Like most teenagers, Daniel Petric, the 16-year-old son of 45-year-old Mark and 43-year-old Sue Petric, liked to play video games.
His father, Mark, a pastor at a church called the New Life Assembly of God, didn’t want Danny to play so often. His mom, Sue, agreed with Mark.
A lot of arguing ensued over Daniel’s video game habit until finally, on the 20th of October, 2007, Danny Petric unilaterally decided that there had been enough arguing.
After thinking long and hard, Daniel, the son of a preacher-man, came to the conclusion that the perfect way to end the conversation was to go get his dad’s 9mm pistol, point it at his parents and pull the trigger.
Mark Petric was shot once in the face. Sue Petric was shot three times, with one bullet going through both arms when she held them in a reflex motion to protect her face.
A short time later, while Daniel was still in the house, his older sister and her husband showed up to watch the Indian’s game with the Petric family. As you can imagine, when Danny’s sister discovered her mother and father lying on the floor and covered with blood, there were some words exchanged. Daniel retreated into his dad’s 1999 green Ford Windstar minivan and drove off.
An APB was put out for the minivan after Daniel’s sister called the cops and told them what had happened. Daniel was seen that night driving the van, was pulled over and arrested.
While he was being arrested, Daniel Petric told an arresting officer that his dad had shot his mom before shooting himself.
During his interrogation, faced with evidence that showed a murder/suicide was unlikely, Daniel folded and confessed to everything.
Sue Petric was dead by the time the ambulance arrived. Mark Petric was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. His condition was upgraded to serious a few days after the shooting.
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Matthew 7:1-3 1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3″Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
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i sure hope this one wont spark the “violent video games make the player violent as well”. i’ve just been going trough my Ace Combat games (fligth sim/arcade game where you pilot a slew of fighter jets and bombers, racking up as many kills as possible). i’d hate to be suspected of stealing a fighter jet and bombing the hell out of whoever annoyed me.
a tempting thought though now now that i think about it…..
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I’ve yet to go around town, beating up prostitutes for their petty cash and carjacking people’s sports cars in order to make great jumps over buildings.
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I am a family friend of the Petric’s. Thankfully, you are not Danny’s judge, only God can do that. Is seeing this childs name on a website like this what Sue would have wanted? NO!!! Is this what Mark will want to see when he recovers from his wounds? NO!!! I KNOW Danny knows what he did was wrong. I also know the “facts” and not “rumor”. I won’t be seeing Danny in Hell .. first off, because I am a Christian who is going home to Heaven when my time comes, second off, because Danny knows God too and he’ll find his way back to Him. Danny will be in his mothers forgiving arms again in due time.
Matthew 7:1-3 1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3?Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
We will ALL be judged for our sins. There is no difference between a lie and murder in Gods eyes. Sin is sin. There is no “little” sin, there is no “big” sin. Sin, is sin, and we will ALL be judged accordingly.
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Well, according to your personal theology perhaps.
Thank you for your opinion!
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Holy Crapoli, Batgirl.
Yes, judge not, lest ye be…but, come on. Danny’s mother will see Danny not in heaven, but rather, getting spanked mightily by the devil himself.
I am a Christian through and through but I am not a delusional one. Hell is there for a reason and the lord our saviour is there for those of us who have unselfishly decided to “Love and Honor Thy Mother and Thy Father” rather than kill them like spoiled little brat Danny did.
Geez. So now it’s okay for spoiled little children to murder their parents provided their church community defends them and “leads them to God”??
Good luck with that, Rebecca.
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Home schooled, father a preacher - of course, he became a stone cold killer. By the way Rebecca, what kind of a person shoots their mother - face on - as she holds her hands up trying to defend herself from the bullets. If evil exists - Danny is it. I loved the part about his lawyer saying he wasn’t a violent person. And his grandfather says God has already forgiven him. Just part of our no consequences society. Do whatever you want - it’s all forgiven. Hopefully he goes straight to the lowest level of hell - and is within kissing distance of enablers like Rebecca.
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Well said, sir!
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Wow! Unforgiveness from “Christians”? Hmmmmmm.
Thankfully the God I worship is a forgiving, merciful, and loving God. I pray He forgives you YOUR transgressions … ’cause as I see it, you are OBVIOUSLY unaware that Christ died for our sins, and should we TRULY repent (and no, not the fake “death row, last minute, I have no other choice” crap - God doesn’t want you to come to Him out of fear) but TRUE repentance, we are forgiven. The condensending judgement you release on others is also a sin (which you will need forgiveness for).
Danny will be judged for his actions. It will NOT go unpunished. He will get his just punishment and deal with the consequences. But how he feels, how God deals with him, is not your call (thankfully). And as someone who knows these people, I can honestly say Danny will be forgiven by them too. You don’t know them, don’t presume to know how they feel or how they will react. I can promise you, however, that the comments left thus far, would make them sick! They are TRUE people/worshippers of God.
It is okay to be angry at what Danny did. It’s NOT fair. Its NOT right. It’s absolutly sickening. It’s going to take time for ANY of us to forgive him completely, to be able to get past all the hurt he’s caused, but if you don’t think GOD can forgive, then NONE of us are going to Heaven, and Christ dying on the cross was for nothing!
There is one judge. It’s not you.
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She’s right you know! Who are you to say who is going to Hell or who is going to Heaven? I’m not a religious person, but even I know that choice isn’t ours. Get a life people.
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Thank you Rebecca for comments. I too am a friend of the family and have been with them at the hospital. I have seen the hard time that they are all going through. The pain and the sadness, and yes, the anger that Danny has caused them all because of his actions. They all know that Danny is guilty. They all believe that Danny will be tried, found guilty, and face the concequences of his horrible actions. Yet they all hope and pray for his soul. They want Danny to feel remorseful and repentant and to seek God’s forgiveness. The Bible says in Acts 13:38
“Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you” If Danny truly is repentant and seeks forgiveness God will give it. This is not something you or I can decide except within our own hearts. Danny’s family endevours to forgive him. It is a long hard process, but it is one that they have chosen. You must do the same or live with the bitterness that you choose over forgiveness.
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Simple Simon, I would also like to give you a scripture.
Mark 23:33,34
33When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots
If Jesus was able to forgive the people that were killing him while they were commiting the very act, do you not think that he would forgive Danny as well?
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What a sad website that I have stumbled on looking for me information on this terrible thing that has happened to our family. My heart is broken for Sue and Mark, but also for Danny and the choice that he made. Please don’t judge others as you may someday be standing in our shoes in this place that we cannot understand. Maybe you should take a long hard look at your perfect self because I only know of one perfect person who made it thru the gates of Heaven!
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none of this is about a society that doesn’t punish people who do wrong, which our country frequently allows to happen. it’s about forgiveness graciously given to us by G-d. The consequnces danny will suffer here on earth are up to our lawmakers, judges, and juries. the consequences danny faces in the afterlife are up to the Almighty. our minds are so finite that we cannot comprehend what true forgiveness really is or what it means, because we cannot provide that. it is irresponsible for us to try and impart our morals, values,and ethics on G-d. so if any one truly seeks forgiveness for their sins and transgressions, they will appear in heaven.
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We cannot say wether or not God will forgive Danny. That is between God and Danny.
I am sure Danny will repent.
We humans, however, must Danny responsible for his actions. And saying he deserves hell is not condemning him, but expressing our opinion on the matter. Yes, he deserves hell. Saul deserved hell, but Jesus forgave him. Being forgiven does not erase what you did, you still deserve to be punished, but God’s mercy and compassion and Christ’s sacrifice payed that price for you. But you still deserve it, you just wont get what you deserve. Make sense?
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I’m not a religious person at all and i think some people are taking the “is he/she going to hell” a tad too serious. i suppose if you believe in heaven and hell it’s unnerving to see other people vote someone you may love to hell, but i for one take it a lot less serious.
we judge other people on a daily basis, it’s human nature to do so and denying that is the same as lying to yourself. to suddenly be offended when someone judges someone you like/love is a bit hypocrytical if you ask me.
to forgive is a good quality, but unfortunatly a quality i lack in some cases.
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I agree, this is just a website, and thanks to our constitution freedom of speech is acted on PYSIH. Granted, I am a religious person and I feel God does forgive however- why is this only coming into play because his father was a minister? If this had been a son of a drug dealer no one would be having this conversation or even be worried about judging him.. it would be “lock him up- give him the death penalty.” It is completely understanding and admirable that the friends of the family want to forgive and believe there is good in everybody- but there are some people put on this earth(even ministers son’s) who can just lack empathy and just be evil… i am not saying this boy is one of those people, but lets not act like its not possible either.. just because someone comes from a wonderful family with a wonderful backround doesn’t mean they will be a grounded person.
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I believe in freedom of speech too. That is why I chose to post on here. I think it opens the door to letting people hear ALL sides of an issue instead of just one persons opinion.
As for this only coming to light because he was a ministers son … I don’t feel that way. I personnally would no sooner judge the son of a drug dealer as I would Danny. Sure, I’m not perfect. I guess I judge people by the way they dress and act (come on, if you have a WalMart in your town, then you know it’s hard not too … lol). But I would never be so bold and cocky as to even pretend to judge someone’s soul. I guess that is the issue that has bothered me the most.
Opening up a forum where people can discuss their own beliefs and opinions is great! I’ve learned something from this whole thing … some people speak when they know not what they speak of. They try to sound intelligent, only to come off looking stupid. It’s not that their opinions are stupid, but that they try to state “facts” that just aren’t there. It’s just like this article that was written in the first place … there is a “false-hoods” or two I could point out. This is not a fact-based article. It’s opinion based. I guess that’s why I can’t comment on any of the other articles … not until I find a real source on them. I try not to speak of things I don’t know. If only everyone could do that, debats such as these would be a lot more “educational”.
Anyway, I wish everyone peace and good luck with their lives. I will pray for open hearts and open minds - not just to this subject, but to others as well. God has this entire situation in His control. He already knows how it’s going to end.
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Aren’t some sins more sinful than others? There are seven deadly ones, right?
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I have never seen this site before trying to find information out about Danny. Had I come across it, searching for an article about a person I’ve never met, then maybe I would consider it harmless. But honestly, seeing Danny’s name on this site was more than un-nerving.
Maybe the makers of this site were trying to be campy, but I think it’s quite creepy.
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Questionable Poon:
In the Catholic faith they have “seven deadly sins”, but no … no one sin is worse than the other in God’s eyes. A sin is a sin. A lie is a sin, murder is a sin, casting judgement on others is a sin. Christ died for our sins … not just certain ones, but all of them. There is only ONE unforgivable sin in the eyes of God and that is if you should deny the existance of the Holy Spirit. If you deny the existance of the Holy Spirit, curse the Holy Spirit, whatever, that is the one sin God will not forgive. It is late and I don’t have scripture right now to back that, but should you need it, I can get it for you.
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This is such a horrific tragedy to all, to include Danny. Emotions and thoughts and rumors and opinions will certainly face a rollar coaster ride for some time. The bottom line: My heartfelt concern is given ‘to all of the family’ and friends. If someone wants to discuss heaven and hell; I suggest they turn to the Bible to get facts. God is real; and God is Love beyond one’s own imagination. All who seek God will find Him, for God makes Himself known and God does not need to defend Himself. He IS. For those who do not know Him, they may not understand what I just wrote. Again, the only answer is ’seek Him’ to understand.
I send my prayers to those of the family I know and to all their friends.
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I like how Christians play semantics games. It makes me smile. I also really like how Rebecca can say, “In the Catholic faith they have “seven deadly sin”, but no…no one sin is worse than the other in God’s eyes.”,with a straight face. Did God tell you that while you were having coffee at Starbucks? Has it ever occured to any of the religious types that hell isn’t a place, but rather, a state of mind and being? And yes, I have read the bible, and alot of the things in there are fictitious. Yes, this is a very sad thing for all involved. I would think that any one who was driven to the point of killing would be in hell of their own making.
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My heart goes out to this family and I cannot imagine the pain, anger, sadness, or mourning that they must be feeling. This is a tragedy to our society and not just to this family. It sickens me to see a website like this that would be voting whether or not Danny will go to heaven or hell! None of us our God and no one has the right to be doing any of this if you ask me. What this young man did is definitely horrific and will be punished. I am sure he will be more than just punished by the law but by what he has to live with inside of himself everyday for the rest of his life. It shouldn’t be an issue for anyone else to place judgement for their is only one judge and it certainly isn’t any of us. Finding forgiveness has to do more with the forgiver finding peace within than it does wiping away the sinners sin. We are all sinners and even though sin is sin, I am sorry to say but sin to this degree is greater than just telling a lie. We are talking about a woman’s life that was tragically cut short and a husband who is now without life the way he ever knew it before. We have a son who will now probably spend the rest of his life in prison, and other family members whose lives will never be the way it was before last Saturday. I’m sorry but all of that and I’m sure much more is a direct result of this action (sin) and that cannot be taken lightly. Let’s quit playing with words and look at the reality of what has happened to a family, a young teenage boy, a neighborhood, and a community. Stop judging and start dealing with reality and have some compassion and empathy for the people around you that this has severly changed their lives as a result. This isn’t a game. We all have opinions and you know what they say about those don’t you?
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Isn’t what you state here all opinion? Do we start ignoring things around us because it is too painful? It is painful to read see these stories, but these people live in our world and we in theirs. There is a lesson to be learned here: our actions have consequences. No one is immune from judgement from others, it is part of what keeps us human. I think this site is a cathartic way to deal with things that usually leave me saddened and angry. When these people committed these acts they lost the right for my empathy or sympathy. I reserve that for their victims.
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This is absolutely one of the most ridiculous things I’ve found on the internet recently. Not only do your facts seem slightly misconstrued, your grammar is sensationalist and uneducated, which is never a good combination. I know Danny Petric. I was friends with him, and sat with him every day at school. He was never violent, and acted like the typical highschool class clown. He talked about his videogames, but never in a manner that was any different from the normal 16 year old boy. If it was anything, it was from extreme frustration, and not from confusing reality with videogames. His sister, Holly, came back to my art class just today. Holly, and her remaining family, have all publicly forgiven Danny. Who are you to judge him in the manner you have chosen to, when the people he committed his crimes against have forgiven him? Frankly, that’s pathetic. I want it to be clear that I am not defending Danny’s actions in any way. I am, however, defending his right to be judged by god and his family, the only ones who should be allowed to make the judgements you have here. You’ve manipulated small pieces of fact to invoke emotion in people to get a response. There has been no official motive released. It’s been speculated, but nothing official has been released. Half your point is based on nothing more than an assumption, and the rest on an assortment of grisly facts that boil down to a single, sad fact; Danny did shoot his parents. Who are you anyways? Do you know Danny? How about his family? Get a life and worry about your own damn business.
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Judge, smudge.
Yes, I’ll say it. I wholeheartedly judge Danny.
I doubt very seriously that God condones shooting ones mother in the face.
The God that I know and love as my saviour set down 10 very basic rules (or, commandments for you bible thumping types, Rebecca and Mr. “He was never violent” from the previous posts.)
These rules are very clear. Honor thy mother and thy father. Thou shalt not kill. Ring any bells?
This whole pseudo judging issue came about when Rebecca so laughably stated that all would be forgiven and that Danny would find his way back to God. I’d say that Danny veered south a while ago, and whether his friend and classmate didn’t see him as “violent”, well, guess what.
Shooting your parents to death seems a little violent to this Christian.
At any rate, I again wish you pacifiers of Danny much luck. I’ll pray for you as well.
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And just one more thing.
I do think that if Danny’s mom and dad had issues with him playing too many video games, that they would most certainly have a slight problem with Danny shooting them in the face.
But wait. I can’t talk now. I’ve got the state penitentiary warden on the phone…he’ll be most excited to hear that he can go ahead and unlock the cell block bars and let all of the murderers, rapists, child molesters, and other people who have killed their mothers head on over to ole Rebecca’s house because according to her, all is forgiven as long as they have found their way back to God (oh, and you know they all have!)
Goodness. And let’s not forget. Danny actually broke THREE commandments. I failed to mention “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” because you see, little choir boy Danny falsely accused his own father of actually being the one to pull the trigger(s). Nice. He originally accused his own father of shooting his mother and then shooting himself.
He leaves his sister without their mom and causes grave injury to his dad…but oh. Yeah. Who are we to judge??
I’ll have my God give your God a jingle and we’ll see what’s what.
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Wow.
That was brilliant, Darby.
Your ideas intrigue me. Where can I subscribe to your newsletter?
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Again, I do not condone Danny’s actions. I wholheartedly agree that he should be punished, and do not doubt that “your god” will judge him harshly. Killing your parents is, obviously, a very, very serious offense. God or no God, killing the people that not only created you, but raised you from birth is wrong on an incredibly profound level. I am not an enabler or a “bible thumping type”. I just find it distasteful and ridiculous to post things like this on an allready horrible situation. His remaining family wholeheartedly believe that God still has a purpose for Danny and have forgiven him. How do you think it would make them feel, after all they’ve been through, to find this? It’s an insult. Do I agree that God has a purpose for Danny? Admittedly, no, but his family does, and they’re the people that matter in this situation.
Matthew 7:1-3 1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”
Kara posted this scripture earlier. How do you use scripture as a weapon to judge, when there is scripture against judging? That’s backwards, if you ask me. Not being a “bible thumping type”, I do not have much scripture to use, but I do know that God does not condone harshly judgemental behavior. He does, however, teach forgiveness. Do not confuse this with me saying you should forgive Danny. That’s not your right. He committed no offense against you. You’re not God. In the end, your type will always win. People love to hate other people, and love to have others to judge so they feel better about their own frailties. They’ll jump at anybody’s opinion that gives them a chance to. I think i’ll mind my own damn business and not jump on that bandwagon.
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Well the interesting thing is that I would expect to be judged by society if I killed my mom.
Am I God? No. But am I a member of society? Most certainly.
People coming onto this site to defend Danny and “judgement” are obviously missing the point.
By casting a vote we are not literally sending Danny to hell. You knew that, right?
The day that I read that giving opinions is more insulting and distasteful than patricide (yes, society had to assign an actual name for these crimes…way to go, Danny!) then it’s a sad day. Jesus is weeping, I am most sure. Because, I am fairly certain that he didn’t give his life so that brat kids like Danny could shoot their parents in the face.
And if his family members come to this site, well, that would be appropriate. After all, it was their family member that broke three very serious commandments and left a sister without her mother, a husband without his wife, and opened up a new slot in hell. Ooops. There I go being judgemental again.
PS I of course don’t hate Danny. Don’t misconstrue hate with judgement.
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Admin - I don’t have a newsletter, just a hearty dose of indignance. :)
I do love this site and all true crime writers. Thank you!
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His sisters (yes, he does have two)are two of the people that have publicly forgiven him! You’re ridiculous! Do you honestly have the nerve to act offended as if Danny wronged you personally?! And to say it would be appropriate if his sisters and other family found this page as if they too wronged YOU! I went to the funeral! His sisters only had kind words for him, and they’re, second only to their father, the most wronged in this situation! How dare you people? Who do you all think you are, stealing that right from the people who were actually harmed by Danny’s actions, as well as God himself? It’s ignorant,conceited, and base to do so! Go ahead, pass your worthless, pathetic judgements. Go ahead. When it’s all over, and it’s your turn to be judged by the only one who’s judgement matters, you’ll regret it. This is ridiculous, and the fact that you all somehow find a way to justify it is even more ridiculous.
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Well, when I meet my maker, I’ll give him a gung-ho high five and I feel that he’ll be proud of me for sticking up for what’s right.
He created heaven and earth and would most likely judge YOU for not having the faith to stick up for what’s right.
I love all people and I don’t judge most…except for cold hearted killers, of which Danny is one. Plain and simple. Is it my place? Nope. But do I feel like my maker expects me to follow the right path and stick up for what’s right? Sure. And that’s really all I’m doing here.
It’s wonderful that his family has forgiven him. But, we’re not talking about forgiveness here. I never once said that I don’t forgive Danny, even if it were my place to or not to. I would never be so presumptious.
The question was if Danny would be going to hell. And I say…a resounding yes, whether his family and friends in the church community say so or not.
My favorite part in all of this is how his grandfather petitioned the court to “just send Danny on home.” That speaks volumes about the blind eye and coddling that has created this little monster. Sure, send him on home…but careful what you say. You might just be on the receiving end of a loaded weapon. Go ahead. Let him just play the video games for heaven’s sake (literally, in this case!)
Call me ridiculous. But, I’m calling shenanigans on you, Ryan, because I say that murder is ridiculous. Sorry.
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When did I say that murder was anything other than ridiculous?
“”Again, I do not condone Danny’s actions. I wholheartedly agree that he should be punished, and do not doubt that “your god†will judge him harshly. Killing your parents is, obviously, a very, very serious offense. God or no God, killing the people that not only created you, but raised you from birth is wrong on an incredibly profound level. I am not an enabler or a “bible thumping typeâ€.”"
That’s in case you don’t remember. Trust me, I wholeheartedly agree that Danny should be punished. I’ve allready stated that. He confessed, which, for me, is enough to throw the book at him for. I just think that people like yourself, who for some strange reason seem to enjoy exaggerating allready bad situations, should keep their musings to themselves.I’m glad to hear that your idea of standing up for whats right is mudslinging about some kid you never met before in your life and a situation you only know of through the media.Congratulations! You’re saving the souls of the world one post at a time! Please. I honestly doubt that God’s idea of standing up for what is right is posting your judgements of another human’s salvation on the internet. I feel he expects less petty things from me. Would I ever allow a person to get away with what Danny did, were the decision left in my hands? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But, I swear to you, I would never be so presumptious as to pass judgement on his salvation. I don’t even pass judgements on my OWN salvation. I just do what I feel is right, and mind my own business. That judgement I leave to God, because it is his decision, and only his. I’m standing up for that fact, as well as for the well being of his family, who’ve had enough crap to deal with as it is. I think you have a bit of inward searching to do before you so confidently say things like “Well, when I meet my maker, I’ll give him a gung-ho high five and I feel that he’ll be proud of me for sticking up for what’s right.He created heaven and earth and would most likely judge YOU for not having the faith to stick up for what’s right.” Good luck to you.
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Wow. I’m speechless. Almost…
People like myself are also people like YOURself.
You too are trying to save someone, one post at a time. Too bad it’s a young little brat who attempted to murder both of his parents for no good reason!
And quite frankly, he didn’t confess until confronted with evidence that his father did NOT shoot and kill his mother and then turn the gun on himself. He didn’t confess until it was obvious that his lie wasn’t exactly panning out.
I don’t have to mudsling in this case. Little Danny has created all of this, all on his own.
But, it is good to see that you’re not judging me for judging Danny, because, well, that would be judgement. Ooops. Actually, you ARE judging me for passing judgement.
Anyways. Good luck yourself. Honestly, this is a tragedy and of course my passing judgement isn’t what is going to send Danny to hell. He’s already done enough on his own to do that.
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I want people to know a thing or two about the body of believers at New Life. They have chosen to follow God’s teachings in forgiveness to the best of their ability. But not only for “one of their own”. I have seen first hand their compassion, mercy, grace, and forgiveness that they have given to some of societies forgotten. They have fed, clothed, and ministered to individuals under bridges in Cleveland; women’s and men’s shelters; as well as each other in times of need. They use action (not just words) to build each other up. This small church has opened its doors to many children that seek something better, while parents are too busy, drunk, or lost themselves to offer any hope to their own child. Remember that when you reach a place in your life of utter despair and have no place to turn, you yourself can walk through the doors of New Life and find people that will look past your clothes, tatoos, poor language, lack of education, wild hair, etc. More importantly, they will look past all of your indiscretions and help you seek the Lord. Danny is not the first nor will he be the last murderer or imprisoned person that New Life ministers to. Their ongoing works inside prison walls on a DAILY BASES looks to help even one who would turn and seek the Lord. The Lord has a supernatural ability to take something meant for evil and use it for good. All those that have “spoken” here without a Christian attitude will have a child, a relative, friend or themself imprisoned at one point in their life. You would be grateful to have a cell mate that has repented…… Danny, our forgiveness goes out to you, we pray daily for you and your family. Be strengthened in your Lord, and He will be with you always…….
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Whew. Good thing I have a Christian attitude because according to Gail, if I didn’t, then either me or my loved ones would find themselves imprisoned.
It’s funny how some “Christians” can so skillfully use forked tongues…but, I don’t blame you. You had a murderer in your midst that quite frankly, none of you “knew.”
At any rate, I do praise New Life for their ability to give to others less fortunate. My church does the same, with the exception that we just give, without advertising on websites.
We give without expecting pats on the back. Perhaps New Life should do the same.
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New Life is not patting themselves. We moved years ago due to a job relocation. As you can read, the sin of pride is not in the current members. That is why they don’t boast their good works. They do them in accordance with the Lord’s teaching to love thy neighbor. And yes, most people will know of a loved one that will be in prison for one reason or another. Even if they are not guilty, they may still be held until court. All I’m saying is would you really want a spouse, child, close friend, ect. in close quarters with a person who realizes they did wrong and turns from their ways or would you want them assaulted/violated because a person is still doing the devil’s work. The devil is still real people, here amoung us. He only knows to lie, steal, and destroy us.
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Rebecca, 1) what are YOU doing on this website to start with? 2) I am not going to see Danny in hell, cause I am NOT going to hell to start with! 3) What kind of child would even “think” about ending an argument by picking up a gun and shooting his parents?
Do you think we’ve got some PRE-MEDITATED thoughts here people???
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Okay, Gail, I do hear what you’re saying.
If I were to know somebody in prison, I would not want that known loved one to be in a cell with bratty little Danny. I stand corrected.
I think that all comments thus far are intriguing but I can say that we might just have to agree to disagree. In no way, shape, or form are you going to convince me that Danny is bound for anywhere other than where it is very, very, very warm. And smoky. After all, hell is full of selfish little hooligans just like him.
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PS Hi Sarah - I am not sure of the premeditation other than he seemed quick to want to not “talk it out” so much as “shoot it out.”
People love to talk about what a “great” kid he was or how “non-violent” he was and his grandfather cluelessly stated that he was a “straight A student” (which, I would love to go to that school because if little Danny’s straight 2.7 average was straight A’s, then sign me up!)
Bottom line here is that he shot his parents in the face, lied about who shot who (or is it “whom?” Let’s not ask ole “straight A” Danny…he probably wouldn’t know the answer to that…kids with 2.7 GPA’s haven’t gotten that far, I’m guessing) and broke about 3 commandments. And Rebecca, before Danny’s mom was even put to rest yet, had declared herself God and exalted that “all would be forgiven” and “Danny will be back in his mother’s arms again.”
Not so much, I’m guessing.
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“Too bad it’s a young little brat who attempted to murder both of his parents for no good reason!”
Oh.
Because you lived Danny’s life until this point, right? You know exactly what he felt, how he felt it, and for what reason he felt it.
I would like you to put a little thought into the concepts of perspective and perception, and then come back and make completely inane statements like that.
You are a complete idiot.
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Well…what can you say! Some of you that are posting are giving real voice to how some of the “family” feels! Not everyone has rushed to forgive what has been done, nor do we understand it! Sue’s murder and Marks attempted murder has been a ripple affect…more then just Danny and his sisters but an entire FAMILY! Sue had parents, brothers, sisters, inlaws neices and nephews who will miss her and would like to know just WHY…and a video game or such is just not an answer…something very dark took over the soul of Daniel…will he be in hell…who really knows, our faith says NO…but sometimes mere humans give into reality and logic! A boy has killed he is not the first nor sadly the last in this country or world for that matter! Right now the spiritual side needs to be dealt with between Danny and God…we have to let God deal with US! What we can have an opinion on is this…Even if Danny is family, friend or just another newstory to whom ever reads this JUSTICE will be served…and we would not want someone else “coddled” if we were not connected to this story emotionally! Think about how you thought, spoke and felt about a situation like this before it was connected to someone you knew!!!!!!! You can’t judge those and then be mad when others who are not connected emotionally speak as you may have spoken prior!
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David - I might be a complete idiot in your eyes, and that’s all right by me.
I have to say that I of course have no desire to know exactly what Danny felt, how Danny felt, and for what reason. My perspective and perception is such that my rational mind and holy spirit will not let me, thank goodness.
Honestly, if you cannot see that there is nothing that Danny could or should have felt that inspired him to shoot his mother to death and shoot his father in the face, then, perhaps you are the idiot. If you can find a “reason” then good for you!
I don’t have to personally know Danny to feel the way that I do. I happen to live in the same society and same realm as that little selfish brat does and quite frankly, I get a little tired of creeps killing their family members and having “explanations” and then having their family and friends defend them.
What do you mean, if I would like to live Danny’s life and then come back and make inane statements? Really?? I could or should be a coddled little 16-year-old brat with loving parents that I should shoot because I didn’t like how they were raising me? Holy baloney. David, you are weird.
But, if YOU would like to delve into the evil mind of Danny the brat, then be my guest.
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You’re a funny guy, Darby.
“But, it is good to see that you’re not judging me for judging Danny, because, well, that would be judgement. Ooops. Actually, you ARE judging me for passing judgement.”
Oh, but it’s ok! God gives me that right because I’m standing up for his word!
Matthew 7:1-3 1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3?Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”
I’ll just give him a gung-ho high five when I see him! No, wait, better yet! I’m going to make my own People you’ll see in Hell website, and put you right at the top for being a overconfident ignorant bastard! Yeah!
You’re insulting people, and now, their religions. I’m a tad confused as to where you find the justification for that following God. Are you a Baptist?
I’ve never been one to make assumptions as to a mans salvation. That’s irritatingly wrong to me. I do however, like to see people who kill other people be punished for it.
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Nope, not a Baptist…but some of my friends are.
:)
Ryan, you slay me.
I don’t know that I insulted anybody or their religion, but, if an insult is felt, it is probably for good reason. Maybe something hit a little too close to home?
I actually wholeheartedly agree with the judgement thing. I don’t judge, lest I be, because I know that if I were to be judged, then I’d probably hash out just fine. I’m not a bit worried.
I’ve yet to kill a family member by shooting them in the face or maimed my father by shooting him in the face or lied about my father shooting my mother and then shooting himself. I’ve not broken three commandments. Am I perfect? Nope. Does God expect perfection? Nope. Did Jesus give his life so that brats like Danny can kill their parents? Nope.
So, I’m good.
Am I passing judgement on “someone that I don’t even know”??? Maybe. But, I’ll submit that none of you who claim to know Danny, really knew Danny.
And, I’m not really making assumptions about a mans salvation…wait…did you really say “man” in relation to selfish little Danny? Okay. At any rate, I’m not really making assumptions. But, I do feel that Danny will be heading south for eternity.
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I would just like to say that I am praying for you, Aunt of Danny.
I read and re-read your post to make sure that I was getting the message…and it sounds like you and I are on the same wave length. It heartens me to read that somebody in Sue and Mark’s family has some clarity and can see that no, Sue and Mark would surely not be okay with being shot in the face.
I have decided that I need to be a big girl and stop the debate with Mr. Ryan Carrol and agree to disagree with him because after all, I am a 38-year-old, professional, full-time worker and full-time mother of three children.
It’s probably time to let Ryan know that I am not a guy…
I have been married almost 19 years.
We have a 15 year old son named Marc, a 12 year old daughter named Kara, and 2 years ago we had a very pleasant surprise that we named Jordan Lily.
I was raised Catholic (very, very Catholic) but I am not necessarily Catholic at this time. I consider myself a recovering Catholic, but that’s another story.
I do however consider myself highly spiritual and I hold my children to a very high standard, as I am sure that Mark and Sue did. That is what is so crappy. Their brat son committed the ultimate act of “acting out” and look at what it has done.
Our house is decorated in mostly beachy stuff, however, one of the last things that each of my children see to the right of the front door, hanging on the wall, with cheesy gold lame’ bordering, is the picture of Jesus, hands folded, over a bowl of bread…with the 10 Commandments listed.
That is what I expect my kids to live by…and I can guarantee you, if one of them shot me and their dad in the face…I’d kick their asses.
Plain and simple.
For all of those pseudo Christians coming on to this very wonderful site to judge the judgers making judgements, well, maybe you could do something useful and start ministering to the “non-violent” children that you know and tell them that typically, if they shoot their parents in the face, they will go to hell. It’s just simply not okay.
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Darby…
Thank you for your prayers they mean the world to us right now and we are more then aware that without them and the grace of our loving Father we would not be able to walk through this senseless tragedy!
I am SO very blessed to know that you could understand my grief stricken ramblings on my first post…and yes to some degree we are on the same page! While I love my nephew and always will, I am also a realist and Gods word says we are to obey the laws of the land along with His ( God’s) and my nephew has broken a few of them to say the least, thus I will NOT be a blind enabler he needs to answer for his crimes both towards the state and God and his parents! Having said that it really matters not to me what Danny’s reasons were there is NO good reason, I know he was not abused EVER!!!! At first you referring to him as a brat un-nerved me but in esscence that’s exactly how he has acted…as a Mom you and I both know the actions of children when they are in brat modes. Bottom line here is this, even if and when his Daddy chooses to forgive him or what have you…the damages is done it is what it is…all I can hope for now is this that God can and will use this child for something, that something good will prevail from the sacrafice his mothers life was! I hold to that blessed hope!
Lastly Darby…I’m really glad you have taken the high road with your debate with Ryan…it is obvious to me that Ryan is not ready to see your points as valid and OK! Even if they differ from his or anyone else’s that’s the great thing about our faith and our country…we are free to CHOOSE! And Darby your choice shows great wisdom and maturity. May God bless you, Auntie
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I knew Danny, not the greatest of friends but we would talk to each other he didn’t seem like he could do this he always was the class clown and liked to joke but he never got violent even at school maybe his father did try to kill her…who knows watch the videos the cops put up they didnt even know who the gun belonged to on the press conference or anything! do you really think they actually checked the gun, or did they just want to make their job easy and make a boy confess who knows maybe he did do it I think it’s crazy you see all those kids on tv and you think nothing of it but then it happens to someone you know and you’re struck i wont look at alot of things the same after this
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I am so sick of hearing about this poor boy that has been forgiven because he decided to kill his parents. This is not a poor boy, This is a young man that decided to play GOD himself. What gives anyone the right to be able to make that decision. I have one question! Why is all of this based on god and religion???? Yes I have my faith but it doesn’t mean that I think that this young man has the right to MURDER and then just be frogiven. Becuase his father is a pastor and the family forgives mean that we ture this into a religion thing. What about justice!!!Hell can be may things, prison, life with knowing that you just kills your mother and tried to kill your father. Daniel will be in hell soon!! Prison is probably the worst hell especially when you 16. Oh how can any one do this to a poor child so maybe we just let this poor little boy go so he can finish what he started and see if you all still think that he needs forgiveness and will meet him mother at the golden gates.
I was always told and eye for and eye. How may of you people actually have kids that are commenting on this site. When I heard of this horrible tradedy all I could think of was what if this was one of my nieces, nephews of even my own child. You that live in a perfect world please wake up because one day this could be you and you kid!!!
I do feel for this family but it’s the family I feel for. The aunt that has commented here, the daughters that lots a mother and most of all the husband that will never see his wife again. My heart goes out to you and the Petric family.
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Darby, you know absolutely nothing of his childhood.
He could’ve been abused mentally, physically, maybe even sexually.
He might have had a serious chemical imbalance that led him to do it. Of course, you’ll probably say something to the effect of “but the courts said that he wasn’t insane!”. And that’s why people like you are exactly what’s wrong with society as we know it. You blindly follow and believe what others tell you without using any real sort of critical thinking.
You have absolutely no idea what he went through. And because of that, the fact that you can form as biased an opinion as you have speaks multitudes of your ignorance.
I look forward to seeing how you’ve twisted my words and altered your story for the sake of argument.
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I think something that is totally lost in our society anymore is the fact that there is pure evil. God cast the devil out due to that evil that would exhist in the world forever more. You can harldy speak of God and not give acknowledgement to the Devil. It is scripture and it is true. Would we as Christians have so much work to do if their was not evil?? It contradicts itself. You can hardly say you believe in God and do not believe in the Devil and his works. His works are true people and we need to wake up to that. I am actually on this site due to the fact that I am following the Rowan Ford case a little girl who was raped and murdered in the small town I am from. People can say well they were sick, or maybe their childhoods and how these two rapists and killers were raised. We even look to blame parents for the pure evil their children have done. I am just here to say that I believe pure evil was done here. The Devils work. Christians would not even be having these debates if evil did not exhist. Danny did the work of the devil pure and simple when he killed his mother and attempted to kill his dad. God will decide how to handle it from here. Did you ever think that God obviously allows these souls to go to hell? God can do anything and if there was no hell he wouldn’t be sending anyone there. Did it ever occur to anyone having these discussions and I think it is over looked and I have seen no response to the fact that if you are a Christian and you believe in God then you have to believe in Hell. The fact we have to face is that we are hopeful they will repent we obviously have to have Faith to get through this troubled world, but God seen fit that there be a hell, and wake up people their are souls in hell and a lot more that will be going there. There is no fear of hell. Maybe as Christians we need to be hammering that fact home a little harder than we do. I’m not passing judgement on anyone only the fact that you have to face the realization that when wrong is done God has created a place for those who choose to follow the Devil.
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Agh, people, I’m sure that we all can agree that what Danny did was very, VERY wrong. We all very likely agree that shooting your parents is absurdly, insanely, wrong. I wont debate that. I’m sure it’s also the same with the fact that he SHOULD be punished. I WANT HIM PUNISHED. Can’t make that ANY clearer than that for you.
I’m being pegged as an enabler, and a blinded christian boy. Im not even a religious person. I don’t honestly follow a specific religion, or particularly believe in any of it.
But…
The day that libel becomes mature and wise is the day that I give up writing.
Want a shovel?
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Darby- “Whew. Good thing I have a Christian attitude because according to Gail, if I didn’t, then either me or my loved ones would find themselves imprisoned.
It’s funny how some “Christians†can so skillfully use forked tongues…but, I don’t blame you. You had a murderer in your midst that quite frankly, none of you “knew.â€
At any rate, I do praise New Life for their ability to give to others less fortunate. My church does the same, with the exception that we just give, without advertising on websites.
We give without expecting pats on the back. Perhaps New Life should do the same.”
Is this mature and wise???? Knocking on someones church?? I’m confused. Why is she insulting New Life? Is that necessary? L-I-B-E-L
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Many of you here seem to have a very black and white mentality.I believe everyone here agrees that what Danny did is wrong. If you want to condemn Danny to hell, then please, do so. Your opinion matters very little in the long run. God will be make the ultimate desicion here. If Danny repents, and God will know his heart and if it’s true repentance, then God will forgive him. For those of you who have that black and white mentality that Danny did wrong and is now going to hell, I hope this scripture can add a little gray to your pallet.
Matthew 12:31
And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
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I think it’s funny. Ya’ll are referencing the bible, and it happens to be a preachers son.
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Brittany,
And your point is what exactly? We all know that Danny is a preacher’s son and even Danny knows the scriptures.
What Kara is trying to do is prove to people who are condemning Danny to Hell that God does forgive. Now all Danny has to do is pray and ask God to forgive him and He will.
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If your christian like me and cassie than you would forgive daniel for what he did.
Like all people in this world you have anger problems and from holding it all inside you all
snap and do things you regret. Thats exactly what daniel did. Daniel wasn’t ever a bad kid;just because he snapped doesn’t make him a bad kid. Sure what he did was wrong but do you think god holds that against him;I THINK NOT.
god forgives you for mistakes you make.
Daniel to me was a good friend,was funny and always had fun,just because of this mistake he made i will not hold this against him,but it was wrong,i forgive him for this and so does his family. Cassie and I aren’t cruel like all you people out there why don’t you look at reality and look at the TRUE bad PEOPLE.
the people that rob stores,murder little babies,RAPE little kids,do all the wrong things.
Daniel was raised well and this mistake won’t get in that way of me holding this issue against
him somebody who was my friend,sorry im not like all you cruel hideous people out there.
I think you should realize you know nothing about him and you have no right judging him by a mistake he made god,his family along with cassie and i forgive him and i wont hold this against him.
think before you say someone is going to hell because what goes around comes around.
I think you might actually go there for judging the wrong people badly.
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God will actually forgive someone who took a life that spread his word? And to think, I’m going to hell just because I’m gay.
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Im going along with Ryan.
I will help him do the website for
people you’ll see in hell
and make sure your right up there buddy
for judging.
STOP JUDGING PEOPLE.
becuase you will regret it (mark my word)
You people these days are so cruel…
like it says in the bible….
Matthew 7:1-3 1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3?Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
you offended alot of people by saying a boy like
danny would go to hell.
thats wrong,YOUR WRONG.
—-im willing to fight this out.
danny was wrong but aren’t we all wrong
at some point of time.
i think so.
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your gay be gay
i have my opinion and you have yours
but im choosing to fight this out for a friend
when i know what he did was wrong..i still forgive him.
but this danny subject has nothing to do with
your gayness.
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I’m just saying that you’re saying that someone can be forgiven for killing someone, but this specific religion blast people for being gay, when they haven’t harmed anyone. and here this kid is, killed someone, and he’s ok with god. WFT???
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WTF**
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OK, I appreciate all of you who are trying to take the high road here and “forgive” this kid on behalf of us all and God. I really do, but the fact remains that this kid not only shot his parents face on, his mother as she was trying to use her hands to defend herself and pleading with him as I’m sure she was, ran off when busted by his sister, lied to police while trying to mar his parent’s reputations and only confessed when faced with overwhelming evidence that the jig was up. (How is that for a run-on sentence?) There is evil in the world and I think we can all agree that Daniel is a pretty good example of that. If he was abused, why did no one in his family step in? If he was mentally disturbed, why did none of the “concerned” folks now championing his cause get him help? From an outsiders perspective it appears that this was a relatively normal family, perhaps a bit over-protective judging from the home-schooling and Dad being a preacher, who unfortunately gave birth to a sociopath. Sociopaths can come from anywhere regardless of income level, race, or religious affiliation. Although it is sad that this boy is evidently disturbed, Sociopathy can’t be fixed. It can’t. It’s as simple as that and as far as I’m concerned, for the safety and well being of my friends and family, I hope that this one is taken off the streets permanently. Think about it people, if he had no hesitation in shooting his own parents, he would not think twice about strangers. That’s the sad reality.
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I’ve heard about what they do to boys of this age in prison. He won’t be able to sit down, much less murder another person. I could care less about the religious talk above. There is a hell on earth, and that’s where this murderer is headed. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to take my video-game-playing son to a counselor. Better safe than sorry.
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Sarah,
I like how you said that sociopaths can’t be fixed. However, even so, they can be “maintained” and medicated in order to develop a safe every day lifestyle that is appropriate for humanity.
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Anyone who wants to have an opinion of Danny should go visit him before they claim to have made any sort of educated assumptions.
Brittany, if you’re going to hell for being gay, I’m going with you just for existing.
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sounds good Ryan, we’ll drink a cold one together.
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Sociopaths can’t be “maintained”. They have no conscience. You can’t therapy a conscience into someone who can’t feel empathy. There is no medication or psychotherapy at this time for this particular disorder. Anyone remotely educated in psychology can tell you that. Sociopaths don’t deal in right and wrong or any other shades of gray. They are concerned only for their own needs and desires. I’m not saying it’s his fault, but you can’t teach a conscience. It’s that simple.
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I’m saying everyone has their rights to be how they want.
but as of right now im not talking about gay rights
im here talking about one of my friends who committed a murder,im not saying what he did was right but im also not saying he’s a bad kid.
I think you should know someone before being judged. Just because his actions were wrong
doesn’t make him a bad person and that god would completley have hatred over him.
Just like Pastor Mark said in the newspaper “i had my anger against my son but GOD gave me an “attitude adjusment”"
you can’t hold these grudges over people.
look i have a belief and my belief is Danny is FORGIVEN;GOD has forgiven him…
thats why im fighting for this because i know
he is.
………
you people need the attitude adjustment
know someone before you judge them.
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By the way,i totally believe in gay rights
because i believe people are all different
and thats what make us who we are.
therefore im not judging you for being gay.
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LIKE I SAID HOW DID YOU BEING GAY GET BROUGHT INTO THIS SUBJECT.
I WAS JUST STATING THAT HE IS FORGIVEN AND
YOUR FORGIVEN TO FOR BEING GAY>>—even though
i don’t necessarily think thats a sin but okkkayyy
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Do we have two Brittany’s here I’m confused? LOL
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Jen, yeah that kind of confused me to. I’m gonna be drinking the cold one with Ryan, and I didn’t bring up gay rights at all. Don’t know where that one came in.
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Other Brittany,
As far as gay rights, we’re not going there. I was just saying that there are enough Christians that believe that for being gay I’ll go to hell. I just don’t understand why that isn’t acceptable, and something to forgive, but killing someone is. That’s all I’m saying. Nothing whatsoever about gay rights…after all, we have none.
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I never once said you being gay was unacceptable now did i.
i don’t care that your gay what i care about is DANNY not you.
i was on the subject on him i want to know how gay rights got into this.
like i said i could care less if you are gay.
you have your right to be who you want.
and so do i.
and we believe in two different beliefs..
so therefore i feel strongly about mine so im
making my point.
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Brittany Christians aren’t damning you to hell for being gay, they are looking at it the same if you change your ways and ask for forgiveness then you will be accepted into heaven as well that a sin is a sin. The bible says not to eat fish without scales, or animals with a split in their hooves.. Hmmm catfish, murder or bacon and molestation.. I love bacon and catfish..lol See we all have our struggles Brittany. I’m trying to make light of the fact that this gay thing has gotten way off topic here. We all try to justify our sins it’s just our human nature to do so. It’s easy to take sin and compare it to something so profound as murder, that’s not really a fair comparison is what I think the other Brittany is trying to say.
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Jen
I wasn’t trying to compare it. I’m not talking about gay rights. I’m just saying people take the bible for what they want to take it for. I just don’t understand how when someone takes a life out of cold blood that it’s ok if they ask for forgiveness. That’s all.
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You are confused like the rest of us. I know what you are saying. It’s frustrating.
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I think that you guys need to just leave this website and stop contributing long comments increasing its popularity if it pisses you off. Danny was one of my best friends for a while but i haven’t talked to him a great deal lately. he was a good