Black teen shot in the head for ringing the wrong doorbell; MAGA suspected

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Cuddles, Apr 17, 2023.

  1. wrbtrader

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    #51     Apr 18, 2023
  2. Cuddles

    Cuddles

  3. Cuddles

    Cuddles

    MAGAtard confirmed:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/yarl-gillis-shooting-missouri-ny.html

    He spent considerable time at home
    in a living room chair, watching conservative news programs at high volume, a relative said.

    Mr. Lester, who had already been released on bond, did not speak publicly outside of his courtroom appearance, and attempts to reach him earlier were not successful. Mr. Lester’s lawyer did not respond to a phone call. No one answered the door at Mr. Lester’s home, and he did not respond to a note left at the house, which had a sign outside alerting visitors to security cameras and a “No Solicitors” placard by the door.

    Klint Ludwig, a grandson, said in an interview that he and his grandfather used to be close. The two had become estranged in part, Mr. Ludwig said, because Mr. Lester had embraced right-wing conspiracy theories.

    Mr. Lester used to tell his grandson about serving in the military decades ago, and recount stories of working as a mechanic in the airline industry. They celebrated holidays together with extended family who lived in the Kansas City area. Mr. Ludwig, who described himself as left wing, said that Mr. Lester kept a large number of firearms in his home, including rifles and handguns.

    But at a family gathering during the coronavirus pandemic, Mr. Ludwig said, Mr. Lester began sharing a conspiracy theory involving Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the infectious disease expert.

    “I was like, ‘Man, this sounds crazy,’” recalled Mr. Ludwig, 28. “I told him it was ridiculous.”

    The two have not had a relationship since, Mr. Ludwig said.

    Mr. Ludwig, who lives in a suburb of Kansas City, described his grandfather as prone to making remarks that he considered disparaging about Black people, gay people and immigrants.

    Another grandson, Daniel Ludwig, said in a text that it was not accurate to describe his grandfather as espousing extreme right-wing views and conspiracy theories, but he declined to comment in detail. “These people are not close to him like I am,” he said of other family members, adding that his grandfather was “literally too nice” and had “spoiled” other relatives.

    Some neighbors said this week that they doubted that the shooting was racially motivated. One man who lived near Mr. Lester but declined to give his name said he had some sympathy for the 84-year-old, especially since he had been living alone after his wife was moved to a nursing home. The man speculated that Mr. Lester was frightened and disoriented when he went to his door with his gun.

    Karen Allman, who lives down the street from Mr. Lester, said that while she did not know him, she was not surprised that the conflict occurred. Many of her neighbors are older, she said, and “set in their ways.”

    “The fact that you would open up the door and just shoot somebody? I don’t understand,” she said. “If you’re that scared, why did you open up the door? And that gentleman has security cameras all over.”

    Mary Clayton, 81, was married to Mr. Lester when she was a young woman,
    a union that produced three children. She now lives in California and has not spoken to Mr. Lester in decades.

    It has been so long since she saw her ex-husband that when she initially saw his face on the news, she didn’t recognize him. Then one of her daughters called on Tuesday, in shock over the shooting.

    She remembers the 14-year marriage as troubled: Mr. Lester was prone to fits of rage, smashing objects in their home when he was angry. Back then, when she summoned the police, they told her that it was his house and that he could do as he liked.

    “I was always scared of him,” Ms. Clayton said. “It doesn’t surprise me, what happened.”
     
    #53     Apr 19, 2023
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  4. Tony Stark

    Tony Stark

    More Magatard conformation.Fox News needs to be held accountable in these cases.


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    #54     Apr 20, 2023
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  5. Cuddles

    Cuddles

    #55     Apr 20, 2023
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  6. The guy knew there was a fantastic chance that he was about to be robbed and most likely killed? Shoot first and ask questions later? What was on his mind?
     
    #56     Apr 20, 2023
  7. Amun Ra

    Amun Ra

    So I guess there are only two ways to see who's lying. Step one...check for fingerprints on the storm door. If the black kid touched it, it means he was trying to enter.

    Another way is to see if the mother was protecting him/lying for him and check who lives at 1100 NE 115th terrace and see if they know the family.

    Of course I doubt the media will report on any of that if the kid was actually lying. If he was telling the truth, then we should hear about it very soon.


    Knock knock robberies are common in Kansas City, so I wouldn't blame the old guy.
     
    #57     Apr 20, 2023
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  8. Bugenhagen

    Bugenhagen

    Great Scott! You are like Sherlock Holmes! You must tell the police what you have deduced!

    Its a good thing the kid can ring doorbells and knock using telekinesis or that might be unsound deduction.
     
    #58     Apr 20, 2023
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  9. Amun Ra

    Amun Ra

    #59     Apr 20, 2023
  10. Cuddles

    Cuddles

    #60     Apr 20, 2023
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