Megan Sharpton Murder Suspect Declares Himself Just That: Family And Alleged Accomplice Terrified Of Donnie Jones
The prime suspect in the brutal rape, mutilation and murder of nursing student “Megan” Sharpton is outing himself.
In a police report filed Friday evening September 7, 2012 with the Tullahoma Police Department, a man named Donnie Frank Jones identified HIMSELF as the suspect in the murder of Megan Sharpton. Jones acted out in an intimidating and threatening manner against a female associate to the Sharpton family as well as the local police.
The woman’s identity is being withheld by BOC.
Jones told police he wanted the woman arrested for theft.
Jones, who allegedly extinguished a cigarette butt collected by the woman shortly thereafter, told police he was fearful the butt might be used as evidence to frame him in Megan Sharpton’s murder.
It was clear at that point in the exchange that Donnie Jones approached this woman to send a message to the Sharpton family. He knows that they ‘know’ if you will.
A subsequent incident occurred at a member of the Sharpton family’s home on September 11th when a real estate sign posted in the front yard was peppered with bullets. A police report has been filed with Coffee County who then requested Megan’s family NOT file a protection from abuse order. Family members were told it is “just a piece of paper.”
Donnie Frank Jones, a convicted felon, has been told he is a suspect in the sexual assault and aggravated murder of Meg Sharpton. Megan or “Meg” as she preferred, was a nursing student who had been commuting daily with another student until she graduated last year.
As reported exclusively on Blink On Crime , Jones was identified as a suspect in Sharpton’s murder due to a match of his DNA in CODIS. CODIS is the combined DNA Index system that maintains criminal database DNA submissions and the software that supports it.
Jones had previously submitted a DNA sample related to an aggravated assault and burglary conviction. This resulted in parole violation in 2011.
Meg Sharpton was found partially nude and burning from the waist down. She had been beaten, raped, and set aflame hours later at the base of Awalt Road bridge. Additional details about Meg Sharpton’s autopsy report continue to be withheld for investigative reasons.
Detectives believe Megan was deceased when she was dumped at the pull-off before the bridge in the Tim’s Ford Lakes area on July 4th weekend. A passing motorist, who called from a nearby church, saw what they initially believed to have been a grass fire. Upon further inspection according to the witness, the responder believed he saw the body of a deceased person, probably a female.
Although police have stated the 911 caller did so anonymously, it has since been learned the call came from inside the Church. ( Editors Note: Since the publication of this article, a tip was received by BOC that the call came from the parking lot of the church.) BOC was able to confirm the time of the call at 1:18AM, and that tire tracks which remained at the scene following Megan’s discovery were molded by the TBI evidence processing unit.
The 911 call is the subject of a recent FOIA request by this editor.
On the night of the murder, Megan thought she was going on a job interview. Following a helpful tip from colleague – Naomi Jones LPN, Megan was offered an opportunity to interview for a position caring for an elderly woman.
She was to show up for this brief interview and then work her shift until about midnight. According to both family and her boyfriend due to the short notice of the interview, she was told she would receive a cash payment that very evening.
Naomi Jones is Meg Sharpton’s prior college commuter pal and the wife of Donnie Jones.
Naomi was also previously assigned as Donnie Jones’ correctional guard.
Megan’s mother Kelly Sharpton recalls that during their last phone conversation Meg shared that despite not knowing whose mother she would be caring for and having to interview in the evening- she was not overly concerned based on her friendship with Ms. Jones.
ACCESSORY AS A BAD THING
Blink On Crime has learned there is at least one other person making public statements about this case. This man is pointing fingers directly at Jones- and far away from himself.
Timothy Daniel Gifford is the resident of the trailer searched in conjunction with Meg’s case on August 14, 2012.
He is believed to be a suspect as an accessory according to a source inside the investigation speaking to BOC on the condition of anonymity. The source went on to say that Gifford has told investigators Jones confessed the crime to him and has provided details in the investigation.
Gifford was arrested and booked into Bedford County Prison yesterday, but was bonded out shortly thereafter for an unspecified parole violation.
Kelly Sharpton, mother of Megan Sharpton has been appearing almost daily in the media pleading for the District Attorney J. Michael Taylor to proceed with an indictment of these men, or allow Franklin County to arrest them without one in the interest of public safety. General Taylor is believed to have the authority to override any arrest warrant not issued by his office.
Ms. Sharpton was unable to provide any details to BOC about the suspects in this case outside of what she has already said publicly during interviews. Detectives have asked her not to reveal any specifics about the case and she is honoring that request.
Check Back to www.blinkoncrime.com for this developing story.
Contributing Editor: Jacqueline Beaufort
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Lord, let’s pray Casey Anthony’s recent move wasn’t to TN. Could you imagine these two sicko’s running into each other, hooking up and spawning a child? Sorry, I know that’s not funny but I was just trying to give everyone a much needed laugh.
This DJ guy , like Casey, is a fairly nice looking person who could have led a normal, productive life. What goes so wrong in one’s life that makes people turn out like this (and don’t give me life experiences because we’ve all been through that)?
In all seriousness, this is a very sad, very scary situation, and I applaud Blink for what she’s doing. I only live about 90 miles from this freak and for the safety of all, we want him off the streets.
May God bless and comfort Meg’s family in their time of need. She is such a beautiful Angel and I know she is with you every minute of every day!
B says: Suffice it to say it is reasonable to assume Mr. Jones was under the impression he might run into an acquaintance or family member of Megan.
I have a concern that Mr. Jones could use such a place to evade surveillance techniques and possibly other measures like dropping off or receiving electronics LE is not aware of. I have a concern this creep is just effing with people for intimidation purposes.
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I fear he could have something much more dangerous in mind than intimidation.
I hope Meg’s family / extended family and friends are taking every possible precaution to stay safe.
I think Mr. Jones is getting paranoid. He feels the eyes.
What’s his vice??
I hope the owner and employee of the tanning salon allow her to have a friend sit in the waiting area while she is at work. They probably have a bell or sound when the front door opens, but if she is leaning over cleaning a tanning bed, she may not hear it and may BE the next girl.
This is intolerable and I don’t think the fear of this suspect is at all exaggerated.
There are at least 5 salons in Tullahoma. Yes, it might mean buying a different tanning package or paying by the day, and that is not fair, but criminals are even less so.
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=tanning+salons%2C+tullahoma%2C+tn&oq=tanning+salons%2C+tullahoma%2C+tn&gs_l=hp.3..0.438.6124.0.7284.31.24.1.6.6.0.129.1715.22j2.24.0.les%3B..0.0…1c.1.OEJZFvsPlUE&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=9ee9cce5a015f1d6&biw=1280&bih=632
@fearful I cannot publish that.
@word girl. I believe that conversation occurred
Why does this case remind me so much of the Christine Sheddy case? You helped bring her killers to justice, Blink. I have no doubt you will do the same for Megan. Thank you for all you do!
In so many ways Angellica- haunting for me.
THank you for advocating for both ladies.
B
Word Girl says:
September 25, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I hope NO ONE needs to be alone wherever they go. How sad it’s come to this.
#48 @Survivor – slam dunk, great post.
Natasha C. says:
September 25, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Natasha, with all due respect, when someone is a murderer, what does looks have to due with it? Creature Anthony is who she is. How does anyone know she had a chance at a normal life? I tend to think ‘no’ considering her personality, narcissism, and the family she came from.
Me thinks she was only ‘attractive’ b/c she was easy. Beer goggles.
I believe the enemy was chattering in their ears from birth and it festered from there. JMHO
Very good, Blink. That comment is still in moderation and you can delete it if you don’t want that particular salon on view. It was just a guess on who the family member was and which salon. Easy guess.
Right and I am running on the cautious side in this case these days.
B
I am beyond BEYOND livid this POS is not arrested yet.
When I do my daily business in town and encounter so many situations where he could be or when school is let out and all the kids are leaving. Alot of high schoolers walk. There are multiple day cares in his ‘neighborhood’
female employees.
I emailed everyone I could find at the state level today.
I encourage everyone to do the same. Now.
Megan was one too many. The longer he’s left out, the likelihood he will hurt another girl is 100%
@Florida girl, I believe his vices are drugs, control and fear. As soon as that’s gone, he’s nothing.
Is this the same Donnie Jones?
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:-IANWUpehvYJ:tn.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.20111018_0001793.MTN.htm/qx+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:-IANWUpehvYJ:tn.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.20111018_0001793.MTN.htm/qx+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a
I could only peruse briefly but if this is the 56 year old “cooker” from Cookesville, we found that early and I had a nice chat with a Fed Prosecutor. Not him.
B
Ragdoll says:
September 25, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Ragdoll, you should re-read my post, I didn’t say “good looking”, I said “nice looking”. There is a big differnce. I meant “nice looking” in the sense that from the outside they both look like nice, normal people who you would see in any normal day to day setting.
I don’t know what Donnie’s family back ground is like other than the bits and pieces I have picked up on here but I am well aware of the defects in Casey’s. However prior to the release of Casey’s screwed up history, you can’t tell me if you saw her walking down the street, you would automatically think now that looks like a girl who would murder her child. Just looking at photos of Donnie, he doesn’t look like someone who would do the things he has done. It just goes to show you truly can’t judge a book by it’s cover. Pure evil doesn’t show up with a pitchfork and horns.
Well… MAYBE if more then one person thinks I was hateful then maybe I was! I want too tell blink and everyone that I’m sorry! I don’t mean to come across rude or hateful, I was just trying too put my point out there!! If you all took it wrong OR if I posted wrong I’m sorry!!
Meg’s mom- I also want too say sorry too you!! Your right I will never no your pain unless I was in your shoes!! And not too be ugly but I pray I never am!! I don’t mean anything by my name being momma, forgive me for being rude!! I hope that whom ever did this rather its the people who everyone is focused of or other is brought down so you have peace!!
Blink.. I hope that you as well as everyone else who is posting can understand that I was just trying too make my point clear!! But with everything being said I just want too say I’m no longer going to defend ANYONE!! Also whom ever did this should be put under the jail!! I’m praying that things get solved! Its actully scary too think about all of this! And I don’t want to over step that line by defending anyone who MIGHT be part of this!! If they didn’t or did do this time will only tell! I hope everyone can forgive me!! I truly am sorry for my words!! As how ever they came accross!!
It takes a big person to admit a mistake and apologize. Thank you Momma.
B
This is ridiculous. Seriously. Are they still being told not to get a restraining order? An ex parte would get him off the streets for, what, 48 hours? That’s two days the family and community could live without fear. The natives are restless. I’ve seen multiple posts around making “threats” towards DJ and some questioning why “mountain justice” hasn’t occurred yet. We don’t need more people getting in trouble because the DA wouldn’t get this man off the streets!
@Christy – Thank You.
My first thought was that he locked himself up to be alone with his drugs. But then I guess a bathroom would be just as good.
My bad, it’s a 12 hour minimum, unless it is decided that the victim is at increased risk.
40-11-150. Determination of risk to victim prior to release; conditional release; discharge of conditions; notification to law enforcement
(a) In addition to the factors set out in § 40-11-118, in making a decision concerning the amount of bail required for the release of a defendant who is arrested for the offense of stalking, aggravated stalking or especially aggravated stalking, as defined in § 39-17-315, any criminal offense defined in title 39, chapter 13, in which the alleged victim of the offense is a victim as defined in § 36-3-601(5), (10) or (11), or is in violation of an order of protection as authorized by title 36, chapter 3, part 6, the magistrate shall review the facts of the arrest and detention of the defendant and determine whether the defendant is:
(1) A threat to the alleged victim;
(2) A threat to public safety; and
(3) Reasonably likely to appear in court.
(b) Before releasing a person arrested for or charged with an offense specified in subsection (a), or a violation of an order of protection, the magistrate shall make findings on the record, if possible, concerning the determination made in accordance with subsection (a), and shall impose one (1) or more conditions of release or bail on the defendant to protect the alleged victim of any such offense and to ensure the appearance of the defendant at a subsequent court proceeding. The conditions may include:
(1) An order enjoining the defendant from threatening to commit or committing specified offenses against the alleged victim;
(2) An order prohibiting the defendant from harassing, annoying, telephoning, contacting or otherwise communicating with the alleged victim, either directly or indirectly;
(3) An order directing the defendant to vacate or stay away from the home of the alleged victim and to stay away from any other location where the victim is likely to be;
(4) An order prohibiting the defendant from using or possessing a firearm or other weapon specified by the magistrate;
(5) An order prohibiting the defendant from possession or consumption of alcohol, controlled substances or controlled substance analogues;
(6) An order requiring the defendant to carry or wear a global positioning monitoring system device and, if able, pay the costs associated with operating that device and electronic receptor device provided to the victim, pursuant to § 40-11-152; and
(7) Any other order required to protect the safety of the alleged victim and to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court.
(c) Concurrent with the imposition of one (1) or more conditions of release, the magistrate shall:
(1) Issue a written order for conditional release containing the conditions of the release on a form [FN1] prepared by the administrative office of the courts, in consultation with the Tennessee task force against domestic violence, and distributed to judges and magistrates by the administrative office of the courts;
(2) Immediately distribute a copy of the order to the law enforcement agency having custody of the defendant, which agency shall file and maintain the order in the same manner as is done for orders of protection; and
(3) Provide the law enforcement agency with any available information concerning the location of the victim in a manner that protects the safety of the victim.
(d) The law enforcement agency having custody of the defendant shall provide a copy of the conditions to the defendant upon the defendant’s release. Failure to provide the defendant with a copy of the conditions of release does not invalidate the conditions if the defendant has notice of such conditions.
(e) If conditions of release are imposed without a hearing, the defendant may request a prompt hearing before the court having jurisdiction of the offense for which the defendant was arrested or is charged to review the conditions. Upon such a request, the court shall hold a prompt hearing to review the conditions.
(f) When a defendant who is arrested for or charged with an offense specified in subsection (a) or with a violation of an order of protection is released from custody, the law enforcement agency having custody of the defendant shall:
(1) Use all reasonable means to immediately notify the victim of the alleged offense of the release and of the address and telephone number of the nearest source of assistance to victims of domestic violence, including, but not limited to, shelters, counseling centers or other appropriate community resources; and
(2) Send the victim at the victim’s last known address a copy of any conditions of release. If the victim is present at the time the conditions are imposed, a copy of the conditions may be given to the victim at that time; provided, that failure to furnish the victim a copy of any conditions of release shall not constitute negligence per se by the law enforcement agency.
(g) Release of a defendant who is arrested for or charged with a crime specified in subsection (a) or with a violation of an order of protection shall not be delayed because of the requirements of subsection (f).
(h)(1) Any offender arrested for the offense of stalking, aggravated stalking or especially aggravated stalking, as defined in § 39-17-315, or any criminal offense defined in title 39, chapter 13, in which the alleged victim is a victim as defined in § 36-3-601, shall not be released within twelve (12) hours of arrest if the magistrate or other official duly authorized to release the offender finds that the offender is a threat to the alleged victim. The official may, however, release the accused in less than twelve (12) hours if the official determines that sufficient time has or will have elapsed for the victim to be protected.
(2) The written findings must be attached to the warrant and shall be preserved as a permanent part of the record. The arresting officer shall make official note of the time of the arrest in order to establish the beginning of the twelve-hour period provided for in this subsection (h).
(i)(1) A person who violates a condition of release imposed pursuant to this section shall be subject to immediate arrest with or without a warrant as provided in § 40-7-103(b). If the violation of the condition of release also constitutes the offense of violation of a protective order as prohibited by § 39-13-113, the person shall be charged with the offense, and the bail of the person violating the condition of release may be revoked by the court having jurisdiction of the offense.
(2) If the violation of the condition or release does not also constitute a violation of § 39-13-113, the release condition violation shall be punished as contempt of the court imposing the conditions, and the bail of the person violating the condition of release may be revoked.
(j)(1) If a defendant upon whom conditions of release have been imposed pursuant to this section is for any reason discharged or released from those conditions, the discharging or releasing court shall notify all law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction that the defendant is no longer subject to the conditions originally imposed.
(2) The administrative office of the courts, in consultation with the domestic violence state coordinating council, shall prepare a discharge from conditions of release notification form [FN1] to send to law enforcement agencies as required by subdivision (j)(1) and shall distribute the form to all courts with the authority to discharge or release a defendant from conditions of release.
(k)(1) Any offender arrested for a violation of § 71-6-119, involving physical harm or abuse in which the alleged victim is an adult of advanced age as those terms are defined in § 71-6-102, shall not be released within twelve (12) hours of arrest if the official authorized to set bail in the case finds that the offender would be a continued threat to the alleged victim if released within the twelve-hour period. The official may, however, release the accused in less than twelve (12) hours if the official determines that sufficient time has or will have elapsed for the victim to be protected.
(2) The written findings must be attached to the warrant and shall be preserved as a permanent part of the record. The arresting officer shall make official note of the time of the arrest in order to establish the beginning of the twelve-hour period provided for in this subsection (k).
(3)(A) A person who violates a condition of release imposed pursuant to this section shall be subject to immediate arrest with or without a warrant as provided in § 40-7-103(b). If the violation of the condition of release also constitutes the offense of violation of a protective order as prohibited by § 39-13-113, the person shall be charged with the offense, and the bail of the person violating the condition of release may be revoked by the court having jurisdiction of the offense.
(B) If the violation of the condition of release does not also constitute a violation of § 39-13-113, the release condition violation shall be punished as contempt of the court imposing the conditions, and the bail of the person violating the condition of release may be revoked.
(l)(1)(A) Any officer who has reason to believe that a defendant under arrest may pose a substantial likelihood of serious harm to the defendant or to others may make a recommendation to the community mental health crisis response service that the defendant be evaluated by a member of such service to determine if the defendant is subject to admission to a hospital or treatment resource pursuant to § 33-6-403.
(B) The assessment of the defendant by a member of a community mental health crisis response service shall be completed within twelve (12) hours from the time the defendant is in custody or the magistrate or other official with the authority to determine bail shall set bail and admit the defendant to bail, when appropriate. However, if the assessment is being conducted at the end of the twelve-hour period, the member of the community mental health crisis response service may complete the assessment. The magistrate or other official duly authorized to release the defendant may, however, release the accused in less than twelve (12) hours if the official determines that sufficient time has or will have elapsed for the victim to be protected.
(C) If the assessment of the defendant by the member of the community mental health crisis response service indicates that the defendant does not meet the standards of § 33-6-403, the officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant may pose a substantial likelihood of serious harm shall so report to the magistrate or other official with the authority to determine bail and such magistrate or official shall set bail and admit the defendant to bail, when appropriate.
(2) The officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant may pose a substantial likelihood of serious harm shall note the time the defendant was taken into custody for purposes of beginning the twelve-hour assessment period provided in subdivision (l)(1)(B).
Christy mentioned DJ’s vices probably being drugs, control and fear. Right now, he’s probably got drugs, he’s apparently still somewhat in control since he hasn’t been arrested yet, and he’s instilling fear into the entire community. It’s not fair that NOTHING has been taken away from him, when he has taken so much away from everyone else, most notably the Sharptons. How can Taylor even live with himself right now?
@Ragdoll I think looks matters a lot. Don’t think Casey Anthony would have walked if she hadn’t “looked” the way she did in court.
Ted Bundy used his good looks to lure victims and we know how that story ends.
I don’t know DJ, but he’s not unattractive in the photo – can just imagine how he might have manipulated victims… People like him use every tool in their arsenal.
Thank you! && welcom!
Can ask.. Were can I read that art. Of him being in a tanning salon?? I worked at one in tullahoma for about a year! Why was here there!? It does not nake sence!! He seems like he wants people too think he’s loosing his mind!? But guilt will drive someone crazy!!
Wow ! Momma !
See, I knew you were a nice person underneath that harsh exterior..
You must be a Momma and if you have daughters, I do and that is how I can somewhat associate with Ms. Sharpton’s pain. Just the thought sends daggers through my body.
I noticed that you stressed ” anyone who MIGHT be a part of this “, something must have changed your mind.
Momma – You make sure you keep yourself safe.
I can only speak for myself, but I certainly forgive you !
Thanks, Blink, geeze there are quite a few Donnie Jones’ out there who are not nice people.
It’s ok momma…. my child called me mama and your defense of a known suspect hit too close to home. let’s not spread ill feelings here. Megaloo was love… and light… and joy… pray for justice, peace and answers and safety of our little tiny town. I pray for you too. Megan was just FREAKING FUN and rowdy and missed more than life itself. So go do soemthing for someone who can’t… in Meg’s name. Smile, Love, Hug… LIVE in her light… peace to you all
So far, every email I’ve sent to the General Conference has been bounced back as spam.
I have no idea.
So back to the fax machine.
A restraining order wouldn’t get him off the street unless he was arrested for violating same.
@christy, I Will get you a working email
@redly
Correct but it limits his locations drastically.
I wonder if LE knows where this guy was when Holly Bobo went missing? I see here there was a Days Inn Hotel under renovation in 2011 in Martin, TN on University Avenue. Didn’t Holly go to school at UofT in Martin?
http://www.travelweekly.com/Hotels/Martin-TN/Days-Inn-p4260606
800 University St
Martin, TN 38237
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2011
DJ was had a neck injury in 2011? Where was he working then?
I really believe the cops could arrest him if they was really looking .If for no other reason j walkin or drugs or something.I realy dont know what is goin on here.They know this man did it. And there is nothing they can do.There is something more to this than meets the eyes. or is being told.Poeple have been put in jail for alot less. And they are keepin this man on the streets. For what reason ?
We live in a small town and while there are animals like DJ and TG out there, there are MANY more people who have shown love to Meg’s family. Many who have said prayers, bought T-Shirts and donated to the reward fund.
There are also MANY who are worried and concerned not only that Megan receive the justice she deserves, but also that this monster is taken off of our streets before he harms another innocent girl. I know that is Kelly’s worst fear as well.
I am of the opinion that DJ has his “eye” on someone who works in this tanning salon. I have heard that he was there somewhat close enough to closing time. Perhaps in the hopes that the employee would forget his was there. In the hopes that once she locked that front door…. He has been overheard asking an employee there if she would be interested in babysitting his children. Thankfully, at that time, a woman was in there who knew who he was and took the girl aside. He is obviously a serial rapist and needs to be taken off the streets before he hurts someone else!
Sorry, I needed to tag another case onto your post in addition to the ones I put on Black Pearls.
http://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/atwellmelopn.pdf
This dude gets a returned 14 count indictment. Guess what he was allowed to plea to?
Has J. Michael Taylor ever actually tried a murder case with a forensic evidence presentation?
Anyone?
B
And do you happen to have a working email address for the DA’s office?
I can’t publish anything that is not available publicly, without permission.
B
(1) When DJ locked himself in the room at the tanning salon, did the girl who was working try to communicate to him that it was almost closing time or did she avoid any interaction with him whatsoever?
(2) When the manager arrived on the scene, did they try to communicate with DJ through the locked door prior to unlocking it?
I’m interested in knowing these details because the fact that the manager had to unlock the door makes me think that they (manager and worker) either did not try to communicate with DJ through the door OR tried to communicate with him through the door but got no response, prompting the workers to unlock the door themselves.
She knew who he was, knew that he did not have enough time to tan after several minutes went by, and that she would be in a position to have to confront him on the issue. She absolutely was frightened , called for advice, and ended up calling the owner to come himself. I do not believe there was any confrontation, just the owner said they needed to close and he would be shutting the power to the beds so he would need to vacate the premesis.
If communication was attempted but failed its possible that DJ was either on drugs (though the worker/manager might have been able to determine this based on their subsequent interaction with DJ) OR was purposefully not responding because he had some ulterior (and very bad) motive.
I am inclined to see this as more than an attempt at intimidation per se… and more as an actual threat of/attempt at physical harm. This POS needs to go.
B
When does District Attorney J. Michael Taylor’s position come up for reelection?
I think that the Sharpton family has enough to worry about and shouldn’t pursue (1) looking for a suitable replacement for DA Taylor, (2) organizing the community to support a changing of the guards, (3) trying to organize a recall election, if possible, etc.
However, someone local to Tullahoma who has an interest in politics might be recruited or step up to take on such organizational duties. I think that one might find that there would be ample support– outside of Tullahoma itself– to replace DA Taylor asap. I, for one, would make a financial contribution via the internet to such an effort.
Read this. Pay particular attention to what he was indicted for, and what he was offered a plea for.
http://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/lipfordjopn.pdf
Took him less than 6 months to have his parole revoked, and he was only going to have to spend 150 days in jail, and then under community supervision.
Does it bother anyone else that this guy is offering plea deals that DO NOT INCLUDE offenses for which a grand jury sought an indictment for in the first place?? In Fed court, if this due had over a certain amount of grams of raw material and or the finished product this would be a mandatory life sentence.
If I need to park my and my team’s behinds in the courthouse and spend our days researching the disparity between Mr. Taylor’s criminal indictments and plea deals he is accepting and making, followed by the outcome of the offender and likely recidivism, I will.
Or this beauty:
http://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/pickettrobbieeopn.pdf
Cops a plea with a convicted meth head who KNOWS the man she runs over with her car, fabricated an alibis and left this man in a ditch to die.
Translation: he let this crank plead to a misdemeanor after her own sister should have been charged with perjury.
WTH is going on there? Don’t make bring Chris Christie.
B
I know everyone wants answers and some sort of justice. I know there are families who wait years for justice or even some kind of answers but this is taking to long. Why will our state not appoint a special prosecutor to take a look at this case. The DA can not be that intimidated by him or people he knows so why the hold up? It is making this community on edge, someone is going to act outside the law if things are not addressed by this DA soon and that would just add more tragady on top of this. For another life to be changed by this man would be horrible.
Keep posting where they are what they are doing, maybe pressure will clear the smoke and the DA will act on this case.
Redly, my only experience with restraining orders/orders of protection comes from the Domestic Violence side wherein there is an arrest and holding. I don’t know why this would be different, considering he is a person of interest in a murder case harassing and stalking the victim’s family, but I don’t claim to have all the answers. I sure as **** can’t figure out why DJ is not in custody thus far.
Christina Stoy, that’s what I’m saying, girl. If whoever files the order is at a public place, he can not be, which, to me, would seem like it could put more people at ease. In theory, it would limit his access to weapons as well.
BlackPearl says:
September 26, 2012 at 3:09 pm
QUOTE
OR was purposefully not responding because he had some ulterior (and very bad) motive.
UNQUOTE
That was my only thought about this creep. We already know he’s an opportunist and it’s imperative to expect the worst. Unguarded and unprepared is not an option where Demon Weener/Frankfurter is concerned. This young lady was brave and exercised her gift of fear to the full throttle. (((((((TULLAHOMA))))))
I’m so proud of this community for coming together (probably no consolation to them) for each other and Megan’s dear family.
Tullahoma = a hedge of angels.
So basically, it’s national news (OR WILL BE FOR SURE MR TAYLOR) that if you want to just do whatever you want, come on over to the 12th District of Tennessee…no worries.
Quote:
“She ain’t never told
me she used meth, but I mean, we’ve all been out there on it. I mean, we just been out
running around.”
Yep, thanks Mr Taylor. Don’t even THINK about putting up your campaign signs in Franklin county.
Is anyone in Tullahoma supportive of Taylor right now? Has Taylor given the public a rationale for why he’s waiting?
Wondering says:
September 26, 2012 at 9:22 am
I appreciate your response, Wondering. When you throw in Ted Bundy and the charm factor, you raise a valid point.
I guess I’ve never thought of Creature as being anything special. I confess….I compare beauty. The Flordia teacher, Debra Lafave, I thought of as pretty. Creature isn’t pretty compared to DL, but that is only my opinion. She even looked pretty during trial. Creature looked homeless.
Another life lesson about appreciate different perspective. Thank you, friend.
Natasha C. says:
September 26, 2012 at 3:22 am
Thank you Natasha. I know, unfortunately, about evil….wolves in sheeps clothing.
I appreciate your feedback!
Momma,
Very eloquent and gracious of you. That is your true character! I can testify that we have all had our moments on here. Blink can share a few about my posts. They haven’t always been Shirley Temple sweet.
The thing is, we are all on the same page…wanting justice for Megan and some kind of peace for her momma AND to ensure this can never happen to another girl. We all are pushing for the same outcome. This case is bringing the worst out of us…well me, for sure. This is very much like Christine Sheddy’s murder and there should be a repeat button when it comes to heinous crimes these precious souls have faced. The more we dig, the more corruption that is exposed in small town justice. When will someone step up to the challenge to change this shyt. IT’S NOT WORKING! HELLOOO…MCFLY/TAYLOR. What’s the point of your service if you take short cuts? No pride? No spine?
Small towns are supposed to be safe! Everyone wears a deputy’s badge and has each other’s back.
Mayberry must be a fantasy.
I meant to say…..there should NOT be a repeat button…… Don’t want any thinking I’m pro psychopaths.
@Christy. Who said the meth quote?
In terms of accountability, look up online the TN State Bar ethics code for attorneys.
If an act or statement of commission or omission appears in question, then you report
it to the State Bar.
After reading the court record from Blink’s link, I can only say that the prosecutor is likely to be incapable of properly presenting a case. This guy was on probation from Georgia? And yet he gets a 14 count indictment and is allowed to plea. What a joke of a lawyer. His license needs to be suspended for malfeasance.
There is only one way for this to be corrected. The people will have to take steps to get the media involved and find some legal help to get this guy out of office. IMO he cannot or will not do the job he was hired to do.
After some of the cases I have worked on, you would think it would be rare to shock me at this point.
This track record, and imo, abuse of TN statute and it’s Supreme Court shocks me.
B
Well, having read your examples Blink, his conumdrum and likely cause for paralysis is he cannot plead out this one.
So his issue is either (1) he considers himself totally incompetent to try a murder one having tried so few cases. Where should he go for help? Surely there are orgs that coach on murder trials. State Bar volunteer Senior attorneys’ section? or 2) his office is overworked with duis and such like with too little infrastructure to try a murder 1. I guess then he goes after arrest to County Comishs to increase budget for this case (temp hires). or
3) he’s on take, or someone has blackmail on him, or he’s a user too.
Did he go to a local high school and play on the football team with Donnie etal?
Why is Mr. Jones being allowed to walk the streets? The longer this guy presses his agenda, the more the public is going to be angered.
Is the prosecutor hoping that someone will get angry enough to use vigilante justic to make Mr. Jones pay the price for the murder of Megan? I hope no one in the community will do such a thing.
The proper thing is for all business places to refuse him service and to not allow him on their premises.
Let’s start a petition with change.org.