Post by Takkiko on Jan 29, 2010 9:04:39 GMT -5
WARNING BEFORE READING!!!
If violence to children bothers you, please do not read!
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There's a story going around, in a city nearby where I live. Apparently, this man, who doesn't believe in divorce in his religion, caused a big debate in my area. He had fathered two small children with his wife: a three year old, and a five year old. Well, apparently, he was somewhat violent, and the wife wanted out. So after several years, she finally got up the courage to divorce him in secret. He threatened her, and her children, saying he would back at her someday, after she had left, with their kids.
Later on, he found out she was seeing someone new, and apparently, carried out what he had threatened. He killed both kids by slitting their throats, and also murdered their grandmother, who I guess was watching them at the time.
I do want it to be known, that in the past few weeks, they got him. He is in jail, and was sentenced to face the Death penalty. (Though, there's still the appeals process, but it's not likely for him.) He is kept isolated from the other prisoners.
Though, the former wife did enter a statement, on the man, as of a few days ago. Her attorney read it, on before, of the ex - wife, and her father. She basically said, You may have hurt me greatly, but you have not beat me. It was wonderfully sad, but powerful. She basically took away his power over her, in her words. If I can find the exact quote, I will add it soon.
I guess my question is in the title. Is it enough? Is there any more, that could be done? Or suggestions, for how the woman should heal? Also, what is your opinion on it all?
Personally, I am glad to hear (if he truly is guilty) that he is at least off the streets, and that he is locked away, where he can do nothing more to hurt his former wife. She has been through enough, losing her mother and her children, both. In this way, there is a little justice, knowing that he will most likely be losing his life, for what he has done. However, to me it feels a bit imcomplete. On the other hand though, I don't know what more could be legally done.
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*edit: The Ex - wife's Quote:
"Dear evil James Mammone, from your ex-wife," the first words to a several minute statement from Mammone's ex-wife, Marcia. Assistant Stark County Prosecutor Chryssa Hartnett read the statements fro her.
"Your intent was to hurt me - this you accomplished. Your intent was to take away those who meant the most to me - this you accomplished. And your intent was to destroy my ability to carry on - in this, you have failed," saying it's by the grace of God that she will one day be able to smile again.
More piercing words followed: "Perhaps in some twisted way you believe you'll see your children again when your days here on earth are over. But let me assure you, as they run, play and sleep peacefully behind the gates of Heaven, you will be burning in Hell."
Marcia's letter also said, "soon the world will be rid of you. Whether you remain locked in a cage, like the animal you are, or ultimately succumb to the needle, know that your true judgement day awaits."
Marcia also thanked the schools, community, family and friends for their continued support, saying "I'm stronger."
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Further details:
A tentative execution date for Mammone has been set for June 8.
The jury made their death decision quickly on Wednesday after two days of hearings -- one in which Mammone spoke for more than five hours.
During his address, Mammone told the jury he had an abusive father and described his thoughts on raising children in a broken home.
It was in early June when Mammone slit the throats of his 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter as they sat in their car seats. He then shot his former mother-in-law, 57-year-old Margaret Eakin, to death.
He was convicted last week.
Mammone had pled not guilty to the charges.
If violence to children bothers you, please do not read!
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There's a story going around, in a city nearby where I live. Apparently, this man, who doesn't believe in divorce in his religion, caused a big debate in my area. He had fathered two small children with his wife: a three year old, and a five year old. Well, apparently, he was somewhat violent, and the wife wanted out. So after several years, she finally got up the courage to divorce him in secret. He threatened her, and her children, saying he would back at her someday, after she had left, with their kids.
Later on, he found out she was seeing someone new, and apparently, carried out what he had threatened. He killed both kids by slitting their throats, and also murdered their grandmother, who I guess was watching them at the time.
I do want it to be known, that in the past few weeks, they got him. He is in jail, and was sentenced to face the Death penalty. (Though, there's still the appeals process, but it's not likely for him.) He is kept isolated from the other prisoners.
Though, the former wife did enter a statement, on the man, as of a few days ago. Her attorney read it, on before, of the ex - wife, and her father. She basically said, You may have hurt me greatly, but you have not beat me. It was wonderfully sad, but powerful. She basically took away his power over her, in her words. If I can find the exact quote, I will add it soon.
I guess my question is in the title. Is it enough? Is there any more, that could be done? Or suggestions, for how the woman should heal? Also, what is your opinion on it all?
Personally, I am glad to hear (if he truly is guilty) that he is at least off the streets, and that he is locked away, where he can do nothing more to hurt his former wife. She has been through enough, losing her mother and her children, both. In this way, there is a little justice, knowing that he will most likely be losing his life, for what he has done. However, to me it feels a bit imcomplete. On the other hand though, I don't know what more could be legally done.
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*edit: The Ex - wife's Quote:
"Dear evil James Mammone, from your ex-wife," the first words to a several minute statement from Mammone's ex-wife, Marcia. Assistant Stark County Prosecutor Chryssa Hartnett read the statements fro her.
"Your intent was to hurt me - this you accomplished. Your intent was to take away those who meant the most to me - this you accomplished. And your intent was to destroy my ability to carry on - in this, you have failed," saying it's by the grace of God that she will one day be able to smile again.
More piercing words followed: "Perhaps in some twisted way you believe you'll see your children again when your days here on earth are over. But let me assure you, as they run, play and sleep peacefully behind the gates of Heaven, you will be burning in Hell."
Marcia's letter also said, "soon the world will be rid of you. Whether you remain locked in a cage, like the animal you are, or ultimately succumb to the needle, know that your true judgement day awaits."
Marcia also thanked the schools, community, family and friends for their continued support, saying "I'm stronger."
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Further details:
A tentative execution date for Mammone has been set for June 8.
The jury made their death decision quickly on Wednesday after two days of hearings -- one in which Mammone spoke for more than five hours.
During his address, Mammone told the jury he had an abusive father and described his thoughts on raising children in a broken home.
It was in early June when Mammone slit the throats of his 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter as they sat in their car seats. He then shot his former mother-in-law, 57-year-old Margaret Eakin, to death.
He was convicted last week.
Mammone had pled not guilty to the charges.
