[Syncro]

13 "strikes"?

The court system is out of whack.

[Chris Talk]

Looks like a private matter between New Yorkers, she is from Lon Guyland and Smith is from Brooklyn. When will these people quit coming to Fla to do their crimes?

//tongue in cheek, to keep from crying...//

[Fledermaus]

Too bad she didn't fight him when he grabbed her. Just kicking him and she could have ran and yelled or something.

But she was only 11 and probably scared.

I hope this guy fries and fries fast. Of course, liberal judges and the "blame no one" crowd and MORONS on juries that watch too much Oprah let this monster out time and time again.

It's getting to where I'm tempted to put on my Batman suit for real. I'm tired of these stories.

It's time to get rid of these judges one way or another...legally of course! (until I get my costume finished)

[billorites]

He kept washing his hands over and over even though they were clean," the source said.

Out out, damned spot!

[cherry]

so the cops have him linked to that area where Carlie was found and also to the station wagon....

this will be an easy case, I think....dna will still be usable, there's the tape, and from what I read, some dna in his car.....

of course, we will get the predictable loud mouthed tv attorneys defending this guy and criticizing the cops for this or that....

we'll get the ususal anti death-penalty folk crying buckets over the "sad" and "disadvantaged" life of the perp.....funny how the victim is never "sad" or "disadvantaged"......

[onyx]

Oh God, this is sickening. Once these predators are proved guilty in a court of law by DNA, or other certifiable means (the camera) they should be executed immediately.

In September of 1953, little Bobby Greenlease was kidnapped from his school and murdered hours later. His folks paid the ransom. The kidnappers were caught the next day drinking in a bar. The were tried and found guilty and they were both executed in December of 1953.

Committed the crime in September and executed in December of the same year. THAT was justice. Look how it's changed over the course of 51 years, then try to tell me how civilized we are.

[Walkin Man]

If Florida had a three-strikes law the pig that killed her would be locked up and this poor little girl would still be alive and well.

God help her poor family.

[beckysueb]

If the cops saw him coming out of the wooded area 2 miles from where she disappeared and they were already aware that a child was missing, looks like they would have gotten off their duffs and at least went to check out the area! Duh!

[Feckless]

Sarasota County Sheriff Capt. Jeff Bell said Smith ... "will pay the ultimate price for what he did to her."

Not unless they turn him over to her Dad (or me).

But especially not if John F'ing Kerry has his way.

[Caipirabob]

I'd suggest there are more immediate and appropriate accomodations ready for this fiend.

[Eric Cassano]

Smith has a lengthy rap sheet in Florida dating back to 1993, including 13 arrests.

This is Joseph Peter Smith's Florida felony rap sheet before his arrest.

[Tiger28]

i just love how the article leaves out the fact that he had previously been arrested for kidnapping--kidnapping should be a ONE strike and you're out offense. prayers for this poor family

[pickemuphere]

"He kept washing his hands over and over even though they were clean," the source said.

ala Lady MacBeth..

[Dante3]

Smith should get the death penalty. However, Judge Rapkin is also to blame. He deliberately refused to send this pervert to jail even though Smith's probation officer asked him and told him Smith was dangerous. Rapkin should at the very least be impeached.

[KantianBurke]

"Carlie was snatched while walking home Sunday night from a slumber party at a friend's house."

Memo to parents - letting a little girl walk around town late at night isn't a bright idea. However painful it is to get off your ass and miss 15 minutes of "Will and Grace," give your kid a ride to and from home even if its only a couple blocks. Sucks but this is the society that we live in.

[LoudRepublicangirl]

Exterminate him and his kind.

[WorkingClassFilth]

"She fought desperately. She put up a huge fight."

That poor, lonely little babe - RIP.

Death to the animal.

[Savage Beast]

Of course this is emotionally charged. It should be. But judges and parole board members who release dangerous criminals to prey on the public should be held accountable.

[patriot_wes]

I would love as opportunity to continue this poor girl's fight. Just 10 minutes with this bas*ard and a rusty fork.

[mtbopfuyn]

will pay the ultimate price for what he did to her.

Carlie was the one who paid the ultimate price and we all are to blame. WE elected judges who don't do their duties. WE were on Ms. Stinson's jury and let the bast*rd off and shook his hand as WE pronounced him a good guy. WE are the ones who elect politicians who ignore the wishes of the people. WE are the ones who have let the judicial systen to fall into such a disgrace. WE are the ones who whine after horrendous acts are committed but sit on our hands doing nothing to change things.