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61. Barajas put his sons' lives at risk by having them at the rear of the truck and

Reply to Algernon Moncrieff (Original post)

Thu Aug 28, 2014, 07:47 AM

Aug 2014

Last edited Thu Aug 28, 2014, 02:51 PM - Edit history (1)

Pushing it on an unlit rural road that we all must agree is traversed by speeders, unlicensed drivers and those who drive after drinking to excess.

I feel Barajas must also share part of the responsibility for the deaths of his sons.

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Texas Dad David Barajas Acquitted of Murdering Man Who Killed Sons [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 OP

I don't even know what to say. IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #1

My brain tells me this is a bad thing and we have courts for a reason Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #2

Agreed. I find his actions...understandable. IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #4

The jury reached the correct verdict. IronGate Aug 2014 #5

a mom did this in California when I believe a guy molested her son. she went to jail roguevalley Aug 2014 #32

There was real reasonable doubt that he did it. IronGate Aug 2014 #35

I agree. I think I remember that part too. roguevalley Aug 2014 #55

Agree. The case was much weaker than it at first appears. NT Adrahil Aug 2014 #67

She saved many future molested children yeoman6987 Aug 2014 #93

Ellie Nesler was the mother who killed the creep in court that sodomized her then 6 year old son.. olddad56 Sep 2014 #110

Well, without the gun or an eyewitness, they had no case. Warpy Sep 2014 #101

The evidence was entirely circumstantial.... Adrahil Oct 2014 #123

I'm torn... SoapBox Aug 2014 #3

who needs rule of law iamthebandfanman Aug 2014 #6

See post #5. IronGate Aug 2014 #8

Heck, I might want to take the law into my own hands if someone ran over my dog. thesquanderer Aug 2014 #16

I agree though it seems the acquittal here was really because treestar Aug 2014 #68

Thank you for this post. LeftOfWest Sep 2014 #104

Rule of law is a silly myth. ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #115

Maybe MosheFeingold Aug 2014 #7

So the average texan in your opinion would go home, get a gun and then commit first degree murder? cstanleytech Aug 2014 #9

It would certainly cross their mind, yes. MosheFeingold Aug 2014 #64

Well that would certainly explain the need for the current gun laws in texas then if they are that cstanleytech Aug 2014 #66

Don't disagree. MosheFeingold Aug 2014 #74

Ummm, NO. IronGate Aug 2014 #78

Repeal is the only solution MosheFeingold Aug 2014 #82

And just what are the chances any repeal happening in any Congress? IronGate Aug 2014 #84

Yes. Yes he did. Cheviteau Aug 2014 #23

it sounds like they could not prove it Skittles Aug 2014 #25

I was on a jury in a criminal case - the LiberalElite Aug 2014 #30

yup - lack of evidence can certainly mean reasonable doubt! Skittles Aug 2014 #56

Correct Verdict MrBig Aug 2014 #10

It could have been anyone with a weapon at the site. Downwinder Aug 2014 #12

Exactly MrBig Aug 2014 #14

I would not rule out HPD or DPS. Downwinder Aug 2014 #17

Why would your think HPD would be involved in this? S_B_Jackson Aug 2014 #63

Sorry about that, my error. Downwinder Aug 2014 #65

+1 840high Aug 2014 #29

True. Yet people are justifying it on vigilante grounds treestar Aug 2014 #69

Agreed n/t MrBig Aug 2014 #73

A crazed jury decision I can live with. Baitball Blogger Aug 2014 #11

I don't even think its a crazed jury decision MrBig Aug 2014 #15

I have no problem with that. Prisoner_Number_Six Aug 2014 #13

He had the motive and opportunity. LisaL Aug 2014 #18

There were two teenage witnesses. savalez Aug 2014 #88

Did they say they saw him doing the shooting? IronGate Aug 2014 #90

Nobody said that they saw him doing the shooting. LisaL Sep 2014 #100

Murder Is Legal otohara Aug 2014 #19

... Seriously what has happened to this country. diabeticman Aug 2014 #20

tjere was no residue Niceguy1 Aug 2014 #26

On this case, thank goodness for the yeoman6987 Aug 2014 #92

In Wild West days, you could justify a shooting by saying, "He killed my brother." tclambert Aug 2014 #21

I have no problem with this LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #22

If it's the case I'm thinking about, christx30 Aug 2014 #89

If I remember correctly, IronGate Aug 2014 #91

Vigilante justice is alive and well in this country Loki Aug 2014 #24

+1 lunasun Aug 2014 #27

Well, if one can refrain from christx30 Aug 2014 #31

Or perhaps this dumbass father shouldn't push his truck in the middle of the road... npk Aug 2014 #34

Blaming the victim? IronGate Aug 2014 #36

Uh the victims are the two kids and the man that was gunned down in the streets npk Aug 2014 #37

How do you know that the father is the one responsible? LisaL Aug 2014 #39

He was gunned down by the father? IronGate Aug 2014 #40

So You Think This Man Was Shot Before The Accident? Corey_Baker08 Aug 2014 #43

I'm saying the state couldn't prove it's case. IronGate Aug 2014 #44

The invisible man did it. npk Aug 2014 #47

It's standard police procedure that a murder suspect be tested for GSR. nt. IronGate Aug 2014 #49

Oh ok. npk Aug 2014 #51

k/r LeftOfWest Sep 2014 #105

Yes he was found not guilty of comitting murder npk Aug 2014 #45

Banda's blood alcohol level okasha Sep 2014 #97

I agree with you TorchTheWitch Aug 2014 #58

What circumstantial evidence would that be? IronGate Aug 2014 #59

The irony in this post is palpable. LTX Aug 2014 #62

"illegally pushing a vehicle"?? what? It is up to drivers to watch where they drive! Sunlei Aug 2014 #72

The question of whether it is true or not should be decided by the courts treestar Aug 2014 #70

In general as soon as some people hear it involves harm to a child they turn their brains off. nt cstanleytech Aug 2014 #38

There's no evidence he killed him Recursion Aug 2014 #60

No. ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #116

That state's case was weak. NT Adrahil Oct 2014 #124

they based the verdict on the evidence gwheezie Aug 2014 #28

As a father, I say good. FLPanhandle Aug 2014 #33

I Don't Agree With This Decision, I Mean What If The Driver Was Not Drunk? Corey_Baker08 Aug 2014 #41

How many times does it have to be said? IronGate Aug 2014 #42

Was Anyother Individuals With The Father & Sons During The Accident Then? Corey_Baker08 Aug 2014 #46

He May Not Be Found Guilty Of Murder, But Complicity To Commit Murder Is The Very Least... Corey_Baker08 Aug 2014 #48

FF/Paramedic with 20+ years in. nt. IronGate Aug 2014 #50

Thank-You For Your Service, I Am 25 & Finishing A Criminal Justice Degree! Corey_Baker08 Aug 2014 #52

Best wishes for your career and may it be a long and rewarding career. IronGate Aug 2014 #53

Thank-You So Much, This Is A Great Example of Disagreeing Without All The Hate & Disrespect! Corey_Baker08 Aug 2014 #54

I agree and I thank you back for the civil debate. nt. IronGate Aug 2014 #57

corey, you seriously think blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #122

Barajas put his sons' lives at risk by having them at the rear of the truck and Malraiders Aug 2014 #61

So.....the person doing nothing illegal must share blame with the person that was? Guaguacoa Aug 2014 #75

Ever heard of child endangerment laws? I think it fits Barajas' behavior that night. n/t Malraiders Sep 2014 #94

So, more blaming the victims? IronGate Sep 2014 #95

I am sure that I would blame myself if I were Barajas. n/t Malraiders Sep 2014 #96

How about pointing out which laws they broke? Guaguacoa Sep 2014 #98

"placing a child in or failing to remove a child from a potentially harmful situation" is child Malraiders Sep 2014 #108

In that case children riding in a car would be Guaguacoa Sep 2014 #109

The law requires that Barajas' disabled vehicle be moved to a safe location asap by use of Malraiders Sep 2014 #111

Link? I can't seem to find it. Guaguacoa Sep 2014 #118

So you believe if you see a thing, it is safe and legal? The Barajas incident prove you wrong. n/t Malraiders Sep 2014 #119

Your thought process amazes me. Blame the victim for doing nothing illegal. Guaguacoa Oct 2014 #120

He said he was focused on his sons, didn't do it and the jury agreed. Someone else in the "chaos" Sunlei Aug 2014 #71

So a victim's dad can now legally be the Judge, Jury & Executioner? Really? 99th_Monkey Aug 2014 #76

What precedent? FLPanhandle Aug 2014 #77

You do not know why the Jury voted the way it did, and neither do I 99th_Monkey Aug 2014 #80

Sounds like you are now the Judge and jury. FLPanhandle Aug 2014 #83

I simply have an opinion. and stated it. 99th_Monkey Aug 2014 #85

The dad wasn't Judge, Jury & Executioner, IronGate Aug 2014 #79

Please see 99th_Monkey Aug 2014 #81

You called him Judge, Jury, and Executioner, IronGate Aug 2014 #86

perhaps I would do the same thing 99th_Monkey Aug 2014 #87

i wouldn't. LeftOfWest Sep 2014 #106

It's easy to say that, IronGate Sep 2014 #107

Where were the cops and ambulance? Reter Sep 2014 #99

It was 50 yards from his house. Calista241 Sep 2014 #102

I'm surprised he'd take the time to go get a gun NickB79 Sep 2014 #103

I have wondered TexasMommaWithAHat Sep 2014 #112

Interesting theory -- and you're right -- who'd convict? (nt) Algernon Moncrieff Sep 2014 #113

Well, it's believed to have been his gun TexasMommaWithAHat Sep 2014 #114

Very sad all around, in my opinion. nt ZombieHorde Sep 2014 #117

three hours? blackcrowflies Oct 2014 #121