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Musclephone (http://www.Musclephone.com) alert --> Craig Titus was sentenced to 21-55 years.. Kelly Ryan was sentenced 6-26 years in prison.
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Craig Titus pleaded guilty on May 30 to second-degree murder, kidnapping and arson. Kelly Ryan pleaded guilty to arson and Nevada’s equivalent of no contest to battery with a deadly weapon.
According the sources, Kelly read a statement, and could not stop crying. Then Craig came up, said he was sorry, and called himself a coward for his acts, and apoligized.
Then Maura James came up, and begged the judge for the maximum sentence, and asked for a gag order on Craig and Kelly.
The judge decided not to impose a gag order, then procedeed to lecture Craig and Kelly, and then he threw the book at them, and gave them whatever he could.
Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig’’s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
Both defendants and the mother of the slain woman shed tears during an emotional and sometimes contentious sentencing that featured Titus' first on-the-record account of James' death and a challenge by Titus' lawyer of his sentence.
Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass stopped the sentencing hearing briefly and met behind closed doors with defense lawyers and prosecutors after Titus' lawyer stood and complained he was “blindsided” by the imposition of a 21-year sentence.
Defense lawyer Marc Saggese said he had been assured before Titus pleaded guilty May 30 to second-degree murder, kidnapping and arson that Titus would have a chance at parole after 15 to 17 years.
The plea deal avoided trial and spared Ryan from pleading guilty to murder. She pleaded guilty to arson and entered an “Alford” plea, or Nevada's equivalent of no contest, to battery with a deadly weapon.
The judge reconvened the hearing and told Saggese he could seek to invalidate the plea agreement, but that would open Titus to facing life in prison under the more serious charge of first-degree murder.
Saggese said outside court he would ask Titus if he wants to appeal.
Titus had claimed the couple found James dead of an overdose, panicked and disposed of the body.
But the judge declared from the bench that she didn't believe a word of Titus' account of James' death and the couple's gruesome attempts to dispose of her body. She dismissed Titus tears as “crocodile tears.”
“He's a murderer,” Glass said.
The judge said she also was not swayed by Ryan's sobbing plea for forgiveness from the court and from James' mother, Maura James, of Lambertville, N.J.
James, who spoke of the pain of her daughter's death “at the hands of people she thought were her friends,” implored the judge to consider how her daughter died and to impose the maximum possible sentence.
“I am truly, truly sorry,” Ryan said. “I know I did not kill. But I did aid in the events. I know I was not in a state of mind emotionally or physically to make the right decisions or to, oh God, to take appropriate control of what was happening.”
Titus, in his turn to address the court, declared himself “ashamed and sickened of my actions after Melissa passed away,” and said he was so affected by drug abuse that he “wasn't thinking straight.”
“I let drug use get way out of control in my home,” he said. “I failed my wife. I failed my family. And most regretfully, I failed Melissa, who was my friend.”
Titus had a drug history. He served almost two years in federal prison after being convicted of selling Ecstasy in October 1995. He got probation, but it was revoked when he tested positive for steroids. He was released in April 1999.
Friends told police that Titus and Ryan used the prescription painkiller OxyContin, and a witnesses testified that Titus once bought $500 worth of morphine. Both Titus and Ryan told police they injected the synthetic opiate Nalbuphine, and that Ryan tried methamphetamine.
In pretrial documents, prosecutors also raised the issue of steroid-induced aggression sometimes called “roid rage.”
Through his lawyer, the heavily muscled Titus maintained Friday that James' death was an accident – that he beat and body-slammed her several times in a drug-fueled rage after arriving home to find James fighting and using a Taser stun gun on Ryan.
Saggese said Titus and Ryan then heard James ransacking her room, and later panicked after finding her dead of a drug overdose.
“There was no premeditation,” Saggese said. “He went too far. His actions caused the death of Melissa James.”
“Then, all of the brutal chain of events starts,” Saggese said, “once they decide they're going to dispose of the body.”
Prosecutor Robert Daskas said James' head was encased in duct tape, and showed the court graphic photos of a “death mask” formed by her face when it peeled away with the heavy tape during her autopsy.
Daskas said James was beaten, drugged, stunned with a Taser, injected with morphine and strangled before she was “burned beyond anybody's recognition” in the trunk of Ryan's car.
But he said investigators could never say for sure whether James was still alive in the back of the red Jaguar caught on videotape outside a Wal-Mart – where Ryan bought charcoal starter fluid and a backyard barbecue set at 3:30 a.m. – or at a gas station where Titus, Ryan and a friend allegedly bought another $2.66 worth of gasoline. The barbecue set was later found burned in Ryan's car.
The friend, Anthony Gross, 26, remained free Friday without bond awaiting a separate trial on felony accessory to murder and third-degree arson charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and is due in court for a status check next Tuesday.
Gross is accused of meeting Titus and Ryan at the gas station and driving them back to Las Vegas after they set Ryan's Jaguar ablaze in the desert outside Las Vegas.
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both got off too light.
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Fucking piece of shit!!!!
She probably convinced him to everything.
I HATE WHEN WOMEN GET OF THE HOOK BECAUSE THEY ARE FEMALE.
I hope she burns in hell.
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both got off too light.
They would have got 7 yr in sweden, and up for parole in 3.
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Ok, thos ewho know how this works, what does that really become? Half of the sentence with good behavior? Is the time they've spent behind bar deducted from the total?
I'd be curious to know when TITUSISBACK ;D
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They would have got 7 yr in sweden, and up for parole in 3.
::)
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Two shitbags who'll never contribute anything useful even when they do eventually get out. They should've just been executed and saved the taxpayers some money.
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::)
Juha Valjakkala Stole a bike in Sweden. The Owners bike and his son found Juha and asked if they could het their bake back.. He shot and killed them both witha shotgun, Then their mother came, he smacked her over the head with the shotgun and cut her throath with a knife.
He confessed to 3 killing just because of a bike.
He is now free after 18 years.. for 3 Confessed and proven killings.. 6 year per murder.. :)
Guess why he is smiling? Piece of SHIT.
(http://gfx.aftonbladet.se/multimedia/archive/00264/juha438_264721w.jpg)
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Titus was sentenced to 21 to 55 years.
Ryan was sentenced to 6 to 26 years in prison
WTF? What does this mean? Is Kelly serving 6 years or 26 years? What kind of sentencing is this? Someone please explain me Nevada law?
Same with Titus?
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Fucking piece of shit!!!!
She probably convinced him to everything.
I HATE WHEN WOMEN GET OF THE HOOK BECAUSE THEY ARE FEMALE.
I hope she burns in hell.
She got off because he took the blame of the murder itself. In my opinion they both got off way too lightly. When someone kills another human being in such a way as they did (cold blooded), they should never see the light of day. The victim will certainly never see it...why the "F" should they?!?!?!?!?!? >:(
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Juha Valjakkala Stole a bike in Sweden. The Owners bike and his son found Juha and asked if they could het their bake back.. He shot and killed them both witha shotgun, Then their mother came, he smacked her over the head with the shotgun and cut her throath with a knife.
He confessed to 3 killing just because of a bike.
He is now free after 18 years.. for 3 Confessed and proven killings.. 6 year per murder.. :)
he deserves life, no room in society for violent people, lock them in a cage like the animals they are.
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Hopefully it means that Craig won't have to serve 21 years. Hopefully he can get paroled in 10.
The man has suffered enough.
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She got off because he took the blame of the murder itself. In my opinion they both got off way too lightly. When someone kills another human being in such a way as they did (cold blooded), they should never see the light of day. The victim will certainly never see it...why the "F" should they?!?!?!?!?!? >:(
The 'victim' got off lightly after what she did to Craig. He has lost ALL his musclemass thanks to her.
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he deserves life, no room in society for violent people, lock them in a cage like the animals they are.
Guess how fucked up our prison system is.. 3 proven killing over a fucking bike. and he gets 6 years per murder? :/
And he escaped from jail i think about 3 times... and is STILL relased?
get caught with 5kg of coke and you will face more time behind bars then if you killed 2 random people :/
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You guys think Kelly will look bangable when she gets out?
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She got off because he took the blame of the murder itself. In my opinion they both got off way too lightly. When someone kills another human being in such a way as they did (cold blooded), they should never see the light of day. The victim will certainly never see it...why the "F" should they?!?!?!?!?!? >:(
In sweden a life is only worth 6 years maximum in jail....
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The "6 to 26" on Ryan is interesting. I thought the deal they made was Titus cops to everything and she gets off light? With the wide sentencing range, if the parole board is so inclined, they could keep her for the full 26, correct?
Goat, does Craiggers have to serve a minimum of 21 years or can he get paroled after serving half of the minimum sentence (ie 10.5 years)?
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Hopefully it means that Craig won't have to serve 21 years. Hopefully he can get paroled in 10.
The man has suffered enough.
Suffered in what way, having to live with the fact that you are Craig Titus your whole life, or being married to Kelly Ryan?
Craig deserves what he got. He killed a person and needs to spend at least 21 years in jail.
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Their troubles are far from over. They will also face a civil suit now that they've plead guilty and have been sentenced.
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The 'victim' got off lightly after what she did to Craig. He has lost ALL his musclemass thanks to her.
;D
You make a good point, nothing should ever come at the expense of mass, not even justice
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Suffered in what way, having to live with the fact that you are Craig Titus your whole life, or being married to Kelly Ryan?
Craig deserves what he got. He killed a person and needs to spend at least 21 years in jail.
no he needs to spend LIFE in jail.
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You guys think Kelly will look bangable when she gets out?
Do you think she looks bangable now?
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Titus will be free to destroy pussy again by his 60s.
:D :D
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Do you think she looks bangable now?
She's already so damned ugly her face looks like shit, getting oral from her would be like fukkin' anyone else up the ass.
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Numbers freshly pulled from my ass: He'll be out in 2019 - aged 54.
She'll be out in 2011 - aged 39.
I see her starting her own ministry - like Denise "Vanity" Matthews.
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In France they recognize crimes of passion and dish out lesser sentences. I think we need to create a law that incorporates the special criteria for the crimes of bodybuilders. This will be more understanding of their increased aggression due to their high test levels and it will try to safeguard their muscle mass whilst incarcerated - hourly protein shakes for example. We don't want another Bertil situation where the guy would look ridiculous in a thong.
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I don't know. Johnny Vegas may be able to offer insight.
Good luck. So far all he has offered is an arm made of solid lard and a million posts calling everyone squadfather
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How does somone go from this;
(http://www.bodybuilders.com/titus14.jpg)
To being a bald shrivelled up murderer.
:D
(http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Mar-31-Fri-2006/photos/titus.jpg)
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Their troubles are far from over. They will also face a civil suit now that they've plead guilty and have been sentenced.
I think there is already one pending out there, the problem is that I dont think there are any assets left after paying the lawyers, expenses, etc.
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The 'victim' got off lightly after what she did to Craig. He has lost ALL his musclemass thanks to her.
He lost all his musclemass because he was an uncontrollable steroid & recreational drug junkie who took a life and is now paying for it. He had the world at his feet and always had to push the limit because he thought he was untouchable. Now he sits in a 6 x 6 room shrunken to a size probably smaller than the majority of the other inmates. He will not be eligible for parole for a long long time and will most likely not see the outside of that prison until he is over 65 years of age.
Kelly, even if released in 6 years, will never obtain such status as she had prior to this murder no matter what she claims happened. She will always be looked at as an accomplice to murder...if not a murderer herself.
It's really sad that so many lives (the families of both the victim and the accused) have been effected in such a way that they will never truly recover. :'(
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How does somone go from this;
(http://www.bodybuilders.com/titus14.jpg)
To being a bald shrivelled up murderer.
:D
a sense of self entitlement, no empathy for others, a selfish, me first above everything else attitude.
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a sense of self entitlement, no empathy for others, a selfish, me first above everything else attitude.
= alpha dog
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How does somone go from this; ... To being a bald shrivelled up murderer.
Well, he would have ended up bald and shrivelled anyway.
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= alpha dog
for a little while sure but where is he now?
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Kelly, even if released in 6 years, will never obtain such status as she had prior to this murder no matter what she claims happened. She will always be looked at as an accomplice to murder...if not a murderer herself.
On a serious note: I am not sure with US law - it's a fucking minefield; state, federal etc.. - but I'm assuming that the 6-26 sentence years means, in theory, she could be sentenced to 6 and paroled after 3. Taking into account time served, she could be released any time.
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a sense of self entitlement, no empathy for others, a selfish, me first above everything else attitude.
Team Titus.
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another one (or two) bite the dust.
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Fucking piece of shit!!!!
She probably convinced him to everything.
I HATE WHEN WOMEN GET OF THE HOOK BECAUSE THEY ARE FEMALE.
I hope she burns in hell.
She should have got the same amount as Titus for her participation. She is a killer too.
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I'm saving myself for that fine white woman. I eagerly await for her to be released.
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That's the question someone needs to answer.... how much time is she really likely to do?
I'm confident that Chick and Bob are - as we speak - securing the services of an exposure-hungry defense attorney to address that very subject on the next episode of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly - brought to you by The Vein Center.
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I'm saving myself for that fine white woman. I eagerly await for her to be released.
at least she'll be tight if she doesn't fool around with any of the male guards.
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That's the question someone needs to answer.... how much time is she really likely to do?
The key thing here is how soon can she apply for parole. Does she have to actually do the 6 years or can she apply for parole after 3?
Without really understanding the sentencing it would appear that she should do a minimum of 6 and she can be denied parole for up to 26 years , when they have to let her out.
The same deal with Titus. The tricky bit is that sometimes they can actually apply for parole earlier than the 6 or 21 years. Depends if it's been stipulated that they must serve a minimum term. If not, I think they can actually start asking for parole after 3 years and 10.5 years respectively.
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What's important here is that the sentencing is now the end of the matter and that Ron is going to get rid of the Titus Board and replace it with an Arnold Board.
Aren't you Ron? ;)
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I'm sure she'll find Jesus.
Jesus must spend a lot of time in prison because everyone finds him there ;D
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According the sources, Kelly read a statement, and could not stop crying. Then Craig came up, said he was sorry, and called himself a coward for his acts, and apoligized. Then Maura James came up, and begged the judge for the maximum sentence, and asked for a gag order on Craig and Kelly. The judge decided not to impose a gag order, then procedeed to lecture Craig and Kelly, and then he threw the book at them, and gave them whatever he could.
Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig’’s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
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Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig’’s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
Ron, did the judge actually stipulate that they must serve those minimum terms?
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Hopefully it means that Craig won't have to serve 21 years. Hopefully he can get paroled in 10.
The man has suffered enough.
get real, Dude. there is a family who lost their lovely daughter, and 2 criminals are responsible for it. justice must be served
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Musclephone (http://www.Musclephone.com) alert --> Craig Titus was sentenced to 21-55 years.. Kelly Ryan was sentenced 6-26 years in prison.
Notes....
Craig Titus pleaded guilty on May 30 to second-degree murder, kidnapping and arson. Kelly Ryan pleaded guilty to arson and Nevada’s equivalent of no contest to battery with a deadly weapon.
According the sources, Kelly read a statement, and could not stop crying. Then Craig came up, said he was sorry, and called himself a coward for his acts, and apoligized.
Then Maura James came up, and begged the judge for the maximum sentence, and asked for a gag order on Craig and Kelly.
The judge decided not to impose a gag order, then procedeed to lecture Craig and Kelly, and then he threw the book at them, and gave them whatever he could.
Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig’’s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
in Texas they both would have got capitol felony's due to the kidnapping and murder combo.
capitol felony= life in prison with no parole or death.
bench
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get real, Dude. there is a family who lost their lovely daughter, and 2 criminals are responsible for it. justice must be served
get real, Dude. there is a family who lost their lovely daughter, and 2 criminals are responsible for it. justice must be served
Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano killed - or had a hand in killing - 15 people. He did a few years for it.
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in Texas they both would have got capitol felony's due to the kidnapping and murder combo.
capitol felony= life in prison with no parole or death.
bench
thats what i like about texas, they punish law breakers severely in most cases. now if they would only do something about all these damn beaners >:(
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Does this mean Titus is out of the Olympia ???
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The "6 to 26" on Ryan is interesting. I thought the deal they made was Titus cops to everything and she gets off light? With the wide sentencing range, if the parole board is so inclined, they could keep her for the full 26, correct?
This is correct, tghey COULD keep her for 26 and Ct for 55.
BUT, isn state prisons it is usually half tme and parole. That means KR could get parole in a few months, CT a few years.
On a murder beef these two may serve longer than 50% of the short end, maybe 50% of the middle of the sentencing range.
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Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig’’s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
I just read the same. Minimum must be served before eligible for parole.
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They would have got 7 yr in sweden, and up for parole in 3.
what? r u serious? not that big of an offense there huh?
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Good luck. So far all he has offered is an arm made of solid lard muscle and a million posts calling everyone squadfather
Hi Squad!
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Fucking piece of shit!!!!
She probably convinced him to everything.
I HATE WHEN WOMEN GET OF THE HOOK BECAUSE THEY ARE FEMALE.
I hope she burns in hell.
i partially agree
both should have got the same sentences
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BUT, isn state prisons it is usually half tme and parole. That means KR could get parole in a few months, CT a few years.
That's what I was wondering Johnny. The 6 years isn't a minimum she has to physically serve before being allowed to apply for parole. She can apply in a few months?
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I'm saving myself for that fine white woman. I eagerly await for her to be released.
Me and KR have been corresponding, I already have her booked at her release-sorry Wiggs.
KR is one fine woman, and her "bad girl" image makes nasty sex much more enjoyable.
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That's what I was wondering Johnny. The 6 years isn't a minimum she has to physically serve before being allowed to apply for parole. She can apply in a few months?
Right, the 6 year minimum is not counting parole.
KR could be released after 3 years and spend another 3-10 years on parole = 3 years total in the joint though. Or if she is a fuck up in the joint she could spend the ENTIRE 26 years there.
Typically you get 1 day off for good behaviour though in a state prison. KR will not do 26 years. If the middle of 6-26 is 16, then she may do 8 years in the prison and 8 on parole.
I personally think she will be out sooner rather than later.
And yes, after 3 years she COULD be paroled-but not likely on a murder rap-even if she plead to lessor charges. Has she been in 3 yet????
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Right, the 6 year minimum is not counting parole.
KR could be released after 3 years and spend another 3-10 years on parole = 3 years total in the joint though. Or if she is a fuck up in the joint she could spend the ENTIRE 26 years there.
Typically you get 1 day off for good behaviour though in a state prison. KR will not do 26 years. If the middle of 6-26 is 16, then she may do 8 years in the prison and 8 on parole.
I personally think she will be out sooner rather than later.
And yes, after 3 years she COULD be paroled-but not likely on a murder rap-even if she plead to lessor charges. Has she been in 3 yet????
Thanks man. That's what I think too. So Musclephone is actually wrong that they must actually serve 6 years and 21 years in prison before being permitted to apply for parole. They can apply after half that time.
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So Titus could actually get out in 10 years ?
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Wow, this got a lot of local attention... ::)
Very Sad! >:(
http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/27287539.html
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So Titus could actually get out in 10 years ?
We can but hope.
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Thanks man. That's what I think too. So Musclephone is actually wrong that they must actually serve 6 years and 21 years in prison before being permitted to apply for parole. They can apply after half that time.
Exasctly-they both can APPLY for parole after about half their sentence is up.
But applying and receiving are two different things. I have no idea if they will let someone out on the minimum end of the guidelines for a murder rap-even if she did not admit to murder in her plea.
Maybe they will maybe they won't-it is a wait and see what they do question. She might end up doing 4,5,6 years or more before parole.
We are just going to have to wait and see.
I so think it is safe to say that KR got a pretty light sentence for being involved with a very gruesome killing. I do not think she would get away that light in CA.
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Wow, this got a lot of local attention... ::)
Very Sad! >:(
http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/27287539.html
Hey-did you red the "comments" on the LVRJ article:
Shawn Ray wrote on August 22, 2008 01:06 PM:
They got off light.
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Mods, please move this to Craig and Kelly's killer board. ::)
Ron, why is that board even still around? Hell, even you don't use it! But The Arnold Board, now that would be used. ;D
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So short years. :-\
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Hey-did you red the "comments" on the LVRJ article:
Shawn Ray wrote on August 22, 2008 01:06 PM:
They got off light.
;D
Stevie Blechman wrote on August 22, 2008 02:46 PM: Now that he is convicted he can rejoin the rest of our ex-convicts on our all-criminal staff. Welcome home, Craig!
John Romano wrote on August 22, 2008 02:44 PM: I think the got about rite sentnnece. I also am a convict. Now me is a riter for gay rag no one reeds. Titus also was convict and riter. He bodybuilder also.
CraigLover wrote on August 22, 2008 02:40 PM: I love you Craig and ur muscles. That girl was scum and bad people. she deserved it. burn baby burn
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Titus was sentenced to 21 to 55 years.
Ryan was sentenced to 6 to 26 years in prison
WTF? What does this mean? Is Kelly serving 6 years or 26 years? What kind of sentencing is this? Someone please explain me Nevada law?
Same with Titus?
Same as anywhere else. If it's 6-26 you're eligible for parole at 6 but not promised anything other than you may get paroled at 6 or you may get to ride the whole 26 out or even perhaps get sprung somewhere in between. It's a minimum and a maximum
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Here's a link to a story on it and a couple of pics. They look as awful as expected
http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/27287539.html
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You guys think Kelly will look bangable when she gets out?
Not unless they do a helluva make-over
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Not unless they do a helluva make-over
You're one to have standards.
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Hey-did you red the "comments" on the LVRJ article:
Shawn Ray wrote on August 22, 2008 01:06 PM:
They got off light.
Ahahaha...I missed it, good catch! Too funny!
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You guys really don't think Titus will die in prison?
I don't think he'll live long enough to be a free man.
21 years is a long ass time. You guys think he live to be in his 60's after his kind of life style?
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Does this mean Titus is out of the Olympia ???
Yes. But I heard that he is considering doing Mr. Getbig III. ;D (Easier to do when you don't need to show up live for the contest.)
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Hahahhaha.....Who read this comment:
Elite_Lifter wrote on August 22, 2008 03:45 PM:
Me and Craig used to be gay lovers, and I will always miss this man and his good heart.
http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/27287539.html#blogcomments?submitted=y
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Guess how fucked up our prison system is.. 3 proven killing over a fucking bike. and he gets 6 years per murder? :/
And he escaped from jail i think about 3 times... and is STILL relased?
get caught with 5kg of coke and you will face more time behind bars then if you killed 2 random people :/
yes,... and in THE NETHERLANDS you get twice as long in jail if you didnt pay tax than having raped and murdered an underaged schoolgirl
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Musclephone (http://www.Musclephone.com) alert --> Craig Titus was sentenced to 21-55 years.. Kelly Ryan was sentenced 6-26 years in prison.
Notes....
Craig Titus pleaded guilty on May 30 to second-degree murder, kidnapping and arson. Kelly Ryan pleaded guilty to arson and Nevada’s equivalent of no contest to battery with a deadly weapon.
According the sources, Kelly read a statement, and could not stop crying. Then Craig came up, said he was sorry, and called himself a coward for his acts, and apoligized.
Then Maura James came up, and begged the judge for the maximum sentence, and asked for a gag order on Craig and Kelly.
The judge decided not to impose a gag order, then procedeed to lecture Craig and Kelly, and then he threw the book at them, and gave them whatever he could.
Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail. Craig’’s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already.
I must say that this veredictum is most surprising. Considering how harsh the American judicial system is when it comes to crimes of violence, I expected them to either receive capital punishment or life sentences.
But the American judicial system is also pretty lenient and more gentle when it comes to the sentencing of female, perhaps because American Society is pretty chauvinistic, so the fact that Kelly got a much lighter sentence than Craig doesen't surprise me in the least.
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ahahahahaha...look at this one!!!
:o :o :o :o
craigman wrote on August 22, 2008 03:49 PM:
I miss when craig did all of the g4p movies for me. He always gave me a happy ending. I hope Tyrone is giving him a happy ending too...
http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/27287539.html?numComments=11#blogcomments?submitted=y
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I wouldn't count on them making parole anytime soon.
It sounds like Maura James will show up and kill the parole every single time. No parole board member is going to want a dumbass like Craig back out on the streets. Craig will probably take out a hit on her after he is denied his 2nd parole attempt.
What a pathetic case from the get go. Craig & Kelly performed off one of the most horribly botched murders of all time. Burning the body in their own car! Going and confessing it to the police and numerous friends..running away, confessing again. Delay delay delay for years the inevitable. Pissing off a known hanging judge..
At some point during his incarceration Craig will be placed under a gag order.
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Ron, did the judge actually stipulate that they must serve those minimum terms?
The take:
Titus will be out in 18 years after 3 years already served.
Ryan will be out in 3 years after 3 years already served.
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(http://media.lvrj.com/images/bodybuilder-2-082208.jpg)
Craig all drugs Titus.
looks like he will be needing a copy of
(http://www.davepalumbo.com/images2/PPP%20COVER%20SCAN.jpg)
::) ::) ;D
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Wow, this got a lot of local attention... ::)
Very Sad! >:(
http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/27287539.html
HAHAHA, check out the comments.....John Roman and others.... ;D
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HAHAHA, check out the comments.....John Roman and others.... ;D
;D :D
"David Mirza/squadfather wrote on August 22, 2008 03:17 PM: I am Persian and live at the riverview trailer court. I think Craig is evil but my father in law wants to use the computer now and maggie urinated herself .
bye"
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Unreal.
Slaps on the fucking wrist.
It still pays to be white in America, that's for sure.
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How is Craig dying in prison a slap on the wrist?
He'll never get out on parole.
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When will he be able to resume posting on getbig? :P
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Unreal.
Slaps on the fucking wrist.
It still pays to be white in America, that's for sure.
Yea, that OJ got such a fucked up, racist deal
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I love how ppl say "they got off too light"....
In a few years, none of u will give a damn about craig anyway and forget him.
Can u comprehend 21 years of ur life spent in an 8 x 8 cell? Get fucking real u cant imagine that. So im fair to say while he COULD have got more, what he has in front of him is a long road. I wouldnt be surprised to hear he offed himself.
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21 years less credit for time served
And that's just as of right now. For all we know, he could be the beneficiary of some backroom 'mandatory sentence reduction' program and be on the loose again in 12 years.
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I love how ppl say "they got off too light"....
In a few years, none of u will give a damn about craig anyway and forget him.
Can u comprehend 21 years of ur life spent in an 8 x 8 cell? Get fucking real u cant imagine that. So im fair to say while he COULD have got more, what he has in front of him is a long road. I wouldnt be surprised to hear he offed himself.
it's not about retribution, it's about locking him away to protect society from the both of them.
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pics courtesy of AP Photo/Eric Jamison
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Maura James, mother of the slain victim Melissa James
(pic courtesy of AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Romano a convict... Give me a fucking break. He would be getting the shit kicked out of him on a Special Needs Yard!
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They got what they deserved if anything they both deserved longer terms. MURDER is nothing to sneeze at for all of you who think he got a light sentence.
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only 10 years? That is fucked.
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Romano a convict... Give me a fucking break. He would be getting the shit kicked out of him on a Special Needs Yard!
:D
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What was that weird looking thing on Kelly's face. She really aged like shit. She has a ton of gray hair and wrinkles. They both should just kill themselves and save the state some money
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it's not about retribution, it's about locking him away to protect society from the both of them.
You talk as if he were some axe murderer or some thrill-seeking sadist like the Joker from "The Dark Knight". Has it ever occured to you that a guy who showed no pattern of violent behavior before this homicide might not ever kill again? Has it ever occured to you that this act was exceptional for him and that he might be genuinely sorry and live a life of rectitude after this? I am saying this because there have been cases of murderers who delivered themselves to justice because they felt genuinely sorry and wanted to pay for what they did. Sure, there are sumbags like "Tookie" who only "repented" because they wanted to escape that death penalty, but there are murderers who genuinely repent.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
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Is there any details of the facts , what really happened? Did he kill her in cold blood or was it an accident?
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Is there any details of the facts , what really happened? Did he kill her in cold blood or was it an accident?
He killed her in a fit of rage when he found out she was stealing from him and his wife. Craig is not a psycho murderer.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
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Unreal.
Slaps on the fucking wrist.
It still pays to be white in America, that's for sure.
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Maybe she refused to eat her own shit off his dick?
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Good post. Spot on as usual.
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You talk as if he were some axe murderer or some thrill-seeking sadist like the Joker from "The Dark Knight". Has it ever occured to you that a guy who showed no pattern of violent behavior before this homicide might not ever kill again? Has it ever occured to you that this act was exceptional for him and that he might be genuinely sorry and live a life of rectitude after this? I am saying this because there have been cases of murderers who delivered themselves to justice because they felt genuinely sorry and wanted to pay for what they did. Sure, there are sumbags like "Tookie" who only "repented" because they wanted to escape that death penalty, but there are murderers who genuinely repent.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
....like OJ ??....as far as violent behavior goes, Craig was always getting into some sort of scrap or wanting to fight someone...I think the only thing Craig is sorry about is that he was so stupid about the way he tried to dispose of the body and that he got caught.
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is there a link to the actual court transcript? thanks in advance.
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is there a link to the actual court transcript? thanks in advance.
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=8882546 Give this a try...if not, there should a link on there.
They went from a world of fame, to a life behind bars. The well known bodybuilding couple now faces years in prison for brutally murdering their assistant.
Everyone is the room was emotional as the near three year long case wrapped up. While the, husband and wife defendants cried side by side, the judge said she didn't buy their tears.
Until the very end, the once famous Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan, tried to explain what went wrong. A life of drugs they say that got them into this mess. Killing their friend and live in assistant wasn't planned, according to the couple.
There was some dispute during the sentencing because Titus' attorney said they only accepted the plea deal because it was a minimum of 17 to 55 years, not 21 to 55 years.
The judge said she had no recollection of ever making that commitment
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He killed her in a fit of rage when he found out she was stealing from him and his wife. Craig is not a psycho murderer.
According to you, he killed someone who was stealing from him.
That's textbook psycho.
Because if you kill the person who owes you, YOU'RE NEVER GETTING YOUR MONEY BACK and your stupid ass is going to prison.
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By the time Titus gets out, he will be in his 50s - having endured a decade of extreme daily stress, barbarously poor medical care, and possibly multiple rapes as well. [This following years of rampant steroid abuse, of course.] He will be bankrupt, having no marketable skills, and quite a story to tell when a prospective employer asks "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?"
I foresee no return of the salad days.
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I still cant figure out exactly what happened, I'm assuming there has to be some recollection of the facts somewhere, so far it looks like they were really messed up in the head by drugs,did he beat her and burned her alive or what? Am I missing something? D
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Prison is where PRO BBs go to get healthy and slim down. It's all good. Unfortunately. Prison does a PRO BB good...
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Titus will be ripped...oops, I meant RAPED in jail. that would be justice served ;D ;D
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You talk as if he were some axe murderer or some thrill-seeking sadist like the Joker from "The Dark Knight". Has it ever occured to you that a guy who showed no pattern of violent behavior before this homicide might not ever kill again? Has it ever occured to you that this act was exceptional for him and that he might be genuinely sorry and live a life of rectitude after this? I am saying this because there have been cases of murderers who delivered themselves to justice because they felt genuinely sorry and wanted to pay for what they did. Sure, there are sumbags like "Tookie" who only "repented" because they wanted to escape that death penalty, but there are murderers who genuinely repent.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
hahahaha dude I have some swamp land to sell you. call me. Just face it, he is apiece of shit and deserved to be killed not feeding off society in prison. Hopefully he'll get killed in prison but really slowly.
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Titus will be ripped...oops, I meant RAPED in jail. that would be justice served ;D ;D
Are you saying that Titus is going to develop a certain love for the "meat missle" while in prison, Punisher?
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Numbers freshly pulled from my ass: He'll be out in 2019 - aged 54.
She'll be out in 2011 - aged 39.
I see her starting her own ministry - like Denise "Vanity" Matthews.
C.T can compete for the Masters O when he gets out ;D
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Titus will get out in 20 years and get on social security.
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According to you, he killed someone who was stealing from him.
That's textbook psycho.
No, psycho is someone who kills for no reason. Psycho is someone who kills because they don't give a damn, and not someone who kills because they got aggravated about something.
Because if you kill the person who owes you, YOU'RE NEVER GETTING YOUR MONEY BACK and your stupid ass is going to prison.
She was stealing from them. She didn't owe them anything. Besides, when a person kills someone who owes them money, it is because they realize they will never pay them regardless.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
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the murderer was murdered in prison ,,he never appealed anything ,,he had no money,,he died in prison by another prisoner ,,hired assasination,,he owed money and lots of it and since never got death penalty he was murdered in prison ,,it happened 10 years into his sentence which means 7 years from this day
ugly wife was released 11 years from this day she never got back to fitness,,she became relegious,,ruined her life and found god
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the murderer was murdered in prison ,,he never appealed anything ,,he had no money,,he died in prison by another prisoner ,,hired assasination,,he owed money and lots of it and since never got death penalty he was murdered in prison ,,it happened 10 years into his sentence which means 7 years from this day
ugly wife was released 11 years from this day she never got back to fitness,,she became relegious,,ruined her life and found god
Hey douche bag GH, can you do us all a favor and get cancer and die.
Thank you.
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Is there any details of the facts , what really happened? Did he kill her in cold blood or was it an accident?
Yes it was an accident ::) ::) ::) They accidently zapped the shit out her, tape her head, threw her in the trunk, shut the lid, drove out in the middle of desert, then lit the car on fire. yes it was an accident. He blames the drugs and said it made it so he didn't know what he was doing yet he could do all of those things and then try to run. He is basically the lowest scumbag out there. That is no accident
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Titus will be ripped...oops, I meant RAPED in jail. that would be justice served ;D ;D
(http://www.myspacefrog.com/img/1514.jpg)
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I meant accident like in she overdosed and stuff like that ::).....I have not heard details of how they killed her and that's exactly what I was asking basically, if anybody has a link for what their official statement was when they took that guilty plea, or if they provided some details. I'm assuming when you take a guilty plea it's not only, " yes I did it " kind of verbal admission but you might have to provide a timeline and some accurate facts to verify and add some credibility to your plea? D
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I meant accident like in she overdosed and stuff like that ::).....I have not heard details of how they killed her and that's exactly what I was asking basically, if anybody has a link for what their official statement was when they took that guilty plea, or if they provided some details. I'm assuming when you take a guilty plea it's not only, " yes I did it " kind of verbal admission but you might have to provide a timeline and some accurate facts to verify and add some credibility to your plea? D
I think he went a little farther only to say that he had come home and found Melissa using the stun gun on Kelly and so he beat her ass; later he says they found her dead of an overdose.
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By the time Titus gets out, he will be in his 50s - having endured a decade of extreme daily stress, barbarously poor medical care, and possibly multiple rapes as well. [This following years of rampant steroid abuse, of course.] He will be bankrupt, having no marketable skills, and quite a story to tell when a prospective employer asks "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?"
I foresee no return of the salad days.
There's always a "masters" title in Pro BBIng..... :-\
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Titus will never recover
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I think he went a little farther only to say that he had come home and found Melissa using the stun gun on Kelly and so he beat her ass; later he says they found her dead of an overdose.
yeah, pretty accurate. Explains the multiple tazer firings. Maybe he'll say there was a big struggle when he caught MJ zapping her, she was on drugs, and she died in the struggle.
They panicked, and decided to dispose of body.
Melissa took the plea with everything on Craig so they're sure she'll be out in 5 with time served.
Craig knows it's all or nothing - he gets 20 years, and he'll never see daylight again.
He wants a trial now, and most of us would probably do the same with the same options.
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the murderer was murdered in prison ,,he never appealed anything ,,he had no money,,he died in prison by another prisoner ,,hired assasination,,he owed money and lots of it and since never got death penalty he was murdered in prison ,,it happened 10 years into his sentence which means 7 years from this day
ugly wife was released 11 years from this day she never got back to fitness,,she became relegious,,ruined her life and found god
STFU, you useless troll. If you truly have a time machine, then please go back in time and kill your mother before she gives birth to your retarded ass.
SUCKMYMUSCLE
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yeah, pretty accurate. Explains the multiple tazer firings. Maybe he'll say there was a big struggle when he caught MJ zapping her, she was on drugs, and she died in the struggle.
They panicked, and decided to dispose of body.
Melissa took the plea with everything on Craig so they're sure she'll be out in 5 with time served.
Craig knows it's all or nothing - he gets 20 years, and he'll never see daylight again.
He wants a trial now, and most of us would probably do the same with the same options.
I guess you meant Kelly.... :)
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yeah, pretty accurate. Explains the multiple tazer firings. Maybe he'll say there was a big struggle when he caught MJ zapping her, she was on drugs, and she died in the struggle.
They panicked, and decided to dispose of body.
Melissa took the plea with everything on Craig so they're sure she'll be out in 5 with time served.
Craig knows it's all or nothing - he gets 20 years, and he'll never see daylight again.
He wants a trial now, and most of us would probably do the same with the same options.
accurate according to a twice convicted felon...you 240 are an idiot
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this crime should have never been commited had these Two Idiots been Bright enough. they've gotta be the 2 Dumbest, most stupid bodybuilding couples ever. they got my vote on that. I hope there is none like them in the IFBB again?