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Post by whitediamonds on Jun 15, 2010 15:40:41 GMT -6
Meth !!! Intelligent and did meth? Dumb as mud
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Post by Stormyweather on Jun 15, 2010 15:56:49 GMT -6
That letter is pretty heartbreaking. I have to say, it doesn't seem to me like it serves any purpose at all to execute him after all these years. It seems like he had a panic attack while strung out and went into autopilot mode and committed a travesty, but this doesn't compare to a crime like rape and murder and I don't think it's a "worst of the worst" because their obviously was no premeditation. Why shouldn't he be executed? He did the crime? The letter didn't touch my heart strings at all. Maybe he didn't rape but he did murder.
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Post by reapwysow on Jun 15, 2010 16:25:09 GMT -6
It is good that he understands the gravity of his crimes (if,indeed he does and is not just trying to manipulate the public) but he is not being executed for his ability or inability to change. He is being executed for choosing to murder a police officer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 16:41:27 GMT -6
Laid in wait, killed a cop and now he's not worthy of death?? If I was a cop in Texas at that time, he would have never seen a trial. I wouldn't have had to arrest him.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 16:53:03 GMT -6
It appears that this idiot took 31 years 7 months to write this letter. Just how sorry could this POS be? Could it be that he is trying to influence the MVSs to come to the dark side? This bozo should never have been allowed any communication with the victim's family. He's a joke and if any of you are feeling sorry because he has spent 32 years in prison, Think about it. The only reason he has spent 32 years are the appeals that antis have gotten in place and new trials that antis have fought for. Excuse me for laughing at your reasons. It appears you are very much like the murderers that you want to save. You create a situation and then blame the situation to get out of the situation you have created yourselves. Very funny. Now, don't all antis get your panties in a wad, I am referring to the rads that are out there that make up lies, manipulate the system and will say anything to prove an innocent has been executed. As far as this bum goes, he got a lot longer life than Ralph Ablanedo did.
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Post by Californian on Jun 15, 2010 17:03:44 GMT -6
[It appears that this idiot took 31 years 7 months to write this letter. Just how sorry could this POS be? Could it be that he is trying to influence the MVSs to come to the dark side? This bozo should never have been allowed any communication with the victim's family. He's a joke and if any of you are feeling sorry because he has spent 32 years in prison, Think about it. The only reason he has spent 32 years are the appeals that antis have gotten in place and new trials that antis have fought for. Excuse me for laughing at your reasons. It appears you are very much like the murderers that you want to save. You create a situation and then blame the situation to get out of the situation you have created yourselves. Very funny. Now, don't all antis get your panties in a wad, I am referring to the rads that are out there that make up lies, manipulate the system and will say anything to prove an innocent has been executed. As far as this bum goes, he got a lot longer life than Ralph Ablanedo did. Marry me, you gorgeous bytch!
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Post by unkelremus on Jun 15, 2010 17:04:23 GMT -6
Austin cop killer to be executed for 1978 slaying By MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press Writer © 2010 The Associated Press June 15, 2010, 5:47PM Houston Chronicle [X]HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The U.S. Supreme Court has refused the appeal of Texas death row inmate David Lee Powell. That clears the way for his execution for using an assault rifle to kill an Austin police officer during a traffic stop 32 years ago.
Powell's lawyers had asked justices to halt the lethal injection scheduled for Tuesday evening. They argued Powell's exemplary behavior on death row over the past three decades showed jurors were wrong to find that he would pose a continuing danger and should die for killing 26-year-old Ralph Ablanedo.
The 59-year-old Powell would be the longest-serving inmate executed in Texas since the state began carrying out executions again in 1982. He'd also be one of the longest-imprisoned in the nation to die. In 2008, a prisoner in Georgia was executed after spending more than 33 years on death row.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 17:22:35 GMT -6
Good riddance to another proven brutal vicious murderer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 17:24:06 GMT -6
It appears that this idiot took 31 years 7 months to write this letter. Just how sorry could this POS be? Could it be that he is trying to influence the MVSs to come to the dark side? This bozo should never have been allowed any communication with the victim's family. He's a joke and if any of you are feeling sorry because he has spent 32 years in prison, Think about it. The only reason he has spent 32 years are the appeals that antis have gotten in place and new trials that antis have fought for. Excuse me for laughing at your reasons. It appears you are very much like the murderers that you want to save. You create a situation and then blame the situation to get out of the situation you have created yourselves. Very funny. Now, don't all antis get your panties in a wad, I am referring to the rads that are out there that make up lies, manipulate the system and will say anything to prove an innocent has been executed. As far as this bum goes, he got a lot longer life than Ralph Ablanedo did. I've missed you
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Post by unkelremus on Jun 15, 2010 17:44:29 GMT -6
HUNTSVILLE — Convicted killer David Lee Powell has been executed for using an assault rifle to kill an Austin police officer during a traffic stop 32 years ago. The 59-year-old Powell received lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt his punishment Tuesday evening. It’s the 13th execution of the year in Texas. Attorneys had argued his exemplary behavior on death row over the past three decades showed jurors were wrong when they decided he would be a continuing danger and should die for killing 26-year-old Ralph Ablanedo. Powell became the longest-serving inmate executed in Texas since the state began carrying out executions in 1982. He’s also one of the longest-imprisoned in the nation to die. In 2008, a prisoner in Georgia was executed after spending more than 33 years on death row. www.chron.com
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Post by forgesfire on Jun 15, 2010 17:46:51 GMT -6
HUNTSVILLE — Convicted killer David Lee Powell has been executed for using an assault rifle to kill an Austin police officer during a traffic stop 32 years ago.
The 59-year-old Powell received lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt his punishment Tuesday evening. It’s the 13th execution of the year in Texas.
Attorneys had argued his exemplary behavior on death row over the past three decades showed jurors were wrong when they decided he would be a continuing danger and should die for killing 26-year-old Ralph Ablanedo.
Powell became the longest-serving inmate executed in Texas since the state began carrying out executions in 1982. He’s also one of the longest-imprisoned in the nation to die. In 2008, a prisoner in Georgia was executed after spending more than 33 years on death
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Post by Charlene on Jun 15, 2010 17:48:42 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 18:27:20 GMT -6
He deserved to go...
However after 31 years, it seems a little anti-climatic though.
I was 2 years old when he committed murder. There are many on the board who weren't even born
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Post by Stormyweather on Jun 15, 2010 18:29:50 GMT -6
It appears that this idiot took 31 years 7 months to write this letter. Just how sorry could this POS be? Could it be that he is trying to influence the MVSs to come to the dark side? This bozo should never have been allowed any communication with the victim's family. He's a joke and if any of you are feeling sorry because he has spent 32 years in prison, Think about it. The only reason he has spent 32 years are the appeals that antis have gotten in place and new trials that antis have fought for. Excuse me for laughing at your reasons. It appears you are very much like the murderers that you want to save. You create a situation and then blame the situation to get out of the situation you have created yourselves. Very funny. Now, don't all antis get your panties in a wad, I am referring to the rads that are out there that make up lies, manipulate the system and will say anything to prove an innocent has been executed. As far as this bum goes, he got a lot longer life than Ralph Ablanedo did. I like your post Sharon, but I doubt if The broker feels sorry for this guy. I think he was just showing the letter.
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Post by Charlene on Jun 15, 2010 18:30:30 GMT -6
Closer look: Powell's last day Guards stood watch at the corners of the Huntsville Correctional Facility on Tuesday, where David Lee Powell spent his final hours. Only a year before he took the life of his victim, Austin Police Officer Ralph Ablanedo, lethal injection was adopted as Texas’ method of execution. It was not until 1982 when it was first used. Since that time, 459 death row inmates have been executed by lethal injection. Most of them were men, and most of them were white. About 40 people are witnessing Powell’s execution. They include state officials, reporters, friends of Powell’s--but no relatives--as well as the family members of his victim. There are also chaplains and workers from victim’s services. For his final meal, Powell requested eggs, chicken drumsticks, pork chops, and a vanilla shake. Earlier in the day, more than a hundred people left from Austin on a bus and motorcycles to be in Huntsville for the execution. They included officers who served on the police force in the 1970s. “It was a smaller department then,” said Officer Rodney Bryant who retired in 1996. “We were all close friends and we had social gatherings together and we knew everybody’s families and kids--it was just closer.” Sergeant Mike Hugman was still new in 1978, and remembers thinking about his own family at the time. “What if it had been me, what would my family be going through?” Sgt. Hugman asked. Dying in the line of duty takes on a different meaning for an officer than dying anywhere else. “We have been waiting a long time for this day to get here,” Bryant said. www.kvue.com/news/Powell-to-become-Texas-13th-lethal-injection-this-year-96419524.html
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 18:34:18 GMT -6
An average of 200 people are affected adversely whenever ANYONE is murdered. How much more when it is one of those who serves and protects?
If the murderer were truly sorry, he could have accepted responsibility, waived further appeals after the direct appeal, and it could have been over in 3 to 5 years. So whose fault is it that it took so long? That's on him too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2010 19:11:09 GMT -6
It appears that this idiot took 31 years 7 months to write this letter. Just how sorry could this POS be? Could it be that he is trying to influence the MVSs to come to the dark side? This bozo should never have been allowed any communication with the victim's family. He's a joke and if any of you are feeling sorry because he has spent 32 years in prison, Think about it. The only reason he has spent 32 years are the appeals that antis have gotten in place and new trials that antis have fought for. Excuse me for laughing at your reasons. It appears you are very much like the murderers that you want to save. You create a situation and then blame the situation to get out of the situation you have created yourselves. Very funny. Now, don't all antis get your panties in a wad, I am referring to the rads that are out there that make up lies, manipulate the system and will say anything to prove an innocent has been executed. As far as this bum goes, he got a lot longer life than Ralph Ablanedo did. I like your post Sharon, but I doubt if The broker feels sorry for this guy. I think he was just showing the letter. I'm sorry, I never thought that people might think that I was talking about the broker. I was addressing the letter that broker was good enough to find and print. The rest of the post was addressing the ones that felt sorry for this monkey because he had to serve 32 years. I am still puter pathetic and didn't get the proper quotes and such where they are supposed to be. Once again sorry to the broker. Cali, you just love it when I type nasty. JBS, I've missed you and many more fine people here. Maybe I can find the energy to post here more often.
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Post by Stormyweather on Jun 15, 2010 19:19:20 GMT -6
I like your post Sharon, but I doubt if The broker feels sorry for this guy. I think he was just showing the letter. I'm sorry, I never thought that people might think that I was talking about the broker. I was addressing the letter that broker was good enough to find and print. The rest of the post was addressing the ones that felt sorry for this monkey because he had to serve 32 years. I am still puter pathetic and didn't get the proper quotes and such where they are supposed to be. Once again sorry to the broker. Cali, you just love it when I type nasty. JBS, I've missed you and many more fine people here. Maybe I can find the energy to post here more often. I'm sorry I misunderstood your post. Please don't change them cause I love them.
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Post by spinaltap on Jun 15, 2010 19:20:28 GMT -6
say bye
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Post by The Tipsy Broker on Jun 16, 2010 0:56:53 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2010 2:00:01 GMT -6
I agree, this case due to all appears he should not have ben giveen the DP in the first place. Not sure how courts ruled back 32 yrs ago but, hope this would not be the sentencing if happened todays time. No premeditated, horrible to murder an innocent yet not a heinous crime either. "Not the time spent incarcerated", but due to the above he should not be executed in my opinion. Real LWOP in this case of murder should have been the sentencing. What is your definition of heinous? Using a machine gun that you know will destroy a life, even one protected with a bullet-proof vest, having plenty of time to get the aim just right while an innocent man walks naively towards his death, leaving two young boys without a father and a wife without her life partner, just so you can continue being a criminal - this all sounds pretty heinous to me. Murder does not need to be premeditated in order to result in a death sentence. Especially murder of a police officer. In most states with capital punishment, the murder of a police officer is a capital qualifier of its own, simply because they are the first line of defense for the rest of us against these horrible people who would kill without thought. Had Ralph Ablanedo not been a police officer doing his job to protect and serve, he would not have been in the sights of Powell's gun that night. This most definitely is deserving of the death penalty, in every sense. If I am corrrect it is a automatic death sentence for, paramedics,fireman,police officers, in some states. Man what are you talking about,the guy was pulled over on a traffic stop & shot the police officer in cold blood with a ak 47,not heinous enough for ya.
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Post by whitediamonds on Jun 16, 2010 6:40:44 GMT -6
What is your definition of heinous? Using a machine gun that you know will destroy a life, even one protected with a bullet-proof vest, having plenty of time to get the aim just right while an innocent man walks naively towards his death, leaving two young boys without a father and a wife without her life partner, just so you can continue being a criminal - this all sounds pretty heinous to me. Murder does not need to be premeditated in order to result in a death sentence. Especially murder of a police officer. In most states with capital punishment, the murder of a police officer is a capital qualifier of its own, simply because they are the first line of defense for the rest of us against these horrible people who would kill without thought. Had Ralph Ablanedo not been a police officer doing his job to protect and serve, he would not have been in the sights of Powell's gun that night. This most definitely is deserving of the death penalty, in every sense. If I am corrrect it is a automatic death sentence for, paramedics,fireman,police officers, in some states. Man what are you talking about,the guy was pulled over on a traffic stop & shot the police officer in cold blood with a ak 47,not heinous enough for ya. Yeh I already got a slap to the head, from D.E.E, Cali and Charlene, Porky I admit where the fu,,, did my head go ok? OK excuse, of temp insanity I think I was angry 32 yrs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey what kind of DP is that so leave it alone... after anger thinking again fu him............
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Post by Stormyweather on Jun 16, 2010 9:01:12 GMT -6
Now it's time for me to explain myself. I have known Greggsmom for quite awhile here. And I know that people do come in here writing crap thinking they can convince us to feel sorry for the soon to be executed on death row. I know that hurts many who have had loved ones murdered. There is nothing I enjoy more than watching Greggsmom take them to task. ;D I've also known "the broker" for quite a while and I also know how he feels towards murderers and it isn't mercy for them. I also know that Greggsmom has been absent from time to time for long periods of time from this board so I wasn't sure how well she knew "The broker". I just wanted her to know that "the broker" wasn't one of those who came in here expecting to convince us to feel sympathy for murderers. So that's my explanation and I wouldn't want the posts of Greggsmom and thebroker to change at all.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2010 9:16:58 GMT -6
Now it's time for me to explain myself. I have known Greggsmom for quite awhile here. And I know that people do come in here writing crap thinking they can convince us to feel sorry for the soon to be executed on death row. I know that hurts many who have had loved ones murdered. There is nothing I enjoy more than watching Greggsmom take them to task. ;D I've also known "the broker" for quite a while and I also know how he feels towards murderers and it isn't mercy for them. I also know that Greggsmom has been absent from time to time for long periods of time from this board so I wasn't sure how well she knew "The broker". I just wanted her to know that "the broker" wasn't one of those who came in here expecting to convince us to feel sympathy for murderers. So that's my explanation and I wouldn't want the posts of Greggsmom and thebroker to change at all. Why would you have to explain? I realized you were just trying to help me out. To any that care, Stormy and I go back about a decade now Never once have we been upset with each other. We have always taken the time to explain and truth is that my post appears to be on the broker's case. Which it wasn't but because of my temper and puter pathetic state it did. My bad, stormy was trying to help. Hope everyone understands.
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Post by The Tipsy Broker on Jun 16, 2010 9:45:41 GMT -6
Now it's time for me to explain myself. I have known Greggsmom for quite awhile here. And I know that people do come in here writing crap thinking they can convince us to feel sorry for the soon to be executed on death row. I know that hurts many who have had loved ones murdered. There is nothing I enjoy more than watching Greggsmom take them to task. ;D I've also known "the broker" for quite a while and I also know how he feels towards murderers and it isn't mercy for them. I also know that Greggsmom has been absent from time to time for long periods of time from this board so I wasn't sure how well she knew "The broker". I just wanted her to know that "the broker" wasn't one of those who came in here expecting to convince us to feel sympathy for murderers. So that's my explanation and I wouldn't want the posts of Greggsmom and thebroker to change at all. Why would you have to explain? I realized you were just trying to help me out. To any that care, Stormy and I go back about a decade now Never once have we been upset with each other. We have always taken the time to explain and truth is that my post appears to be on the broker's case. Which it wasn't but because of my temper and puter pathetic state it did. My bad, stormy was trying to help. Hope everyone understands. Group (((hug)))
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Post by zd3925 on Jun 16, 2010 10:09:58 GMT -6
HUNTSVILLE — Convicted killer David Lee Powell has been executed for using an assault rifle to kill an Austin police officer during a traffic stop 32 years ago. The 59-year-old Powell received lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt his punishment Tuesday evening. It’s the 13th execution of the year in Texas. Attorneys had argued his exemplary behavior on death row over the past three decades showed jurors were wrong when they decided he would be a continuing danger and should die for killing 26-year-old Ralph Ablanedo. Powell became the longest-serving inmate executed in Texas since the state began carrying out executions in 1982. He’s also one of the longest-imprisoned in the nation to die. In 2008, a prisoner in Georgia was executed after spending more than 33 years on death Adios dirtbag
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Post by Stormyweather on Jun 16, 2010 10:42:10 GMT -6
Why would you have to explain? I realized you were just trying to help me out. To any that care, Stormy and I go back about a decade now Never once have we been upset with each other. We have always taken the time to explain and truth is that my post appears to be on the broker's case. Which it wasn't but because of my temper and puter pathetic state it did. My bad, stormy was trying to help. Hope everyone understands. Group (((hug)))
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Post by Stormyweather on Jun 16, 2010 10:42:58 GMT -6
HUNTSVILLE — Convicted killer David Lee Powell has been executed for using an assault rifle to kill an Austin police officer during a traffic stop 32 years ago. The 59-year-old Powell received lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt his punishment Tuesday evening. It’s the 13th execution of the year in Texas. Attorneys had argued his exemplary behavior on death row over the past three decades showed jurors were wrong when they decided he would be a continuing danger and should die for killing 26-year-old Ralph Ablanedo. Powell became the longest-serving inmate executed in Texas since the state began carrying out executions in 1982. He’s also one of the longest-imprisoned in the nation to die. In 2008, a prisoner in Georgia was executed after spending more than 33 years on death Adios dirtbag Now let's get back to the important point of this thread.
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Post by zd3925 on Jun 16, 2010 11:35:58 GMT -6
thank you.
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Post by Matt on Jun 22, 2010 14:48:30 GMT -6
Crime and punishment: After 32 years, has Powell's execution lost its meaning? I don't know. Like most high school seniors in America, it felt like it took me 32 years to read Crime and Punishment, and I'm still not sure I got it. Definitely glad this POS is gone.
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