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Wife slain at (Montclair, NJ) YMCA had restraining order
NorthJersey.com ^ | 06.26.08

Posted on 06/28/2008 11:02:15 AM PDT by Coleus

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A man being sought for shooting and killing his estranged wife to death while she watched one of their children swim at a Montclair YMCA had been ordered in October to have no contact with her. Kenneth A. Duckett was under a restraining order that specified no contact with Monica Paul, but allowed him to have visitation rights with their two children, said Paul Loriquet, a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.  "Basically, it was like a curbside drop-off," Loriquet said.

The couple had separated in August, but it was unclear when they had married. Paul, 31, obtained a temporary restraining order in October, and it was made final later that month, Loriquet said.  Paul was with the children at the "Y" last night. As she waited in a poolside where their 4-year-old son was swimming, Duckett approached and shot her several times in front of their 11-year-old daughter, authorities said.

Duckett fled in a white Jeep with another man, and the vehicle was later found in Orange, where the 37-year-old Duckett lived. Police are still looking for Duckett. Witnesses told police that the shooter approached Paul and that the two had a short conversation before he opened fire.

Authorities credited YMCA members and employees with pulling Paul’s children out of harm’s way as the shots were fired. The children were in the care of relatives last night, they said.  “We’ve been advised there has been a history of violence between these individuals,” said Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow. “Obviously it tells you that with a final restraining order, it still does not prevent horrific things like this.”  Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura offered a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Duckett and his alleged accomplice.


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Kenneth Anton Duckett, 37,     Monica Paul, 31
of Orange
 
"had restraining order"
she had a piece of paper while her "husband" had a gun.

1 posted on 06/28/2008 11:02:15 AM PDT by Coleus
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To: Coleus
A restraining order will do nothing for the truly obsessive and emotionally disturbed. Thankfully, my now brother in law was home when my sister's disturbed ex-boyfriend broke into the house years ago.

For those not familiar with the area, Montclair is a very liberal town just NW of Newark. The population ranges from multimillionaires and billionaires all the way down to the welfare class (but, oddly enough, not too many immigrants of any stripe/income). This YMCA is just north of Bloomfield Avenue, in an OK nabe between the ghetto and the wealthy.

2 posted on 06/28/2008 11:06:49 AM PDT by Clemenza (Friggin in the Riggin...Friggin in the Riggin)
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To: Coleus

I firmly believe the most efficient way to deal with domestic violence against women is to teach them how to handle and shoot a gun, then make sure they are armed at all times. It’s why a gun is sometimes called an “equalizer”.


3 posted on 06/28/2008 11:07:17 AM PDT by SatinDoll (Desperately desiring a conservative government.)
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To: Coleus
It just so happens New Jersey is one of the states considering a one gun a month law in addition to all the other onerous restrictions it places on the rights of the state's residents to defend themselves. But don't look for the liberals there to apologize to the children for not allowing their mother to defend her life from her abusive ex.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

4 posted on 06/28/2008 11:12:32 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: SatinDoll

A gun wasn’t going to help her in this particular situation. Sometimes when someone wants you dead your time is going to be up.

I hope they give this guy a date with Old Sparky


5 posted on 06/28/2008 11:12:59 AM PDT by misterrob (Obama-Does America Need Another Jimmy Carter?)
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To: SatinDoll
Yep. When the law allows you to defend yourself, it actually saves lives. Try getting that through the skulls of mush in Montclair and other big lib cities around the country.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

7 posted on 06/28/2008 11:14:34 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Coleus
killing his estranged wife to death

Who writes this stuff? Where's the editor?

8 posted on 06/28/2008 11:15:30 AM PDT by rabidralph (Dems now have Oil Derangement Syndrome)
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To: misterrob
I disagree here. You have the right to defend yourself. Liberals still don't get it about the Heller decision but the American people do. Monica Paul deserved better. Oh yeah - and the liberals in New Jersey abolished the death penalty. Kenneth Druckett had no consequences to fear for murdering his wife.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

9 posted on 06/28/2008 11:17:37 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop
She had no chance. She's at the pool, watching her kid in a semi public place and he comes up and shoots her. Maybe she could have reached in her bag, maybe she gets a shot off, maybe her kid or someone else's kid takes a round in the face by accident. I'm not saying she should have been a sheep on this but as long as damaged goods like her ex walk the face of the earth there will always be victims of violence especially when just about everyone has even a few moments when they are exposed.
10 posted on 06/28/2008 11:18:48 AM PDT by misterrob (Obama-Does America Need Another Jimmy Carter?)
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To: Shooter 2.5

Gun Free Zone = Victim Disarmament Zone


11 posted on 06/28/2008 11:19:03 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA - Vote against the dem party)
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To: Morgana
To liberals ITS THE VICTIM'S FAULT! (especially if they offer any kind of resistance to the criminal)

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

12 posted on 06/28/2008 11:19:17 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Coleus

In light of this week’s SCOTUS decision, I wonder if statements made by the victim in order to get the RO will be allowed in court?


13 posted on 06/28/2008 11:20:32 AM PDT by Roccus (The "P" in Democrat stands for Patriotism!)
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To: goldstategop

I just replied to another posting you made. We all have the right to self defense and we should take every opportunity to do so. She just happened to be in a situation where she was exposed and the dirtbag took advantage of it.


14 posted on 06/28/2008 11:20:39 AM PDT by misterrob (Obama-Does America Need Another Jimmy Carter?)
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To: misterrob
I'd still take my chances with a gun, buddy. If I'm really going die, I'm not going to die alone.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

15 posted on 06/28/2008 11:20:44 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: misterrob
She had no chance.

Maybe, maybe not. If he knew she was carrying and had no problem using it, he might have thought better of trying it.

16 posted on 06/28/2008 11:23:13 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA - Vote against the dem party)
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To: Roccus
RO's are garbage. People don't learn that someone who wants to kill you isn't going to be stopped by a piece of paper or by the law. They're only going to be stopped by a gun! There are times in life when the law can't protect you and you are truly on your own. I'm just sayin' its the way of the world. Its up to you to protect your life.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

17 posted on 06/28/2008 11:23:29 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

I would too. But I would also not trust a piece of paper to protect me, I’d leave the area, change my routine and wouldn’t be out in the open. However, when you have a determined opponent eventually they are going to get their shot.

Sad for the woman and that poor girl is going to be ruined for life.

Someone should grab up the guy and string him to a tree and bullwhip him to death.


18 posted on 06/28/2008 11:24:37 AM PDT by misterrob (Obama-Does America Need Another Jimmy Carter?)
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To: Shooter 2.5
Gary Kleck has pointed out just brandishing a gun prevents things from escalating. A criminal might very well be deterred by the fact that you are armed. He won't be if he knows you're going to beg him for your life.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

19 posted on 06/28/2008 11:25:28 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: misterrob

Old sparky? Hardly. The brilliant people of NJ have seen fit to elect a governor and legislature that outlawed the death penalty. Even if they hadn’t he probably would never have been killed anyway.


20 posted on 06/28/2008 11:25:59 AM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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