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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I agree with Brandi on the fact that he would “get us” if he knew who we were. I know him well but am scared to say how because it would give away who I am and then there would be h@$$ to pay for my family and myself. All I can say is he is a VERY dangerous person. I feel for anyone who thinks he is their friend. He is like a rabid dog that will turn on you in a heartbeat. Please be careful of him people. Look into his eyes. How can you not see the evil running through him?
Brandi, please be very vigilant. This guy is unpredictable. I am in fear of someone else falling prey to him. A cornered animal is a dangerous one. The more time he is in this corner the more dangerous he could become. He may look for another victim to release his rage on. The longer the DA lets him sit outside the angrier he is going to get.
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Moreover, I want to know who is overseeing the child welfare element here.
B
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I asked something relative to this a couple of days ago, I’m wondering if any of the locals can chime in, I cannot find a shred of anything that CPS may be involved or not, I’m extremely worried for these kids, and other children if DJ’s kids are attending school and he frequents the school!
And this guy is walking the streets while people live in fear, why?
I hate this job today. Effing hate it.
B
@ T. Ruth (September 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm)
T. Ruth: Was Floyd Gifford Tim Gifford’s father?
I am going to say no. Based on the article you linked to in your post about the murder (stabbing) of Floyd Gifford and subsequent arson cover-up, I did my own Google searching.
An obituary I found for Floyd Gifford (link below) identifies several surviving family members. Using PeoplePages (online phone book of sorts) and focusing on surviving family members living in Tullahoma, I actually found that one of Floyd’s brothers, Donald (age 55-59), lives at 102 B Street in Tullahoma– the same address listed for Tim Gifford from age 23 through at least age 27 according to the arrest records you posted on Sept. 16 @ 12:44 pm.
Based on this, I’m venturing a guess that Tim’s father is actually Donald. So it was Tim’s uncle, Floyd, who was stabbed to death then left in a burning house. I suppose you could say Tim is no stranger to violence and danger.
argh! Haven’t posted in a while and am out of practice. Here’s the link to the obit for Tim Gifford’s uncle, Floyd.
http://www.genlookups.com/tn/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/148
Blink…would like to talk to you about Mr. Jones and some of the terible things I KNOW he has done.
Understood, please mark private at the top. Only you and I will see it until I delete.
B
I am not sure that a person like this really sees himself as cornered at the same point we might see him that way. He outed himself, presumably because he was concerned he might be “framed” for Meg’s murder. He thinks he is smarter than everyone else and still seems to think he can pre-emptively diffuse the murder charge that is coming down the pike. He isn’t cornered yet. He is “cornered” when he runs out of options in his own mind. God only knows when that might be. As long as this psychopath still sees a way to escape responsibility, he is not cornered.
This man has no concept of cornered even in a jail cell. He procreated in one. Seriously?
Narcissistic Sociopath 101- and I have never interviewed him.
Leah, I do know a little about how you feel. This monster terrorized my sister and my family and we are still scared to this day. However, knowing that his actions have continued to get worse I feel like the only responsible thing is to keep the word out. I only wish the authorities would have taken us seriously and maybe Megan would still be here. Your family is in my thoughts every day.
agirl. I commend you. I could not agree with you more. I am sorry for the pain your family has had to endure.
B
Honestly, he probably already knows who I am on here.. I haven’t seen him in quite some time but I do know he will remember my boyfriend. Good thing is, we are in the process of moving out of state, so I will not have to worry about him. He is a big threat to everyone he comes in contact with. He would always brag on how he beat his wife and cheated and everything else. He is low-life and a disgrace as a human being. I couldn’t even stand him when he was around. Mainly because he tried to hit on me and have sex with me knowingly that I was in a relationship with his so called “friend.” He is a convicted felon who needs to be put behind bars for the rest of his life.
Blink, is the holdup due to where the DNA was found? If found on purse or car, that could be explained away. If found at the burn scene, especially on the body, that would be conclusive.
I’m sure LE/DOJ is liking these suspects for other crimes and don’t want to mess up the opportunity for justice to prevail in those, as well. When I say, I’m sure, it means that those with long criminal records do tend to reoffend, unfortunately.
No, not whatsoever. I cannot elaborate, but I can assure you that the DNA evidence in this case as it relates to Jones, and/or other offenders, is conclusive.
Word- do you mind in the interest of my sparing the ID of a local if I respond to a post this way?
I know I am writing on your shorts, or whatever, I will delete it you mind, of course.
To “local”- yes I saw it. I emailed her. No response. It would be a cold day in Hell before I would ever insult someone, without fact or reason, and take the weekend off and not acknowledge it.
AND THEN refuse links. That says WAY more about a blogger than the case, imo. A call to action, than a beat down for actual action, um, ok. I guess it is ..”as long as the action is mine, and I can reap the affections thereof..” Plus, she was mean to Ragdoll. I heart FriendLY. Not cool.
I would measure the merit of such a site accordingly.
B
Brandi, thank you for posting here. Everyone is going through so much grief and has already been terrorized by this man, as you say your workmates are afraid of him. I am really sorry to hear that and I hope it comes to an end, soon.
There is really something wrong when someone like this is allowed to live to commit more crimes, as he and his accomplices have done over the years.
Who did he brag to about hitting his wife? Weren’t there any men in your town? Any men who’d say, ‘hey, that’s not cool’?
You know, your fears of these people is well-founded. Although, I could probably find you in your small town by the clues you’ve left here. Even if your name is not Brandi, which I hope it is not.
Be careful and read up on The Gift of Fear. Everything we do is a choice. Violence IS Predictable. It is never ‘senseless’ violence.
Blink says:
I hate this job today. Effing hate it.
B
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(((hugs Blink))) Your work just might help to put this man/men away. No other case I’ve followed has my heart pounding like this one. I can only imagine what you are going through!
Not might, and when there are arrests in this case I will have plenty more to say about why I was feeling that way last evening. I appreciate the support you have all shown the community and the Sharpton’s.
B
My husband swears he’s seen this guy. Was he employed at a car dealer?
More will come out. I’m absolutely terrified for the teen girls of this community. There truly are so many that have no idea what could be lurking.
This blog needs to be circulated locally like crazy.
I’ve not heard this from earlier, (snipped) His wife has made several public statements acknowledging this. I could go on*
she holds an LPN license and a CNA certificate. Her employer should know.
The kids school and the Coffee County Advocacy center should know so their wellbeing can be checked.
So if she was dummy jones’ guard in jail and was romantically linked resulting in children, Jesus Christ that makes me physically ill.
If she was aware of Megans fate when she led her to this, then give me 10 minutes alone with her.
Ive cried and prayed for the Sharpton family and friends and cried and prayed somemore.
Ive been nauseous for my community, knowing we’re really not protected.
Keep getting the word out and dont let this be on his terms.
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I can tell you that I have been told their has been additional information provided as a result of this piece and I appreciate the support, and most of all the support of the Sharpton family.
B
Donnie Jones stayed at a hotel I work at over the weekend!!
This same dude?
B
Thanks for the obit link, Black Pearl. So the Gifford family has ties to Illinois. Hmmmm. The job posting I posted a ways back wanting a caregiver for an elderly woman in Tullahoma (or nearby town) had an Illinois phone number. Is that a coincidence? Floyd being stabbed then burned to cover up evidence, is that also a coincidence? Is it possible LE arrested the wrong people for that one? I’m having Dreams of Ada here.
http://www.genlookups.com/tn/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/148
GIFFORD, Floyd Avery, age 48 of Tullahoma died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. He was born in Chicago, Ill. and was a painter. Mr. Gifford is survived by his daughter, Kathy Lee of Wisc.; a son, Joshua Evans of Pontiac, Ill.; mother, Effie Gifford of Lynchburg; four sisters, Debra Jean Gifford of Joliet, Ill., Libby Findlay of Tullahoma, Ora Flanigan of Boilingbrook, Ill. and Wanda Gifford of Westmont, Ill.; and three brothers, Donald Gifford of Tullahoma, Leslie Jack Gifford of Boilingbrook, Ill. and Edward Gifford of Rush Springs, Okla. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at 12 noon at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment was in the Crawford Cemetery in Estillfork, Ala. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
I am aware, happens every case and I have had to grow a very thick skin.
B
This DA is a democrat? Two words: Steve Cohen. His district may not cover the area where the crime occurred, but he is a big fat hairy deal in DC. And I AM in his district, and will be sending correspondence post haste.
Got ya back Sally.
B
Blink -
What I don’t understand is, if Mr. Jones’ DNA was already matched in CODIS, then evidently law enforcement has it. Why would anyone attempt to get it from a cigarette?
I believe she was so caught off guard at the contact, she is a younger lady and she just felt she was being helpful.
B
I first would like to say.. My prayers are with the Sharpton family… I am so sorry for your loss.. there are a couple things that i dont understand. One being 2 days after this young lady was found. Me and my brother was driving from one job to another job and drove by and seen the spot where the fire was. Well we turned around and pulled in and got out to just look around. Well i said a prayer and looked around and noticed there was no crime tape up. It looked as if nothing had been touched. There was cig butts.. beer bottles.. floor matts from a car.. And none of it had been touched.. So who done that investigation ??? REALLY… And Second.. Im reading on here how this don guy has 30 something sex charges..And this guy is not serving a life sentence already… Well i guess it would be fair to say the justice system failed big time..Big enough that it cost a young lady her life.. THATS SAD…………………………………………
And there is a few more things that bother me.. How can all you people get on here making comments about people and things that you have no clue about what your saying…Shut up already… And i want to say this.. I Dont know don..thank god.. But i have known Timmy G.. for 20 years.. yes timmy had a bed..and he give it to a friends 10yr old daughter so she wasent sleeping in the floor…But you people dont write that part..And what got timmy where he is now is his kindness.. All because he walked into walmart and bought a phone for a guy that was sitting in the car with a neck brace on from a car reck..and had his kids in the car with him.. Now these are the things i have heard and i thought maby you should hear them too.. timmy is not the guy you all are making him out to be.. So if you dont know what your talking about do everyone a favor..AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH..THANK YOU A CONCERNED FRIEND….
I obviously know you are close to this case because you have information I did not release, but was aware of.
I do not know Mr. Gifford, but I do that instead of hiding behind his lawyer he should tell police what he knows for his own sake and frankly safety.
B
i am one meg’s closest friends and her boyfriends realest friend and i would like to say from the college grad side of my personality: ladies plz be careful with this man and others like him walking around. but my former self (gangbanging convicted felon and hoodlum) thanx BOC for giving me and my ****** a face to look for.
Thank you Mr. Cooper. Stay on the grad side please, lol.
B
Has been updated via Editors Note, thank you.
B
Thanks Blink, I thought I missed something. I cannot even comprehend the way Tennessee conducts investigations. After all this time Holly Bobo’s face is still plastered to the back of all my tractor trailers. Both of these cases, no urgency, no public information. I just don’t get it and I’m from Florida ( Let me add, Not Pinellas. If they had only pooled across the bridge in Tampa ).
These two cases and the state of Tennessee disturb me deeply.
The Bobo’s and the Sharpton’s have my deepest sympathies …
Just checking in and making sure everyones ok this morning.
Blink, can I message you privately somehow?
Yes ma’am. Just mark the top of your message like this:
PRIVATE
Only you and I will see it until I delete it, nobody but I can see comments awaiting moderation.
B
SJS #16 – Thanks for the information. Is it like a dumping area? Maybe a local party area? Are you and your brother local? Do you and your brother know Don and or knew Meg? I agree, one would think they would have collected those items and taped the area off. Did you notice the brand of cigarettes, the type of beer? Maybe what kind of car the floor mats came out of? Would pulling in and out leave tire tracks? Yes, the justice system did fail big time and this beautiful young lady paid the ultimate price. But let’s not allow it to be in vain. Since Mr. Taylor insist on sitting on his behind, we have to work together and seek justice. Any info you have may be important.
Leah and all of our family are broken. Please don’t judge her… she speaks from her heart and always has… she loves Meg more than life and Meg loves her right back. Be safe… be aware… and above all else, love the ones you are with. No promise you ever get to again. Thank you for the love and well wishes…we send them right back to you. Peace love and light….
Blink said, “Plus, she was mean to Ragdoll. I heart FriendLY. Not cool.”
Lol
This is one of the reasons I love your site, Blink. Loads of respect.
TY
B
Yes, they are, so ok to expand on that privately if you like.
B
I am beginning to think that the reason this guy is so bold is that he is a hidden snitch working for the DA. Therefore, he is allowed to behave as he does.
He is not a snitch for the DA, but he is absolutely a snitch.
B
http://www.myspace.com/donniejones08/music
“im 28 years old i do construction i buil hotels for a living….. i am new to this so please just ask about me lol havent learned how to use this yet
Who I’d like to meet:”
Is the same Donnie Jones? He builds hotels? Or is that just BS?
That’s him
B
32. T. Ruth says:
September 18, 2012 at 12:05 pm
http://www.myspace.com/donniejones08/music
“im 28 years old i do construction i buil hotels for a living….. i am new to this so please just ask about me lol havent learned how to use this yet
Who I’d like to meet:”
Is the same Donnie Jones? He builds hotels? Or is that just BS?
That’s him
B
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Brother? whats brothers name? I’m not coming up with one
Ho-ho-ho! My brain has been working every night on this hotel aspect. I had noticed the plastic-wrapped vanity and nice mirror on the wall of the photo Blink provided, but I hadn’t seen the others on myspace and didn’t complete the circle with Brandi and Frizzy’s posts until TRuth’s posting. (TY, friend.)
A poster who hoped she wouldn’t be recognized said that her co-workers were afraid of SZ because he had cornered them in hotel rooms. Another person (possibly the same one) wrote to say he’d spent the night in a hotel where she works.
I know the backside of hotels pretty well and I know that housekeepers do get cornered in rooms, which is why they keep their cart solidly in front of the open door where they are cleaning. The maneuver also keeps people from taking supplies from the cart, supplies needed to furnish vacant-on change rooms. It doesn’t stop the boldest ones, however from stealing from the cart or from walking into the room.
If remodeling is going on, sometimes workers do stay overnight in guest rooms, especially if they are from out of town.
What scares the holy hell out of me is that the maintenance people have master keys. Always, always use the deadbolts in hotel rooms because a lot of people (employees) have master keycards, but not always keys to the deadbolts.
For $10 travel alarms are available. It might give someone sleeping an extra few seconds warning when the alarm goes off. Some hotel guests notify the front desk that their room is alarmed and not to clean it.
Last comment is that SZ lists himself as age 28? He looks a lot older than that and we know, in fact, that he is. What a tool.
That is a fantastic point, but I am being told he is not working at the moment and is a stay at home Dad.
Most haunting case- Ginnie Orange. Will never forget it.
B
oops, I engaged in name-calling and I’m sorry. Also, here’s a link for travel alarms. http://www.travelwares.com/Travel_Door_Alarm_p/a1081025f.htm
@Kimberly, me either. That’s why I was trying to make sure this is the right guy. Still trying to find out who his father is as well.
T.Ruth, on the mspace photo of ‘this is my brother’, have you found anything more? There is a man and a woman in the shadow of the photographer.
http://www.myspace.com/donniejones08/photos/1983214#%7B%22ImageId%22%3A1986146%7D
Ha! If you hover over the profile photo it will show the person to be 32 years old. Could be, if it was put up 6 years ago? Which the dj08 seems to indicate.
http://www.myspace.com/donniejones08
Bad math. 08 still doesn’t add up. Will someone get this person out of my head?
I am not suspecting this person to be truthful, if that helps, lol.
He is 37, April birthday.
B
It’s amazing to me that Jones has 21 felonies and had a max sentence of 21years in prison and one conviction was also escape from a county facility and he’s out in the public today because the judge and the DA agreed at some point to run his sentences concurrent. Prime example of what is wrong with the justice system today! Not to mention he was confirmed in prison to be a part of the Aryan Nation’s. That’s even more comforting to know.
Is Ben Garrick related to Martin Garrick, anyone know?
B
@T.Ruth,
Uncle or Father?
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=555233&fh_id=10616&s_id=A1BED2691E42DC0B11538D30BDB3BABF
Not father, Jones is a Jr. His Dad lives in SHelbyville.
B
I am so sorry 4 the Sharpton family i wish i could get my hands on ol freak boy donnie. Hes committed all these sexual offenses and is allowed 2 do it again. Well Sharpton family i can asure u this ur family dont have 2 worry about Gifford. Ya he may of had sum troubles in his passed but he what half these people who dont no what there talkn about are tryn 2 make him out 2 b. And yes 2 days after they found her i myself was walkn all over the crime scene with evidence laying everywhere. How does that work? I guess the same way ol freak boy donnie is walkn the streets today. I think we need 2 call somebody 2 figure this out. And i think our local Pd would like that somebody 2 figure it out 4 um. And another thing Gifford has been very coupertive and has told everything he knows. So reporter he aint hidden behind nobody. They cant figure out what happen and tryn 2 pin it on somebody. Whats he supposed 2 do. Innocent untill proven guilty. BS. Its guilty untill u prove yourself innocent. Tim Gifford is innocent and they tryn 2 give him the same shaft. So people who dont no quit talking crap!
I do not disagree with some of what you said, but which crime scene are you referring to that you were walking around, and why were you?
Has Mr. Gifford told you he is speaking with LE and being cooperative now?
Why do you suppose evidence connecting him to the scene was found if he is innocent?
B
I thought I read somewhere that DFJ’s mom was seeing B. Gerrick. If this is true does anyone know for how long? I keep thinking DFJ’s so called status and non-arrest may be linked to his mother.
Is true, and years. I agree.
Bennie Garrick
B
Not father, Jones is a Jr. His Dad lives in SHelbyville.
B
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Ahhhhhh, Gotcha, Thank ya Blink
This is so sad that this happened to that beautiful young girl. Let’s hope that the honest TRUTH will come out. One thing that needs to be said is this: No parent is repsonsible for the choices their children make once they are of age and leave home. Both and ALL parents have nothing to do with any of this and discussion about them is horrible gossip.. ALL parties are suffering.. SO maybe if everyone would let the law enforcement do their jobs this would be solved in a way that is fair for all….Let us all pray for resolution and let us all pray for all the families and friends of all parties involved. God Bless!
I agree 100% bettyanne, no doubt that the parents of criminals suffer as well. That said, there is much to be said that LE is not being allowed to do their jobs because of the DA.
That means understanding why that is is fair game.
B
A Texas Grandfather says: “I am beginning to think that the reason this guy is so bold is that he is a hidden snitch working for the DA. Therefore, he is allowed to behave as he does.”
That’s probably more likely than my theory. I thought perhaps Donnie Boy had compromising pictures of the DA dressed as Blanche Dubois.
http://www.offoffoff.com/theater/2008/images/blanche_survives_katrina_in_a_fema_trailer_named_desire.jpg
I heard it in my head , one of my all time faves, lol…. STELLA
B
ps, got the Tenessee Williams bit
@Bettyanne – I have two grown kids. We all can only hope that we raised them well, taught them to make good choices, taught them right from wrong and passed along those good wholesome values and morals that our parents taught us. So I agree with you, Now that they are grown, I cannot discipline them, ground them, punish them. However I can still guide them in the right direction and advise them that they have to do whats right. Even if I have to get them a lawyer. I can only hope that I’m not blamed or held accountable for their actions.
But in this case, I honestly feel a parent or someone has covered for this person to long. He’s never been held accountable. Thats the problem. Someone is going behind him and cleaning up his mess. Maybe like ” The Good Ole Boy Network ”
So in honor of Meg, she paid dearly. The Good Ole Boy Network needs to be dismantled. The way I see it, Too bad for whomever, a parent, a boyfriend, a DA, a member of The Chamber of Commerce, a bank president, a political contribution donor, a judge, well you get my drift. Think about it, while you sit by quietly, this person will rape and kill again.
Word Girl
As long as we are giving tips for safety in hotel rooms, there are door wedges that will work on carpet. If placed under the door it will prevent any slack for door movement against the safety chains or loop bars used in hotels. These can be carried in a bag or a woman’s purse. There is usually a sturdy chair in a hotel room. These can be placed under the doorknob and pushed firmly into place.
If traveling alone, plan on leaving the bathroom light on and the door slightly ajar so the light shines on the entrance door. Sleep on the side of the bed fartherist away from the door.
Arrange the telephone so that it is on the nightstand and can be moved to the floor.
If you are armed, put the weapon in the nightstand drawer on top of the Gideon Bible with the drawer open. If someone tries to force the door, all one has to do is roll off the bed towards the windows,reach for the weapon and drop down on the floor using the bed as cover.
Your input is interesting Florida Girl… My Bible taught me not to judge others and I shall not… All the evidence doesn’t appear to be public information and without that it would be extremely hard to make a decision on rape.. It is obvious she was murdered and that is very much a sin in itself and she did NOT deserve that… ALL I am trying to say is this: it is not right to judge someone due to how they raise their children… I know children that have been raised quite well and strayed due to people they ran around with. NO approval from their parents but they still made the wrong decisions… SO YES parents can guide them but can only influence so much….And what you are saying is incorrect and judging making a statement that they will rape and murder again when you have NO clue what that person will or won’t do…. If I offended you, I am sorry. I believe in finding out ALL the facts!!!!!!
Ms. bettyanne, I am telling you without question that Meg Sharpton was raped.
This man lured her, and I am withholding corroborating information intentionally, but I can tell you he has done this before, and attempted same previously with different women.
I agree that I have seen good parents end up with a criminal based on many poor choices on the part of the child.
B
Is there any hope that DJ is being actively surveilled, at least, while the DA bides his time??
I fear the answer is “NO”, considering he has been harrassing the Sharpton family with apparent impunity…but, what is the general feeling about LE having a watchful eye on the activities of this monster?
I’d especially hate to see him quietly “disappear” himself whilst the DA is busy making himself “unavailable” to the press… causing Donnie Jones to become another community’s nightmare in some other state. Should he do so, and/or perfect his attempts to destroy DNA evidence/dispose of his victims, it could be a very long time and MANY destroyed lives before he sees the inside of a courtroom.