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Teen Murder Suspect Held Without Bond Save Email Print
Store videotape, palm print, puts Juan Castaneda at the scene
Posted: 11:16 PM Nov 19, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:16 PM Nov 19, 2008
 Reporter: Malorie Maddox, Gary Smollen
Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com
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The 15-year-old accused in the murder of a convenience store worker was denied bond during his first court appearance Wednesday morning. Juan Castaneda will be tried as an adult on the charge of first-degree murder. A second suspect is being sought.

In asking for bond to be denied, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine revealed that the store security camera tape shows two males pulling Tari Glinsmann out of her car, then shooting her in the head.

She was found dead last Wednesday night after she closed up the store at 52nd and Leavenworth.

Crime lab technicians were able to lift a clean palm print from where one of the two touched the vehicle. The print matched one already on record from Castaneda, who was arrested earlier this year for having a stolen firearm. He’s admitted to being a gang member.

Kleine tells Channel 6 News he cannot get into too detailed of an account of what happened, but confirmed that the surveillance tape shows it was the other person who shot and killed Glinsmann.

So far, only Castaneda has been arrested. "There are more individuals involved, yes, and that's being looked at and I don't want to speak about that at this time, but certainly the police are still investigating," said Kleine. "This is an ongoing investigation."

Police say Glinsmann’s murder is connected to two other shootings that same night, including one that killed 22-year-old Luis Fernando-Silva outside his home at 15th and Dorcas. While the cases are related, right now Castaneda is only being charged with Glinsmann's murder.

"We've charged this case the police are investigating and that's all I can say at this time," said Kleine.

Glinsmann's father says it's just another chapter in a very difficult week. "And now to find out it's a 15-year-old boy,” said Eugene Glinsmann. “I have a 16-year-old granddaughter and I just, now I have a lot of questions on the same thing. Why that age?"

Castaneda showed up in court wearing the youth facility's blue jumpsuit and stood next to his public defender in front of the bench. When Judge Marcena Hendrix asked for Juan's parents to come forward, no one did. They weren't in the courtroom.

When Channel 6 News reporter Gary Smollen stopped by the Castaneda home, a woman believed to be Juan's mother said she couldn't talk about the crime and asked him to leave.

Castaneda's preliminary hearing has been set for 9 a.m. on January 14th. He is being held at the Douglas County Youth Detention Facility.
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Posted by: C.J. on Nov 25, 2008 at 01:41 PM
To Jennifer...Hispanics need to learn how to speak english if they want to live here? You can't even spell right so if I was you I would stop typing. Also, this has nothing to do with immigration! It is about a MURDER! Damn are all the people that get on this site so ignorant?
Posted by: Truth on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:07 PM
First of all i think everyone up here trying to act like they kno everything needs stop and think..NO ONE on here has the right to wish death upon anyone.. he is too young to get life in prison.. people cant judge anyone..only God can.. and all you people saying that he needs to die..you act like ur against killing yet you guys are talking about them executing him..you guys are cold blooded too..you have no hearts.. watever happens to him isnt up to you..its up to God.. no matter how much you think you know whats going on..YOU DONT! you werent there.. hes not a monster.. so stop judging him and his parents.. Hes a good boy nd i dont think he did it but i wasnt there either so i cant be sure..but wether he did or not i pray for him. God bless him!
Posted by: Jen on Nov 22, 2008 at 03:39 AM
Reguardless of everything anyone thinks about Juan or the next child to murder or be apart of murder, there is one thing we should think about. VIOLENCE. Violence in Omaha has to stop. The gangs, home invasions, shootings, robberies everything is too much. I'm sure there are still nice people out there, but honestly, I'm afraid to go anywhere without constantly looking over my shoulder. No matter what time of the day, I'm actually afraid. I'm from a small town not too far from here and I never even locked my doors growing up. Now I have home security and double check my locks. I think we as citizens should come together and take a stand against all the recent violence. I don't know...... Something has to be done though.
Posted by: Jennifer on Nov 22, 2008 at 03:13 AM
First of all, I think all Hispanics need to learn to speak English if living in this country. Second, is this what they teach in Mexico? Third, there are plenty of teens that never do harm to anyone. I feel very sorry for the victim's family. I also believe that if you are involved in a gang, you should receive a sentence for the crimes committed. Yes he does deserve some jail time or maybe some time in the military where they will teach you respect for authority.
Posted by: Texas Prosecutor on Nov 21, 2008 at 03:55 PM
As a prosecutor in the state of Texas, I have sent many young people to their death. However, I have never pushed for the death penalty for a 15 year old. I never will. He was not the shooter. From a prosecutor's point of view, he will not receive the death penalty or life in prison. He will be charged with murder two.
Posted by: A Hot Tip on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Here's a hot tip for some of the mush-mouth posters: If you're a borderline functional-illiterate, don't post on message boards until you can do so without embarrassment. You see, as soon as many people see your gibberish, they will simply choose skip over what you have to say. Learn to write well, and then most people will at least read through it.
Posted by: J from Bennington on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:37 PM
@J: You're right, we don't know how hard it is for Juan's parents, because they wouldn't even show up in court to support their own son. But they were quick enough to get a lawyer to advise them to tell the World Herald and Channel 6 to go away. So what I can *infer* about Juan's parents is that they care only about themselves and how this will affect them, and that their son can go rot.
Posted by: To J: From B on Nov 20, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Where do I start? Let's not judge Juan, let’s just let him, or anyone else for that matter, go around killing whoever he/she wants without any kind of judgment? Is that what you are trying to say??? So in your logic, if that's what you'd call it, we should never judge anyone who has murdered anyone. Am I getting through??? Let's not judge his parents for lying to the police to protect their murdering son. Let's not judge Juan for a "random" killing, not even someone "yall" know. Judgment is exactly what this calls for!!! That is what court is for, to judge people on the crimes they have committed. So quit "talkin bout" things you clearly do not understand!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ryan on Nov 20, 2008 at 05:36 PM
To: J You are an idiot. We absolutely have the right to judge this kid. He was apart of killing two innocent people and for that he should get the death sentence or rot in jail the rest of his life. If it was my kid I would have showed up to his court appearance and been there for him, but he would deserve to rot in jail too. Luckily I am a good parent to my kids. I can't stop them from making mistakes and doing things wrong but they would certainly not go around killing people.
Posted by: T. Neybor on Nov 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Absolutely, Cooper, I doubt I would have a choice of whom to call in an emergency. My comment had to do with OPD expounding on TV that the WHOLE MS 13 GANG IS GONE! Riiigghhht....do you really think this had nothing to do with gang warfare? It's good to hear that something so horrible has been eradicated, but I think this proves that the South Omaha gangs are still quite active. I would bet their link to organized crime and drug trafiking in South America is still pretty strong. And, no, I don't have to be in law enforcement to figure that out.
Posted by: J on Nov 20, 2008 at 04:03 PM
yall dont no juan he is a good kid yall have not right to judge someone yall dont know he was in the wrong place at the wrong time yall want the death penalty for him but wat if this was your kid or a family meber of yours who did this would you want the death penalty for your child or relative put yourself in their family's place and quit talkin bout his parents yall dont no how hard this is for them
Posted by: a on Nov 20, 2008 at 12:34 PM
If he was caught with a stolen gun earlier this year, why was he out? I believe that the penalty for this if PRISON, not a slap on the wrist. Blame the courts for not keeping us safe.
Posted by: Donnie on Nov 20, 2008 at 12:30 PM
To:!!:You are using one example. How many caucasians have been involved in the shootings over the past month versus minorities. Statistically, it is caucasians (male) that are more likely to commit mass murders, like the Von Maur shootings. However, it the minorities that are more likely to be involved in gangs, drugs and violent crimes. You can call it racist if you choose, I really don't care, but those are the facts.
Posted by: SCOTTY PEASE on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:31 AM
oh yeah, i forgot to give praise to the tremendous parenting skills juans parents have, i hope they will press charges on whoever said he was at home with them when he was on his shooting spree.
Posted by: Anon on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:10 AM
It is much cheaper to let this idiot ROT in prison than to execute him. After all the court fees and salaries for all of the court apointed attorneys, clerks, and others that have to paid for their time through all of the appeals before a death sentence is actually carried out - is costs 6 - 7 times MORE to put someone to death than it costs to keep them in prison for the rest of their lives!! So put him away and let him rot. Put him in with older hardened thugs and criminals and then he can lay in his bunk at night and cry for all the things he's lost - let him remember it every day. DEATH WOULD BE LETTING HIM OFF EASY!
Posted by: Donnie on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:32 AM
To!..!: Juan was not a good kid. The fact that you think he was shows how absolutely immature and ignorant that you are. Look at his record. Case closed.
Posted by: To Copper on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:12 AM
If you are a sworn office (and I doubt you are) your comments are bordering on intimidation. It's cops like you that should have never gotten on the job. And it's cops like you that sour the citizens impression of the force.
Posted by: J from Bennington on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:32 AM
@!.!: The Westroads shooter was 19. Other than that (and using all capitals in your post - in Internet etiquette, that means you are shouting), you made good points.
Posted by: !..! on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:11 PM
IT'S SAD TO SEE HOW MANY PPL IN OMAHA ARE STILL RACIST TOWARDS MINORITIES... I AM MEXICAN AND VERY PROUD OF IT.. BUT I LIVE IN THE U.S AND RESPECT IT. LET ME PUT AN EXAMPLE... WAS IT AN ILLEGAL MEXICAN OR A BLACK PERSON DAT KILLED SO MANY INNOCENT PEOPLE AT WESTROADS MALL?? NO IT WAS A CAUCASIAN 16 OR 17 YEAR OLD. HOW DIFFERENT IS THAT FROM THIS? INNOCENT PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES... IT DOESN'T MATTER ON THE RACE OF THE KILLER JUST ON THE HORRIFIC THING'S THEY DID!! JUAN WAS A GOOD KID BUT DOESN'T MEAN HE'S INNOCENT OR GUILTY! GOD WILL MAKE SURE THE RIGHT PERSON PAYS FOR THIS CRIME!! SINCERELY, A FRIEND OF JUAN'S...
Posted by: TC on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:47 PM
I say we all move to Mexico and leave the illegals here...! There are none of them left in Mexico unless they go to visit... So lets all run through the gaping hole in the border and allow them to stay here!!! I'm tired of these gang bangers shooting everything up!
Posted by: MIKE on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:19 PM
KIM WITH KIDS LIKE HIM WE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO SET HIM ON THE RIGHT PATH I SEEN SEVERAL KIDS LIKE HIM AND ENDED UP DEAD
Posted by: Copper on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:44 PM
T. Neybor, let's guess who you'll call when you about ready to be shot, robbed, beaten, or whatever....could it be OPD??? Don't be so quick to complain about something you have absolutely know nothing about, that being police work.
Posted by: MIKE on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:43 PM
AMY THIS PUNK WAS A GANG BANGOR SO YOU KNOW HE WAS ON DRUGS ( COKE) IWOULD LIKE TO HAVE HIM ALONE AND TEACH HIM A LESSON
Posted by: T. Neybor on Nov 19, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Perhaps the police should not have been so quick to contend they they had wiped out the MS -13 gang in Omaha. With the Lomas markings now on Leavenworth and this terrible, horrific murder, maybe the connections these thugs have in Columbia have tried to make a statement. C'mon OPD!!!
Posted by: Buddy on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:25 PM
Chop off his head and put it on a stick at the heart of gang land for all the gangbangers to see.
Posted by: To M00 on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:09 PM
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” A lot of us do things that may not be 100% correct but, they have him on film pulling this poor innocent girl from her car. They have his palm print on her car. We rarely ever want to believe that someone we call friend is capable of doing something like that. So tell me, would you still feel the same if this had been done to your relative, a friend,someone you knew and cared about? I don't think so, you would be casting stones and outraged at what had happened.
Posted by: What would you expect?! on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:05 PM
His step mother was on tv today swearing he was home the night of the murders. Now they come out with evidence, he was on camera and left a palm print at the scene. With a roll model like that(someone that would lie for a cold blooded murderer!) it's no wonder he's a monster.
Posted by: Max on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:02 PM
He is filth and has no right to live !
Posted by: Yep It's North on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Ang, anything East of I-680 and North of I-80 is Northeast O to me. I call that area (the I-80/I-680 loop) the "shooting gallery", to be avoided whenever possible.
Posted by: ANON on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Hang them. Let this be an example to all the other gang bangers out there playing with guns. You are throwing your life away as you take other. This is no way to live. Do they talk about these current events in school? Elementary school? Teach this innocent children while they are young. Don't turn your televisions off, let your kids watch what happens. Make these Keep them updated on the consequences. The violence is way out of hand and we as the community and the parents cannot let the court systems fail.
Posted by: SOME SENCE on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:13 PM
This kid is part of them MBC gang. also known as "MUST BE CRIMINALS" he deserves life in jail. pulling out that poor girl out her car is sad enough. and for the people with racist comments saying to check if his illegal need to shut up because if he was an illegal that would be the first thing mention in a news report. His mom is white, his dad was born in nebraska as well as him. Let this punk rot in hell..
Posted by: Jack on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:33 PM
this is to Juans biological parents--nice job--your raised a monster and now you have cast him out of your life Im sure you will show up at his hearing crying how you are poor and he was dropped as a baby and now is not responsible for anything he has done. As for his adopted mother?? I hope this is an eye opener for you--If you think this is the type of person your child should be hanging out with--you must think being a gang banger is ok. What is wrong with parents today. Murder is a crime--death is death. Life does not have a reset button. As parents you should want and expect more from your children--you have failed as a parent if hate, drug and a life of crime is what you wish for your children. Bottom line parents need to be held accountable for what their children do and how they are raised. This is not a racial thing or a north O thing this is everywhere. Now as a society we need to figure out --what are we going to do about it.
Posted by: Willie on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Juan, you are nothing but scum! And so are your parents!
Posted by: T on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:57 PM
I can't comprehend the fear that the poor girl must have had as she was senselessly dragged from her car and then had to come to the realization that she was no longer going to live. Think of that thought and tell me how you can have sympathy for this loser, punk kid!
Posted by: ANG on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:48 PM
JAYE SHUT UP THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED NORTH OMAHA IT IS MIDTOWN, SO IF EVERYONE IS SO WORRIED ABOUT GETTING ALL THE ILLEGALS OUT THE COUNTRY WORRY ABOUT GETTING THESE MURDERS OUT TOO BECAUSE THE ONLY CRIME A LOT OF ILLEGALS DO COMMIT IS COME WORK ILLEGALLY TO EARN AN HONEST LIVING BUT DO DEPORT ALL THE MURDERS DRUG TRAFIKERS AND TERRORIST NO MATTER WHAT THEIR STATUS IS!!!!
Posted by: OmahaAnnie on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Lizbeth - learn how to spell and type. Juan is an animal, even his own family does not want to claim him. I say put him on display, in a cage on 72nd and Dodge, to show his peers and those who "support and love him" what an animal he truely is.
Posted by: M00 on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:34 PM
I KNOW JUAN AND IT'S SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT HE WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT... HAVEN'T YOU GUYS EVER HEARD OF “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
Posted by: G on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:26 PM
HE'S INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!! SO QUIT SAYING ALL THOSE NASTY THINGS ABOUT HIM!! FROM JUAN'S FRIEND...
Posted by: Jaye on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:09 PM
N Omaha at 145 couldn't have said it better. Some people are Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. One person one minute, another the next, capable of being a great human being then can turn to evil in an instant without thinking twice. I know people like this too. Scary but true. I don't know how they do it, but they do...That's why so many people sit and say "but I KNOW him, he could never do this!" When things like this happen, I think it's pretty safe to say, do you ever REALLY know anyone??
Posted by: A on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Liseth, look at the face of that beautiful girl. Now look at the face of Juan who helped murder her. Juan made a choice, Tari had none. Maybe you need to pay more attention to your son so he does not do the same thing. Unless he was the person that pulled the trigger.
Posted by: Jamie on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:55 PM
lizeth, I know you care about this kid, but they have him ON CAMERA and they pulled his HANDPRINT off the victim's car. He's guilty one way or another.. he may or may not have pulled the trigger, but he helped pull her out of her car so somebody could shoot her in cold blood. Face facts. He's not a good kid.
Posted by: Tony on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:47 PM
I can't beleive the idiots who compare this crime to slaughtering animals or even refer to Juan's age qualifying him for Safe Haven protection. Gangs are counting on that sympathy to drum up new (and younger) members with the promise of 'you're an abused minor, the only thing that you will get for killing anyone is time if you are caught'. We need to change the rules so that every young person understands that if they take a life, theirs will be forfeit. No more stupid excuses for killing like 'I wanted them to know my pain' or 'it was part of a gangland initiation'. BTW, all gangs are nothing more than a group of cringing COWARDS who can't do anything but cause pain and suffering in our society. It's time for our wraith to be gangland's new fear. If any suspected gang member (age not a factor) is convicted of being involved in a murder (regardless of level of involvement) or other violent crimes, they should be required to serve the maximum sentence, including the death penalty!
Posted by: To Who's Jose on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:44 PM
and to everyone who thinks like him. Yeah everyone whose against the death penalty is a criminal, and everyone who wishes to see these kids get help is in cohoots with them. Oh my I should be in jail and strapped in the chair next to him. idiots.
Posted by: jeny on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Thans N.Omaha - you're exactly right, these kids know right from wrong - they just don't care! All these tired excuses of "he was a good kid, but made bad choices, hung out with bad people..etc." should give the community an idea of how to implement programs to prevent this. Poor Tari had to have been so terrified - my heart goes out to her family.
Posted by: Electric Air on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Hope the punk gets the chair! The only way to turn some of these kids is to show them that society will not tolerate this crap any longer & will punish them to the fullest, even execution. I came from the 'wrong side' of the tracks as a child(and yes, I did get caught doing some pretty stupid things) so I know what I am talking about. When the crime is as violent and has total disregard for the life of the victim, execution! Invade someone's house with a gun, execution! Use a gun to commit any violent crime (mugging, robbery, carjacking, etc), execution! This unqualified sympathy that some folks give to these cold bloodlusting animals is astounding. Even if it was one of my children, I would be the first to demand that they face the maximum penalty for this crime. I know I wouldn't be happy about it but I have always taught my kids that there is a direct correlation between the crime and penalty. If you are involved in killing anyone, expect to be executed without any sympathy.
Posted by: rope man on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Hang him
Posted by: fry daddy on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:56 PM
execute him & let her family pull the switch
Posted by: To Liseth on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:53 PM
You obviously don't know your son's friend very well. Why was his palm print there? Because he probably had his hand against the car to steady himself as he helped pull this poor woman out of the car to her death! I guess what people will say next is that the killer made him do it....they will find some way to defend this moron. And anyone who defends him is just as moronic as he is.
Posted by: N.Omaha on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:45 PM
I knew this kid. He was quiet and polite. I also grew up with individuals who have murdered. Some of them were quiet and respectful too. My mom loved some of them like sons too and they loved my mom like a mom too. Most of them had aweful childhoods with little support. That is not an excuse because all of those guys that did wrong, knew they were doing wrong. They just didn't care. I have know many people that on one had I thought they were great people, then on the other hand, they are capable of hurting someone they hate or don't know without any hesitation. So just because Juan was a polite kid to teachers and his friends doesn't mean he isn't capable of some pretty horrific acts lizeth.
Posted by: Tara's Angel on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Thank you Jose, You are right!
Posted by: Aaron on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Do some people really have such a narrow view on life all they care about is their worthless gang? I wish these stupid gang members would realize how worthless they are, and I'm disgusted knowing that they breathed the same air I did. Is that all these pieces of crap care about? The "street", the "hood"? Mosquitos do more good for the world than these thugs do. What causes this? Are these "things" even human??
Posted by: Who's Jose on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Why, Jose, are you his partner? HE DESERVES THE DEATH PENALTY - HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO LIVE IN OUR SOCIETY. HE IS TOAST, LITERALLY. A girl - what a big gang member he is. If you are his partner, you too DESERVE THE DEATH PENALTY. Idiots.
Posted by: Me on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:32 PM
To Jose...What do you mean he doesn't deserve the death penalty cause he is too young!!!!!!!!! Do you think that poor girl deserved the death penalty that she got???? I say save the tax payers money and allow the citizens to prosecute by public execution. Fry you scum bag FRY
Posted by: I am tired of this! on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Another gun crime that we won't set an example for? Once again 90% of the posts here say give him the Death penalty but he will never get it? This will only get worse before it gets better, lets actually do something!
Posted by: ? on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:26 PM
THIS IS 4 THE COWARD THAT IS RUNNING FREE TURN UR SELF IN! BE THE BIG BAD MAN U PLAYD AS WHEN U STOLD A INSENT LIKE...SO MAN UP TURN UR SELF IN.... NOW COWARD!!!
Posted by: justin on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:26 PM
the girlfriend should be charged with two things. A) obstructing justice B)Interfering with an investigation oh, and C)having really, really, bad taste in boyfriends.
Posted by: y on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:24 PM
i think he should be let free because he is to young to be in jail
Posted by: Mike on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:16 PM
To Julian... Perspective? You're equating this murder with how we get our food? Maybe its time for you to lay off the crack.
Posted by: Denise on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:14 PM
And Nebraska wants to get rid of the SAFE HAVEN LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE HAVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO NEED MENTAL HELP!
Posted by: Things that make you go hmm... on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:03 PM
What's his girlfriend have to say now? Did someone plant his palm print there. If he was with her that night like she says, does that mean she should be arrested too. Was she with him at the shootings?
Posted by: Kim on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:01 PM
As a society, it's crucial that we look at stories like this and see what we can do as a community to PREVENT these things from happening. I would bet he has a similar story as so many of these children committing terrible crimes -- little or no parenting at home, living in poverty. You can call for the death penalty -- but until we stop thinking "this isn't my problem" and realize that this is a COMMUNITY problem and that, as a community, we must band together to figure out how to set these kids on the right path, sadly, we will continue to see these stories over and over.
Posted by: To Julian, From B on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM
LET ME PUT SOMETHING INTO PERSPECTIVE FOR YOU, A YOUNG WOMAN IS DEAD FOR ABSOLUTLY NO REASON AND YOU ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT KILLING ANIMALS!!!! How can you compare an animal to a human??? Guess what, people have been harvesting them for thousands of years, it's called food to the rest of us. Go back to your freak PETA world and stay out of here! This stupid punk kid who took an innocent life for no reason should pay for what he did with his own life! My heart goes out to Tari's family.
Posted by: Jamie on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:45 PM
He isn't too young for squat... he pulled an innocent woman out of her car so his buddy could shoot her for no reason. He better get charged with accomplice to murder instead of getting off because he didn't pull the trigger. He may as well have.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I think he should suffer the consequences regardless of his age. He is not too young to die. He was carrying a gun, with intent to use it maliciously. You do not have a gun on you unless you intend to use it. This was a brutal murder. He knew what he was doing even if he is 15. If he wants to commit crimes like unlawful adults do, he should suffer the same consequences as an adult would. What will charging him as a juvenile do? Nothing, he would be back on the streets in 3 years doing the same thing. He needs to be locked up for life for taking a life.
Posted by: amazed on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Too young huh? It's not his first offense. How about the weapons charges before this that were amended so he could get a slap on the hand and go to anger management..hmm, I am guessing that didn't take. And it sounds like they were visiting his home earlier this week for another shooting that he is suspected of being involved in. You make an adult decision, you get adult consequences.
Posted by: Dave on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Julian,you are comapring apples to oranges. Animals were put on this planet for ine thing..and one thing only. And that is for either humans to eat..or other animals to eat. That being said...the good thing is if they bring "Sparky" back on line they wont need to shave this scums head for the execution. I actually wish they sold tickets to executions..I would definately buy a ticket to see theis scum bag executed!
Posted by: Anon on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I think James Martin Davis should defend him! If he did this this crime, it must be because of a lack of a father figure, lack of reading skills, he was repeating the 9th grade, or something of that sort. Besides, 15 is too young to be charged as an adult. (That was sarcasm) If ever a cold blooded murderer (if so convicted)deserved the chair, this is him.
Posted by: Joe on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:15 PM
He's the same age as these safe haven kids this state wants to protect. If they need help so does he. Jesus once said, "It said an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth, but I say love your enemies as you love yourself." It can be hard at times, believe me I have a hard time feeling sympathy for this kid, but as a Christian man I still have to remember that he's just that. A kid that needs help.
Posted by: dc on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Settle down and stop giving him the death penalty.It's not going to happen. He wasn't the shooter anyway. Just throw him into a deep dark cell forever and use him to get the killer.
Posted by: MARTY on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:07 PM
I'm sorry Julian but your comment just might be the most moronic statement I have ever read. How could you even reason that an animals life is as precious as a humans, a innocent human who did nothing wrong but was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Juan will get what he has coming to him. HMMM, I think i'll have a steak for dinner tonight, something Juan will never get to enjoy again, unless it's his last meal!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:07 PM
I hope they don't Place him in the Youth Center until his trial all you need is a pair of bolt cutters and a sleeping Guard to escape from there.
Posted by: ;izeth on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:07 PM
hi okay let me say something to y all you guys that think juan is a murder to that girl. to be hinest with all my heart i DO NOT THINK HE DID IT because i knowen him for about 4 year he my sons best friend he like a son to me, and is hard to believe that you guys are blameing him for that, and also you got to think he only 15 year old, he is not a criminal.to be honest i think everyone is wrong about juan.sincerely his adopt mother lizeth
Posted by: jen on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:05 PM
MONSTER.
Posted by: rs on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:42 AM
another reason why i am pro choice!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:37 AM
he doesnt deserve death i agree with julian and about how we kill all the time juan is a good kid but was probably in the wrong place at the wrong time if this was your kid and you found out he did something like this you wouldnt want the death penalty for your child
Posted by: T on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Lock me in a room with him and I will show you justice.
Posted by: Steve on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:18 AM
This loser knew HOW a gun works & WHAT it's capable of doing ! ! ! LET HIM ROT ! ! ! Anybody that "sticks up for him" is an idiot.....PERIOD ! ! !
Posted by: LLR on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:13 AM
GOOD. No bond, tried as an adult, do NOT offer him a plea bargain, either. There isn't a jury in this county that wouldn't put this freak away for life (and preferably death penalty). By the way, he appears to be 15-going-on-30!
Posted by: insider info on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:02 AM
there was a reason he shot her...a bad reason but he had a "retallation" mission to complete. The problem is that Tari was an innocent victim and he did get his message across. The intended message was sent loud and clear, the problem is he took an innocent life to send it. Bottom Line: This is what happens in Gangs/Thug Life...
Posted by: Terri on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM
To Jose - you must be a family member huh? He pulled the trigger and it sounds like he did not care a bit about her - so why should we care about him? Eye for and eye!
Posted by: Darrell on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Where are these kids getting the guns? I remember playing video games and stupid stuff like that when i was a teen. This is outrageous. Fry him like a dead fish!
Posted by: Toney on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Death penalty is too easy. Try him as an adult. Let him rot.
Posted by: Pat on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Give him the death penalty and lock the borders. We'd be better off without these illegals shooting everyone. I guess he's in the gang now. MS13 for life homie. Now you can see your friends, until someone kills you in prison, or the death penalty, whichever comes first!!!
Posted by: Chris on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:55 AM
To Julian - WHY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ANIMALS? The way humans treat animals has NOTHING to do with this situation. I'm glad you support animal rights and all, but this is not the place to discuss such a topic.
Posted by: A on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:48 AM
TO JULIAN:What does how some treat animals have to do with any of this? Stick to the topic at hand here please. This young man knew what he was doing and he should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Posted by: k on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:30 AM
If they can prove he's guilty, give him death. I'm sorry, but he's cold blooded. No amount of help will rehabilitate him. He's beyond that. He made his choice, let him face real consequenses.
Posted by: Julian on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Lets keep this in perspective. We slaughter animals every day with no shame. If only we respected them as much as we do our fellow humans.
Posted by: RM on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Sorry Jose but Tari didn't deserve the death penalty either. At least he will get a jury trial not a self appointed executioner.
Posted by: To Jose on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I think Ms Glinsmann was to young for the death penalty also. Somebody gave it to her anyway. If you are old enough to take a life in such a cruel heartless way, you just might be old enough to face the same. What goes around, comes around!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:07 AM
If you're old enough to kill you're old enough to die.
Posted by: Jack N on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:07 AM
She didnt deserve to die, but HE does, he took her life young, so should the Chair to him.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Too young! he wasn't too young to know how to shoot a gun he deserves the death penalty. What about all of those that knew he was threatening to hurt people he was placed in 4 different schools because of his behavior why wasn't something done to help this kid!
Posted by: Amy on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM
They pulled that poor girl from her car and shot her. I have two daughters in their twenties and always tell them to get to their cars after work, school, socializing etc. Lock the doors and drive away. Don't mess around, especially after dark. It sounds like that was what Tari was doing. If convicted, this punk should NEVER walk the streets again. He needs to give up the other thug. Looking at this kids mug shot, he doesn't look scared, sad or even angry. What is wrong with him?
Posted by: jose on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:48 AM
I DONT THINK HE DESERVES THE DEATH PENALTY HIS TO YOUNG..
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