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How else can a victim and family be violated? The confession of sex offender John 
Evander Couey that he murdered Jessica Lunsford has been thrown out by a judge on the grounds that sex offender, rapist and murdered John Couey had previously asked for a lawyer on multiple occasions prior to his confession.
The confession of a man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford isn’t admissible in court, but the discovery of her body can be used as evidence, a judge ruled Friday.
John Evander Couey, a 47-year-old convicted sex offender, gave the confession to detectives, but also told them that he wanted to consult a lawyer. He wasn’t given the opportunity to do so.
(AP)
This is the face of a sex offender that our legal system seem to provide more right to than the innocent victims that they rape and kill
Although it is reprehensible that this judge has thrown out the confession of this child rapist, murdering pig who buried poor 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford alive after he had violated her; one has to wonder what the hell the police officers were thinking? Did they want to blow this entire case for the prosecution? The unfortunate facts of life is that scum bag child killers are afforded rights even though it is unimaginable that they should be afforded anything. Especially since Couey was already convicted of sexually molesting a 5 year old. The fact remains that the police violated the most simple of legal protections afforded to people accused of crimes.
“This is a material and a profound violation of one of the most bedrock principles of criminal law,” Circuit Judge Ric Howard said in issuing the ruling Friday.
On the taped interview, parts of which were played in court, Couey spoke freely with the detectives about his criminal past, use of crack and relationship with his family. When the topic crept closer to Lunsford, however, Couey repeatedly mentioned wanting a lawyer.
The overall outrage of this case comes from the fact of what was done to 9 year old 
Jessica Lunsford by this previously convicted sex offender and that he buried her alive. These actions shocked the collective conscience of a country and the fact that the police acted so recklessly in jeopardizing a case is just pathetic. Its like the family being violated all over again. Mark Lunsford, Jessica’s dad, has already been through a living hell having his daughter ripped from him. Now he gets the slap in the face that his daughter’s murderer has more rights than were afforded her.
Jessica was found kneeling and clutching a stuffed animal, hands tied with speaker wire and fingers poking through the garbage bags in which she was buried alive in February 2005. Two days earlier, Couey told detectives he had kidnapped, raped and killed the girl, and he told them where to find the body.
Maybe the police and the prosecution need to be asked as well why the other people that lived in the house where Jessica was raped and murdered were not also arrested. They knew what was going on.
This case also shows the reason why most of us have utter contempt for defense attorney and the scum they represent. Defense attorney Dan Lewan falls into that category as he screams that his client, John Couey’s, constitutional rights were violated. Funny, he didn’t seen to care too much about Jessica’s now did he?
Defense attorney Dan Lewan has portrayed the detectives as overzealous and unconcerned about Couey’s constitutional rights. When his client asked for an attorney, Lewan argued, the detectives spoke over him in a confusing interlude before simply dropping the issue.
Lewan also asked the discovery of Jessica’s body be inadmissible in court because Couey told authorities where to find her.
This is the only victim in this case that anyone should have been worried about protecting the rights of. Innocent children like Jessica.
Don’t worry though Attorney Lewan, your client won’t have to worry too much of that in the future because of the fact that the DNA evidence and subsequent finding of Jessica’s body is still allowed in as evidence. With the death penalty on the table, trust me … John Couey won’t have to worry about his right in the future.
A consent search at the mobile home where Couey was living turned up a bloody mattress which tested positive for Jessica’s DNA the day they began excavating at the mobile home following the confession. Further, disturbed ground near a shovel in the yard was suspicious enough to investigate after officers had already singled Couey out as a person of interest, Ridgway said.
“With (DNA results) they would’ve gotten a search warrant for the home,” Ridgway said.
June 30th, 2006 at 09:50am
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Transcripts of Rita Cosby interviewing Symmes Culbertson, the attorney representing 
convicted sex-offender Jerry Inman. If anyone wondered what type of attorney would agree to represent such a heinous person like Jerry Inman who has allegedly confessed to Tiffany’s murder and the rape of two other, just take a look at what this lawyer has to say.
CULBERTSON: As—well, you know, as far as to what he said to authorities, I don‘t know that that rises to the level of confession.
I have not yet seen any of the statements that he supposedly gave to the authorities up in Tennessee. Once I see those statements, I might be in a better position to answer that question.
Read the full transcription of Rita Cosby of her interview with Jim Mixon, Lawrence Kobilinsky, Marc Klaas, Ed Miller, Cecil Reed, Tim Morgan, David Davenport, Symmes Culbertson, Karla Armenzedariz.
June 8th, 2006 at 04:34pm
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Authorities in Tennessee have captured a registered sex offender, Jerry Buck Inman, in connection with the bikini strangulation death of a Clemson University junior Tiffany Marie Souers.
Tennessee police arrested Jerry Buck Inman, 35, during a traffic stop near his parents’ home in Dandridge, Tenn., on charges of murder, rape and kidnapping, for the death of Tiffany Marie Souers, according to Jefferson County Sheriff David Davenport (Fox News)
Registered sex offender taken into custody near his parents’ home in Tenn.
Jerry Buck Inman, who was wanted on arrest warrants for murder, rape and kidnapping, was taken into custody without resistance during a traffic stop about a mile from his parents’ home in Dandridge, Tenn., Sheriff David Davenport said.
The family of Tiffany Marie Souers were obviously relieved at the arrest of this sexual predator who has been linked to the murder of their daughter by DNA.
Souers’ brother said he was smiling from ear-to-ear when he learned Inman had been arrested. “I gave my mom a hug and she said she felt happy for the first time in a while,” 16-year-old Trevor Souers said. “I was just really relieved.”
Once again, why are we not surprised that the alleged murderer is a repeat sex offender. Aren’t they always? When is this country going to start treating these people for what they are? Why is it OK for these predators to be walking the street and a danger to us all? Law abiding innocent people do not care any longer what these predator’s problems are in life. They are a danger and have to be locked away.
The 35-year-old construction worker was registered as a sex offender in Florida in September after he was released from prison for kidnapping and sexual battery. He also was registered in North Carolina. His last address is listed as Dandridge, Tenn. His mother, Vera McArthur, told The Greenville News earlier Tuesday that her son is bipolar and often suicidal, and had no idea South Carolina authorities were looking for him. She said he had been doing construction work in Tennessee and hasn’t been in South Carolina recently as far as she knows. “He just takes off and is gone a couple of days,” McArthur told the newspaper. (MSNBC)
UPDATE: Inman Confessed to Bikini Slay, Two Other Attacks
A convicted sex offender charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, kidnapping and rape in the bikini strangulation death of a Clemson University junior has confessed to the murder and two other sexual attacks in two other states, authorities said.
Jerry Buck Inman, 35, confessed to the May 26 murder of Tiffany Marie Souers, 20, as well as two sexual attacks of blond women in Tennessee and Alabama, The Anderson Independent-Mail reported Wednesday.
(Fox News)
June 7th, 2006 at 08:56am
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Authorities in South Carolina have issued a warrant for murder, rape and kidnapping for Jerry Buck Inman of Tennessee in the murder of Tiffany Sours. The Clemson University student was strangled with her bikini top in her apartment. According to authorities there was a DNA match from Jerry Buck Inman in Tiffany Souer’s apartment. Why were the authorities able to get a DNA match? You guessed it. Jerry Buck Inman is a released registered sex offender.
When are we ever going to learn that these heinous individuals cannot be let out of jail as they are just going to re-offend?
Inman has not been arrested. He is considered extremely dangerous and is likely in a green Chevrolet Camaro or an Econoline van, prosecutor Bob Ariail said.
Authorities said the construction worker is a registered sex offender from Tennessee although that information couldn’t be immediately confirmed on the Internet.
Inman also had a felony record from North Carolina and Florida, but Stewart wouldn’t elaborate. Ariail did say that he still thinks this is the first time the suspect has killed someone.
(Fox News)
Be on the look out for this damgerous individual with the following characteristics:
Scars, Marks, Tattoos: Tattoo Back:Skull; Tattoo Left Chest:Tiger; Tattoo Left Hand:Skull Pentagram; Tattoo Left Leg:Skull Dagger; Tattoo Neck:Bat; Tattoo Right Arm:Skull Dragon Cross Memory Of Broth; Tattoo Right Hand:Skull; Tattoo Stomach:Female Gun;
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Race: White
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Sex: Male
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Height: 5′ 10″
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Weight: 159 lbs.
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Hair: Brown
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Eyes: Brown
Sex offender sought in Clemson student’s death
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Authorities said Tuesday they were searching for a registered sex offender in the death of a Clemson University student strangled with her bikini top.
Jerry Buck Inman is wanted on arrest warrants for murder, rape and kidnapping. His DNA matched samples taken from Tiffany Marie Souers’ apartment, said State Law Enforcement Division Chief Robert Stewart.
The 35-year-old construction worker was registered as a sex offender in Florida for kidnapping and sexual battery. His last address is listed as Dandridge, Tenn.
(MSNBC)
Warrants issued in Clemson student murder
Inman, described as a construction worker, became a suspect after DNA samples from the crime scene were submitted to a national database and returned his name from two states, S.C. State Law Enforcement Division chief Robert Stewart said at the news conference.
Inman is registered as a sex offender in Florida. The so-called “cold hit” matches — DNA matches that bring an entirely new suspect to light — were confirmed this afternoon, Ariail said.
(The State.com)
Discussion Forum for Tiffany Sours.
June 6th, 2006 at 10:11pm
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What is wrong with judges in this country? A 5-foot-1 man can sexually abuse a 12 year old girl but some how he is too short to survive i n jail according to a judge. First of all who cares, second of all how is being too short a defense? This low life had no problem molesting a child, yet some how our legal system protects him as he is too short to survive i jail. What ever happened to protecting the children, the defenseless of our society?
A judge’s decision to sentence a 5-foot-1 man to probation instead of prison for sexually assaulting a child has angered crime victim advocates who say the punishment sends the wrong message.
But supporters of short people say it’s about time someone recognizes the unique challenges they face.
Cheyenne County District Judge Kristine Cecava issued the sentence Tuesday. She told Richard W. Thompson that his crimes deserved a long prison sentence but that he was too small to survive in a state prison.
Though he could have been sentenced to 10 years behind bars, he ended up with 10 years of probation instead. On Thursday, the state’s attorney general, Jon Bruning, promised to appeal within two weeks, calling the sentence far too lenient.
“I’m concerned about the message this sends to victims and perpetrators,” said Marla Sohl with the Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition, adding that it shows more concern is being placed on the criminal and his safety in prison than the victim.
(Yahoo News)
How can height play a part in the sentencing of a sexual predator? Obviously his height did not prevent him from committing the crime. This just plays in a long line of judges who would rather protect the rights of child molesters than their victims.
May 26th, 2006 at 07:39pm
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Sick and tired of reading about judges from Vermont and Ohio letting child rapists out with little to no punishments for their crimes? Tired of hearing about the rights of the criminals and that they have an illness?
South Carolina has an answer to that illness that will cure it permanently. In a backlash to the recent “Dungeon rapes“ by sex offender Kenneth Glenn Hinson, the SC attorney general backs a proposal that will execute twice convicted child molesters.
Some S.C. legislators want to execute twice-convicted child molesters, and experts say such a law could be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
“This is a historic moment for South Carolina to step forward and force the Supreme Court’s hand,” said Sen. David Thomas, R-Greenville, who is supporting a bill that could make the state the second — behind Louisiana — to allow the death penalty for a crime other than murder. “We have changed as a nation since the 1970s when the court last addressed the constitutionality of capital punishment for a sex crime. It’s a horror — someone who twice rapes a young child — they deserve a death sentence.”
It is about time someone start taking the protection of our children seriously. All too often we hear that a sexual predator needs to be rehabilitated and provided therapy. This of course after they have violated how many children? It is well documented that a sex offender has committed far too numerous to count acts before they are ever arrested. Then when they are, misguided judges provide a slap on the wrist. Not any more in SC if the legislature and AG get their way.
“I’m going to give the General Assembly a green light on passing this law because we need this to protect our children and to deter these sexual predators,” McMaster said late Monday.
Robert Blecker, a professor who teaches a course in death penalty law at New York Law School, says he believes the “right case” for capital punishment for a twice convicted child molester could be ruled constitutional.
Several states seem to be following this same “get tough” attitude to protect children. However, some states like Maine just don’t get it and actually have the audacity to call things that would protect children like Jessica’s Law, an election-year gimmick.
Richard Dieter, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center in Washington, said several states, including Oklahoma and Georgia, are considering capital punishment for repeat child molesters. Kentucky has tightened penalties for repeat child molesters but decided recently not to pursue the death penalty.
In Louisiana, a convicted child rapist has been sentenced to death row, and in 1999 the Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the ruling.
(Charlotte Observer)
SC Sex Offenders List
The most dangerous states for American kids
March 28th, 2006 at 07:34pm
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Well Debra LaFave can thank the lord that she is a pretty and a woman. Today, the states attorney of Marion County dropped the charges against her for having sex with a 14 
year old boy. There is no way this ever would have occurred if she had committed this same crime as a man.
Debra LaFave had just found out the Marion County state attorney dropped three charges against her. So she doesn’t have to stand trial and risk a prison sentence on allegations she had sex with a 14-year-old student in Ocala in June 2004.
Earlier, Marion County Judge Hale Stancil rejected a plea agreement for LaFave, prompting the state attorney to dismiss the charges against her.
Needless to say Debra LaFave is doing cartwheels over this decision. 
Debra LaFave, Sex Offender: “Mental illnesses are real and how they can cause good people to do bad things.”
Talk about a double standard. What do you this a states attorney would have done if it was a man having sex with a 14 year old girl? Equal justice under the law, huh? Ever wonder why we are beginning to hear nothing but these types of stories? Maybe its because the women know that they won’t be taken seriously.
This is priceless …
Debra LaFave: “I offer my deepest apology. I’ve been undergoing extensive therapy and believe it has helped me tremendously. I would hope that all media outlets will let us peacefully move on.” And despite the intense media interest in her case, LaFave says she is taking courses on –line to become a journalist. (Tampa Bays 10)
Teacher Debra Lafave Won’t Face Student Sex Charges
Prosecutors and defense attorneys had urged the judge to accept the 
deal for the sake of the boy involved. A psychiatrist who examined the teenager told the judge at a previous hearing that the boy suffered extreme anxiety from the media coverage of the case and does not want to testify.
Marion County Circuit Judge Hale Stancil, however, said the lack of prison time for Lafave under the plea deal “shocks the conscience of this court,” and he rejected it.
Assistant State Attorney Richard Ridgway, in explaining the decision to drop the charges, said: “The court may be willing to risk the well-being of the victims in this case in order to force it to trial. I am not.” (Local 6)
March 21st, 2006 at 07:19pm
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An on line prank that had a tremendous silver lining. I can just see their parents asking, “so what did you do today Johnny?” Not much mom, we sheered Bobby up after he broke up with Sally and oh yea, by the way, we helped nab a potential sex offender.
Truth is stranger than fiction. This is exactly what happened in California.
The five boys created a fake profile of a girl on MySpace.com as a joke to cheer up their friend who had broken up with his girlfriend. What happened next no one could have believed.
Five boys who posted a fake profile of a 15-year-old girl as an Internet prank helped police arrest a 48-year-old man who tried to meet the fictitious teenager for sex, authorities said Monday.
The man also sent the “girl” his picture and arranged to meet her at a public park. The boys went to the park and, when the man arrived, they called police.
Michael Ramos, 48, of Fontana, was booked into West Valley Detention Center on Monday for investigation of felony attempted lewd and lascivious conduct with a child and for an outstanding warrant, Megenney said.
(CNN)
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In what has been a rash of older female teacher/young male student sexual offenses, 
comes yet another. This time a 36 year old teacher and an 11 year old student. Wendie A. Schweikert, 36, a former fifth-grade teacher is accused of having sex with her 11-year-old student. She was ordered held on $100,000 bond.
Schweikert was arrested Friday on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor after the boy’s mother accused the teacher of having sex with him at school at least twice, said Laurens Police Chief Robin Morse.
The former teacher admitted in a statement to having sex with the boy, Morse said.
(Yahoo News)
Only On FOX: Teacher Who Confessed to Having Sex with Student Also Owned Training Center for Cheerleaders
Investigators say the former 5th grade teacher confessed she had sex with her student at E.B. Morse Elementary School. Detectives say the teacher had sex with the boy twice on top of her desk after school.
She had been at the school for 5 years and taught at Pleasantview Elementary School for four years. This leads to the obvious question, had she done this before?
Schweikert taught at E.B. Morse for five years, before that, she taught at Pleasantview Elementary School for four years. Now, some are concerned that there could be more innocent victims. “We have nothing to indicate that any other student is involved at this time.”commented Morse.
Maybe this time when doling out a sentence for this individual the judge and jury will look at it as if it were a 36 year old male teacher and an 11 year old girl? Also, the fact that there has been such a rash of female teachers crossing the ethical boundary of having sex with under age students is beginning to be troubling.
Investigators say Schweikert asked the 11 year-old boy’s mother if she could take him and a group of other students to Frankie’sFun Park in Greenville. The mother later found out only Schweikert and the boy went. Her son told her that’s where Schweikert forced him to rub her thighs. The boy says they then went to a Dillard’s parking lot where she performed oral sex. However, before the mother learned about the sexual abuse she started getting suspicious. “The mother thought that she was getting too friendly.
(FOX News – Carolina)
February 26th, 2006 at 07:13pm
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What can be worse than a missing persons case? If that is possible. How about sex offenders missing from a state database? That seems to be the case being reported in Texas. The problem came when they went looking for convicted sex offenders living in Harris County and Houston from the Texas’ sex offender database.
The station obtained a list from the state prison system. It contained all the names of inmates who served time for sex-related offenses and who were released without any parole stipulations except the requirement to register as sex offenders.
The Troubleshooters checked all 320 names on the list and found some surprising results.
Eight came back as absconders, or fugitives, from the law.
Thirty-three were back in jail or prison.
Four had their address listed as homeless streets.
One listed a post office box as an address.
To make matters even worse some came back with addresses, unknown.
But he is more concerned about the offenders whose addresses came back as “unknown” on the Department of Public Safety’s sex offender database.
The Troubleshooters found four of those.
Then, there were those offenders who came back with no address — meaning they never registered.
It is going to be rather difficult to protect the law abiding citizens from sex offenders if the system has no idea where they are or how to track them.
“We have offenders that are just coming out, discharging their sentence. They’re not under parole. They’re not under probation supervisions. Unfortunately, we have to take them at their word where they are residing. There is no checks and balances,” Kahan said.
The Troubleshooters found 12 former inmates with no record — meaning the state has no idea where they are.
How are we supposed to keep children and women safe, let alone reduce the occurrences of sex related crimes if the most basic standards of keeping track of them are not followed? The following is a eye opening statement that should cause fear and anger to the good citizens of Texas. However, somehow I doubt whether the state of Texas is alone in this problem.
Add that to the loophole that no one checks to make sure the offenders even register.
Of the more than 500,000 sex offenders registered nationally, 25 percent are out of compliance with their parole officer. That adds up to more than 25,000 missing sex offenders.
Keep in mind that does not include all the ones who serve their full sentence, got out and never registered.
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