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‘Let Me Kill Him!’: GA Man Attacks Sister’s Alleged Killer in Court

It was an unbelievable scene of raw emotion in Columbus, GA. The brother of murder victim Jilani Platt interrupted courtroom proceedings for Jilian’s alleged killer — her husband Zyderrious Platt — when he charged the suspect screaming “He should die! Give him to me…please let me kill him!” and launching a chair at the man:

From WTVM:

Platt, 33, faces several counts of murder and feticide for allegedly shooting Jilani, a 26-year-old mother-to-be, in the head with a Luger handgun.

Investigators say the couple got into an argument over rent money that escalated into a scuffle.

Platt allegedly told police,  he choked her and she fell to the floor at the top of the staircase in their Crystal Court apartment.

Platt allegedly claims he left and came back home, only to find Jilani at the bottom of the stairs, not moving.

WTVM reports the brother was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, but no word yet on if he was charged with anything.

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  • NateD
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:53am

    STONYBURK the verse you’re looking for is Genesis 6:9

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  • Lee Butchee
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:48am

    Nothing to say here that hasn’t already been said (except the this isn’t a Blaze-worthy story guy… pssshh, whatever friend, go to a different site then). I am so sorry for the brother’s loss. I hope he can find joy somewhere eventually. That and I’ll chip in $2 to the buy the guy who offs this piece of garbage in prison a pack of smokes fund.

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    • AmericanStrega
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 6:30pm

      I’ve got a $100 dollar bill in my purse for “just in case”. I’d gladly out that up and never miss it.

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  • Maximus_Delta
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:46am

    bring the criminal to the court and hang him high…

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  • Galt wanna be
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:43am

    I know its wrong, but part of me says let the brother take care of the criminal. I KNOW we can’t operate that way, but if someone killed a family member of mine Im afraid I would want to take his head off too.

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    • pattybbb1
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:12pm

      agreed. Grief stricken is what he was. I would be too. Prayers for this family and justice will be done.

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  • meddlehead
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:27am

    Save the taxpayers a whole lot of money. Put the two in a cell together and take a lunch break.

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  • ridgerunner316
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:27am

    As much as I sympathize with the brother of the victim, I also understand that the deputies took an oath to protect the public, even scumbag maggots like the defendant. They did their jobs with remarkable restraint and should be commended for it. Remember, as distasteful as the judicial system has become, one is STILL presumed innocent until proven GUILTY….That is the premise our country was founded on, but sadly it has been perverted by many of the practioners of law…..

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    • ExpertShot
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:36am

      Very True, the deputies did what they were trained to do & apparently used some common sense afterwards. Here’s an update from the local news station (WTVM):
      The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Department tells us Gerald Carter, the brother of Jilani Platt, will not be facing contempt or any other charges for attacking murder suspect Zyderrious Platt, “The only thing I can really tell you is he’s a brother that was really upset and apparently loved his sister tremendously.”

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    • grannyjojo
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:54am

      Yep, you are right, the deputies did a most commendable job in restraining this poor soul. That piece of crap is getting his constitutional rights protected, which he should be. I hope he fries though if he killed that woman. I also COMPLETELY understand the frustration, emotion and wanting retribution this man has for the death of his sister. As corrupt as our legal system has come (the person with the most money generally wins) there is no way I can blame him for what he attempted to do. Personally, I hope since he did little more then an outburst that had to be contained, I hope they don’t charge him with anything. Just let him cool off and send him home. Of course you are not going to be able to let him back in the courtroom. This is where faith in our Lord helps one overcome the want to kill. I‘m a christian and I’m not sure I wouldn’t try to do the same thing. God bless this man and his family and my prayers are with them.

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  • Chilloften
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:22am

    Tears. I can only imagine his pain, anger and rage.

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  • fobama
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:14am

    They should have let him!

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  • lildeb56
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:13am

    I can only imagine that poor man’s pain at the loss of his sister to this criminal. I hope he gets the psychological help he needs.

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  • conservativeme
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:11am

    I wonder if the defendant was wearing that nice tie and sweater when he killed the girl?

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  • kens
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:08am

    The message is clear to the perp. Don’t ever come out of prison as long as this guy draws breath.

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  • SgtB
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:00am

    For those of us who know the correct course of action to take with people like this murderer, it is more than we can bear to watch a disingenuous trial like this. Judges and lawyers are not people. Make no mistake, the majority of them simply contort the law to make money. They rarely dispense justice or defend the individual’s liberty.

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  • V-Forge
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:46am

    Let him have the man. Don’t protect and shield monsters while living under the guise of being civilized. Once found guilty he should be meat for the man to deal with as he pleases. That man would not have done this if he felt that the system was fair. The legal system broke down and went to the highest payer some time ago. Liberal judges with teddy bear self esteem ideology have polluted the blind lady’s true justice. Like in other places he might get the death sentence until a liberal decided you can’t execute people and his charge will be dropped to manslaughter and due to overcrowding and a firm gym regimen with a lot of “I found God in Prison” talk he will be set free to make space for budget cuts so a fat pension can be maintained. This has actually happened before. Get used to it. Don’t taze the man bro. Let him have his moment. he would have lived with the consequences. I say we all pitch in to buy a pack of smokes for the man that beats the guy to death in prison.

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  • blanco
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:45am

    Who can blame the guy? The punishments for the crimes in America are a joke.

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  • Tickdog
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:31am

    cant say that i blame him.. If someone did that to my wife i would be wanting the same thing.

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    • SlimnRanger
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 10:06am

      I agree Tickdog, i just do not understand how a man could fall in love say the wedding vows proclaim his love for his wife,make love to hear get her pregnant then murder her, makes no sense to me whatsoever,i hope he gets the death penalty and it’s carried thru.

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  • Rrightwing80
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:30am

    the suspect was charged with feticide for killing a pregnant woman.I was not aware this charge existed. why are we not charging abortion doctors and mothers with this crime.

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  • Enuff Zenuff
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:27am

    I’m sorry – Is this the kind of story Beck would take the time to cover on his show? This story smacks of drama & sensationalism but is that all it takes to be covered on TheBlaze? Is there something here to inspire us – or is this just included just to work us up emotionally? I thought TheBlaze was going to be a different kind of news site one that would give us the opportunity to make a difference. I feel sorry for the people involved but am frustrated that there is so little I can do help them or to prevent similar occurrences.

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  • Shane the Golden
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:27am

    this happened in my home town, the authorities should allow the brother to kill the murderer. The husband brutally beat and shot and when she didn’t have the decency to die, he held her under water in a fetid pond and drowned her. His appearing in court in a nice white sweater protected by the police is hard to watch….

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    • ExpertShot
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:03am

      I used to live in Columbus as well, still have a house there as a matter of fact…didn’t this scumbag also dump her out on Schatulga Rd like a deer that had been hit & thrown off into the woods? The brother deserves to have some “alone” time w/this gem straight out of BTW.

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  • LovinUSA
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:25am

    That’s just what should happen, let the family of the murdered victum have the guilty, to do what they will with them, then we wouldn’t have so many sitting in jail for years, feeding, housing and providing for them with our tax dollars. What’s worse is letting some of these guilty people go back out on the streets to commit their crimes all over again…The laws for these kind of criminals should be changed drastically……

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  • conservativeBC
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:22am

    Tip

    Militant Homosexuals Attack Sites Of Marines Opposing Repeal Of DADT
    http://conservativeblogscentral.blogspot.com/2011/01/militant-homosexuals-attack-sites-of.html
    Active and non-active solders are trying to organize an opposition to the repeal of Clinton’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” but have been targeted by homosexual activist.

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    • Helldogger
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:40am

      Militant homos are a growing threat to conservatives & yes, they will attack you physically in public because they know they will be protected by political correctness shy officials.

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  • Ross
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:18am

    The officers should have stalled for a few seconds, if you know what I mean. I am so glad they didn’t taze the man.

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  • historyguy48
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:15am

    I understand his emotion. If the alledged killer is found guilty he will be sentenced. That is the way it works in this country usually.
    A very emotional person that really needs to work on his emotions. Common sense appears to be absent from this guy.

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    • dogriverdave
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:44am

      holy cow, make up your mind…either you understand or you don’t….you can’t say you understand and then say he has emotional problems….maybe it’s you that lack common sense

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    • GEW
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:06am

      It’s amazing how we all are so qualified to be doctors History…stick to your history. This man is truly in pain.

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    • Rob
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:18am

      You are a moron.

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    • wildbluyonder11
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 9:16am

      “a very emotional person”???? You’re damn right, wouldn’t you be if someone killed your sister? I think YOU need help, guy.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:12am

    Poor guy, I hope they do as he says and kill the piece of %#&*.

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    • selderane
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:21am

      That “poor man” attacked an innocent man. Or did you forget defendants have the presumption of innocence? There‘s a reason we don’t hand the accused over to the victims or their family – they’re not thinking clearly.

      This “poor man” attacked an innocent man. If that doesn’t matter to you then you have no place opining on any aspect of this case.

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    • SLARTIBARTFAST
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:46am

      To selderane:
      The presumption of “innocence before proven guilty” applies to the justice system, not to what an individual has to think and feel. This notion that individuals cannot make up their own minds until the courts do is just part of brainwashing us into total reliance on government. I totally felt for the victim’s brother, and so did the cops who HAD to take him down. Kudos to them for doing it with as much compassion as possible.

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    • parkerbilt
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:57am

      I’m guessing he was found not guilty. Not always the same as innocent.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:01am

      selderane
      I wonder how you would react to being in the same room as your sister’s murderer? Call the ACLU to get a mistrial because the guy was attacked? Sickening.

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    • blazer809
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 1:22pm

      SELDERANE
      you are kidding, right?

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    • Noumenon
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 5:07pm

      @Selderane
      The “presumption of innocence” is a court procedure,.. it does not have power over time and space, nor does it have power over cause and effect. The man is not LITERALLY innocent until proven guilty,… nor is the brother of the victim obliged to ignore the reality that is before him.

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  • benrush
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:12am

    They should take those tazers away from those brutes. Cruel and unusual without judicial oversight.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:20am

      I agree, let’s taze a grief stricken man. Give me a break.

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    • gillijm
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:34am

      I have been tazed as part of my job to be able to carry one, it isn’t that bad but it will get you to comply. As far as the KILLER, he should be made an example of!!! Maybe when our Judicial system starts actually punishing people for their crimes the crime rate will decline.

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    • kens
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:07am

      Hey, there was judicial oversight. The judge was standing right there watching it all.

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    • DJ Sardaukar
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:12am

      Nah, they had to taze him. I don’t hold anything against those officers. One of them even said, “I’m sorry I had to do that.” I, for one, believe he really meant it.

      My heart truly goes out to that man, and I hope justice will be served.

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    • fourfreedom
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 10:19am

      Yep over reaction on the cops, oh yeah lets Taze this poor man. Calm down or we will taze you What the ___. He is clearly in enought emotional pain.

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    • Taquoshi
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:49am

      The court officials and the police officers DO NOT, repeat, DO NOT want anything to interfere with the proceeding that could possibly invalidate the hearing or the charges. Otherwise, the slimy piece of crud goes free. They want him in jail, preferably with a large cellmate who has hands like hams and a temper like a pit bull.

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    • dontbotherme
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 3:52pm

      Benrush – I watched the tape again. I’m not sure they tazed the poor man. They had to calm him down. The tazer was on the man’s back, but it looks like the officer did not use it. Notice that they spoke to him with calm tones. I think the one officer was apologizing for having to stop the man (for his own good). They were actually comforting him at the end.

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  • juliaflyte
    Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:11am

    I feel so sorry for this man.

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    • GeauxAlready
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:48am

      Should have given the killer to him! This man would save the taxpayer millions. I kinda know how he feels my 14 month old grandson was beaten up over a french fry. The guy got 90 days. So remember kids TEXAS SUCKS!!!

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    • mattintexas
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:37am

      The police officers in this situation are wrong. The man is in emotional pain and all they can do is threaten him with a taser? What kind of monsters are they? O wait….I forgot……we are talking about COPS.

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    • StonyBurk
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:43am

      It sounds Biblical to me .Whoever sheds innocent blood by the hands of their kinsman shall he be slain.
      I am not quoting a specific verse but speak of the principle. I do not feel sorry for the murderer he chose to murder. I do feel empathy for the man who said let me kill him. Because our corrupt system will not allow justice be done.The murderer will be allowed what he he denied in others– and those who desire justice will be not only denied such–but punished for their just response.

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    • chuck
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:54am

      @Matt, you gotta ease up on this one man, those cops did a hell of a job, they did not hurt the guy, didn’t tazer him, just subdued him, so get off the cops backs ok?

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    • NateD
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:55am

      The verse is Genesis 6:9

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 9:05am

      You could hear the heart break in his screams…I feel very sorry for him…he is a living victim…that’s a hard place to be…he needs counseling and compassion…I think the police handled it okay…they didn’t tase him…and he’s a big guy! They held him down and let him work through the rage of the moment…

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    • Boatdoc
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 9:06am

      Mattintexas: If you actually listen, as the subject is calming, the “COPS” (Actually court officers) are trying to comfort him… while still controlling the situation. Most law enforcement officers are good decent people. I do not know wher you formed your negative view but you would benefit from understanding they are performing a public safety service that most would not dream of doing.

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    • SmokinBugsy
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 9:33am

      @Matten- I agree most of the time cops over due it and I am the first to point it out. But in this case you’re wrong, they did a great job and we must point that out. They even told the guy they were SORRY, but it had to be done! So easy up on these cops.

      PS I feel for this guy and his family, GOD bless them!

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    • apollo18
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 10:30am

      “MATTINTEXAS”

      WOW! Are you actually serious? There were 11 cops shot or killed this week in the US. All of them are thinking defensively. And they’re just supposed to… do what? What was he going to do? He’s a BIG guy. He wanted to kill that murderer. If they didn’t stop him, who would? And they didn’t sound angry at him to me. I think they understood what was going on. I didn’t get that from what I saw. Maybe just watch the video again. But then again, everything IS BIGGER in TEXAS, Matt.

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 10:56am

      Justice interrupted.

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    • gobluebuckeye
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:31am

      That just broke me heart watching that. I could only imagine the emotions of being that close to someone that killed a loved one of mine. I could easily see myself doing the same thing. My prayers go out to him and his family.

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    • watchtheotherhand
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:39am

      The reason that we have situations like this in the first place is because so many judges (and our justice system as a whole) is sympathetic to criminals and indifferent (at best) toward victims. People are fed up with a system they do not trust to dispatch justice properly. Look at how child molesters are coddled and rapists, murders etc. Oh but let someone not pay their taxes and see what kind of penalty they get. Our injustice system has been corrupted by many of the same people and ideals that have brought this country to its knees. I would love a follow up to see what this guy gets charged with !!!

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    • Taquoshi
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:46am

      mattintexas -

      Don’t know about you, but some of the cops that I know of who have responded to horrific murder scenes would be telling the brother, “Take a number, get in line.” Our local guys just nailed a pair of murderers who killed a gas station store clerk in cold blood a year ago. Our guys knew who they were, but they had to wait until one of them got out of jail so they could get all the evidence. And they got those slimy excuses of humanity, complete with high fives all around.

      The other thing is that whatever they do, the court officers and the police officers DO NOT want the suspect to have any type of technicality happen that would invalidate the court proceedings or allow the suspect to get off.

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    • ozchambers
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 12:55pm

      This video about made me cry. Must suck to have to protect that scumbag from instant justice. I feel sorry for the policemen also.

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    • White Devil
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 2:15pm

      I also feel sorry for this man. I feel bad he has such bad aim. He should have planned his attack better and had a plastic knife ready to thrust into that guys neck. Also the killer is such a freaking coward. He can kill a young girl but runs and hides like a little pansy when a man comes at him. Maybe a little prison justice will occur.

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    • Flybot
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 3:03pm

      I feel sorry for him also and agree give the killer 2 him. As for Texas sucking you suck I question who you let the 14 month old be around

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    • TikeSissy
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 7:59pm

      To you Jeryl Carter and your family, my deepest condolences for the loss of your sister, and to your family, a loss of their daughter.

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    • mrlogan3
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 8:45pm

      @anybody who said let him at the killer, unless he’s armed, think about it. You want to let him fight a murderer who is bigger than the victim’s brother is. Do you hear yourselves? What kind of lawless society do you live in?

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    • BrotherWill
      Posted on January 26, 2011 at 10:50pm

      @Nated

      What does the account of the flood and Noah have to with any of this?

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    • Strife
      Posted on January 27, 2011 at 10:22pm

      I‘m glad they didn’t taser him and I hope he doesn’t have any charges against him. I’m glad the cops restrained themselves.

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