Thoughts?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/11/justice/texas-abuser-killed/index.html
Sheriff: Father kills man sexually abusing his daughter
(CNN) -- A Texas father caught a man sexually assaulting his 4-year-old daughter and punched him in the head repeatedly, killing him, authorities said.
The father was casually acquainted with the alleged abuser, said Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon.
Neither has been publicly identified.
The girl was left inside the family's house during the social gathering, while other members of her family were tending to horses, the sheriff said.
The alleged abuser was known for his horse-grooming abilities, Harmon said.
The father returned to the house, caught the man in the act, and stopped him by striking him in the head several times, Harmon said.
The man was pronounced dead on the scene, while the daughter was taken to a local hospital in Victoria, Texas, for examinations before being released.
The incident took place Saturday.
Harmon described the girl as "OK besides the obvious mental trauma."
Asked whether they would press charges against the father, the sheriff responded, "You have a right to defend your daughter. He acted in defense of his third person. Once the investigation is completed we will submit it to the district attorney who then submits it to the grand jury, who will decide if they will indict him."
Harmon described the dad as "very remorseful," adding that he didn't know the man was going to die.
Authorities were withholding the deceased man's name while they notified next of kin. Officials did not know immediately if he has a prior criminal history.
If its unladylike, fattening or fun, I'm in!
Hard to say. He was protecting his child. If anything, maybe involuntary manslaughter?
Tough call.
He caused the death of that man. I probably would have tried to cause his death. Legally, he's screwed. I hope if the charges go to the grand jury they won't idict him.
I dont think it sounds like he meant to kill him. I kind of hope the grand jury doesnt file charges truthfully.
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I don't think charges should be pressed. The man was defending his daughter while she was being sexually assaulted.
He SAYS he was defending his daughter.
I wonder if they booked him, took his clothes, her clothes, the deceased's clothes and performed any other forensics investigation?
Why wasn't he put in jail and charged? Yes, he should have been charged.
No, since he caught him in the act it could easily fall into the SYG area, had he tracked him down later and done it yes.
Nope.. He has a right to defend his daughter and he probably did humanity a favor because this was probably not the first girl he molested and would not have been the last.
He supposedly already feels remorse, says he didn't intend to kill his pal.
They'll find out his pal was blackmailing him or having an affair with his wife or was insured and the assailant the beneficiary.
Quoting Shortiekt:
I'm sure the father doesn't regret his actions.
Holder to investigate....Holder
- Woodbabe
on Jun. 11, 2012 at 3:01 PM