How can one read this jibberish, example of the worst story I’ve ever read right here.
Something about dogs. K-9s they call them. Can’t make heads or tails of the rest.
I am glad they arrested him, hope he gets the death penalty. However, he didn’t cry and crawl on the ground. Law enforcement is just trying to belittle him because they hate him and no proof is shown to see how he surrendered. Any man who gets in a shootout with law enforcement in any way is certainly not a coward. Any man who shoots the dog chasing him is not a coward. I despise the man too for what he did, but to publicly run him down is not professional. This nation has completely lost its moral foundation. We are seeing that in the criminals and in the law enforcement.
It was an assassination. Should be the death penalty.
A former colleague described McDowell as a “survivalist” capable of surviving on his own in the woods, a trained shooter and a dangerous person.
He had bad problems and didn't handle them properly after coming back from military service in Iraq. The VA did NOT help him with his problems either. His dad made this statement:
“I would like to express my deepest regrets to the family and friends of Deputy Moyers. I know that’s small consolation given what a good and decent man he was. If I could change what happened, or trade places with him I would.
“I want to explain a few things about Patrick but please don’t think I’m making excuses for him or trying to rationalize his actions. After Patrick returned from Iraq he enrolled and sought help from the VA for depression, headaches, and nightmares. He was diagnosed with PTSD and depression and some physical infirmities. At first, he was motivated to deal with his demons and started a family. As time progressed, he slipped into a darker place. He had trouble with seizures, pain management, and sleep patterns. He turned to drugs and quit going to his VA appointments. He started stealing to support his habit and was arrested. He was accepted into Veterans Treatment Court and was doing very well. Judge Floyd and David were very engaged with him as were the Lovings at 5 Star.
“When the Covid lockdowns began, the court had to go to virtual sessions which meant less supervision for the mentees. Apparently, this happened at a critical time in his treatment, and he immediately slipped back into his old habits and was arrested in Ga. He was in the Ga jail for a year (and still hasn’t had a trial because of Covid). After a year he came back to Jacksonville and was again generously accepted by the Lovings at 5 Star. You could see the spark had gone out of him and despite our many efforts he slipped over the edge and did this horrible thing. “I had resigned myself to the fact that he might overdose or take his own life. I never dreamed he would take someone else’s life. There are no excuses for what he did, and he will get what he deserves, one way or another. I’m not going to be a hypocrite and plead for his life; he was well aware of the consequences. If someone had done that to him, I would be enraged, so I understand the hate and vitriol directed at him. Just know that he wasn’t always like this. He is my son and I love him. My heart breaks for Deputy Moyers’ family. I hope, at some point, they can find some peace.”
Respectfully,
Richard McDowell
Well said. The suspect needs to face a trial and appropriate punishment for what he allegedly did.
In any truly civilized country this murderer would be tried, convicted, sentenced, and hanged within a week of his apprehension. Here? He’ll be played with by the legal profession for a year or two and then put in a country club prison for a few years where he will be pampered with everything his little murderous heart desires. SICKENING!