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Auburn police have arrested 16 y/o for manslaughter in death of RB and wife
Posted on 7/1/19 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 3:55 pm
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Auburn police have arrested and charged the 16-year-old juvenile in connection to the May 25 crash that killed "Voice of the Auburn Tigers" sports broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula. Johnston Edward Taylor, of Auburn, was arrested on warrants Monday charging him with two counts of manslaughter, Auburn police said Monday afternoon in a news release. Investigation revealed Taylor’s vehicle was traveling over the speed limit posted and drugs were present in his system at the time of the crash.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 3:56 pm
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Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:34 pm to beaver
Damn.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:37 pm to beaver
I really hate that for the kid because no matter what happens to him, it will not bring Rod and his wife back. But we must pay for our mistakes.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:54 pm to LanierSpots
Does anyone know if he’s a son of a bookstore owner?
Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:07 pm to jangalang
Son? No. Grandson? Maybe. Trey Johnston has 5 daughters.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 6:18 pm to LanierSpots
Yep. There are consequences to your actions. This sucks that is is happening to a 16 year old but he did frick up and has to pay like anyone else.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 6:25 pm to Warfarer
I just don't understand why he is being charged as an adult for manslaughter. What's the point of juvenile courts if stupid mistakes by 16 YOs don't end up there?
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Why is he charged with Manslaughter and not Negligent Homicide?
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Why is he charged with Manslaughter and not Negligent Homicide?
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 7/1/19 at 6:41 pm to GenesChin
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I just don't understand why he is being charged as an adult for manslaughter. What's the point of juvenile courts if stupid mistakes by 16 YOs don't end up there?
The stupid mistake cost two lives?
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Why is he charged with Manslaughter and not Negligent Homicide?
That’s a good question.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 6:46 pm to GenesChin
Probably because of the marijuana - manslaughter involves a higher degree of wrongdoing than negligent homicide. He was more than merely negligent in causing the death to the Brambletts
Posted on 7/1/19 at 6:50 pm to GenesChin
By AL law at 16 if you commit a felony that results in loss of life that can be charged as an adult.
They got the toxicology back today about the MJ (Which I bet they already knew was likely to come back that way) and that was when the arrest was made so it seems like the MJ was what made then charge him with manslaughter even though he isn't being charged for the MJ itself. Likely it's an "aggravating factor" to push the charges up.
I do expect the DA and kid's lawyer will work out a plea deal that involves a lot of probation and community service and maybe a few weekends in jail but I doubt much more then that.
They got the toxicology back today about the MJ (Which I bet they already knew was likely to come back that way) and that was when the arrest was made so it seems like the MJ was what made then charge him with manslaughter even though he isn't being charged for the MJ itself. Likely it's an "aggravating factor" to push the charges up.
I do expect the DA and kid's lawyer will work out a plea deal that involves a lot of probation and community service and maybe a few weekends in jail but I doubt much more then that.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 7:46 pm to krandor
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I do expect the DA and kid's lawyer will work out a plea deal that involves a lot of probation and community service and maybe a few weekends in jail but I doubt much more then that.
For anyone with a conscience - none of us can speak to that in this case but until demonstrated otherwise, I'm assuming he does - what he will do to himself for the rest of his life is 1,000 times worse than the law could ever do. Truly a terrible situation with no winners.
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Posted on 7/1/19 at 8:25 pm to beaver
This is truly a shame for the kid and the Bramblett family. Justice must be served but still hurt for the kid.
I still have a hard time understanding how the kid was going 90 MPH, drove into the back of the Bramblett car, Rod and Paula die from the collision, and he walks away unscathed. How do you drive that fast into a head on collision and the other people die from rear impact. Hard to comprehend the science of that. Unless I'm missing something.
I still have a hard time understanding how the kid was going 90 MPH, drove into the back of the Bramblett car, Rod and Paula die from the collision, and he walks away unscathed. How do you drive that fast into a head on collision and the other people die from rear impact. Hard to comprehend the science of that. Unless I'm missing something.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 8:40 pm to WarEagleJersey
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he walks away unscathed
He was far from unscathed but I understand your question.
My guess is that both Bramblet's had their heads several inches in front of the head rests at impact. Of course, that's only a guess.
I feel for the kid. He made an awful mistake but it was not an intentional one. I disagree with him being charged as an adult.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:21 pm to Warfarer
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Yep. There are consequences to your actions. This sucks that is is happening to a 16 year old but he did frick up and has to pay like anyone else.
Yep. Rob had kids too. Now they don't have a Mom & Dad.
That kid should pay a huge price for this shite!
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:26 pm to GenesChin
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I just don't understand why he is being charged as an adult for manslaughter. What's the point of juvenile courts if stupid mistakes by 16 YOs don't end up there?
If an 18 y/o got high, and/or drunk, got behind the wheel and killed your mom and dad, would it make a difference to you how old the perp was?
If you are old enough to drive a car, licensed by the government, then you are and adult as far as the consequences of the law.
A speeding ticket fine isn't prorated by the age of the driver!
Fry his dumbass!
Posted on 7/1/19 at 9:42 pm to greygoose
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If an 18 y/o got high, and/or drunk, got behind the wheel and killed your mom and dad, would it make a difference to you how old the perp was?
Absolutely it would. Age and intent matter a great deal.
A 16 year old that drove irresponsibly is different than a 16 year old that shot a shopkeeper. One was stupid and one was intentional. There is a huge difference.
I don't agree with the adult charge.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 10:00 pm to borotiger
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borotiger
Well then, you are just wrong.
I driver's license give you the same rights and responsibilities of travel, regardless of age. The consequences should remain the same, regardless of age.
No drunk driver that ever killed someone, intended to when they got behind the wheel. Intent is moot, Dipshit!
Posted on 7/1/19 at 10:42 pm to greygoose
I bet you are a blast a parties...
Posted on 7/1/19 at 10:43 pm to auburn2eugene
My 2 cents...
I understand him being charged. I dont agree with being charged as an adult.
Also i wonder if it was just in his system or if he were truly impaired. That should also make a difference in his charges. Because that shite can stay in your system 30 days or more. And living in Oregon, ive smoked my fair share... There isnt a bud on this planet that will impaire a driver even a day after its smoked much less 30+ days. Also anyone who thinks the weed in his system made him drive 90 in a 55 is out of their mind.
I dont disagree with him being charged. AT ALL. But as much as i dont disagree with him being charged, i DO disagree with him being charged as an adult.
I understand him being charged. I dont agree with being charged as an adult.
Also i wonder if it was just in his system or if he were truly impaired. That should also make a difference in his charges. Because that shite can stay in your system 30 days or more. And living in Oregon, ive smoked my fair share... There isnt a bud on this planet that will impaire a driver even a day after its smoked much less 30+ days. Also anyone who thinks the weed in his system made him drive 90 in a 55 is out of their mind.
I dont disagree with him being charged. AT ALL. But as much as i dont disagree with him being charged, i DO disagree with him being charged as an adult.
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