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By: mr.right on 2/11/10
that is great news. i knew it all along.
that is great news. i knew it all along.
By: pirate1964 on 2/11/10
At least Mr Innocent no longer works for our county. If only the jury had ALL of the evidence. I wonder if mr right would think it was great news had that been his daughter. I bet mr right thinks oj simpson is innocent as well...
At least Mr Innocent no longer works for our county. If only the jury had ALL of the evidence. I wonder if mr right would think it was great news had that been his daughter. I bet mr right thinks oj simpson is innocent as well...
By: Boo on 2/11/10
Thank God one more part of this mess is over for this man and his family! This is the ONLY verdict they could have come to. The man was not guilty!
Thank God one more part of this mess is over for this man and his family! This is the ONLY verdict they could have come to. The man was not guilty!
By: mr.right on 2/11/10
OJ was guilty as sin. and i hope to God that Ron gets his job back.
OJ was guilty as sin. and i hope to God that Ron gets his job back.
By: mr.right on 2/11/10
if it were my daughter pirate many things would be different. For one, we wouldnt live on a busy road like that and #2-if we did, she sure as H@#$ would not be out there running across the street. but lets not argue-lets take this time to rejoice in the truth...
if it were my daughter pirate many things would be different. For one, we wouldnt live on a busy road like that and #2-if we did, she sure as H@#$ would not be out there running across the street. but lets not argue-lets take this time to rejoice in the truth...
By: walford on 2/11/10
all i will say is: Thank you, Lord.
all i will say is: Thank you, Lord.
By: spook on 2/11/10
I hope all parties can begin a healing process now. Nothing can change what happened but maybe something positive can be gained such as a safer road in the Bradyville Pike area.
I hope all parties can begin a healing process now. Nothing can change what happened but maybe something positive can be gained such as a safer road in the Bradyville Pike area.
By: pirate1964 on 2/11/10
if only we could all live on nice quiet cul de sacs and we could keep our trash cans in back so stangers couldn't hide their trash in them. I'm not against mr killings because there was an accident, I'm just upset that there was so many things done wrong in the investigation that made things seem more innocent than they were. I know that mr killings knows the truth and if he is a good man, the guilt will eat him alive. But more important, God knows!
if only we could all live on nice quiet cul de sacs and we could keep our trash cans in back so stangers couldn't hide their trash in them. I'm not against mr killings because there was an accident, I'm just upset that there was so many things done wrong in the investigation that made things seem more innocent than they were. I know that mr killings knows the truth and if he is a good man, the guilt will eat him alive. But more important, God knows!
By: tnbumble on 2/11/10
Mr Right..... Killings was never fired from his job,he resigned because he respected Truman Jones,whatever that means
Mr Right..... Killings was never fired from his job,he resigned because he respected Truman Jones,whatever that means
By: justsaying on 2/11/10
Actually, I'd say Mr Killings got good news the day the judge ruled the alcohol bottles and related evidence would not be allowed as testimony. I think had it, things may have been different. I at least think the jury may have needed more than 55 minutes to come to a decision. That being said, it was an unfortunate and tragic accident. However, I have to wonder if they found him not guilty simply due to the fact the child should not have been unsupervised at that time of the night crossing the street. When my boys were that age, we lived in a cul de sac, and they were not allowed out after dark period without an adult. I'm only in my 40's, and as a child we played all sorts of games in the dark at friends houses...hide n seek and such. Unfortunately this day and age, it's not safe in ANY neighborhood.
Actually, I'd say Mr Killings got good news the day the judge ruled the alcohol bottles and related evidence would not be allowed as testimony. I think had it, things may have been different. I at least think the jury may have needed more than 55 minutes to come to a decision. That being said, it was an unfortunate and tragic accident. However, I have to wonder if they found him not guilty simply due to the fact the child should not have been unsupervised at that time of the night crossing the street. When my boys were that age, we lived in a cul de sac, and they were not allowed out after dark period without an adult. I'm only in my 40's, and as a child we played all sorts of games in the dark at friends houses...hide n seek and such. Unfortunately this day and age, it's not safe in ANY neighborhood.
By: mr.right on 2/11/10
bumbler-i never said that ron was fired-i know that the resigned. i was just saying that i hope he gets his job back-(hopefully sheriff jones will allow him back into the sheriffs office at the same position he had.)
bumbler-i never said that ron was fired-i know that the resigned. i was just saying that i hope he gets his job back-(hopefully sheriff jones will allow him back into the sheriffs office at the same position he had.)
By: attagirl on 2/11/10
justsaying, his blood alcohol levels were zero. No amount of gatorade could eliminate alcohol in his blood. It takes hours to dissipate. Therefore, the bottles had nothing to do with the accident itself. Letting them into evidence would be unfairly prejudicial to the defendant. That's how our law works.
Of course, they are great evidence of a coverup with the police/sheriff's dept. But they are not evidence of reckless homicide.
justsaying, his blood alcohol levels were zero. No amount of gatorade could eliminate alcohol in his blood. It takes hours to dissipate. Therefore, the bottles had nothing to do with the accident itself. Letting them into evidence would be unfairly prejudicial to the defendant. That's how our law works.
Of course, they are great evidence of a coverup with the police/sheriff's dept. But they are not evidence of reckless homicide.
By: MboroBlueEyes on 2/11/10
very well put attagirl.
This whole situation was a tragic accident. With accident being the crucial word in my opinion. I'm glad that they came back with the not guilty verdict.
very well put attagirl.
This whole situation was a tragic accident. With accident being the crucial word in my opinion. I'm glad that they came back with the not guilty verdict.
By: tnbumble on 2/11/10
Attagirl.......then why do they have Killings on videotape in a store with a fellow officer buying gatorade before he had given his bloodtest. Theyve already proved he bought the bottles of liquor that day. I dont believe he was drunk at time of accident but the bottles were bought the same day as accident and getting gsorade before a blood test is kinda strange dont ya think? You know those jurors are going to be shocked when they hear all the facts
Attagirl.......then why do they have Killings on videotape in a store with a fellow officer buying gatorade before he had given his bloodtest. Theyve already proved he bought the bottles of liquor that day. I dont believe he was drunk at time of accident but the bottles were bought the same day as accident and getting gsorade before a blood test is kinda strange dont ya think? You know those jurors are going to be shocked when they hear all the facts
By: thankyouforsmoking on 2/12/10
What killed that poor girl? The fact that she ran out in front of the car. Killings was driving, and he was driving fast, but fast does not necessarily equal reckless. The whole thing was handled poorly and unprofessionally, but ultimately that bears no weight on the facts of how/why this accident happened. What killed the girl was that she ran out in front of a moving car and got hit. Had she not done so, obviously things would be different. Mr. Killings was found not guilty by a jury of his peers and that is good enough for me.
What killed that poor girl? The fact that she ran out in front of the car. Killings was driving, and he was driving fast, but fast does not necessarily equal reckless. The whole thing was handled poorly and unprofessionally, but ultimately that bears no weight on the facts of how/why this accident happened. What killed the girl was that she ran out in front of a moving car and got hit. Had she not done so, obviously things would be different. Mr. Killings was found not guilty by a jury of his peers and that is good enough for me.
By: willis5038 on 2/12/10
thankyouforsmoking, I would have to agree with you. I know a state trooper that wrote a guy a reckless driving ticket for 112 in a 70 and one of our general sessions judges threw the ticket out saying that speed alone does not equal reckless driving.
Sgt. Killings may have been reckless in the eyes of some people, but a jury aquitted him and that should be it. Its a regrettable situation to say the least, but justice was done according to our system, whatever ones personal opinion may be of that system beside the point.
I think that Killings' attorney put it best when he said that for some reason our culture needs to place the blame on someone these days. No amount of angry words or even prison time will bring that girl back. The family was compensated financially, which they apparently felt was important given that they took less than 3 weeks to sue for 7.5 million or some astronomical figure like that. At least they got half of what they wanted.
thankyouforsmoking, I would have to agree with you. I know a state trooper that wrote a guy a reckless driving ticket for 112 in a 70 and one of our general sessions judges threw the ticket out saying that speed alone does not equal reckless driving.
Sgt. Killings may have been reckless in the eyes of some people, but a jury aquitted him and that should be it. Its a regrettable situation to say the least, but justice was done according to our system, whatever ones personal opinion may be of that system beside the point.
I think that Killings' attorney put it best when he said that for some reason our culture needs to place the blame on someone these days. No amount of angry words or even prison time will bring that girl back. The family was compensated financially, which they apparently felt was important given that they took less than 3 weeks to sue for 7.5 million or some astronomical figure like that. At least they got half of what they wanted.
By: attagirl on 2/12/10
tnbumble, it was mid July in TN. He was in shock. It probably never occurred to the officers who took him away from the scene that it was actually a crime scene and not an accident scene. He was on a call for back-up and had an accident. I doubt they suspected he would be charged with homicide.
tnbumble, it was mid July in TN. He was in shock. It probably never occurred to the officers who took him away from the scene that it was actually a crime scene and not an accident scene. He was on a call for back-up and had an accident. I doubt they suspected he would be charged with homicide.
By: Paused on 2/12/10
tnbumble maybe Killings drink of choice is gatoraide? If he was a fat man that didn't look physically in shape MAYBE I would think it was odd. But then again maybe he had the case of the runs? Who knows? But unless you can find some facts that show that gatorade can whipe alcohol out of a blood system in a short amount of time (2 hours is pretty quick when it comes to cleaning a system) then I don't think you have a point. Could you also point out where it states when the bottles were bought?
tnbumble maybe Killings drink of choice is gatoraide? If he was a fat man that didn't look physically in shape MAYBE I would think it was odd. But then again maybe he had the case of the runs? Who knows? But unless you can find some facts that show that gatorade can whipe alcohol out of a blood system in a short amount of time (2 hours is pretty quick when it comes to cleaning a system) then I don't think you have a point. Could you also point out where it states when the bottles were bought?
By: Boo on 2/12/10
Every 3 months my husband has to get a shot in each shoulder. The first thing we do when we come out of the hospital is stop and get him a coke. It comforts him and eases some of the stress of these shots. How many times have you offered someone a glass of water to comfort them, how many times have you heard someone ask for a drink of water when they were stressed? You think Sgt.Killings wasn't stressed? He had just hit a child, he had to be feeling every emotion known to man at that time. The officer stopped to get him something to drink to make him feel better. They knew there were cameras in the store, it didn't matter, they didn't care, because there was no hidden agenda here. Give the dammed gatorade a rest!
Every 3 months my husband has to get a shot in each shoulder. The first thing we do when we come out of the hospital is stop and get him a coke. It comforts him and eases some of the stress of these shots. How many times have you offered someone a glass of water to comfort them, how many times have you heard someone ask for a drink of water when they were stressed? You think Sgt.Killings wasn't stressed? He had just hit a child, he had to be feeling every emotion known to man at that time. The officer stopped to get him something to drink to make him feel better. They knew there were cameras in the store, it didn't matter, they didn't care, because there was no hidden agenda here. Give the dammed gatorade a rest!
By: kjhoop on 2/12/10
I am glad to see him found innocent. It just makes no sense to me that the county settled their suit with the family paying out $200,000 before the Killings trial even started. This man deserves his job back as well as the respect this community took from him. I live in a neighborhood where cars drive over the speed limit on a regular basis and my children do not even play near the street with out adult supervision. As sad as this whole situation is for both parties, adult supervision could have prevented all of this.
I am glad to see him found innocent. It just makes no sense to me that the county settled their suit with the family paying out $200,000 before the Killings trial even started. This man deserves his job back as well as the respect this community took from him. I live in a neighborhood where cars drive over the speed limit on a regular basis and my children do not even play near the street with out adult supervision. As sad as this whole situation is for both parties, adult supervision could have prevented all of this.
By: 2livecrew on 2/12/10
the county settled the case because it would have taken more than $200k to go to trial and win the case. that is what is so messed up with the civil system! ask any lawyer and they will tell you it is cheaper to pay the guy off than to go to court and win.
the county settled the case because it would have taken more than $200k to go to trial and win the case. that is what is so messed up with the civil system! ask any lawyer and they will tell you it is cheaper to pay the guy off than to go to court and win.
By: Ponycar on 2/12/10
The DUI expert on tru-tv said that gatoraide will NOT wipe out alcohol from a blood system, and 2 and a half hours is Not enough time to clear a blood system either.All evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt that he was NOT drunk.I find it funny that the people who say he should be treated like anyone else, are also the same people who say that he should be held to a different standard.The fact is, he wasn't treated like anyone else. If he was, this case would not have recieved so much media attention. I've not heard anything else about the cub scout who was hit and killed a couple of days ago. When they catch the person who hit him, I can rest assure you his/her trial won't be on tru-tv, and news channel 5 won't have gavel to gavel coverage. Killings trial was on TV because he was a cop. He wasn't treated like anyone else.
The DUI expert on tru-tv said that gatoraide will NOT wipe out alcohol from a blood system, and 2 and a half hours is Not enough time to clear a blood system either.All evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt that he was NOT drunk.I find it funny that the people who say he should be treated like anyone else, are also the same people who say that he should be held to a different standard.The fact is, he wasn't treated like anyone else. If he was, this case would not have recieved so much media attention. I've not heard anything else about the cub scout who was hit and killed a couple of days ago. When they catch the person who hit him, I can rest assure you his/her trial won't be on tru-tv, and news channel 5 won't have gavel to gavel coverage. Killings trial was on TV because he was a cop. He wasn't treated like anyone else.
By: YGODISGOOD on 2/12/10
I have followed this trial thru tru-tv and I am relieved to know that he was found not-guilty. It is an unfortunate situation for both parties but Justice has prevailed. God is always in control of all situations. I would also hope that this is a lesson to parents in this area to protect their children. I don't allow my 14 year old out at night along any busy street. I hope that Det. Killings thanked God for the verdict. My prayers go out to both Lakeisha and Det. Killings family. Those children that witnessed this will still need some Christian counseling. It is now time for healing.
I have followed this trial thru tru-tv and I am relieved to know that he was found not-guilty. It is an unfortunate situation for both parties but Justice has prevailed. God is always in control of all situations. I would also hope that this is a lesson to parents in this area to protect their children. I don't allow my 14 year old out at night along any busy street. I hope that Det. Killings thanked God for the verdict. My prayers go out to both Lakeisha and Det. Killings family. Those children that witnessed this will still need some Christian counseling. It is now time for healing.
By: attagirl on 2/12/10
2livecrew, you are wrong. They did not settle because it would cost more than $200K to go to trial. The attorneys defending the county are on payroll. They get paid the same no matter what.
2livecrew, you are wrong. They did not settle because it would cost more than $200K to go to trial. The attorneys defending the county are on payroll. They get paid the same no matter what.
By: krb on 2/13/10
Don't be stupid you liberal lynch mob! Gatorade or any other substance will not hide alcohol or other narcotic substance in the blood. Police do not drive and stare at the speedometer...do you? We look at the road and our destination. We are concerned for our partners because police are being killed at record numbers. Trust me, Killings will be haunted and see this childs face every day! It was a horrible accident. The child tried to out run an on coming vehicle. Killings never saw her. Killings will now never forget. If Killings had not been a cop. This issue would be over.
Don't be stupid you liberal lynch mob! Gatorade or any other substance will not hide alcohol or other narcotic substance in the blood. Police do not drive and stare at the speedometer...do you? We look at the road and our destination. We are concerned for our partners because police are being killed at record numbers. Trust me, Killings will be haunted and see this childs face every day! It was a horrible accident. The child tried to out run an on coming vehicle. Killings never saw her. Killings will now never forget. If Killings had not been a cop. This issue would be over.
By: SocEtTuem on 2/13/10
Krb is correct. Neither gatorade or any other substance will disguise alcohol or narcotic levels in the blood. That assertion is not only utterly false, it is patently absurd. A jury from Hamilton County which did not have a horse in this race heard the evidence and reached what they believed was a just verdict. This is how our system works.
Krb is correct. Neither gatorade or any other substance will disguise alcohol or narcotic levels in the blood. That assertion is not only utterly false, it is patently absurd. A jury from Hamilton County which did not have a horse in this race heard the evidence and reached what they believed was a just verdict. This is how our system works.
By: drnitemare on 2/13/10
Thank god justice prevailed this time. Usually the DA wins and innocent people go to jail. Pleade guilty and pay the fine! Mr. Killings was innocent all along. Anyone can see. The man was a police officer to help serve people and protect. I wish him well and hope he can get through the other charges as well as this one. I will be praying.
Thank god justice prevailed this time. Usually the DA wins and innocent people go to jail. Pleade guilty and pay the fine! Mr. Killings was innocent all along. Anyone can see. The man was a police officer to help serve people and protect. I wish him well and hope he can get through the other charges as well as this one. I will be praying.
By: sarobbins1973 on 2/21/10
Sad situation but justice was served .
Killings was doing his job as an officer and the childs relatives didnt do there jobs as adults !!! my child would never be told to cross a busy street to go get me some damn sugar !!!! shame on Grandma !!!!!~
Sad situation but justice was served .
Killings was doing his job as an officer and the childs relatives didnt do there jobs as adults !!! my child would never be told to cross a busy street to go get me some damn sugar !!!! shame on Grandma !!!!!~
By: JessMom on 5/13/10
I live on a busy, well-traveled road outside of city limits...I would NEVER, NEVER allow either of my children to even play NEAR the street, much less run across it. I would not care if they were running to see a friend or relative or whatever...if for any reason my child(ren) needed to cross the street, I would be there to escort them across. It is hard to see a small child in front of your car, especially if the child is very short or if they dart out in front of you at the last minute. It is my opinion that the parents of the unfortunate child should be reprimanded in some way for allowing their child near the street in the first place. It is our responsibility as parents to watch over our children at all times, we cannot let our guard down even for an instant.
I live on a busy, well-traveled road outside of city limits...I would NEVER, NEVER allow either of my children to even play NEAR the street, much less run across it. I would not care if they were running to see a friend or relative or whatever...if for any reason my child(ren) needed to cross the street, I would be there to escort them across. It is hard to see a small child in front of your car, especially if the child is very short or if they dart out in front of you at the last minute. It is my opinion that the parents of the unfortunate child should be reprimanded in some way for allowing their child near the street in the first place. It is our responsibility as parents to watch over our children at all times, we cannot let our guard down even for an instant.
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