I post this story since a) it's a horrendous crime, b) it's the first I'm hearing of it, c) i suspect we'd be hearing a lot more about it if the victim's name were James Byrd, and d) my best friend's son went to school with Mr. Kyser. [rquoter]Kyser Miree murder suspects scheduled to appear in court today Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 5:31 AM Press-Register staff Clockwise from top left: Jamal Lang, 20; Michael Lee, 19; Earnest Wiggins, 19, and Bo Taylor, 18, face capital murder charges in the death of Christopher Kyser Miree, 23. MOBILE, Ala. -- Four suspects charged with capital murder in the death of Christopher Kyser Miree are scheduled to be in court today for bail hearings. Jamal Breon Lang, 20; Michael Jerome Lee, 19; Bo Taylor, 18; and Earnest Teryl Wiggins, 19 will appear before Mobile County District Judge George Hardesty. Miree, 23, was found shot in the head April 16 at 4 Macy Place, the residence he shared with a co-worker. "We are going to request the court give them no bonds in light of the seriousness of the charge and the crime," Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr. said Monday. Since juvenile records are sealed, Tyson said he could not discuss whether any of the suspects had been convicted of prior offenses in juvenile court. The four were "riding around looking for people to rob" that night, Mobile Police Chief Micheal T. Williams said at a news conference Monday. "And Kyser Miree was one of the victims of their revelry." Lang and Lee were arrested by police early Sunday, while Taylor turned himself in Sunday night. Wiggins surrendered to police Monday morning. All four suspects remained in Mobile County Metro Jail. A capital murder charge carries a possible death sentence. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Miree was an engineer who worked for the Chevron Corp. refinery in Pascagoula. Williams refused to say what type of weapon was used in the killing, what was taken from Miree or his home or whether his killing could be related the death of Zoa White. The body of the 69-year-old White was found June 28 inside her Spring Hill Avenue home. White died of "blunt force trauma to the head," according to police. Her house was about a mile from the Macy Place home where Miree was killed. No one has been charged in that case. Tyson said he does not believe the death of White and Miree are connected. Williams said police are still working to evaluate whether anyone will get the reward that was offered in the Miree case. Authorities received an anonymous tip that led to the arrests, Tyson said Sunday. The victim's family offered $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his death. Tyson said he talked with Williams on Monday about the reward money. "We'll have to look at those terms and evaluate whether one or more persons are entitled to it," Tyson said. The Miree case "caused a lot of problems with people being uneasy in their homes," the chief said Monday. Williams praised his police officers for diligently pursuing the case and doing "a lot of good police work." The chief added: "These guys were out there every day, running down tips."[/rquoter]
Take out the messenger and this crime is awful. If those guys did it, save the taxpayers some money and shoot them now. DD
Repercussions of eliminating a peoples entire history and culture. I wish more parents would have their kids watch more old film, such as Sidney Poitier and Gregory Peck, James Stewart films... Sidney Poitier is COOL, Little Wayne is NOT... I can't help but think that these kids have no aspect of culture and history, and are just unbelievably unexposed and unintelligent because of that.
Horrible crime; they've been arrested; I hope they fry. Other than the dubious personal connection to the victim, however, I see this as regrettably one of many similar murders taking place daily, and therefore, don't understand the need for race-baiting in the original post. Sad that the original poster would want to marginalize this man's death for some twisted race related political motivation. For shame.
White people, you need to fear the black man. You need to fear him so much that you vote for us Republicans in November because only Republicans can protect you from the savage black beasts. By the way, did you happen to notice the President is black? (Except when we try to make a stupid point that depends on him being half-white.)
Terrible crime and glad they are being brought to justice. Truly a statement of our civilizations when kids are killing kids over fun and a bit of cash. But it's disgusting to compare this to a hate crime where a bunch of white dudes tied a guy to the back of a truck and dragged him to pieces for miles. To suggest that this isn't getting news reporting because it's the victim is white is just absolutely ludicrous and insane. Basso - this might be the worst you've done yet. And that's impressive in and of itself.
could be, it's unclear. regardless, if the tables were turned, i think there'd be little such confusion.
