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H2O Man

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95. Thanks, Betty!

Fri Apr 8, 2016, 09:28 AM

Apr 2016

During one of the breaks in the trial, my aunt asked me what I thought had caused the thug to be such a horrible person. Did I think he had had a terrible childhood? I explained, as well as I could in a short time, what a true sociopath is, and why I am firmly convinced he is indeed a sociopath. And I mean this in the clinical sense, as opposed to the common usage of the word (we often see the term used incorrectly on DU, for example).

I added that as an old farm boy, if a dog has rabies, I need not consider if it had a nurturing puppyhood. My only duty is to take that rabid dog out behind the barn.....

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There's nothing I can say. Wilms Apr 2016 #1

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Glad to hear! Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #39

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Thank you so much, my dear H20 Man... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #4

Thanks, Buddy! H2O Man Apr 2016 #8

And I am blessed to know you... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #10

You are The Best! H2O Man Apr 2016 #58

... Zorra Apr 2016 #5

Thanks, Zorra. H2O Man Apr 2016 #9

Ah, jeez... Bayard Apr 2016 #7

Thanks, Bayard. H2O Man Apr 2016 #12

Native American Wisdom Bayard Apr 2016 #68

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #70

Once again you've opened your heart to us, and I thank you.... Hekate Apr 2016 #13

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #14

Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I have a question about one point, though. tblue37 Apr 2016 #15

Great question. H2O Man Apr 2016 #47

IOW, he is probably a serial killer who, as you say, reaches a threshold and tblue37 Apr 2016 #65

Exactly. H2O Man Apr 2016 #69

SUCH A WASTE OF HUMAN POTENTIAL heaven05 Apr 2016 #16

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #48

The guts you have shown in sharing this tragedy with us ... 11 Bravo Apr 2016 #17

Thanks, 11 Bravo! H2O Man Apr 2016 #49

beautifully written, and I feel as though I know and love your nephew renate Apr 2016 #18

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #50

I am sorry for your familys loss. It is also a loss for humanity logosoco Apr 2016 #19

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #51

Thank you for this gripping account. mountain grammy Apr 2016 #20

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #52

Justice served. denbot Apr 2016 #21

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #53

So many good people fighting for what's right Tsiyu Apr 2016 #22

Thanks. H2O Man Apr 2016 #55

I'm emotionally exhausted just reading these updates. progressoid Apr 2016 #23

Thanks. H2O Man Apr 2016 #57

The brutality and inhumanity of the defendant outrage me. The compassion and strength of your family Vincardog Apr 2016 #24

Thank you, Vincardog. H2O Man Apr 2016 #59

I tend to agree with your Elders... malthaussen Apr 2016 #25

Thanks, Friend. H2O Man Apr 2016 #60

This has been such a gripping narrative of a real life tragedy rurallib Apr 2016 #26

Well said. H2O Man Apr 2016 #72

I have been thinking of you, your family and these events frequently. Shrike47 Apr 2016 #27

Thanks, Shrike47 H2O Man Apr 2016 #74

Words fail me. cate94 Apr 2016 #28

Thank you, cate94 H2O Man Apr 2016 #75

I've followed this from the beginning and I am amazed with how clear and focused you've been. marble falls Apr 2016 #29

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #76

You're human, a rare commodity these years. You have people who have your back when you need it. marble falls Apr 2016 #89

It's been such a horrible time sharp_stick Apr 2016 #30

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #77

"He gave my cousin a sneer..." edbermac Apr 2016 #31

Right! H2O Man Apr 2016 #79

Your strength and that of your family amazes me. peace13 Apr 2016 #32

Thank you very much! H2O Man Apr 2016 #91

Isn't it stunning when they flat-out LIE ON THE STAND? MADem Apr 2016 #33

Right! H2O Man Apr 2016 #92

Justice has been served!!! d_legendary1 Apr 2016 #34

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #93

Know this voteearlyvoteoften Apr 2016 #35

Thanks! H2O Man Apr 2016 #94

Wishing you strength and wisdom. Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #36

Thanks, Betty! H2O Man Apr 2016 #95

Thank you H2O Man. Your strength thru this has been inspiring FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #37

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #96

See! Even being that self aware is strength. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2016 #101

Remember your nephew fondly and keep his memory close gratuitous Apr 2016 #38

Well said. H2O Man Apr 2016 #97

Small Consolation To The Family ProfessorGAC Apr 2016 #40

Right. H2O Man Apr 2016 #98

What a horrific crime. iandhr Apr 2016 #41

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #99

may the bright light of good people illuminate the darkness... islandmkl Apr 2016 #42

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2016 #100

Excellent post--you made me cry panader0 Apr 2016 #43

An Infinity Octafish Apr 2016 #44

When you described the defendant's reaction... gregcrawford Apr 2016 #45

K&R Solly Mack Apr 2016 #46

Thank you for sharing Fairgo Apr 2016 #54

Peace, and thanks for the posts Mbrow Apr 2016 #56

Peace to you and yours my brother malaise Apr 2016 #61

We are all less because of the loss of your "nephew". Ilsa Apr 2016 #62

One wonders how many crimes the convicted criminal committed while in the NYC PD. . . Peace H2O Man Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2016 #63

Thanks so much for the details. mmonk Apr 2016 #64

I'm sorry you have had to suffer such tragedy, H2O MAN. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #66

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #71

That gave me chills. You have had so much tragedy in your life, no small wonder you are filled Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #78

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2016 #82

We do experience similar types of events through our different stages of growth, each passing of Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #104

It couldn't have gone better, thankfully. pacalo Apr 2016 #67

Hugs my friend nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #73

My heart breaks for you, your cousin, your nephew, your family. FourScore Apr 2016 #80

the generosity of your heart and hopemountain Apr 2016 #81

My heart goes out to you and your family emsimon33 Apr 2016 #83

When you finally make it back to your pond and sanctuary, you can reflect on the changes in yourself NBachers Apr 2016 #84

Thank you so much for sharing. And my best to you and family. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #85

There is a special dance shadowmayor Apr 2016 #86

so sorry. maybe we need to go door to door. get illegal guns. a bully with a gun & an attitude. pansypoo53219 Apr 2016 #87

H20 Man Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #88

Words fail. Scuba Apr 2016 #90

Thank you for keeping us informed and guiding all through this. sinkingfeeling Apr 2016 #102

I hope they throw the key away. onecaliberal Apr 2016 #103