My Black Friday

[Pokerkitty6]

That's a great montra! I never had to deal with "cutting" in my huge family. I don't have much advice for you on this one. I know you love your family. All teenagers go thru the hate thing. You all will overcome this and be a better family because of it. Don't let her hurt your feelings, she doesn't understand what an impact it has on you yet, but one day she will.

[Lilred36]

My thoughts and prayers are with ya bud,things will get better.Time heals all things if ya let it.I am no expert on these things so just my prayers bud.

[irishgilly]

Crimminy Ringo I am sorry to read about your dark week-end. I hope you all heal yourselves, it sounds like you are on the right track. I am going to be sending good vibes your way,irish

[GloBug]

well buddy i know your not a bad dad or person. i would say u are the most compassionate here. as for your buddy people like him from what i read on that other post u wrote dont commit murder unless they are provoked. well i hope things go well for u and your family. take it easy buddy.

[freeringo]

from the Portola Reporter todays paper

Joshua Sebold
Staff Writer
8/10/2009

A Frenchman Lake area resident was arrested on a murder charge Friday, Aug. 7.

William McConnell, 53, was charged for allegedly shooting a man who, he reported, was trying to steal his vehicle at his home.

The name of the deceased was being withheld until the next of kin could be notified.



Plumas County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a 911 call about 9:30 a.m. Friday, from a man reporting that his neighbor “Bill” might have shot someone at his residence during the previous night. He also reported McConnell shot the victim while he was attempting to steal McConnell’s vehicle.

The accused allegedly waited until morning to report the incident to his neighbor, who then drove from the Dixie Valley area, where there are no phones, to Chilcoot to report the incident.

PCSO units arrived at the residence in Dixie Valley at 11 a.m. Officers arriving on the scene found the victim near McConnell’s vehicle.

They reported the victim appeared to have died from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper torso.

Officers reported McConnell was also on scene waiting for them to arrive.

An investigation followed, and McConnell was subsequently arrested on a charge of murder.

The suspect was booked into the Plumas County Correctional Center and is being held on $1 million bail.



I know who he shot now pretty much. Still surprised the cops never asked me about him or other questions. I know more about those two's history than most people. I am only talking to Brazils lawyer if he calls.
The cops had their chance and blew it.
If his hand gun wasn't registered, that could be a huge problem for him.
Brazil is highly intellegent and he could have buried the body of this guy and no one would have ever known. He must of thought he was justified in his actions to not try to cover it up.
Even if he is aquitted of this, he still will face 1-2 years in jail before he goes to trial. In California he has the right to a speedy trial 45 days.
In a murder case no lawyer can prepare in that short time. Now he is at the will of the courts.
I need to go visit him soon. They tape the jail conversations now, so that might be a mistake.
Our family had a wonderful 1st day of healing.
Very positive and loving. The stress have got all my muscles in my body sore now and my wifes. Like we ran a marathon. Strange
Thanks everyone for your support.

[Pokerkitty6]

Stress always makes your body feel that way. The only thing I see he was wrong at was not making contact with the cops right away. This will go against him too. He will have to prove why he waited so long. He did not have a phone, but he still had his car. There was a dead body next to it. Almost sounds like he waited til morning to make sure the man was dead. My Dad always said if you're gonna use a weapon on someone, make sure you finish the job. This way it's only your word and your actions with nobody to fight back. He said if you own a gun you better know how to use it and if you knife someone make sure you stick and turn. My Dad has been around the block a couple of times....Good luck, I hope your family has a good day today!