I saw this in the paper today - was just sick sick sick - I went to school with this fella, He was always quite, big for his age, a loner and the brunt of many jokes. He has a glass eye and obvious palsy and has had this ever since I have known him. I always felt so sorry for him from all the tormenting that he endured. We walked many times home together and I always thought of him as a very gentle giant due to his size - he was taller and bigger than any of the other kids but his life was just pure hell in school. I read this and thought....... when do they ever call the family of the victim in during the swat raid? How often do they quote the accused?..... and I know and understand that the girls are underage - but this went on for 3 months or longer and the mom did nothing??? The girl took the gifts and the mom didn't think anything was odd???
My heart just breaks everytime I think of how this fellas life has turned out. Not knowing both sides - I must admit - my heart is heavy for the kid I used to walk home with ...............
The Galveston County Daily News