Ex-officer indicted in dog's death

http://southbendtribune.com/ ^ | 2 8 06 | MARTI GOODLAD HELINE

[Cathy]

I was a bit confused myself - is something missing?

[RepoGirl]

How're things under the bridge, Rovenstinez?

IB4TZ?

[e_castillo]

"Troll."

And a strange one at that. He's gonna be waiting for his wish a long time.

[Horatio Gates]

I don't know what the stuff about the death of Kovacevich at the bottom means... is that related to this Seufert guy?

No. For some reason it was written to cover two different matters. Sort of strange.

The grand jury did not return an indictment in another case it reviewed.

And yes...a real whack job!

[apackof2]

Radican said Seufert at first threw inanimate objects when he was angry. He progressed to where he kicked her dogs and had choked a dog, Radican said in court.

And she still stayed with him why?

ANYONE touches my dog is long gone

[OldPossum]

While undoubtedly this was just angry retaliation (unless I see more of a story) - no. Possibly $5000 + year in jail is pretty stiff. Never mind what the lady might sue for.

So you think that a year in jail is "pretty stiff" in this case. Wouldn't you want such a violent person off the streets before he takes his anger out on others, which the article suggests he already has, to wit, that 47-year-old man?

Heck, his behavior means to me that he ought to be committed to some asylum and not released until the doctors feel that he is not a danger to society...even if that means he never gets out.

[OldPossum]

Oops, one should read all the posts. I see now that the story about the 47-year-old man's death is not connected.

It still doesn't change my mind about the absolute nuttiness of this guy. He sounds dangerous to the nth degree and ought to be removed from society. People who abuse animals often go on to bigger things, like us!

[OldPossum]

Re your post #20: "I think the girlfriend tolerated his abuse for way too long." One often just ponders why women put up with jerks--and violent ones at that--for so long. It makes no sense whatsoever.

Ladies, any thoughts on that? I suspect that some of you have known friends in similar situations, though perhaps without the violent component.

[Titan Magroyne]

Couldn't tell ya for sure, though I reckon it's after a long, downward spiral during which he first tears down her confidence with insults and gets her to distance herself from the support system of friends and family. Sad thing is, those women often still love the brutes.

I had a friend whom I believe will eventually become this way, if she hasn't already. Accordingly, she's withdrawn from those of us her friends who can't deal with the lack of respect for her and for him. I've never been less than polite in his presence, nor put him down to her, but there's no doubt *I* am more man than *he* is. Friggin liberal puke. I'm here if ever she calls, but I won't serve witness to her purposely throwing away every piece of herself until she's a soulless shell.

I made a point of telling my BF that if ever he lays a harsh hand on me, he'd best not close his eyes in sleep for the rest of his life. Not that he would, but I think it best to set boundaries from the very beginning and guard against giving up little pieces of onesself, the sacrifice of which does nothing to add positives to the relationship.

[OldPossum]

Thanks for your insights on the abusive BF's out there. I'm a man but if I were a woman I'd take your tack and let the guy know, as you did, that "I know where you sleep."