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13 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Man pleads guilty to a... · 0 replies · +2 points

No the dog owner is not to blame. Yes - he is perhaps an irresponsible pet owner - but the only person to blame for this horrific attack is the nutjob who did it.
We have barking dogs on each side of our home - we have talked to the pet owners - but they don't care. Would I harm the dogs? Absolutely not! It isn't their fault they are untrained and left outside alone and unattended for hours and hours.
Did this guy call animal control or the police to get help with the problem? Doesnt sound like it. He went to the effort to lure the dog, then tie it up - then submit it to horrible and terrible torture. Decent human beings don't do this to living creatures. This evil man is lower than dog crap! I would venture to guess he probably enjoyed himself.

13 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Man pleads guilty to a... · 0 replies · +8 points

There has to be a special place in hell for people who torture animals or children.
There is no remorse on his face - he gives me the creeps - cold and evil.

Reading the story was difficult - that poor, poor dog. The fact that he has recovered and is still trusting of mankind shows the gentle forgiving nature of these creatures.

13 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Tacoma brothers charge... · 0 replies · +11 points

Having one bad seed kid could be a crapshoot - but two?
Parents need to be more involved in their kids lives and raise them rather than letting them be raised by their peers and babysat by TV and video games. Do parents even teach their kids the value of human life any longer?

How do some kids lives go so badly wrong? From precious babies to cold bloooded violent killers at 14 and 16.

The kid in the picture is ugly from the inside out. He looks pretty cocky for someone who is looking at spending a chunk of time in the bighouse.

13 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - 911 caller: \'He\'s cr... · 1 reply · +27 points

I am saddened and nauseated by this story. This little girl was failed by those who were supposed to protect her. It's hard to imagine how a mother would not see the abuse of her child when she lived in the same home. I would imagine little Koralynn was terrified of this caveman - seriously - just LOOK at him - he's scary!! How would a mother go a long period of time without seeing her toddler sans clothing? Small children are bathed daily, dressed and undressed, and often need cleaning up. WIth family all around - including the father - was there no-one else who saw this child on a regular basis? Did someone playing with her not notice bruises or abrasions? Surely her demeanor would have changed, too.__The Centralia chronicle said the little girls aunt had noticed an injury on her bottom the day before she died, and told the mother. The mother asked Reeder about it and he convinced her it was a normal childhood injury. This would have been a huge red flag to most mothers - particularly in light of his insisting on caring for her. To think the mother could have done something at this point, and didn't, is something she will have to live with for the rest of her life. __

13 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Coroner: Centralia tod... · 0 replies · +19 points

There are no words for the rage I feel to this monster, to the child's mother and even the neighbors who heard screaming and did nothing.
If the child was two, she was resumable still wearing diapers. If she had been raped, surely the mother would have seen something amiss. Did she condone this? To the neighbors who heard unusual crying - why, why, why would you not report it? If you are a parent, you can tell usually by a childs screams if he/she is fussing, hungry, or hurt. I hope this is a wake up call to anyone who turns the other cheek when they suspect a child (or adult, or pet) is being abused, to make the call.

There has to be a special place in hell for this disgusting excuse for a human.

RIP little girl. No more pain or suffering.

14 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Grieving son hits gran... · 0 replies · +6 points

Good job, Josh - you are a very brave young man and I think there are a lot of people who are giving you a thumbs up.
Your dad would be proud.

14 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Search on for missing ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I agree about starting with legislature and believe me I have written MANY letters. I have been aware of a family where I suspect there is child abuse and CPS is pretty powerless to do anything at this time. I understand it isn't their fault. I Have called them lots of times about this situation.
I have a friend who is a foster parent for two siblings (6 and 8) who were living with their mother in her car until she was incarcerated for drug related issues. The kids have a lot of problems - malnourished, no clothes (except what they were wearing which was too small), no toys, both wet beds, no manners or self control and they claim their mother hit and yelled at them a lot. Still they miss her. Sad thing is that when she gets out of jail she will probably get them back. At least that is what the foster mom has been told. This makes me crazy. For the first time in their lives they had a birthday party, new clothes and toys, and get a bed-time story every night.

It's too bad a child has to be injured or starved before the State can legally do anything.

14 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Search on for missing ... · 3 replies · +16 points

Hmm - wonder if the mother is the same Heather Berven with 15 cases on the Washington Courts site - if so, these poor kids have never had a chance.
How are people like this able to keep their kids? I don't get it. Doesn't the state step when mom is in jail or a mental health facility?
I hope the surviving kids are removed permanently, and my prayers are with both those little boys - they need them.

The sad thing is the cycle will probably continue.

14 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - \'I made a bad choice&... · 0 replies · +2 points

My heart breaks for BOTH these children. If this little boy had the loving parents Amina did, this would never have happened. With that said, I am sad that Aminas family felt to share something to private as this letter with the media. I also heard on the news that her family has said the apology is not enough. That makes me sad too. I hope they can forgive him and look at the life he has had thus far. I truly wish this little boy could be placed in a loving normal family where he can be a kid. I think Amina is going to be OK - thank goodness - but the little guy has a long road ahead of him.

14 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Friends: Boy accused i... · 1 reply · +40 points

What a shame those friends didn't tell their parents or teachers of this plan to bring a gun to school and run away.__This is tragic on so many levels. That a nine year old boy would feel he needed to run away and have a weapon to protect himself breaks my heart. __My heart goes out to that beautiful little girl AND to this little boy who clearly needs some help and guidance.

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