Steven Hayes Joshua Komisarjevsky
Posted on 07/25/2007 9:29:36 AM PDT by Deo volente
A judge getting ready to send Joshua Komisarjevsky to prison in 2002 called him a "cold, calculating predator."
Equipped with night-vision goggles and armed with a knife, he would slash his way through screens into houses around his hometown of Cheshire, stealing mostly electronic equipment and petty cash to pay for a drug habit.
Steven Hayes had a record more noteworthy for its length than the severity of the crimes - decades of larcenies, burglaries and check forgeries. Hayes committed most of his crimes in the northwest corner, near his home in Winsted - far from Sorghum Mill Drive in Cheshire, where the horrific events that landed him back in court played out early Monday.
Although it is still unclear why they chose the home of Dr. William Petit Jr., one thing is certain, police say: The "calculating predator" and the career criminal descended to a level of violence that is almost unfathomable.
When the ordeal was over, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, 48, and her daughters, Hayley Petit, 18, and Michaela Petit, 11, were dead. The girls, sources said, were tied to their beds and raped, then left to burn after gasoline was poured around their beds and ignited.
Late Tuesday, the state medical examiner's office said Hawke-Petit was strangled and her daughters died of smoke inhalation. Their deaths were ruled homicides.
William Petit was beaten almost beyond recognition with a baseball bat, tied up in the basement and left for dead, only to make his way out of the house and to a neighbor before his home exploded into flames.
(Excerpt) Read more at courant.com ...
Ping.
As a CT state resident, I am still reeling from this horrible, senseless crime. My condolences to Dr. Pedit, as well as the family relations of the Pedits.
My God. If I were that man I would have rather died in the fire with my family than live knowing what happened to them. My heart aches for him.
Crimes like this are why I am against the death penalty.
There must be a Painful Torture for Life penalty instead.
I didn’t read all 4 pages of the story and maybe my answer is in there somewhere, but anyway:
Does CT have the death penalty?
Since Monday morning I've been shaken by this unspeakable crime, as have most Connecticut residents. Prayers for Dr. Petit and for his (extended) family, friends and patients...
I hope the two POS animals that did this get the death penalty ASAP, and that there's a special place in hell for them...
Cite the judge who let these bastards go...
I sent a letter to the hartford courant tellign them that we need 1) a workable death penalty, 2) a three-strikes law, and 3) more emphasis on self defense (firearms).
wanna bet it never sees the light of day?
Thank you so much for taking over the CT ping list for me, FRiend. I'll try to contribute when I can from time to time...
Authorities are believed to be considering whether to bring murder and capital felony charges against both men, which would make them eligible for the death penalty.
Letting these guys back out on the street was an unspeakable crime too.
When I get a shotgun and somebody tries breaking into a unit in my building, there will be the death penalty.
That’s pretty surprising. I would have thought the answer was no.
I second that! I hope that justice is administered swiftly and not like the debacle that surrounded Michael Ross...
Go to the posting board(s) that courant.com has and the number of postings calling for the perps to “fry” by a large number of the posters, both from posters living in CT and those living outside. This news story has gone national bigtime because CT is seen as a liberal state. I hope it change things for the better in CT.
I have two daughters and a wife. When I think of this horrific crime and what those beautiful young women went through it’s almost too much to bear.
And it is also why, again, as the only man in the house with 2 daughters and a wife.......yes....I do keep a loaded 9 millimeter Smith and Wesson handy....I am the only one who knows where it is.....the safety is always on.......but I will not hesitate to use it first....and ask questions later....
May God comfort the Dr. who survived.
Thank you so much for taking over the CT ping list for me, FRiend. I'll try to contribute when I can from time to time...
Well, normally I'd say it has been my pleasure doing the CT Pings. However, these stories have been painful to read.
This could have had a lot happier ending if the dad had a gun in the house.
Steven Hayes Joshua Komisarjevsky
I know... I'm in tears reading each one of them...
If you really want to get angry, read this article about the oldest daughter. http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Victim+was+Dartmouth-bound&articleId=8fe6829c-96fe-48c2-aea4-8259dcd80140 Early acceptance to Dartmouth, three-sport athlete, captain of basketball & crew. And those 2 scum bags robbed the world of this lovely young woman who had so much to contribute to society.
Another crime that demonstrates why its a good idea to have a dog, any dog (large is my preference) that will bark. Burglars, rapists, they all avoid homes with dogs that are alert.
My dogs have one ‘job’ in our family. They are required to give me ten seconds warning in the middle of the night to arm myself.
So far, so good.
I have argued the same point for years. I cannot believe that lawyers have not caught onto this idea yet.
CT Ping...
Still more information. Sorry for constantly pinging to this story...It's just that it such a heinous crime, that is receiving national attention, I want to try to keep people updated on any new information.
Yes, and beleive it or not, it has been used in the last couple of years.
I think it's time we get rid of parole. What's the purpose? The perp gets a certain sentence because he/she committed a certain crime, AND they get let out early??? Why??? Why bother giving them a sentence? And, time off for good behaviour should be abolished. You do the crime, you do the time, ALL OF IT! No exceptions!
Will wonders never cease?
OK by me, FRiend. Thank you for the pings...
I have some thoughts about what should be done with the Parole Board. None of them printable.
Interesting... thank you for that information, Biggirl. I will do so later when I have some more time.
I'm so angry/upset by this heinous crime that I'm almost considering standing outside where these two cretins are being held with a giant sign: FRY Hayes and Komisarjevsky
I am just about to purchase a 9 mm S&W from a good friend. He’s very knowledgeable about guns and will help me learn how to use it safely.
Three-strikes laws save lives.
I agree totally. What really sticks in my craw is how the victim and/or his family will have to truck on down to the parole hearing every so many years and re-testify as to some monster needs to STAY in prison. Talk about giving someone 20 to life.
If someone murdered one of my family members and I had to keep going before a parole board, I’d consider that cruel and unusual punishment. When the jury or judge invokes the sentence, then the sentence should be served.
The needle is much, much too nice for these guys.
Might I suggest you let your wife know where it is and train her to use it for those times when you are not there. Should she object, have read this article.
You migh also be interested in this, The Second Amendment - Commentaries
Does anyone know if these guys did this crime also?
Carolyn
Definitely.
One lesson we can take from this is to never, ever believe what someone threatening your life has to say. If someone tells you not to go to the authorities or they’ll kill your family, chances are they’re going to kill your family anyway — so you might as well make a scene.
Depends on what's in it
I do keep a loaded 9 millimeter Smith and Wesson handy....I am the only one who knows where it is.....the safety is always on.......
Take your weapon, your wife and your daughters to a “girl-friendly” range. There are plenty of ranges that make an extra effort for the ladies.
With a little patience and gentle guidance they’ll be dragging YOU to the gun shows.
However; you’ll likely need to get a few more guns since everybody will want their own...
EXACTLY! I have been saying this for years! This liberal-inspired revolving door we have for these animals has GOT to stop! Start sueing the parole board members and the judges that keep letting these murderers, rapists and pedaphiles/sexual predators out!
On parole. Trusting creeps like this to be good boys and report to their parole officers is stupid. Violent criminals must be executed or NEVER get out of prison.
Not seeking the death penalty in this case would be a crime too. With our “justice” system, I wouldn’t doubt these vermim would worm their way out after a few years—once today’s headlines are forgotten. I can’t imagine what the Dr. is going through. He probably wishes he were dead too.
Why on earth don't you have a loaded weapon accessable for your wife too? If someone broke in while you weren't home, it could save her/their lives!
There are a number of safe storage options for defensive firearms, hiding it is no guarantee your kids won't find it.
Everybody in the house should be educated in firearms safety, and you should carefully choose a storage option that makes sense for your situation.
Find an NRA Personal Protection in the Home course near you and sign up, 8 hrs well spent.
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