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Murderer who ducked family statements forced to hear CD of them in his ride to prison
mLive (Michigan) ^ | 12/21/2017 | Lynn Moore

Posted on 12/22/2017 8:29:03 AM PST by leftcoaster

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - Jeffrey Willis chose not to stay in court to hear his murder victim's family share their grief and anger, but he couldn't escape hearing their words that were repeatedly played for him on his trip to prison.

Muskegon County Sheriff Michael Poulin said he had a compact disc created from recordings of the victim impact statements delivered by Rebekah Bletsch's family in court Monday. He gave the 25-minute CD to two transport officers who played the disc five times in the cruiser that was used to transport Willis to prison Wednesday, Poulin said.

"I don't find it that important that Jeffrey Willis heard what the family had to say, but that the family knew he heard what they said," Poulin said.

(Excerpt) Read more at mlive.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bletsch; jefferywillis; killer; muskegon
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To: leftcoaster

I understand why but it could backfire and lead to a hearing that could alter the sentence.


21 posted on 12/22/2017 9:21:15 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Barry Manilow might be considered cruel and unusual punishment.


22 posted on 12/22/2017 9:25:36 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: donna

This guy was basically an aspiring serial killer. I doubt he cares not one whit of the suffering he put his victims’ family through.


23 posted on 12/22/2017 9:31:49 AM PST by Drew68
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To: Enchante
IMO, ALL murderers not executed should be maintained in permanent solitary confinement, and such CDs would be all they ever hear. Transport to and from required outages from solitary done chained to a robotic wheelchair or gurney. Meals delivered roboticly by cart.

For those slated for "rehabilitation", the same, except they get video contact with psychologists, teachers, and any identified "remedialists" identified as needed for rehabilitation. Also remedial coursework to address educational deficiencies, with "treats" (i.e. select movies, TV, select email) based on grade performance.

24 posted on 12/22/2017 9:46:14 AM PST by Wonder Warthog (The Hog of Steel and NRA Life Member)
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To: donna

I think like you do. The killer could just as easily get off his victims pain.


25 posted on 12/22/2017 10:06:47 AM PST by CodeToad (CWII is coming. Arm Up! They Are!)
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To: leftcoaster

I’d wager that the American Criminal Lovers Union is already in the process of filing a lawsuit.


26 posted on 12/22/2017 10:23:48 AM PST by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: Vigilanteman

I’m not sure even bin Laden deserved THAT!


27 posted on 12/22/2017 10:25:53 AM PST by IronJack (A)
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To: leftcoaster

He should be hearing them as he walks to his execution....

POS needs killin’


28 posted on 12/22/2017 10:44:41 AM PST by Ouderkirk (Life is about ass, you're either covering, hauling, laughing, kicking, kissing, or behaving like one)
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To: Vigilanteman

I would have thrown my weapons out the windows and surrendered before they got to the first chorus of that song.


29 posted on 12/22/2017 10:56:59 AM PST by Hardastarboard (Three most annoying words on the internet - "Watch the Video")
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To: IronJack; Hardastarboard

Come on guys and admit it. Minnie does have a sexy voice . . . but after the 28th time or so, I’d probably break too.


30 posted on 12/22/2017 12:43:51 PM PST by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: Hot Tabasco

“Prison is nothing more than an apartment for life, free meals for life, a library for learning and work out facilities to stay healthy........all at our expense.”

My younger brother has spent the last 6 months in an Illinois County jail awaiting trial for some crimes that will most likely put him in a State prison for the next few years.

Right now he’s on a 23 hour a day lock down because, as a fat, middle aged, 50 something white guy, he’s pretty much in mortal danger that one hour he’s not locked away in his cell. When he finally does get to where his knucklehead criminal ass belongs it’ll be the same, only worse. And for a lot longer.

He will end up being a prison bitch for someone just for protection. That’s nothing like any apartment I’ve ever been in.

L


33 posted on 12/22/2017 1:40:12 PM PST by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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To: Vigilanteman

I’d rather listen to a barrel full of beer bottles falling down an elevator shaft.


35 posted on 12/22/2017 2:13:01 PM PST by IronJack (A)
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To: Hot Tabasco

“As a side note, prison inmates have no sexual attraction for fat, dumbass 50 year olds.....”

You have experience in these matters, I see.

Merry Christmas,

L


36 posted on 12/22/2017 2:52:02 PM PST by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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To: Hot Tabasco

“I’ll tell you what Lurker, the day your fat, dumbass 50 year old brother who is sitting in prison gets butt popped, let me know and I will apologize for my ill information regarding the prison predators singling out fat, dumbass 50 year olds for their sexual pleasure........”

And I’ll tell you what, at this point my knucklehead brother is dead to me. I don’t give a rat’s ass what happens to him.

L


39 posted on 12/22/2017 3:16:25 PM PST by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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To: Lurker
And I’ll tell you what, at this point my knucklehead brother is dead to me. I don’t give a rat’s ass what happens to him.

That's the last thing I want to hear from you bro.......

All the above conversation is bullshit Lurker!

I pray that your brother stays safe and that one day you and he can reconcile whatever differences you may have and both of you can become family brothers once again..........

Without forgiveness of our family, we have nothing........

I don't know why I got caught up in this conversation but I'm sorry I did............

This is not the time of year to focus on negativity but to celebrate...........

I'm Sorry Lurker........

Merry Christmas

40 posted on 12/22/2017 3:47:57 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (My cat is not fat, she is just big boned........)
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