Holidays are coming and one Plantation family is struck by murder-suicide. On Nov. 20, a mother shot and killed her infant daughter, then shoots herself in front of the girl's grandparents home.
According to Plantation Police, Kristen Lubus, 22, and her 13-month-old daughter, Jaidyn were found dead from gunshot wounds on the 300 block of Jacaranda Drive in Plantation. Police found a suicide note, however, have not released any details.
Detective Robert Rettig, Plantation Police spokesman said that Lubus appeared to have been depressed.
Autopsiies have confirmed the deaths. Family declined for comment.
A family now has no holidays to enjoy with Lubus and the infant. I am wondering what would of happened if Lubus would have asked for help. Not only asking for help, but why the infant? What did she do to her? I don't know whether i should feel sad for the mother or be angry with her for doing what she did. If anyone knows anyone who seems depressed, please get help. This can happen to anyone.
For more information on this story, go to http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-1121murdersuicide,0,4930595.story
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Woman faces 60 years after scalding baby
These are the kinds of cases i just don't understand. Is civilization, as we know it, gone crazy? The stories with this magnitude of insanity should require an examination on the suspect and then be put through extensive psychological tests to see what was it that happened.
In Christmas of 2005, Valerie Kennedy, 32, held her 3-year-old son, Jaquez Mason, in a ub of sclading water. The toddler passed away a week later. Just last month, almost two years since the incident, Kennedy was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and aggravated child abuse. She has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. That is the maximum she can serve.
For more information, go to, http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/310532.html
In Christmas of 2005, Valerie Kennedy, 32, held her 3-year-old son, Jaquez Mason, in a ub of sclading water. The toddler passed away a week later. Just last month, almost two years since the incident, Kennedy was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and aggravated child abuse. She has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. That is the maximum she can serve.
For more information, go to, http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/310532.html
FAU overdose unsolved
Just last year, an FAU student used lethal drugs, overdosed and died in a dorm room on campus. Even though no arrests have been made since the incident, FAU spoeswoman, Kristine McGrath told the Sun Sentinel,
It's great to see that a continued investigation on the person responsible for selling the lethal drugs is on FAU police department agenda.
For more information on FAU police go to , http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpfaucrime1116pnnov16,0,1627250.story
The university is committed to a thorough investigation. Finding the person responsible for providing the lethal drugs to student Nicole Phillips, 18, and her friend, Richard Cardinale, 19, is complicated.
It's great to see that a continued investigation on the person responsible for selling the lethal drugs is on FAU police department agenda.
For more information on FAU police go to , http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flpfaucrime1116pnnov16,0,1627250.story
White collar crimes get less time
When someone commits a white-collar crime i feel like treatment, when compared to those who committ violent or street crimes, face less punishment and fees. These are the people who have the capacity to pay to get themselves back into shape after facing their sentence and have less troubles when dealing with defending themselves in court. They have higher means. Nothing against having money to defend yourself, but when you commit a crime, no matter what social class you are, how much money you make, what your name symbolizes, everyone should be treated equally.
Today former Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne was sentenced to a year and a day. He pled guilty in September on one count of mail fraud and three counts of income tax evasion. Jenne accepted over $150,000 in improper payments from contractors and payments on a Mercedes from his former law firm.
Not only was he found guilty under these charges but he fined $3,000 plus $40 special assesment.
When serving over a year, the sentence may be reduced by up to 15 percent. So at the end, Jenne may only serve a total of 55 days. Isn't interesting how they sentenced him to a year and a day. Why couldn't they have sentenced him to 364 days?
Today former Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne was sentenced to a year and a day. He pled guilty in September on one count of mail fraud and three counts of income tax evasion. Jenne accepted over $150,000 in improper payments from contractors and payments on a Mercedes from his former law firm.
Not only was he found guilty under these charges but he fined $3,000 plus $40 special assesment.
When serving over a year, the sentence may be reduced by up to 15 percent. So at the end, Jenne may only serve a total of 55 days. Isn't interesting how they sentenced him to a year and a day. Why couldn't they have sentenced him to 364 days?
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Another BSO laid to rest
Michael Mazza, a man who was serving a life sentence in prison, killed BSO deputy, Paul Rein on Nov. 7.
Deputy Rein,76, a BSO veteran was transporting Mazza, 40, to court for an armed robbery trial. On the way there, Mazza shot and killed Rein and fled the seen in the transport vehicle.
Mazza was caught a few hours later in Hollywood just outside a Pawn Shop and was taken into custody.
On Tuesday, a memorial took place recognizing Rein's years of service and dedication to the BSO. Many family, friends, and co-workers attended the ceremony.
For more information on the story, http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-flbfuneral1114xnbnov14,0,4552272.story
Deputy Rein,76, a BSO veteran was transporting Mazza, 40, to court for an armed robbery trial. On the way there, Mazza shot and killed Rein and fled the seen in the transport vehicle.
Mazza was caught a few hours later in Hollywood just outside a Pawn Shop and was taken into custody.
On Tuesday, a memorial took place recognizing Rein's years of service and dedication to the BSO. Many family, friends, and co-workers attended the ceremony.
"For all of us, it's been a devastating year. But it doesn't deter us. It doesn't dampen our spirit. We still go out there every single day,"Sheriff Al Lamberti said while reading Rein's eulogy.
For more information on the story, http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-flbfuneral1114xnbnov14,0,4552272.story
Monday, November 12, 2007
15 year old dies of overdose!
It amazes me to find out exactly how many teens over dose from illegal substances a year. The trend seems to be growing and it isn't getting any safer. Day after day, after hearing an over dose story, or watching television to see another celebrity heading to rehab, i wonder whatever happened to having a great time without the use of an illegal substance?
A Circuit City security guard in Miami faces murder charges for selling an ecstasy pill to a 15-year old girl that overdosed and died Nov. 2, at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.
It was a Saturday night and Christopher Rodriguez, 22, met with four female teens at a Hialeah gas station. He sold them four ecstasy tablets for a total of $14. The 15-year-old teen took her ecstasy pill with orange juice as they drove to Miami Beach.
According to a police report, after about 20 minutes the teen began to act irrational. Instead of heading straight to the hospital, the teens headed to a Walgreens for milk. The teens forced milk into the victims throat. It didn't work.
Once the victim started to change colors, the teens finally decided to take her to a hospital. By the time they got there, the victims heart had stopped, but doctors revived her. She was brain dead. The victim died once doctors removed life support.
One pill is all it takes.
For more information on the story, go to http://www.miamiherald.com/459/story/305176.html
A Circuit City security guard in Miami faces murder charges for selling an ecstasy pill to a 15-year old girl that overdosed and died Nov. 2, at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.
It was a Saturday night and Christopher Rodriguez, 22, met with four female teens at a Hialeah gas station. He sold them four ecstasy tablets for a total of $14. The 15-year-old teen took her ecstasy pill with orange juice as they drove to Miami Beach.
According to a police report, after about 20 minutes the teen began to act irrational. Instead of heading straight to the hospital, the teens headed to a Walgreens for milk. The teens forced milk into the victims throat. It didn't work.
Once the victim started to change colors, the teens finally decided to take her to a hospital. By the time they got there, the victims heart had stopped, but doctors revived her. She was brain dead. The victim died once doctors removed life support.
One pill is all it takes.
For more information on the story, go to http://www.miamiherald.com/459/story/305176.html
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