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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:53:29 AM EDT
I look through the local news stories online everyday. Today was not good.................
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=188948 I am 100% positive that is my older brother. I've seen him wear that hoodie so many times and I recognise his walk. Randy has a prosthetic left leg from knee down. He also has a club right foot which makes him walk on the inside, not the bottom of his shoe. Because of this he is only about 5'6". He has been a drug addict all his life and was just thrown out of rehab last month. The bad part is he is living next door at my Grandmothers house. I would not let him stay with me because I do not trust him in my home. I tried to tell him he couldn't stay with her, but she let him anyway. She told him stay a few days, which turned into a month now. He did good for about a week and started all the same shit again. Smoking crack, stealing from her, etc., etc.. She went to stay at my Fathers place last week because Randy brought some crack whore home. As sad as it is for me to admit, he needs to be in prison or dead. He stole all my tools last year and the case was dropped. He has ripped off everyone in my family so many times it makes me sick. He has done nothing with his life but drugs, prison and feeling sorry for himself. Now he's fucked up big time. I called Crime Stoppers and gave them his info. I hated it so bad, but I couldn't stand the thought of them kicking the door down while my 91 year old Grandmother was there. Maybe now it will be before she returns. I am scared to death that with his present mind set he will start shooting. The article says he had a gun, which I've never seen. I think I'm going to load up the dog and go somewhere for a day or two. They wouldn't say much as far as what they do with the info, but I would think that for a armed robbery they would respond asap. FUCK ME, FUCK ME, FUCK ME  |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:55:04 AM EDT
[#1]
Sorry. Sucks man.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:55:32 AM EDT
[#2]
Wow. Tagged for updates.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:56:06 AM EDT
[#3]
I feel bad for you and grandma but you did the right thing.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:56:32 AM EDT
[#4]
We all choose our own destiny. If it is indeed your brother, this was his doing, not yours. And it is not bad to try and protect your grandmother.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:56:47 AM EDT
[#5]
I called Crime Stoppers and gave them his info. Good on you... Sounds like it's the right thing. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:57:19 AM EDT
[#6]
Hell of a thing, this would be. But I cannot see another valid choice for you.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:58:01 AM EDT
[#7]
Wow. Damn.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:58:13 AM EDT
[#8]
Oh my,
Got any pics of your bro? IN |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:58:31 AM EDT
[#9]
Around here, if you inform the police, you get a special code for reward
money. Then you go to a bank and redeem that reward money with the code. No one knows who you are, what you called on, and anything else... If you think he should be dead or in jail, at least make a buck off of it. I wouldn't want him to rob or steal from me... |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:58:51 AM EDT
[#10]
Sorry to hear that, man. Drugs are rampant. It seems that there is scarcely a family that hasnt been hurt by a loved one falling into drug addiction. It sounds like your head is in the right place. I am going through the same thing with my brother in law. He hasnt faced any serious consequences yet, but its only a matter of time. Thoughts and prayers
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:59:28 AM EDT
[#11]
Sounds like a shitty situation all around.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 11:59:54 AM EDT
[#12]
Damn.
You did the right thing though if that is your brother.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:00:02 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
I called Crime Stoppers and gave them his info.
Good on you... Sounds like it's the right thing. Yes. Best decision you could make. If it is him, and he does get busted, you may have prevented him from doing it again and perhaps escalating to the point of killing someone. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:01:03 PM EDT
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Around here, if you inform the police, you get a special code for reward money. Then you go to a bank and redeem that reward money with the code. No one knows who you are, what you called on, and anything else... If you think he should be dead or in jail, at least make a buck off of it. I wouldn't want him to rob or steal from me... Truth- maybe you can get some of your tools back and/or replace other shit he has stolen |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:01:43 PM EDT
[#15]
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Wow. Tagged for updates. +1 tagged for later viewing @ home. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:01:49 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted: Oh my, Got any pics of your bro? IN No, I haven't had a reason to take a picture of him in years. But if you really want one...........  |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:02:17 PM EDT
[#17]
Wow, that sucks.
I think you did the right thing, though. You have to protect yourself and your grandmother and getting caught may just be what he needs to clean himself up. I certainly wouldn't want someone potentially capable of armed robbery living next door to me, or with my grandmother, even if he was my brother. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:02:29 PM EDT
[#18]
Damn.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:03:01 PM EDT
[#19]
Quoted: Damn. You did the right thing though if that is your brother. About 99.99% sure |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:03:17 PM EDT
[#20]
I am sorry for your troubles.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:03:24 PM EDT
[#21]
Quoted: Quoted: I called Crime Stoppers and gave them his info. Good on you... Sounds like it's the right thing. Yes. Best decision you could make. If it is him, and he does get busted, you may have prevented him from doing it again and perhaps escalating to the point of killing someone. You did the right thing. If he can't/won't help himself you can help make sure he can't hurt anyone else. If it were me I'd sit on the grandmother until the cops get him. Hang in there. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:03:27 PM EDT
[#22]
damn man that blows. stay safe
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:04:05 PM EDT
[#23]
Buy you some stuff with the money and move on. not all family are always good.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:05:05 PM EDT
[#24]
That's too bad.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:05:20 PM EDT
[#25]
In for the arrest results...
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:05:23 PM EDT
[#26]
Thats shitty
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:05:25 PM EDT
[#27]
Wow, sorry man. Epic thread.
You really did the right thing though. I've been in the same situation with a cousin. It feels bad, but you have to realize that enough is enough. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:05:28 PM EDT
[#28]
Quoted:
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Around here, if you inform the police, you get a special code for reward money. Then you go to a bank and redeem that reward money with the code. No one knows who you are, what you called on, and anything else... If you think he should be dead or in jail, at least make a buck off of it. I wouldn't want him to rob or steal from me... Truth- maybe you can get some of your tools back and/or replace other shit he has stolen Come on guys, I would turn over a neighbor and take the cash and not think about it twice, but I don't think I could do it for a brother (thankfully, mine are honest and hard-working). Not that I can point to any reason it would be illegal or immoral, it just wouldn't feel right for me. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:06:32 PM EDT
[#29]
Damn that sucks man. Maybe you should find a way to get your grandmother out of the house for awhile, like maybe a Dr.'s appointment she forgot about.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:07:33 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted: Damn that sucks man. Maybe you should find a way to get your grandmother out of the house for awhile, like maybe a Dr.'s appointment she forgot about. She's in Georgia and not planning on returning until Feb 4th. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:09:20 PM EDT
[#31]
Damn man, that sucks; but it sounds like you did the right thing.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:12:38 PM EDT
[#32]
Quoted: Quoted: Damn that sucks man. Maybe you should find a way to get your grandmother out of the house for awhile, like maybe a Dr.'s appointment she forgot about. She's in Georgia and not planning on returning until Feb 4th. Sorry, I didn't catch that she wasn't home the first time around. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:12:49 PM EDT
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I called Crime Stoppers and gave them his info.
Good on you... Sounds like it's the right thing. Yes. Best decision you could make. If it is him, and he does get busted, you may have prevented him from doing it again and perhaps escalating to the point of killing someone. Agreed. You're helping your brother and innocent people by thrning him in. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:12:58 PM EDT
[#34]
Ouch. Best of luck to you
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:14:52 PM EDT
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Wow. Tagged for updates. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:18:27 PM EDT
[#36]
It's for the best. Whoever he is, the robber has demonstrated that he does not need to be free. He is a danger to everyone around him.
Bummer that it has come to this, though. Sorry, dude. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:18:27 PM EDT
[#37]
Shithead brother + Cash reward = Hard choice... but only one real possible decision.
I'm sorry your having to deal with this mess. Never fun to have other folks problems slap you in the face so hard because they are messing with your loved ones.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:20:36 PM EDT
[#38]
You can't pick your family.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:21:59 PM EDT
[#39]
Yeah, you did the right thing by your grandmother and your brother, too, actually. Rock bottom is rarely a voluntary thing.
Good luck and let us know what happens. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:24:49 PM EDT
[#40]
Damn dude. Hope it works out for you.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:26:04 PM EDT
[#41]
Im sorry about all of the pain you are going through,
Know this, Dope has destroyed many families, including mine. Those people who are beyond help, like your brother, are toxic and getting them out of your life, and the life of your family is paramount. I know it feels wrong in so many ways, but sometimes you have to do the hard thing and cut them loose. Your a strong man for doing what you did and calling it in, you are taking a stand for your family as a whole. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:27:17 PM EDT
[#42]
Hard thing to do but the best thing to do. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:29:29 PM EDT
[#43]
Shitty, But seems like you did the right thing though.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:30:03 PM EDT
[#44]
Brother or not, he made his own choices. Now he has to live with them. Sorry for your situation. Take care of your grandma.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:30:04 PM EDT
[#45]
You did the right thing.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:30:15 PM EDT
[#46]
Damn.
That's why they call it "tough love". That sucks, dude. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:30:22 PM EDT
[#47]
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You can't pick your family. You can still love him, even if the best place for him is in prison. He may still change and become a somewhat worthwhile family member. He's got a lot of years left. Hopefully. |
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:30:42 PM EDT
[#48]
That's got to be tough. I'd do the same thing.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:30:44 PM EDT
[#49]
It's his fault, not yours. He chose this path. Now you have to protect yourself, your grandmother, and the rest of your neighbors who he might bring harm to. You probably did him a favor by calling him in before he does something worse.
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Posted: 1/28/2011 12:34:10 PM EDT
[#50]
Every family has a shitstain in it bro.............you did good by me.
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