Weis Laments Chicago’s Code of Silence, Demands More Gun Control

Chicago, IL—Chicago’s police superintendent, Jody Weis blames a “code of silence” and a lack of gun laws for the spike in cold blooded murder. Wasn’t the City of Chicago declared a Gun Free Zone three decades ago?

Weis said that even the dying victims of shooting refuse to reveal the names of their killers. He complained that the lack cooperation by the community was the reason the shootings go unsolved. Weis devoted much of the nearly half-hour press conference to complaining that there are not enough gun bans and promised another lobbying effort in Springfield to end what few gun rights citizens have in Illinois.


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Is Weis so stupid that he can’t figure out that the community knows that they can’t be protected by an undermanned, underpaid and poorly equipped police department?

Is Weis so stupid that he can’t figure out that law-abiding and forcibly unarmed citizens would be crazy to cooperate with police? Clearly you have a community where people are forbidden to protect themselves and the police are unable to protect them.

Is Weis so stupid that he does not realize that the cops working in the trenches want to see thugs stopped by trained and armed citizens that are willing to protect themselves, their families and businesses?

Is Weis so stupid he does not know that gun bans have never reduced gun crime, but in fact increases it?

Is Weis so stupid that he can’t understand that guns in the hands of the law-abiding save lives?

Weis actually said that without guns people can’t murder. Weis needs to pay a visit to the medical examiner who can explain how thousands have died over the years from fists, feet, rocks, sticks and knives. Of course there is plenty of strangulation, arson, bombing and using motor vehicles as deadly weapons.

This is a case where Chicago’s politicians and bureaucrats are so incredibly out of touch with reality. There is no hope under this corrupt and incompetent administration for this once great and relatively safe city to survive.

I have two videos. The first one shows surveillance video of a shotgun wielding thug robbing a Chicago dry cleaner and terrorizing the people behind the counter.

The second is the afternoon press conference given by Jody Weis. Noticeably missing was a single question about his running away from that in progress shooting/homicide two weeks ago. I guess Chicago’s reporters are too afraid of being cut off from police information to dare ask anything embarrassing.

Chicago’s Cops Are In A really Foul Mood

Chicago, IL—An arbitrator settled the three-year running dispute between the city administration and its police officers. Because of inflation and out-of-control city taxation the officers are actually getting pay cuts. Of course the city always has millions for public works projects they don’t need.

I waited to see just how the cops were feeling after the news and there is one word, hatred. They hate the mayor, city council and more than a million unwashed freeloaders that support the administration.

Retaliation is on the way. The cops I talked to vowed that no more revenue producing enforcement efforts will be part of their routine. The response times will be reduced as officer obey traffic laws and wait for adequate back up before dealing with potentially violent calls.

Chicago cops are out-gunned and driving patrol vehicles that need junkyard retirement. Look for more officers taking more sick time and reporting more on duty injuries. Younger cops will be looking for work in other jurisdictions or to change careers and more older cops will look for retirement.

The people of Chicago need to arm themselves and prepare to fight or move to a safe location outside the city. Arrests will be way down as crime goes way up. As the street thugs learn they can control the city this will prove to be a dangerous year.

Don’t Confuse Being Anti-Socialist With Anti-Government

It happened under the Leftist Clinton Administration and it’s now more pronounced than ever under that Marxist Barack Obama. Conservative Americans are distrustful and greatly concerned about liberty, freedom and the U.S. Constitution. The Lleftists holding office claim that those who resist their policy are anti-government.

Our government can only operate under the Constitution. If those in power abuse the rights of Americans fighting them is not fighting the government but rather fighting piracy. Acting under color of law as a pirate is criminal and loyal Americans can be expected to kill pirates even if they hold office.

Pirate politicians that act in secret, use trickery to avoid proper public notice and step on the rights of or confiscate the money of citizens can expect to be taken out by patriots.

It is and should be a very dangerous business for pirate politicians because Americans cherish freedom and know blood must sometimes be shed to preserve our Constitution and way of life.

A good pirate is a dead pirate. If you are a public official, you take our property and liberty at your peril.

Liberty Rules In Arizona!

Phoenix, AZ—Governor Jan Brewer signed into law a significant measure of liberty for all law-abiding citizens. Carrying a concealed weapon is no longer a crime. No permits are required but the gun-packing people must not be convicted felons, mental defects or drug addicts. Those convicted of domestic violence are also prohibited. To enjoy the new liberty you must be at least 21 years of age. I call it a "new" liberty since it has been gone so long.

Arizona now joins Vermont and Alaska as states that have fully legalized self-defense.

Those Arizonans that wish to carry their weapons in the 40 or so states that recognize Arizona CCW permits should keep renewing theirs. Also the display of the CCW permits during police traffic stops will be appreciated by police officers.

The current process by the Department of public safety to issue CCW permits will continue for those wishing to obtain them.

Just because the training requirement has been discontinued does not mean training is not important. The training can save lives and keep you out of jail. Knowing the laws and liability of the justifiable use of deadly force is very important for anyone that refuses to be a crime victim. Contact the NRA or the Arizona State Rifle Association for training referrals. The Department of Public safety has a list of training schools on their website too.

The new law takes effect 90 days after the current legislative session ends, probably putting the effective date in July or August. I don’t suspect that cops, prosecutors or the courts will want to do much with people that jump the gun on the timing of the new law.

“The Coward” Will Personally Be On Patrol Tonight In Chicago

Chicago, IL—Police superintendent Jody Weis came out in the sunshine today long enough to tell reporters he was personally going out on patrol in the inner city tonight in light of the nasty violence of the last 24 hours.

I can’t help but believe this is just cheap publicity stunt to mitigate his running away from an in progress shooting homicide where the killer escaped two weeks ago. Weis has to somehow replace the image he left with the public with a new one perhaps of him actually arresting and frisking someone.

The official complaint of Weis’ cowardice from retired sergeant John Northen will not be erased from departmental history at least for decades. It will be a big part Weis’ pathetic legacy.

I know the officers on patrol want no part of this dog and pony show and will consider the superintendant’s efforts now a major hindrance rather than help. There will also be real concern for reporters getting hurt covering Weis’ theatrical endeavor.

In case you missed it the first time watch Jody Weis run away:

Mexican Actress In Federal Custody For Phony Marriage Green Card Scam

Los Angeles, CA— Fernanda Romero is an incredibly pretty lady and a working actress with a secret. Now, a jealous and vindictive former lover,and photographer Markus Klinko became a rat and government informant. Klinko apparently also hired a private investigator to shadow Romero. Klinko went to ICE agents who raced into action obtaining arrest warrants for Romero and her allegedly purchased husband Kent Ross charging Marriage Fraud.

"This actor should have realized that posing as a bride for immigration purposes could land her a role in a real-life crime drama," said the clever Special Agent in Charge for the ICE Office of Investigations in Los Angeles, Miguel Unzueta.

Romero and Ross face five-year federal prison terms and the promising acting career of Romero has been forever destroyed. Is this action seems so extreme considering that nothing of consequence ever happens to millions of people that invade our country and suck up taxpayer money. Romero was clearly self-reliant and took nothing from taxpayers.

Bail for Ross is already set at $25,000.00 and he’s expected to be released soon pending trial. Romero is destined for some serious heartbreak and misery since the U.S. Attorney is asking that she be held in detention without bail until trial.

I have to say there is a movie to be made about this tale of deceit, despair and doom. Who will play Romero in the film?

An update: This afternoon, the US Magistrate set bail at $50,000.00 for Romero with electronic monitoring. No, that new government provided ankle bracelet won’t be one of those sexy little gold ones from Beverly Hills. In any event that sure beats being locked up and fed gruel until the case is resolved in court

Read the ICE agent’s Affidavit for the arrest warrants here:

Marriage Scam - Romero-Ross Affidavit[1]

Seven Dead Overnight In Continued Chicago Genocide

Chicago, IL—The African-American carnage is triggered every time the Windy City’s weather improves. The Ghetto Rats bring out their banned guns and slaughter their own species.

These mad dog killers are facilitated because the ineffectiveness of a police command staff rife with City Hall cronyism instead of needed qualifications. That, as the mayor and city council has allowed the manpower to shrink well below a critical rate.

Superintendent Jody Weis has been conspicuously absent since he was accused of cowardice for running from the scene of a fatal shooting where the killer escaped two weeks ago.

Chicago will continue to bathe in blood as long as these dangerous killers are emboldened by an overwhelmed police department and gun laws that are only effective against law abiding Chicagoans.

Free Speech? As Long As Your Message Is Politically Correct

Here is a question. In an enlightened free society, can a publisher’s writings deserve a death sentence? No you say?

Here is a case where your words can cause your hanging. His name was Julius Streicher. He is the late founder and publisher of Der Stürmer newspaper in Germany and an ardent fan and supporter of Adolph Hitler.

Der Stürmer put its full editorial weight behind The Third Reich. Streicher was a proud and unrepentant Nazi who was arrested and tried at Nuremberg as a war criminal. No, Streicher was not a member of the government, military or police but merely a publisher.

Streicher was a rabid anti-Semite who used his hateful publishing to incite political support for his country’s government.

Streicher was the poster boy for hate speech and was a vile and despicable fellow but did he deserve to hang for the words he put on paper? Remember, Der Stürmer was not free like those provocative Internet blogs, people had to pay to read Streicher’s publication.

The answer is clear, if they don’t like what you publish or say you may dance at the end of a rope just like Julius Streicher.

Why We Will Have War In America

Washington, DC—Right now a group of man and women are locked in a conspiracy to confiscate property from and enslave their fellow Americans. This is nothing unusual for politicians anywhere. It is quite normal.

The Nazi Reichsmarschall, Hermann Goring once talked about war this way: “Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”

Most wars are about confiscation, domination and enslavement. Sometimes wars are about ending government extortion, robbery, enslavement and excessive domination. In today’s America all of these things are in the alignment for a perfect storm.

Politicians are the control freaks and warmongers of the world. They campaign with one kind face and at the right moment of opportunity they reveal another face. The truth is evasive and controlled by public relations experts. Americans have been poor judges of character as they have elected lousy leaders for far too long.

It was the ingenious use of the new medium of radio that gave Roosevelt, Stalin and Hitler celebrity status and credibility they did not deserve. Effective speakers can put people into a cult/leader relationship and gain their undying loyalty.

Hitler’s Third Reich is the easiest government to study because that regime is both recent and the subject of end endless supply of books, films and articles. The participants of that rogue government documented each and every move they made. We never had to guess how things happened inside their reign.

The noble concept of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial (1945-46) was to elevate the immoral and garish hangings of the Nazis, to a moral act. They tried to avoid the exercise as a demonstration of might over those they conquered. That clever public relations spin worked on most people.

Goering boasted during the trial that in 50 or 60 years there would be statues of him all over Germany. No the statues are not there but the books, films and articles are worldwide.

The Nazis took full advantage of a good crisis to win absolute power. The Reichstag was set on fire and that was blamed on their political enemies. There was and still exists an underground tunnel from Hermann Goring’s residence to the Reichstag building. During Goring’s trial, a Nazi subordinate general testified that Goring proudly told him that he set the fire.

Will we have war in America? I’m sorry to say the ambitions of our politicians is making war unavoidable. We will have war. It’s inevitable. Goring was right.

The Changing Face Of The Drew Peterson Legal Team

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Joliet, IL—Charged with the murder of his third wife, Drew Peterson is in uncharted legal territory. The Drew Peterson Law crafted by the Illinois Legislature specifically to allow hearsay evidence has complicated this case that lacks any real hard evidence. I expect endless appeals to haunt the proceedings because hearsay evidence was barred by the Bill of Rights. We may have to hear from the United States Supreme court to learn if hearsay will be accepted in our courts.

Chicago lawyer Joel Brodsky is still at the helm of the Peterson defense but as of right now he's being joined by the venerable criminal lawyer, Joe Lopez. Lopez was prominent in the Chicago Family Secrets Trial and has a great reputation among his peers.

Lopez is no stranger to the Peterson case having argued it in a mock trial at the IIT Kent College of Law sponsored by WGN radio. I personally was there to see that even which ended in a hung jury that split 50-50 for acquittal. Peterson seems to be in good hands.

Watch Lopez at work:

Los Angeles Officials Use Mob Tactics—Pay Or Die!

Los Angeles, CA—They spent wildly on things taxpayers never needed and now they say they can’t pay police overtime. Instead of curtailing enforcement of victimless crimes like prostitution, gambling and drug offenses they actually announced they can’t pay police to investigate murders!

Los Angeles politicians are intimidating and terrorizing citizens at the worst possible time during a period of economic depression while they empty the jails and prisons.

Long ago, Los Angeles turned into a sanctuary city for trespassers looking for free medical care and gratis public schools to babysit their endless supply of children. As a result the hospitals and schools simply can’t continue.

This city has found every creative way to expand their control over things never intended for government. This is a city run by Marxists. Of course they’re broke; they ran out of other people’s money.

Now they’ve stopped paying homicide dicks overtime to solve the city’s murders. Of course they publicized this to make additional tax demands more palatable for frightened taxpayers who they hope will agree to anything.

Los Angeles politicians want your cash and like any good crime syndicate they are frightening anyone they can to get your money. What these city officials are up to is called EXTORTION.

Why let killers go instead of leaving desperate women alone that sell their bodies in order to feed themselves and children? Someone please tell me how this makes sense? News media folks were led to this story like lambs to the slaughter. How’d they ever get the media to bite on this story without asking tough questions?

Ann Jillian Will Rock Spokane April 15

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Spokane, WA—Okay I’m plugging my dear friend Ann Jillian’s show at the Northern Quest casino here. Trust me this is no chore, Spokane is in for a treat.

I know Ann through and her husband a former Chicago police sergeant from 023, Andy Murcia. Andy met and soon married Ann when he met her while working his part time security gig at the Ambassador East Hotel. Andy saw this little hottie all dolled up and thought she was a hooker.

Instead of getting solicited for some kinky and expensive fun, the lucky copper was invited to see her show which was running in town. Understandably the good sergeant was hooked but in a way he never expected!

Andy soon took a leave of absence from the department and headed off to deal with Ann’s career that included Emmy Award nominations and the coveted Golden Globe. Ann was also a popular Atlantic City headliner.

Rain fell on this young couple in the form of Ann being diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a horrible experience that struck while Ann was at the height of her career. Ann was and is a disciplined individual who possessed the right stuff and took control of what was trying to control her. She took a short break of just 11 days to have a double mastectomy and was right back singing, dancing and acting.

Ann did not let her life-threatening medical problems change her life but soon the birth of her son Andrew, Jr. got her undivided maternal attention. There was little time for films and TV series as Ann became the perfect mom. Today, Andrew, Jr. is a handsome, 4.3 grade average student that will be starting college in the fall.

Ann is a role model and sought after motivational speaker helping women afflicted with breast cancer understand there is not just life but great life for survivors.

Ann does occasional concerts and has the voice of an angel. You can visit her web site Annjillian.com and obtain her CD’s.

Ann still has a solid fan base that loves her. If you’re in the area get your tickets quick because they are nearly sold out. There’s only one word, WOW!

Sit back and enjoy a couple of songs from Ann past film performances.

Lame Media Once Had A Captive Audience—Game Over

Washington, DC—If you didn’t have giant presses and used ink by the barrel or you did not have a broadcaster’s license and millions of dollars in equipment you could not be a legitimate press organization and influence public policy.

Specialized journalism schools to created to mold skilled news gatherers but along the way the all important Leftist indoctrination crept into to curriculum. Professors have cult leader power of young minds and that control was never wasted.

The powerful special interest folks needing to influence and shape public policy bought nearly all the news broadcast and print operations and managed to give them nearly a single unified Leftist voice. They were the keepers of political correctness and for advertisers they were the only place to reach the masses. Their power and arrogance was something to behold.

The Internet came and that all changed as both news consumers and independent journalists could write, report and consume news without the Leftist filter of editorial boards. Inexpensive computers, video cameras, and editing software changed the game forever. Raw news leaked everywhere. The ironclad hold by the broadcast networks and newspaper publishers is all but over.

Bloggers have brought the mainstream media to the soup lines. They are struggling to make a profit and continue. The laws of competition came with the internet and the monopoly the mainstream media used to enjoy evaporated.

Why would anyone want news delivered through the mainstream filter when you can have it raw? The captive audience is thankfully a thing of the past.

The Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism just completed and published a survey of the formerly top dog news executives. It is a death knell for the mainstream media. Nearly half fully expect to fold before this decade ends. Many see it coming a lot sooner unless of course they can invent a way to recapture their audience and advertisers.

The mainstream media is so locked into their liberal unified slant when FOX NEWS offered an alternative view it stunned them. FOX has gobbled up a huge percentage of the market share. Instead of recognizing the thirst for anything but thy same old Leftist pabulum the mainstream refused to change their ways and compete in a free market. Of course they’ve never had to do that before and have little in the way of necessary skills to accomplish that.

Unless we give up free speech in America there will never be another lock on news and information again. As I say that they are staying awake at night trying to figure ways of controlling the Internet and muzzling bloggers.

You can read the Pew report right here.

Arizona Child Protection Efforts Are Sometimes Extreme

Peoria, AZ—In Arizona nearly every politician wants to zealously protect children. It’s a wise and popular position to take. Children need protection since they are helpless and often exploited or victimized.

Children are cute to say the least as they constantly entertain their parents. The moms and dads often want to capture the fun moments in family photos. It’s a cultural thing in Europe for parents to take pictures of their own children playing in the bath. Sometimes the tikes are photographed naked in the back yard or on a public beach. These family photos are not kiddie porn or somehow dirty.

Many parents feel that taking those photos is inappropriate. I guess it’s in how we view the bodies are creator gave us. Some people are guided by religious views and those views change within the same religions by location. I’m one of those that see nothing evil or dirty about nudity. There is nudity and then there is pornography. They are just not the same especially when it comes to family photo albums.

The case of Lisa and Anthony Demaree, is a frightening example of overkill. Last fall they brought in a roll of film to a Wal-Mart that contained some bath and playtime pictures of their daughters for routine developing.

When a photo clerk saw the pictures a call was made to the cops. Soon this couple's life changed forever. Arrests, jailing, horrific publicity, hiring lawyers, the state’s fostering of the children and bail bondsmen threatened the hapless couple. Conviction of exploitation of children carries the most draconian prison terms in Arizona than any other jurisdiction.

Cooler head prevailed at the Maricopa county Attorney’s office and there were no criminal charges sought. Finally after a month of foster care and intensive investigation Superior Court Judge J. Richard Gama returned the children to the parents ruling there was no bad parental conduct or danger to the children.

Now the couple is in court suing the state and other and others for the damages suffered by the family. The Arizona Attorney general is fighting the case not on the merits, but on technicalities such as failure to file a claim within six months of the catastrophic mess caused by over-reacting cops and Child Protective Service bureaucrats.

Understandably most officials would rather error on the side of protecting kids rather than leaving them at risk. But that is not a good excuse for this privacy invasion mess.

Public opinion on this case is divided along religious and cultural lines. Thankfully the law is what rules not some subjective religious or cultural opinion.

This is a case where you can count a jury disregarding the law and doing what they want in spite of the law. They will rule on the dirt or guilt in their own minds. Personal opinions will carry far more weight than the wisest legal opinion. Sometimes public opinion is dangerous and un-American.

Because of digital cameras we need not have film processed by anyone outside of our families. But then there are computer repair people with the values of Wal-mart employees checking out the contents of your hard drives. Be careful in Arizona or your life can change in a hurry.

Where Is The Explanation By Jody Weis?

Chicago, IL—Ten days ago Chicago police superintendent Jody Weis fled the scene of an in progress shooting. He and his police driver failed to check the on the safety of subordinate officers or innocent bystanders. The armed killer escaped because there were not enough police officers to seal off the area.

Weiss was caught on tape during a television interview with CBS2 reporter Kristyn Hartman as shots were ringing out. Weis gave his famous, “I gotta run!” sound bite. Run he did and at this point he should simply keep on running while not looking back.

Since that disgraceful demonstration of cowardice, Weis has been in hiding. Weis knows he was despised by the rank and file officers before that fateful Friday and now he’s been branded a coward too.

Weis now knows there is no PR magic that can save him. Weis should face reality and be a man long enough to apologize to the officers who risked their lives at that deadly scene for abandoning them. Then Weis should then submit his resignation.

The department is badly shattered and must be rebuilt. That can’t happen with all the promotions based on connections, clout and racial formula shenanigans rather than fitness for the positions.

For the rank and file cops, a fair contract, necessary manpower adjustments and proper equipment can’t be avoided any longer. The department is in an absolute crisis. The coming warm weather along with tens of thousands of idle, angry young men and freed prison convicts competing for control of the streets may bring a holocaust.

Goodbye Sandra Hutchens, You Never Belonged here

Orange County, CA—After the last Sheriff, Mike Carona was felled by corruption charges, the County Board found a replacement. The recently retired lawwoman, Sandra Hutchens seemed perfect so they appointed her.

Perfect? She spoke well and looked fine but she was and is a gun control zealot and came with the identical Liberal culture of every current Los Angeles politician.

Unlike her predecessors she refused to issue new concealed weapons permits and revoked many that were already issued. Crime had not taken a vacation on her watch so why hold down law-abiding citizens so criminals can victimize them?

Getting a concealed weapon permit requires completing a 21 page uniform California application. The CCW application form is twice as long and invasive for personal information than the employment applications required of the cops we hire. The Sheriffs have arbitrary power to deny the permits or grant them. Of course, all felony and most misdemeanor convictions are a bar to granting the permits. Demonstrated firearms and use of force training is required of all CCW permit applicants.

Carona handed out several special deputy stars to his pals. That’s never a good idea but it’s something Sheriffs have done for ages. Hutchens rounded the stars up and revoked them. Nearly every incoming Sheriff routinely does that.

Carona did a lot of things wrong except subjecting Orange County’s citizens to the Liberalism of La La Land.

Orange County does not subscribe to the extreme Liberal ways of L.A. When they hired Hutchens they were asleep at the wheel and let this woman with foreign ideology take the helm. Hutchens took the department in the wrong direction.

Hutchens spent money feathering command staff positions that showed she does things exactly like they do in Los Angeles. Spending money they don’t have is the way of life for that Socialist run city. Today there are plenty of qualified candidates that deserve consideration for the position. This time there will be an election by voters.

Hutchens has done her damage, and now it’s time for her to say goodbye.

I Have Another Great Film for My Visitors.

Los Angeles, CA—We are at a crossroads today in America. Do we take the path of Barack Obama to Marxism or stay on the course to freedom? I can’t understand why so much of our population is in denial about Obama’s Marxist infatuation. Obama is a Marxist, his friends are Marxist and everything he stands for is also Marxist. The direction he’s pushing us is most definitely Marxist.

In the late 1950's Cuba’s corrupt government was overthrown by Fidel Castro who was even worse than the deposed leader, Fulgencio Batista. Castro went into the socialist purge mode killing thousands that did not agree with Communism. The repression of every kind of thought including music was there to stay.

A young trumpet player and disciple of American jazz great, Dizzy Gillespie wanted more than that Socialist utopia would give him. The young musician wanted freedom to play the music he longed to play.

Defectors from Cuba face more than imprisonment if they flee. Their friends and families are punished by the government.

The film is from HBO and it’s called, For Love or Country, The Arturo Sandoval Story. It was made in 2000 and stars Andy Garcia, Mía Maestro and Gloria Estefan.

This great film reveals the evil of Communism but it’s also a top notch love story.

This amazing and true story is beyond inspiring. It will make Americans love the freedom and liberty we are losing so much more.

The acting and music is superb. It’s a great film and if you seen it before you will want to see it again. If you’ve not seen it, you’re in for a treat.

You will have to get it from Amazon.com or Netflix.

Here’s a trailer for you:

LAPD Names Valley Village Bloodbath Suspect

Valley Village, CA—Six men were shot and four of them have died at a shooting on April 3 at the Hot Spot Café. The men killed were identified by police as, Harut Baburyan, 28, Sarkis Karadjian, 26, Vardan Tofalyan, 31, and Hayk Yegnanyan, 25.

Now the LAPD has named their suspect as Nerses Arthur Galstyan, 28 who is also wanted along with others by the BATFE for charges of selling three firearms without a license to a paid informant.

Rumors have circulated that the shooting may be part of a dispute among Armenian gang members. Police are also looking for a connection between this shooting and the unsolved Hollywood murder of Karyn Safaryan at the apartment building where she lived.

Neighbors have describe the Hot Spot Cafe as a meeting place for shady men and hostile to potential customers who were turned away.

Police and prosecutors also disclosed that Baburyan, one of the victims, was a career criminal. He had served various prison terms for attempted auto fraud, possession of stolen property and illegal possession of a semi-automatic firearm.

Police say that Galstyan is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Additional information and videos can be found here.

Adoption Remorse? Simply Return The Child

Moscow, Russia—I deal with a lot of adoption cases but I find this one incredibly painful to think about.

A seven year-old boy was put on a plane to Moscow with a note in his pocket he could not read. The note was from Torry Hansen, a woman who adopted the child and now wanted to rid herself of the challenges of motherhood. She merely dumped the kid on the plane like taking a bad dog back to the shelter.

She claimed the kid was psychotic and complained that she was misled about the boy’s mental health. She wrote, “the child is a liability.”

I’m beyond shocked at the unbelievable cruelty of this despicable act.

In life we never get more than hope that our children will be perfect and healthy in every way. Kids are born every day with handicaps, defects and disfigurements but parental love conquers nearly everything. Any real mother would have done whatever it took to deal with any and all issues the boy had.

In addition to being placed in a strange home the child must have suffered from culture shock with different food, odors and learning English. This would be a huge challenge for any seven year-old child.

If there is something good about this horror story, it’s that Torry Hansen won’t be in this unfortunate lad’s life. This experience will make raising the boy even more difficult. I don’t want to see the woman punished. I’d rather people like Hansen dump kids rather than murder them any day.

I hope some kind, childless couple can salvage this little boy’s life in a hurry. I’m sure he’s difficult, unruly and time consuming but he deserves only love, understanding and compassion.


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Game Over For J-Fed

Chicago, IL—With impossible to defend allegations of cowardice, a nearly total lack of support by Chicago’s finest and the department in a management quagmire Jody Weis has little choice but to move on.

Since the cowardice allegation backed by solid videotape surfaced last Friday Weis has been in hiding. He’s not returning reporter’s calls, and has absented himself from meetings.

Weis is at the end of his three-year contract and his rope. There’s no way Weis can ever recover the respect of the rank and file officers. The leadership void is at crisis level as what looks to be a violent summer approaches.

I expect a resignation announcement at any moment.

As for Mayor Richard M. Daley he must quickly find a new superintendent that can somehow end the chaos within the department. Daley needs to pull out the stops to deal with manpower, equipment and contract issues. I can’t imagine Daley rehabilitating his act now. The City council is loaded with thugs, thieves and liars that need to be investigated, removed and imprisoned.

The victims of the mess will be the few taxpayers left that have seen their investments in the city evaporate. Even sadder will be the increase in property crimes and violence fueled by among other things wholesale prisoner releases and massive unemployment. As businesses suffer they will begin to lay of what’s left of their help and shut down altogether.

In a way Jody Weis will be lucky to have left the sinking ship. The new superintendent will inherit a disaster.

The famous, “I gotta run!”video