain a conviction. Not to say that ALL law enforcement officers are like that...but I know of a few that dehumanize people for a lively hood.
30 comments from 9 users
posted by
weebles
on Jul 20, 2007 at 01:07 PM
JMHO, but it seems unfair to go after an agency based on what you haven't seen. Maybe they are still doing tests and don't have anything definitive to report yet. I realize this is someone you knew, so it hits close to home, but I can't figure out when people decided that being hostile would get them something that being respectful wouldn't. It's that whole, "you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" stuff. posted by
jewels
on Jul 23, 2007 at 07:01 AM
if you read this...it is not just about this one incident. posted by
anonymous
on Sep 16, 2007 at 01:34 PM
I tottally agree, the local police are on top of the jokes and other demeaning acts against the less forunate decision makers. I was one of the people once constantly harassed and it got to the point that I moved to St. Louis. I watch what happens through the newspaper on line and it doesn't surprise me that the scumbag cops working in Tehachapi would sweep this case under the rug.
posted by
bigdog
on Sep 16, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Anonymous just wondering now that you live in St.Louis why are you hiding behind the Anon handle ? And what were you doing to be harassed. I ask that because unless you were a tweeker or doing something wrong I don't think the cops would harass you.
posted by
eekitsaspider
on Sep 17, 2007 at 08:14 AM
I agree with both Jewels and weebles.. Jewels makes some valid points for example agencies that lie under oath to gain a conviction ( I personally experienced that ). But weebles also stated that maybe they are still working on the investigation and do not have all the evidence/facts that are needed yet. I just hope justice is served to whomever committed this act of taking someone's life either by the law or by God.
posted by
anonymous
on Sep 17, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Sam was not murdered. There is no cover-up. He died of the life path he was stuck on. Drugs and poor health killed SAM. His worst enemy was himself. posted by
jewels
on Sep 17, 2007 at 10:24 AM
I never said he was murdered. I know that there were drag marks leading to where his body was, that is why it was deemed "suspicious". Anyway, he made unhealthy choices but that doesnt mean the TPD shouldnt do any less for Sam then anyone else. Notice we havent heard anymore about it? What about Clyde Moter's death. No bulletins to try and refresh the hunt for the man who murdered him. Or the woman who was stabbed to death on 202. If this was a public official or a city official they would be all over it. posted by
anonymous
on Sep 17, 2007 at 11:05 AM
DRAG MARKS, WHAT DRAG MARKS. THEY WERE TRACK MARKS............SAM DIED OF A OVER DOSE, SHOOTING DOPE WELL KILL YOU. IT KILLED SAM.TRUTH IS WHEN YOU HAVE TRACK MARKS ON YOUR ARM YOU LOOSE SOME CREDITABILITY. AND THE MEXICAN THAT KILLED CLYDE OVER 100 DOLLARS OF METH MOST LIKELY WENT BACK TO MEXICO. WHY IS IT THAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO CARE ABOUT PEOPLE THAT DIDN'T EVEN CARE ABOUT THEMSELVES. METH AND OTHER DRUGS ARE THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FACING OUR TOWN. THESE PEOPLE USING DRUGS ARE THE ONES THAT ARE THE PROBLEM.
posted by
countygirl
on Sep 17, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Anon- While some of what you say is true you are totally heartless and you should consider yourself lucky that you or one of of your loved ones have never had to fight addiction. These people were human beings and maybe if people were more willing to help them overcome their addiction instead of judging them for it they would have had a fighting chance. Addicts need support and A LOT of it. Sadly this town isn't full of people willing to do that...they are either being judged or they are with people who are just as vulnerable as they are. Seems like in order for one to truly fight addiction here they have to move.
posted by
Colitas
on Sep 17, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Jewels...I just getting caught up on things. In reading your post dated July 19 I don't know what is going on. Could you give info on "Sam" and the other three that lost their lives. About the judgmental "citizens" of Tehachapi, there are a lot of people that do the judging that are also doing the actions. I know this from personal experience. Just because they might not be "addicted" in the terms that most people think, they judge. Unfortunately, some people have addictive personalities and some don't. I've known many people who could do a drug once a week, or on the weekend but not feel the need to have it constantly. And others who once they have done it can't stop thinking about when the next high will come. Are these both forms of addiction? The weekend user and the every other day user? My point being is Tehachapi has a lot of people that throw stones when they live in glass houses. What is that old proverb (I think from the bible) : "He who is without sin cast the first stone". Forgive me for possibly not getting that quote exact. posted by
olivia
on Sep 17, 2007 at 12:34 PM
"TRUTH IS WHEN YOU HAVE TRACK MARKS ON YOUR ARM YOU LOOSE SOME CREDITABILITY." Anonymous, whose truth is that? Again, the more I know of this blog site, the more I realize there are alot of people who are just cold hearted. If someone is found dead, and it looks as if it is under suspicious circumstances and law enforcement states that it looks as if it were under suspicious circumstances, you'd think they would go back, to the public, where it was announced and give some kind of update. I, myself, wonder about the crimes that Jewels spoke about. They were swept under the rug. Never mentioned again. Hopefully the families have and are being kept informed on the circumstances. It is so easy to minimize a person's importance due to the mistakes they have made in their lives. Hopefully you people who look good on the outside but are crap on the inside are never found out for who you really are. Better keep posting as anonymous. posted by
countygirl
on Sep 17, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Colitas....How long have you been gone? I know EXACTLY what you are talking about and sadly some things NEVER change! Oh, and you got the proverb right, and yes it was from the bible. ;) Truth is usually the ones that do the most judging are trying their darnedest not to look at themselves!!
posted by
olivia
on Sep 17, 2007 at 12:43 PM
"Truth is usually the ones that do the most judging are trying their darnedest not to look at themselves!! " Thank you Countygirl, well said. posted by
jewels
on Sep 17, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Anonymous, how do you know he died of an overdose? And how do you know the amount of dope Clyde was killed over? And why did the cops harrass you and you ran to St. Louis? I will pray for you anonymous, that you may have compassion for others in all walks of life. YOu are what makes our society BAD
posted by
anonymous
on Sep 17, 2007 at 01:37 PM
Countrygirl I call it like it is.You call it heartless I call it the way it is. No candy coating going on here. Drug addiction is not a pretty thing. Addicts lie ,cheat & steal.They hurt the people around them. And they can't be trusted. I know because I have been an addict for 20 years. I'm clean now. When I was using drugs I was all the above a real piece of doo-doo. Drug addicts are not victims and I well not treat them as such. People want to complain about the drug problem in teh but then want to support the drug users. It took me a long time to get clean. Every time my life got bad I was the one to blame, no one eles. The last thing a druggie needs is for people to feel sorry for them. They need to know that using drugs is not ok. Teh has many aa & na meetings. There is help out there if they want it. But the truth is most addicts do not want help and well not except it either. |
