Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15 [FOUND DECEASED/ARRESTS MADE] Etowah County, AL

[Grande]

Search planned for missing teen
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published April 2, 2008

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Investigators have exhausted all means in the search for a missing teenager, and a full-scale ground and aerial search is planned for Thursday.

Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, was last seen March 24 near his home on Littleton Cutoff Road.

“His family has been working hard and our investigators have been working hard, and there has been no sign of him,” Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said. “We have run every lead, and we just haven’t gotten anywhere.”

There have been several calls of sightings of the 6 foot 3 inch, 155-pound teenager, a student at Sardis High School.

“We have had a lot of leads, but we haven’t been able to verify that any of the sightings are him,” Entrekin said.

There have been calls that he was seen at several businesses, said Michael Jones, chief investigator with the sheriff’s department.

Several of those businesses have surveillance cameras, and investigators have looked at the footage, Jones said.

“We have checked out all the surveillance video, and it doesn’t appear to be him,” Jones said.

It has not been determined whether a boy fitting the description and seen with a man at Dollar General near Noccalula Falls is Stone.

Someone saw a teenager that fit Stone’s description at the store. The boy got in an 1980s model yellow Cadillac, driven by an older white man using a cane. The man had a tattoo on his forearm.

The plastic housing around the taillights of the Cadillac were missing. The car could have had a handicapped tag. Authorities were notified, and several law enforcement officers from the sheriff’s department and Gadsden Police Department searched for the car, but it has not been seen.

“We’ve followed every lead, every call, every sighting,” Jones said. “He just seems to have vanished.”

Entrekin said he and the investigators decided a full-scale search of the area was needed.

“It’s not normal for a 15-year-old to missing this long without some type of contact with family or friends,” Entrekin said. “We’re not ruling out anything. We’re looking at every angle.”

Stone was last seen walking near his home with his dogs following him.

“We’re going to start the search in the area where he was last seen,” Entrekin said.

He was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid long-sleeved shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap.

Local volunteer fire departments, the Etowah County Rescue Squad and the sheriff’s department mounted unit will conduct a search on the ground, while the sheriff’s department helicopter is expected to be used to search from the air, Jones said.

The search headquarters is expected to be set up at Anchor Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 278 West near Littleton Cutoff Road.

Anyone with any information about Stone’s whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff’s department at 546-2825.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080402/NEWS/47078965/1016/NEWS

[Faith]

I pray Jeffrey is safe.

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080403/NEWS/306977609/1016/NEWS

Search for teen to be intensified
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2008


Investigators have exhausted all means in the search for a missing teenager and plan a full-scale ground and aerial search for today.

Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, was last seen March 24 near his home on Littleton Cutoff Road.

“His family has been working hard, and our investigators have been working hard, and there has been no sign of him,” Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said. “We have run every lead, and we just haven’t gotten anywhere.”

There have been several calls of sightings of the 6-foot-3-inch, 155-pound teenager, a student at Sardis High School.

“We have had a lot of leads, but we haven’t been able to verify that any of the sightings are him,” Entrekin said.

There have been calls that he was seen at several businesses, said Michael Jones, chief investigator with the Sheriff’s Department.

Several of those businesses have surveillance cameras, and investigators have looked at the footage, Jones said.

“We have checked out all the surveillance video, and it doesn’t appear to be him,” Jones said.

It has not been determined whether a boy fitting the description and seen with a man at Dollar General near Noccalula Falls is Stone.

Someone saw a teenager who fit Stone’s description at the store. The boy got in a 1980s model yellow Cadillac, driven by an older white man using a cane. The man had a tattoo on his forearm.

The plastic housing around the taillights of the Cadillac were missing. The car could have had a handicap tag. Authorities were notified, and several law enforcement officers from the Sheriff’s Department and Gadsden Police Department searched for the car, but it has not been seen.

“We’ve followed every lead, every call, every sighting,” Jones said. “He just seems to have vanished.”

Entrekin said he and the investigators decided a full-scale search of the area was needed.

“It’s not normal for a 15-year-old to go missing this long without some type of contact with family or friends,” Entrekin said. “We’re not ruling out anything. We’re looking at every angle.”

Stone was last seen walking near his home with his dogs following him.

“We’re going to start the search in the area where he was last seen,” Entrekin said.

Stone was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid long-sleeved shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap.

Local volunteer fire departments, the Etowah County Rescue Squad and the Sheriff’s Department mounted unit will conduct a search on the ground, while the Sheriff’s Department helicopter is expected to be used to search from the air, Jones said.

The search headquarters is expected to be set up at Anchor Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 278 West near Littleton Cutoff Road.

Anyone with any information about Stone’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 546-2825.

[Grande]

Search continues for missing Etowah County teen
The Associated Press
Last Updated:April 03. 2008 3:40PM

Ground and aerial searches resumed today in Etowah County for a 15-year-old boy who disappeared on March 24th. Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said Jeffrey Blake Stone is 6 feet 2, weighs 155 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Entrekin said in a statement today, sheriff's deputies, volunteer firefighters and dozens of volunteers concentrated the search around a three-mile radius near Stone's residence in Attalla. The boy's stepmother told authorities that Jeffrey, a student at Sardis High School, left home by foot at about 12:30 p.m. and has not been heard from or seen since that time.

Authorities set up a command post at Anchor Baptist Church in Attalla.

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20080403/APN/804030871

[Faith]

Advertisement - The Lowery Team

Search planned
From staff reports
The Reporter

Published April 3, 2008
Etowah County sheriff’s personnel will be searching for a missing Sardis student this morning.

Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, left his home in the Littleton area on March 24 and has not been or heard from since.

The sheriff’s office has received some tips, but they have not led to him being found. As a result, Sheriff Todd Entrekin has planned a search by air and land.

The teenager is 6 feet 3 inches tall. He weighs 155 pounds and has blond hair and blue eyes.

He was wearing a light-colored T-shirt over a long-sleeved plaid shirt. He was also wearing a light brown Carhartt jacket and a baseball cap.

The search will begin at 8 a.m. The command post will be the Anchor Baptist Church at the corner of U.S. 278 West and Causey Lane.

http://sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=159cecd783cf8290

[Faith]

The Day Ahead
updated 12:15 p.m. CT, Thurs., April. 3, 2008

The Day Ahead- April 3, 2008:

-The Etowah County Sheriff's Department will begin searching for missing 15 year old, Jeffrey Blake Stone, today at 8 a.m. Anchor Baptist Church located at 14199 Hwy 278 West Attalla. The search will be conducted by land and air using any resource available to the Sheriff's office-Officers with the Sheriff's Office, the Etowah County Sheriff's Office mounted unit, the Etowah County rescue squad, the local volunteer fire departments, and any family and friends. Stone left his residence on March 24, 2008 around 12:30 p.m. walking and has not been seen or heard from since. The contact person for the Sheriff's Office is Jeff Hopper (256) 549-2182.

-Governor Riley will be speaking at the Alabama Pre-K Conference today at 10 a.m. The conference brings together teachers, administrators, parents and pre-K advocates. About 500 people are expected to attend.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23610887/

[Faith]

Teen's family pleads for safe return

By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2008

LITTLETON — Jeff Stone struggled to hold back tears as he pleaded for his son to come home.

Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, has been missing since March 24. At least 100 people searched about a 3-mile radius near the Stone’s home on Littleton Cutoff Road, where he was last seen.

“All we want is Jeffrey back,” Jeff Stone said as he spoke to reporters at a command post set up in the fellowship hall at Anchor Baptist Church on U.S. 278 West, where it intersects with Littleton Cutoff Road.

“After 10 days of a severe emotional roller-coaster, our family just wants Jeffrey back,” Stone said. “All we ask is that anyone who knows where he is or has seen him to contact police.”

There has been no sign of Jeffrey Stone since he left his home at 909 Littleton Cutoff Road about 12:30 p.m. March 24.

He was reported missing by his stepmother, Lynn Stone. His father was at work when he left.

Lynn Stone told authorities that he left walking about 12:30 p.m. when he became upset after she asked him to clean his room. His dogs were following him but since have returned home.

She told authorities he has left home before, but normally returns a short time later.

Etowah County Sheriff’s Department investigators have been searching for Jeffrey Stone since he was reported missing, following up on possible sightings.

There have been several calls of sightings of the blue-eyed, blond, 6-foot-2-inch, 155-pound teenager, a student at Sardis High School. However, those sightings so far have proved false.

Investigators decided to do a ground search today, starting in the area where the teenager was last seen, Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

“This has been a very tough area to search,” Entrekin said. “It’s a very rural area, with thick brush, briars and undergrowth. People have come back with their clothes torn and scratches on them.”

He said the terrain has steep hills, caves and ravines. “The terrain is just about every type you can imagine,” he said. “If he has run away and didn’t want to be found, it would be a good area to hide.”

About 80 percent of the 100 or so who searched were volunteers on horseback, four-wheelers and on foot, Entrekin said.

“Nobody has found anything that ties back to this boy,” Entrekin said.

Entrekin said the investigators decided to do the search today because rain and storms possibly are moving into the area this weekend.

It is not believed that Jeffrey Stone took any money or food with him when he left.

“It’s not normal for a 15-year-old to go missing this long without some type of contact with family or friends,” Entrekin said. “We’re not ruling out anything. We’re looking at every angle.”

Horseback riders with Sheriff’s Department mounted units came from Mobile and DeKalb counties to assist in the search, along with volunteers from the Etowah County Rescue Squad and the communities’ fire departments — Ivalee, Sand Valley and Gallant.

The search got under way just after 8 a.m. and searchers returned to the church fellowship hall about noon for a meal provided by Gadsden Christian Fellowship. Rural Metro Ambulance was on standby, and assistance also was provided by Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency, Etowah 911 and the FBI.

“Everybody has done a great job today,” Entrekin said. “A search of this magnitude wouldn’t be possible without everyone’s help. It’s a great show of cooperation from many agencies and individuals who have one goal in mind — bringing this young man home.”

Entrekin asks that if anyone is helping Jeffrey Stone hide and keeping his whereabouts secret, to please contact the Sheriff’s Department.

“His family just wants him home,” Entrekin said.

Stone was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid long-sleeved shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap.

Anyone with any information about Stone’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 546-2825.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080403/NEWS/306977609/1016/NEWS

[jimkbeau]

If anyone knows any information that will help her please send me a note. She is very worried about her son. They have not been able to see each other in several years but she loves him very much. She has 3 other sons. His 9 year old brother looks very much like him. These folks have had a lot of rough times. Please pray for them. She needs to hear anything she can about him.

[Grande]

If anyone knows any information that will help her please send me a note. She is very worried about her son. They have not been able to see each other in several years but she loves him very much. She has 3 other sons. His 9 year old brother looks very much like him. These folks have had a lot of rough times. Please pray for them. She needs to hear anything she can about him.

Welcome jimkbeau. We will keep this thread up to date with any relevant information. In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers are with Jeffrey's friends and family, including his mother.

Come home safe Jeffrey! :1222423:

[Grande]

Teen's family pleads for safe return
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2008

LITTLETON — Jeff Stone struggled to hold back tears as he pleaded for his son to come home.

Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, has been missing since March 24. At least 100 people searched about a 3-mile radius near the Stone’s home on Littleton Cutoff Road, where he was last seen.

“All we want is Jeffrey back,” Jeff Stone said as he spoke to reporters at a command post set up in the fellowship hall at Anchor Baptist Church on U.S. 278 West, where it intersects with Littleton Cutoff Road.

“After 10 days of a severe emotional roller-coaster, our family just wants Jeffrey back,” Stone said. “All we ask is that anyone who knows where he is or has seen him to contact police.”

There has been no sign of Jeffrey Stone since he left his home at 909 Littleton Cutoff Road about 12:30 p.m. March 24.

He was reported missing by his stepmother, Lynn Stone. His father was at work when he left.

Lynn Stone told authorities that he left walking about 12:30 p.m. when he became upset after she asked him to clean his room. His dogs were following him but since have returned home.

She told authorities he has left home before, but normally returns a short time later.

Etowah County Sheriff’s Department investigators have been searching for Jeffrey Stone since he was reported missing, following up on possible sightings.

There have been several calls of sightings of the blue-eyed, blond, 6-foot-2-inch, 155-pound teenager, a student at Sardis High School. However, those sightings so far have proved false.

Investigators decided to do a ground search today, starting in the area where the teenager was last seen, Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

“This has been a very tough area to search,” Entrekin said. “It’s a very rural area, with thick brush, briars and undergrowth. People have come back with their clothes torn and scratches on them.”

He said the terrain has steep hills, caves and ravines. “The terrain is just about every type you can imagine,” he said. “If he has run away and didn’t want to be found, it would be a good area to hide.”

About 80 percent of the 100 or so who searched were volunteers on horseback, four-wheelers and on foot, Entrekin said.

“Nobody has found anything that ties back to this boy,” Entrekin said.

Entrekin said the investigators decided to do the search today because rain and storms possibly are moving into the area this weekend.

It is not believed that Jeffrey Stone took any money or food with him when he left.

“It’s not normal for a 15-year-old to go missing this long without some type of contact with family or friends,” Entrekin said. “We’re not ruling out anything. We’re looking at every angle.”

Horseback riders with Sheriff’s Department mounted units came from Mobile and DeKalb counties to assist in the search, along with volunteers from the Etowah County Rescue Squad and the communities’ fire departments — Ivalee, Sand Valley and Gallant.

The search got under way just after 8 a.m. and searchers returned to the church fellowship hall about noon for a meal provided by Gadsden Christian Fellowship. Rural Metro Ambulance was on standby, and assistance also was provided by Gadsden-Etowah County Emergency Management Agency, Etowah 911 and the FBI.

“Everybody has done a great job today,” Entrekin said. “A search of this magnitude wouldn’t be possible without everyone’s help. It’s a great show of cooperation from many agencies and individuals who have one goal in mind — bringing this young man home.”

Entrekin asks that if anyone is helping Jeffrey Stone hide and keeping his whereabouts secret, to please contact the Sheriff’s Department.

“His family just wants him home,” Entrekin said.

Stone was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid long-sleeved shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap.

Anyone with any information about Stone’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 546-2825.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080403/NEWS/306977609/1139/FRONTPAGE

[Roamer]

Our hopes and prayers are with Jeffrey's entire family.

They showed the search on B'ham local news this morning for the first time, so word is getting out, and hopefully he'll be found safely and soon.

[Grande]

Ground Search Over With No Sign of Missing Teen

The ground search has ended with no sign of a missing Etowah County teen. 15-year-old Jeffrey Stone disappeared the day after Easter. Yesterday, more than a hundred deputies and volunteers searched by horseback and four-wheelers near his home. That ground search ended in mid afternoon with no sign of Stone. Family members say they found Stone's dog alone on a nearby road.

http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6222149&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

[Roamer]

I rec'd an email from Lisa Rogers at The Gadsden Times. As of 10 this morning, when she checked with investigators, Jeffrey still hasn't been found. :(

[Faith]

Thanks Roamer, My prayers are with Jeffery & his family.

[packy]

My prayers for Jeffrey and his family. Too sad that the dog couldn't lead them to some places he might have been.

[KindraLore]

I have been following this case with great hope for finding this boy. This area seems very rural. Not the type for an abduction (of course if there is such a place now days). I wonder if he may be hiding out somewhere. Its amazing what type of loyalty kids have to each other. Then again, it would be hard without other kid's parents not spotting him. Maybe he was hurt somewhere in the woods. Cases like this get to me. I hope he is found soon.

[KittyMom]

WOW...hope this kid is found soon. Shame that the dogs couldn't lead investigators to him.

[Faith]

Missing teen featured on Web sites

By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published April 8, 2008



Jeffrey Blake Stone now is featured on national Web sites for missing children as the search continues for the 15-year-old last seen March 24.

The Etowah County Sheriff's Department helicopter was flying Monday afternoon, with the pilot searching the area where at least 100 people searched on the ground on Thursday, Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

Deputies and investigators also are in the area on foot and on four-wheelers, Entrekin said, searching in some areas not covered in last week's massive search, he said.

There has been no sign of Stone since he left his home at 909 Littleton Cutoff Road about 12:30 p.m. March 24.

He was reported missing by his stepmother, Lynn Stone. His father was at work when he left.

Lynn Stone told authorities that he left walking about 12:30 p.m. when he became upset after she asked him to clean his room. His dogs were following him but since have returned home.

She told authorities he has left home before but usually returns a short time later.

There have been several calls of sightings of the blue-eyed, blond, 6-foot-2-inch, 155-pound teenager, a student at Sardis High School.

However, those sightings have proved false.

"There was a lot of publicity generated last week, and it didn't turn up anything," Entrekin said.

Investigators have followed up on dozens of leads, but there has been no trace of Stone, Entrekin said.

"We're still optimistic that he is going to come home," Entrekin said. "We hope that he ran away and just hasn't been able

to call and let his family know he is OK."

However, Entrekin said, investigators have not ruled out other possibilities.

Stone is featured on several Web sites for missing children, including America's Most Wanted at www.amw.com; the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.ncmec. org; and www.helpfindthemissing.org.

Investigators still are concentrating their efforts in the area where Stone was last seen, Entrekin said.

It's in a rural area, with thick brush, briars and undergrowth, and the terrain has steep hills, caves and ravines.

The search so far has been in an area about a three-mile radius around Stone's home.

It is believed Jeffrey Stone took no money or food with him when he left.

Entrekin asks that anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant the information might seem, call the sheriff's department at 546-2825.

Stone was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid long-sleeved shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com (http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080408/NEWS/804080313/1017/NEWS)

[Roamer]

She either took my word for it or came in and looked around.

Thanks, Lisa!

[KittyMom]

Any idea on whether this kid has a myspace page?

[Roamer]

If he does, KM, I haven't seen anyone mention it.

[KittyMom]

I've poked around on myspace and I don't see a page for this kid.

[KindraLore]

I've poked around on myspace and I don't see a page for this kid.

I looked and could not find one either.

[Roamer]

From the comments section on this article at the Gadsden Times/From "Blake's" Stepmom:

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=6621061365&f=3291074365&m=8911040907&r=6111002117#6111002117

\ReturnOurSon Posted 04-09-2008 06:50 AM So you know the truth: Tho I am technically Blake's "stepmother," I have been his Mom for almost 10 years. I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and serve as an Etowah County Mental Health Officer. His dad, Jeff, is an RN at the infirmary in the state prison in St. Clair county. I may not have given birth to his boys but I chose these two boys as my children. We've certainly had our ups and downs, as does any family attempting to blend. We call him Blake b/c his dad is Jeff and my son is Jeffrey. Blake's brother is Andy and my daughter is Randee. I spend more time with Blake than any other adult in his life. His grandparents here are very caring toward both boys and helped Jeff rear them in their early years. They are warm people who have made me welcome in their family from the start. Jeff and I love Blake and Andy dearly and are quite devastated by Blake's being gone. It's been the worst emotional roller coaster b/c there is no human form of love greater than that of a parent toward their child. Yes, he has given us problems, esp over the past year, as do many adolescents reaching for independence. He has told his friends that he wanted to live on his own and, being 15, believes he can support himself. His reasons expressed to his friends are that we are mean to him and he "doesn't want to live in a house with rules." Let me reassure all of you, we do not use corporal punishment but logical and natural consequences. The only chore he is assigned is to fold his clothes and put them away, which is what he was told to do by his father the day he left. He awoke around 11:30, got dressed to leave the house b/c he was due to see his girlfriend at the Pizza Hut in E. Gadsden at 2:30. He became angry that I wouldn't take him there at noon, 2 and 1/2 hours early, and not before he did as his father told him. There was no arguing from my side, just "no, I'm not taking you right now." He left the house about 12:20 without saying anything. I was in my room upstairs and didn't see him leave. But it is his habit to do that. He usually walks down the front of the property and goes to an 18y.o. neighbor's house. When he didn't return by 1:30 to have me take him to see his g.f., I called the neighbor w/no response. I called his g'mother to see if he had walked over there to get him to take her. I continued to call the neighbor every 10 to 20 minutes and drove over there. I knew he was home b/c his truck was there but he never responded. Jeff arrived home from work about 3:45 and I told him what had transpired w/Blake. He was upset that Blake had disobeyed and we went to the neighbor's house looking for him. Tho he was home, he did not respond to our knocking. We drove around the neighborhood and asked if anyone had seen him. It is not uncommon behavior for Blake to walk around the whole area visiting w/neighbors, so we were not alarmed at the time. When we came back toward the house around 4:30, his dog who follows him everywhere, was at the foot of the drive, returning home, so I said "oh, he's back." However, when we reached the house, which is set quite far back from the road, Blake was not there. B/c we know his dog would never leave him, we then started calling all his friends and driving around in an ever-widening pattern. Blake knows he's supposed to be home before dark, so when he hadn't returned by 8:30 and had not called, I called the Sheriff's Dept. A deputy arrived shortly thereafter and I completed a Missing Person report while Jeff was still out looking for him. We've had many leads over the past 16 days but the trail goes cold. I spend 14 to 16 hours a day driving around looking for him or sitting in front of a store where he has been sighted, awaiting his possible return. Jeff goes to work to ensure we have enough gas money to continue the search, as we've spent his entire paycheck on flyers and ads in the Times. The Etowah County Rescue Squad, of which Jeff and I are both members, has spent days, using their own cars/gas monies to aid us in following leads. They sat for hours watching different areas where he was reported to be seen, esp near the g.f.'s house. The Sheriff's Investigation Unit has been diligent in working with us and the Sheriff himself came to our house on the 4th day to reassure us of their efforts. These investigators have all given many hours to help us and I'm compelled to express my immense gratitude to Investigator Jeff Hopper, who serves as our liaison. We're all 99% sure Blake has run away and is hiding out with a friend b/c of all the things his peers have told us. We can only assume that he convinced whoever is hiding him that we are mean to him. It's that 1% that causes so much alarm and grief. Blake's a good looking boy w/an engaging personality. He talks to everyone, has never met a stranger, has no instinct for an adult who might be dangerous to him. Someone has him, voluntarily or involuntarily. We want to know he's alive and well. We want him back. I will search this planet until the day I die to find him. I'm his Mom.

[Roamer]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Blake and your family.

[KittyMom]

Is it possible he called someone to come and pick him up? Does he have a computer? Did he call his gf to let her know he wouldn't be meeting her for lunch?

[Pauli]

Another question, does the girlfriend seem upset at all that he is missing....

[Roamer]

After reading your post, Harlett and KM, I went back to the forum and asked if the girlfriend has been questioned, if she seems upset that he's gone, and if not, might she be in contact with him.

[Faith]

Search Expands for Missing Etowah County Teen
CBS 42 News
2008-04-09 08:20:25.0

The search for a missing Etowah County teen has gone national.

15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone is listed on several web sites for missing children, including Americas Most Wanted and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

He hasn't been seen or heard from in more than two weeks, despite extensive searches.

Anyone with information about Blake Stone should call the Etowah County Sheriffs Office at 256- 546- 2825.

http://www.cbs42.com/news/local/17421769.html

[KindraLore]

I wonder what the deal is with the neighbor that would never answer the phone or door and if he was eventually interviewed. Also, I thought from the articles I have read that the "sightings" of Blake have turned out to be not credible.

According to this article:

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080403/NEWS/306977609/1139/FRONTPAGE

It says:

There have been several calls of sightings of the blue-eyed, blond, 6-foot-2-inch, 155-pound teenager, a student at Sardis High School. However, those sightings so far have proved false.

[Roamer]

Another comment from Stepmom: http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2121002365/m/1161005907?r=3401019117#3401019117


All I asked was a little sensitivity from enog (aka "gone" backwards - see how astute I am? ) for a while, as the whole family is very tense and hypersensitive about the situation. It's still too raw. What I would appreciate more than anything is having everyone keep their eyes on the areas in which they live for a sign of Blake. We're running out of leads and feeling quite despondent. When enog stated "boys and girls run away...for a reason," he was somewhat less than profound, tho tritely correct, and certainly not subtle. So, if you'll indulge me for a few minutes of writing too much on a blog, maybe I can offer enog some education on the matter. Yes, Blake ran away for a reason - his reason...he didn't get his way. Unfortunately, this has been his mode of functioning as long as I've known him - likely due to physiology as well as environment during his earlier years. That is, by happenstance, I first met his birth mother a little over 2 years ago. By her choice and difficult life circumstances, she has not contacted either of the boys in almost 10 years. I talked to her openly, reassured her the boys were well, et al. She willingly was able to give me insight into some of Blake's behavior. To cut to the chase, he basically functions as a 2 y.o. w/a 15 y.o.'s savvy and attitude b/c he likely missed a phase of neurological development when he was 2, a time when she had primary custody. Since Blake has been missing, we've talked daily, discussing ways in which we might be able to track him down together. She knows, as do all who know me, that I am not the "wicked stepmother." And I know she still has the boys in her heart. What we don't know is where Blake is. Even tho his peers insist he is hiding out, it's been almost 3 weeks and we're quite frightened that he may have come to harm b/c he doesn't have the intuition or awareness of danger from an adult. Just remember how a 2y.o. faces the world. And now I offer my apologies for taking up so much space and thank you all for the love you've shown.

[Grande]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=302889727

[Faith]

Thanks Roamer. This just breaks my heart. I cannot imagine how any family would feel. My heart aches for them and all missing persons and their families. :sad0119:

[Grande]

Thanks Roamer. This just breaks my heart. I cannot imagine how any family would feel. My heart aches for them and all missing persons and their families. :sad0119:

Mine too Faith!

[Roamer]

Another comment from Blake's stepmom (after a few insults from others):
http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2121002365/m/1161005907?r=5701091217#5701091217

Posted 04-12-2008 11:14 AM Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by ADW1966:
"I also pray for this young man as well as his family but I have a few concerns as a mother as well as what I do for a living.....the step mother is posting threads on several different topics/cities" - this is the only blog I have ever posted on before in my life but I'm willing to take this time to do whatever it takes to help people understand Blake and that he's not just a "bad kid" or "just being a typical teenager - "which is great in researching for leads but she is also posting personal info that truly does not need to be posted," - I've tried to educate on why Blake does what he does in order to alert people to the danger he may be in. but I've never disclosed anything harmful to him. We wanted people to know that he doesn't have the instinct for someone who might harm him. His birth mother agreed with what i wrote, as she read it before posting and tells everyone herself about the difficulties she's experienced. She does want people to know that she chose to have the boys live with their father as she felt he'd do a better job than she could. - "When the young man is located, this can and will cause harm to him." - This will not harm him, as he doesn't understand why he does what he does, and hopefully, keep him out of juvie. It will show him that we all love him and understand him. - "I am also concerned that she feels the need to speak so negative about her missing son" - explaining his physiological development is not negative but educational for those who think negatively about him and assume he's just a "problem kid." he's just naive in his thinking - "but so postive about her children that she gave birth to." - I said nothing "positive" about my birth children except to express that finding Blake is so impt to them they have offered to leave their jobs in other countries to search for their stepbrother, as have all 4 of my sisters, my 90y.o. father, my cousins from across the country, my husband's parents, his siblings, his cousins, our friends on the rescue squad, friends from adult services at DHR, Blake's youth pastor, parents and g'parents of his peers, and even some people I've counseled who really need to stay off the radar of law enforcement. That's only a synopsis of how impt it is that we all feel we must find him b/c of the possibility of his coming to harm. and all our family members and friends have offered to contribute to the reward monies. have you? - "I am not trying to be rude or mean but everyday I watch and study behavior of people who make wise and foolish choices and I see "flags" on this." - see all the flags you want as long as they're attached to finding Blake. The reason our families felt I should be the spokesperson is that they worry people won't look for him "just b/c they think he's a bad kid" and I could better explain who Blake is, as I've more experience in writing and teaching. Blake is a gorgeous boy and can charm the socks off anyone. He approaches any and everyone to talk, has never met a stranger. We've often joked that he should run for public office. We've not spoken of Blake's brother b/c so many of the kids at school have pressed him on the issue, causing him anxiety and anger. And, quite frankly, having the burden on me to be the front person in this situation is extremely difficult, as I want to get out of the house and keep looking for his blond head and blue eyes to pop up out of hiding and say "I'm hungry." Negative comments do nothing but bring greater emotional harm to our family whom my husband and I will defend at all costs.

"I am praying for Blake and hope for his return in God speed." - please keep praying that Jesus takes the demons off all our backs, please. Other than the believers of Cinderella's wicked stepmother premise or the brutal father issue, this community has shown the love of God shining thru their hearts brighter than the sun on the warmest day. He is our comfort as are the wonderful people here.

"I always think of the old sayaing...."actions speak lounder than words". I am looking forward to hearing the side of the young man, there are always 2 sides to every story..yes..even a teenager." - go for it.

Everyone else, please call me Lynn. I'm not a formal shrink and don't wear my white professor's coat. You have a great heart and I love you for it.

God Bless

[Faith]

Bless her heart. I pray for Blake's safe and speedy return.

[Roamer]

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=6621061365&f=2121002365&m=1161005907&r=5171081217#5171081217

ReturnOurSon Posted 04-14-2008 05:34 AM Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by romysmom2007:
Lynn, if we can be of any help at all to you, please visit us at www.helpfindthemissing.org

If you look under Missing Children, you will see a thread about Blake. I have added your comments here so that people will know more about him, and how badly you want him home safely.

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Thank you. I did visit the site and think it's a great effort you've all undertaken for people across the nation. You all obviously are dedicated and committed. Good work!
Posts: 7 | Registered: 04-09-2008

[Roamer]

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2121002365/m/1161005907?r=4981094217#4981094217

<snipped from above link...Stepmom responding to negative posts...I have removed those references as they are not condusive to finding this child>

As to sightings, yes. There have been sightings which often seem to be unconfirmed b/c his peers won't talk openly to law enforcement. Everyone of his peers from every area he's ever been in has stated he is "hiding out with an older friend" and thinks this is a great adventure. Some have talked to him on their cell phones but don't want to "rat him out to the law," precisely the reason we excluded the sheriff's dept number from our ad offering a reward which, btw, has grown significantly thru donations from family, friends, and co-workers who know us well and know what we've done to try to aid Blake in becoming a successful and functioning member of society. But we still fear he's going to make a serious error in judgment that will endanger himself while he's enjoying his "independence."

[Roamer]

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2121002365/m/1161005907?r=8021065217#8021065217 From Lynn (stepmom)

This morning:

My heartfelt thanks to those others of you who have tried to keep this thread where it should be focused. For you: Blake has been seen at chicken fights in the valley this past week and at Wal-Mart in Boaz yesterday. He seems to be staying w/different friends in the Sardis/Boaz/Rockledge area but stays one step ahead of everyone who has a badge, as they're warning him. Maybe a civilian can get closer. Thanks.

[KittyMom]

I get so angry with kids that run away. I had friends who went through this a couple of years ago. Their child was only missing 3 days but it was the worst 3 days of their lives. My advice to them was a visit to a morgue and a visit with a family whose teen ran away only to return in a casket. Some of these kids need the carp scared out of them.

[Roamer]

At least the sightings, if real, prove that he's okay. She said the sheriff wants to send him to Boot Camp. Sounds like if he has run, he might need that little dose of reality.

Anyone helping him hide from his family should be held legally responsible, IMO. This is a fifteen year old kid, and he needs to be home!

[Faith]

At least the sightings, if real, prove that he's okay. She said the sheriff wants to send him to Boot Camp. Sounds like if he has run, he might need that little dose of reality.

Anyone helping him hide from his family should be held legally responsible, IMO. This is a fifteen year old kid, and he needs to be home!

I agree, if he is hiding the persons responsible should be held accountable.

I hope he is found safe soon.

[Roamer]

I don't think Lynn will be posting on the Times site anymore. There are so many trolls insulting her on there that she said yesterday she wasn't going to read it or post there anymore.

That's sad, that people have no life except judging and insulting other people.

[Roamer]

Welcome, Lynn! We are so glad to have you join us, and I promise you, you'll get none of the nasty feedback you got on the Times forum!

[Faith]

Welcome Lynn, thank you for joining us. We are all here to help you any way we can.

Faith

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080418/NEWS/510834466/1016/NEWS

No new leads on missing teenager
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2008

Dozens of tips have not led to any leads in the disappearance of Jeffrey Blake Stone.

The 15-year-old has been missing more than three weeks.

Stone is featured on national Web sites for missing children. A special investigative unit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has been in contact with the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department about assisting with a special investigative team, said Jeff Hopper, one of the investigators at the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department working on the case.

Investigators have checked possible sightings and none have panned out.

In the stores where he was reported to have been spotted, investigators have looked at surveillance video and investigators do not believe the sightings are of Stone.

About 100 people helped with an intensive ground search on April 3 but nothing was found to lead to Stone’s whereabouts.

His home is in a rural area, with thick brush, briars and undergrowth, and the terrain has steep hills, caves and ravines. The search was in an area of about a 3-mile radius around Stone’s home.

It is believed Stone took no money or food with him when he left.

There has been no sign of Stone since he left his home on Littleton Cutoff Road about 12:30 p.m. March 24. He was reported missing by his stepmother, Lynn Stone.

Lynn Stone told authorities that he left walking about 12:30 p.m. when he became upset after she asked him to clean his room. His dogs were following him but they since have returned home.

She told authorities he has left home before but usually returned a short time later.

“We have no proof of anything other than he just walked away,” Hopper said.

Stone’s parents have offered a reward for information.

Stone, a student at Sardis High School, has blue eyes and blond hair. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. He was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid, long-sleeve shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap. He has a pierced left ear and a scar on his left knee.

Stone is featured on several Web sites for missing children, including America’s Most Wanted at www.amw.com; the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.ncmec.org; and www.helpfindthemissing.org.

Anyone who has seen Stone or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 546-2825.

[Nut44x4]

I am so lost....I see no 'Lynn' posting. Did I miss something?

[Nut44x4]

I get so angry with kids that run away. I had friends who went through this a couple of years ago. Their child was only missing 3 days but it was the worst 3 days of their lives. My advice to them was a visit to a morgue and a visit with a family whose teen ran away only to return in a casket. Some of these kids need the carp scared out of them.


I totally agree Kitty!!! A little dose of reality and shock therapy!

[Roamer]

Lynn never posted, Nut. We welcomed her because someone registered under her name. We were later told privately by people who said they were "friends of hers" that they had registered "for her". We have no idea whether she even knew about it or not, although she did say she's been here to read.

[Grande]

STILL NO SIGN OF MISSING ETOWAH CO. TEEN
JOEY WEAVER
04-19-2008


Dozens of tips have not led to any leads in the disappearance of Jeffrey Blake Stone.

The 15-year-old has been missing more than three weeks.

Stone is featured on national Web sites for missing children. A special investigative unit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has been in contact with the Etowah County Sheriff's Department about assisting with a special investigative team, said Jeff Hopper, one of the investigators at the Etowah County Sheriff's Department working on the case.

Investigators have checked possible sightings and none have panned out.

In the stores where he was reported to have been spotted, investigators have looked at surveillance video and investigators do not believe the sightings are of Stone.

About 100 people helped with an intensive ground search on April 3 but nothing was found to lead to Stone's whereabouts.

His home is in a rural area, with thick brush, briars and undergrowth, and the terrain has steep hills, caves and ravines. The search was in an area of about a 3-mile radius around Stone's home.

It is believed Stone took no money or food with him when he left.

There has been no sign of Stone since he left his home on Littleton Cutoff Road about 12:30 p.m. March 24. He was reported missing by his stepmother, Lynn Stone.

Lynn Stone told authorities that he left walking about 12:30 p.m. when he became upset after she asked him to clean his room. His dogs were following him but they since have returned home.

She told authorities he has left home before but usually returned a short time later.

Stone's parents have offered a reward for information.

Stone, a student at Sardis High School, has blue eyes and blond hair. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. He was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid, long-sleeve shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap. He has a pierced left ear and a scar on his left knee.

http://www.weis990am.com/np74465.htm

[KittyMom]

I was hoping this kid would've come home by now. :(

[Faith]

Me too, very sad. I hope he is safe.

[Roamer]

Just wanted to add a note that I spoke to Blake's mom on the phone this morning. This is a very hard day for their family, with Blake still missing.

They have hired private investigators, and there was another search done yesterday, with no clues or results.

They send their thanks to anyone and everyone who cares about Blake, and to all on this site who have helped in any way.

My heart breaks for them, and I pray this child will be found safely.

[TigressPen]

I just feel so very sad for Blake's mom and dad. I get the feeling from reading this thread he is somewhere being hidden and doesn't realize he isn't getting the love he gets at home. I pray he comes home soon.

[packy]

If he is staying with someone, hopefully today he'll realize how much he is loved and missed.

[Roamer]

Blake's case was featured on AMW Saturday night.

http://www.amw.com/missing_children/case.cfm?id=54436




Community Searches For Missing Ala. Teen

Jeffrey Stone

Police say on March 24, 2008, 15-year-old Jeffrey Stone left his home on foot and vanished.

He was last seen leaving his home located at 909 Littleton Cutoff Road in Attalla, Ala. wearing a light colored t-shirt under a plaid long sleeve shirt with a light brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red rim around the soles and a baseball cap.

Police have received many tips about possible sightings, but none of them have panned out. They have searched local surveillance cameras, but have not come across any clues to further the search.

On April 3, 2008, volunteers and search teams met at the Anchor Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 278 and planned to search all day for the missing teen.

Police say they need the public's help. Anyone that has information on Jeffrey's whereabouts needs to contact them immediately. Police are not ruling anything out at this time.

[KittyMom]

I sure thought this kid would've come home by now. The longer he is out there the more I think some not so nice person has him.

[Faith]

My prayers are with Blake, his mom, dad and brother. They miss him so much.:1222423:

[Roamer]

Lynn met with Lisa Rogers of the Gadsden Times yesterday. Lisa will do an update on his case in tomorrow's paper. He's been gone two months now. :(

[Pauli]

I hope they get some answers soon :1222423:

[Faith]

Lynn is such a wonderful mother. I hope Blake is home soon.

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080524/NEWS/524435831/1017/NEWS

Missing teen’s parents still have no idea where their son is
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published May 24, 2008



Lynn and Jeff Stone hold a reward flier for their son, Jeffrey Blake Stone, Friday in Gadsden. The 15-year-old has been missing since March 24.

Not knowing is the hardest part for Jeff and Lynn Stone and other family members of Jeffrey Blake Stone, missing for two months.

The 15-year-old left his home on Littleton Cutoff Road on March 24 and has not been seen or heard from since.

“All we really want to do is hear his voice,” his father said this week.

“If somebody knows something, we need to know that. If something else has happened, we need to know that, too.”

Time seems to have stopped for the Stone family. They have driven many miles, looking for any sign of Blake, as his family calls him.

They have put up posters, hoping someone has seen the tall, blue-eyed blond.

He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds.

“Our lives have stopped,” Jeff Stone said. “Even to this day, we’re looking for those same clothes he left in. Somebody has to be taking care of him. All we really want is for anybody who has any information to call and report it.”

Dozens of sightings have been reported but there is nothing that confirms that any are of Blake. He is known at Sardis High School as Jeff.

Several callers have reported seeing someone fitting his description and it turned out to be Blake’s younger brother, Andy. He resembles Blake but is shorter.

“To this day, we know as much as we did the day he left,” his father said.

One large search was conducted in a 3-mile area around the Stone’s home — in a rural area, with thick brush, briars and undergrowth, and the terrain has steep hills, caves and ravines — 10 days after he was last seen. Nothing was found. Another search on a smaller scale was conducted about a month later.

He left his home about 12:30 p.m. with no food, money or clothes.

It was the day after Easter and he was out of school that day, his stepmother, Lynn Stone, said.

He wanted Lynn to take him to East Gadsden to meet his girlfriend but she told him she was not going to take him right then.

She thought he was in his room and discovered a little while later he wasn’t there.

It wasn’t unusual for him to walk off, to visit neighbors, she said.

“He usually comes back in 45 minutes,” she said. “We just thought he walked off and didn’t tell us where he went.”

By 3:45 p.m., however, she was very worried, she said. Blake’s father had gotten home from work and they were searching in the neighborhood, calling his friends, to try to find him.

His dogs apparently left with him but returned home later that day.

The Stones called the Sheriff’s Department at 8:30 p.m.

Jeff and Lynn have no idea if he walked off and caught a ride with someone or if he somehow was injured. But his friendly nature concerns them.

“He’s never met a stranger,” his father said. “He talks to everybody.”

And he doesn’t have the awareness that somebody would hurt him, Lynn Stone said.

The Stones have been told he was hiding out with friends, but nobody has come forward with any information that confirms that.

“We just don’t know, and that’s the hardest part,” Jeff Stone said.

Countless people have helped look for Blake and for that, the Stones are thankful.

“There just aren’t words to express how the people of this community have stepped up,” Lynn Stone said.

Blake is featured on several Web sites for missing children, including America’s Most Wanted at www.amw.com; the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.ncmec.org; and www.helpfindthemissing.org.

He was wearing a light T-shirt under a plaid, long-sleeve shirt. He had on a light-brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with red trim around the soles and a baseball cap. He has a pierced left ear and a scar on his left knee.

“Even if we never know what happened, in 10, 15 or 20 years we’re still going to be looking for a 15-year-old boy with blond hair,” Lynn Stone said. “We’ll keep looking until something can be resolved.”

The Stones’ funds are running out and it is difficult even paying for gas money to search for Blake, Lynn Stone said.

An account has been set up at Community Credit Union in the name “Find Jeff Stone” to help take care of expenses such as fliers and for a reward for information.

Donations can be made at any branch of Community Credit Union or mailed to 110 S. 26th St., Gadsden, AL 35904.

Anyone who has seen Blake or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 546-2825; a private investigator at 305-3092; or Lynn Stone at 305-3054.

[Faith]

Jeff & Lynn, you and your family are in my thoughts and close to my heart. I pray for Blake's safe return everyday. :1222423:

[Amusedtdth]

:cryintime:God this just breaks my heart. I hope this kid comes to his senses and returns home soon

[Roamer]

No good news yet. :(

[Pauli]

I was so hoping we would have some news on Blake :(

[Roamer]

They think there's a good chance that his bio mom is hiding him. And with her record, that may not be a good thing.

There is a video about Blake on the main page of Gadsden Times online now. That IS a good thihg, keeping his name and face out there as much as possible.

[Amusedtdth]

[QUOTE=Roamer;230881]They think there's a good chance that his bio mom is hiding him. And with her record, that may not be a good thing.QUOTE]


thought the very same thing when I first read about Blake however, I also got the impression that bio mom even though she didn't seem to be much in the picture was in pretty close contact with his Dad and Stepmom since he went missing. Coverup?
Blake reminds me so much of my son in appearance that this one is really nagging me. I pray for a safe return and if bio Mom is hiding him and gets caught shes in for a good one.:madranting94dp:

[Roamer]

The bio mom cut off contact with Lynn and Jeff shortly after Blake went missing. She had also gone around and put notes on many of his Missing posters saying who she was and gave her phone number.

They have visited her home and she won't let them in. LE can't get a search warrant because there's no real evidence that he's there.

[Faith]

I hope Blake's bio mom is ready to go to jail for kidnapping if she's hiding Blake.

[Amusedtdth]

Can we say "Search Warrant". Surely there has to be enuf to get one to search her house.

[Roamer]

The way I understand it, is that Blake has to be seen entering or leaving before they can do that. A lot of people are trying, but she lives in a small trailer park and it's hard for strangers to get close enough.

[Lawson]

Can anyone give me the biological mother's name and/or address? I'd like to do some further research on her. I will be going to the Boaz/Sardis area at the end of the month and might just go knock on her door and try to sell her something. Thanks!

[Amusedtdth]

:frown:Still nothing. This case haunts me.

[Roamer]

I'm in constant touch with Lynne, and she sends me updates once or twice a week.

The good news is, several people have reported spotting him. The bad news is he's always gone before they get there. :frown:

[Brianne]

Thats so sad.

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080701/NEWS/89321317/1017/NEWS


BREAKING NEWS: Body believed to be Blake Stone is found
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 1, 2008

Etowah County Sheriff's investigators were on the scene at 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, Tuesday near Attalla where they served a search warrant. Investigators apparently found the body of Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, who has been missing since March 24. At least one person is in custody in connection with Stone's death. Here, a man in handcuffs is led to a patrol car by Deputy Rick Correll, right.

Remains believed to be those of 15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone were found today in a freezer at a neighbor’s house in the Littleton community, Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

Two neighbors, ages 19 and 22, are in custody, expected to be charged today with murder.

Sheriff’s Department investigators were led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant about 3 p.m. today, Entrekin said.

Evidence there led to a search warrant at 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, just down the road from where Stone lived with his father and stepmother, Jeff and Lynn Stone.

That location is about 10 miles from Stone’s home on Littleton Cutoff Road, where Stone was last seen.

The 15-year-old, who was a student at Sardis School, was reported missing after he was last seen on March 24.

Sheriff’s Department investigators received a new lead Tuesday morning that led to the grisly discovery, District Attorney Jimmie Harp said.

“Investigators have worked tirelessly since the missing person’s report was filed and from the public’s point of view it might have seemed slow,” Harp said. “But they have worked diligently and never stopped following leads.”

Harp said tonight that the investigation would continue into the night and charges are expected Wednesday.

It is believed that the boy was killed and initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, Entrekin said. Entrekin said an autopsy will determine how Stone died.

The body was apparently moved within the last week and placed in a chest-type freezer at a neighbor’s house. The body apparently was wrapped in a tarpaulin.

Entrekin said investigators are still trying to determine why the body was moved from the grave to the freezer.

The report of the missing boy led to several searches from law enforcement and others in the community.

“There was real cooperation from the Littleton community and that community is grieving tonight,” Entrekin said.

Experts with the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences were at the house and will have to confirm the identity of the body, Entrekin said.


:1187603408.CR.Mothe

[Roamer]

I'm simply heartsick over this, but I had to wait until a published report came out.

I've become very close with Blake's stepmom, and we had suspicions about these neighbors from the beginning, but LE couldn't or wouldn't search their entire property or homes.

Then we got tips that he was being hidden by his birth mom, and were hoping that was true, because at least he was alive.

Now this.

RIP Blake :1222423:

And may the Stone family come together in closure.

[packy]

I am so sorry to hear this. With reports of sightings , I wonder if the neighbors were behind some of those, it would seem he was okay.

RIP Blake :1222423:

[LiveLaughLuv]

I am so sorry to hear this.

My condolences to the family. :1222423:

Rest In Peace Blake :1222423:

[Amusedtdth]

OMG! Although I didn't know him or his family, my stomach is in a knot and the tears won't stop. :1187603408.CR.Mothe This poor child. This case for some reason tore me up worse than any other. Maybe because he looks so much like my son did at that age or the I wanna be on my own attitude. With all the reports of sightings I was so hopeful that he would realize theres no place like home, and now this.

My condolances to the family I truly feel for you all right now and I'm so sorry for your loss. May god bless his soul and keep him held tight.

RIP Blake:1222423: :1222423: :1222423:

[Sardismom]

My thoughts and prayers are with the Stone family. My son knew Jeffrey and is a friend of his younger brother. I am so sorry this ended this way and I hope and pray those responsible get the maximum sentence of death. My prayers also go out to the students and teachers at Sardis. It's time for this community to come together and ensure that those responsible are brought to swift justice to help ensure the safety of the rest of the kids in this community. Again my thoughts and prayers are with the Stones. May God protect and guide you thru these troubled times and ease you hearts.:1222423:

[Roamer]

Thank you for posting, Sardis mom. Your son can help by supporting Andy through this.

I'm so glad Alabama has capital punishment.

[Grande]

My heartfelt condolences to the Jeffrey's friends and family!

:1222423:

[Grande]

http://i27.tinypic.com/mj8nph.jpg

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080701/NEWS/89321317/1017/NEWS

[Faith]

This breaks my heart. My gut feeling said these young man were involved. I'm sick over this. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

Lynn & Jeff, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and close to my heart.

RIP Blake :1222423:

[Grande]

The reverse address search returns a Richard W. Lee for the location identified in the search warrant.

[Faith]

The reverse address search returns a Richard W. Lee for the location identified in the search warrant.

IMO the person in the photo is Nathan Lee.

[Roamer]

As soon as the names are published somewhere, I'll let you know. Probably be on the news at 11.

[Grande]

IMO the person in the photo is Nathan Lee.

Agreed.

[Faith]

Nathan Lee- the last person confirmed to have seen Blake alive.
* He's an only child who inherited a big house and 100's of acres of land.
* Unconfirmed-his mother is life-long committed to a private mental institution in another state.
* Blake went to his house when he left home.
* Nathan would not take the parents calls nor answer his door for 3 days. Parents left note on his door.
* Nathan called and told the family one story and since has related 4 varied and inconsistent accounts of Blake's last visit to the s.o. and to The PI
* About 3 yrs ago, a woman who'd been missing for months was found in a pond on Nathan's land.
* Nathan's land has never been searched by LE

_________________________

Andrew Smiley

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=331711120

Lots of Photos here
http://www.myspace.com/redneckfarmer51

From my notes-

* Inconsistent accounts of his own presence at Nathan's that day.
* May have "accidentally" killed Blake, panicked, and buried his body somewhere on their adjoining lands.

[Grande]

Like many others today, I will be grieving our loss in Jeffrey, however I would like to formally thank Faith & Roamer for their efforts in this case. I look forward to justice being served and Jeffrey's family having some sense of closure.

[Grande]

Body found in freezer believed to be missing teen
Posted by Staff and wire reports July 02, 2008 11:43 AM

Etowah County officials have scheduled a 1 p.m. press conference to discuss developments in the case of a body found Tuesday in a freezer. Authorities believe the body is that of a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since March.

Sheriff Todd Entrekin said Tuesday that two suspects were being questioned in connection with the disappearance of Jeffrey Blake Stone, according to The Associated Press. District Attorney Jimmie Harp said charges were expected today.

Stone, a student at Sardis School, was reported missing after he was last seen March 24.

Investigators received a lead Tuesday morning that pointed them to a shallow grave on a logging road, Entrekin said. He said evidence at that site prompted investigators to obtain a search warrant for a home not far from where Stone lived with his father and stepmother.

Entrekin said it appears the boy was killed and buried in the shallow grave and was moved within the past week to a chest-type freezer in the home.

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/07/body_found_in_freezer_believed.html

[Grande]

http://i25.tinypic.com/2vls7rb.jpg

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437/r/7451006437#7451006437

[Grande]

stone330
Posted 07-02-2008 10:10 AM Hide Post

nathan lee the other his last name is smiley

Posts: 1 | Registered: 06-20-2008

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437/p/2

[Grande]

http://i32.tinypic.com/2mff0n7.jpg

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437/p/3

[Roamer]

There are 3 or 4 threads about this on their forums. That post is kind of sad.
But whoever he might have been as a child, we only see him as a murderer.

B'ham news didn't carry the PC, so guess I'll have to wait until this afternoon.

[Grande]

There are 3 or 4 threads about this on their forums. That post is kind of sad.
But whoever he might have been as a child, we only see him as a murderer.

B'ham news didn't carry the PC, so guess I'll have to wait until this afternoon.

I have been trying to find a feed for it as well, never did.

My thoughts are with the entire community, including the family and friends of the young boys in question.

[Roamer]

This Nathan Lee lives on Littleton Road, about 10 miles from Lynn and Jeff Stone.

Might be listed in Sardis, I'm not sure.

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080702/NEWS/317233080/1017/NEWS


BREAKING NEWS: Suspects charged in teen's death
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 2, 2008


It appears the two men charged with murder in the death of Jeffrey Blake Stone had planned for weeks to kill him.

"They killed him for no other reason than for getting the rush of killing someone," Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

Nathaniel Wayne Lee, 19, 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, and Troy Andrew Smiley, 22, 1084 Anna Drive, Attalla, were charged with murder today.

Investigators believe Lee and Smiley had planned to kill Stone because the boy was an easy target. He often visited the Lee home.

Remains believed to be those of 15-year-old Stone were found Tuesday in a freezer at Lee's house.

Sheriff’s Department investigators were led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Entrekin said. Evidence there led to a search warrant at 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, just down the road from where Stone lived with his father and stepmother, Jeff and Lynn Stone.

The 15-year-old, who was a student at Sardis School, was reported missing after he was last seen on March 24.

It is believed the boy was killed and initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, Entrekin said. Entrekin said an autopsy will determine how Stone died.

The body was apparently moved within the last week and placed in a chest-type freezer at a neighbor’s house. The body apparently was wrapped in a tarpaulin.

Entrekin said investigators are still trying to determine why the body was moved from the grave to the freezer
___________________________________________

Sounds like a capital murder charge is coming, which in Alabama means the death penalty.

[packy]

Almost like another Leopold and Loeb it seems. If it's true they planned it for the rush. so cold-blooded.

[Roamer]

I'm thinking it's something that came out at the PC, packy, but it wasn't televised, so I'll have to watch the news at 5.

[Lawson]

This INFURIATES me! Mr. Smiley is not an upstanding citizen folks! Here's his rap sheet: He was arrested on 9/8/07 in Lee County Alabama for Possession/Receipt of a controlled substance and since our legal system is so jammed up, he wasn't even indicted until 5/13/08 (AFTER he had his fun with poor little Blake). NOW, get this! He will not be serving any time. He's simply on probation and they lessened the charge to a misdemeanor! It's wrong wrong wrong!!!

[Lawson]

The only interesting thing on the REAL Nathaniel Wayne Lee-administrator-can you remove my INCORRECT info from earlier? is that he was sued 12/19/07 by Donald Raymond Lee, Sr. for the probate of the will of Richard W. Lee. He answered the complaint (hired an atty named Gregory Cusimano) on 1/17/08 and it looks like there was a hearing ordered in the case 3/12/08-I wonder what came of this? Did he lose the house and go mad? Hmmmm....

[Nut44x4]

This is just so sick! My heart goes out to Jeffrey's family and friends.

[Faith]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080702/NEWS/317233080/1017/NEWS


BREAKING NEWS: Suspects charged in teen's death
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 2, 2008


It appears the two men charged with murder in the death of Jeffrey Blake Stone had planned for weeks to kill him.

"They killed him for no other reason than for getting the rush of killing someone," Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

Nathaniel Wayne Lee, 19, 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, and Troy Andrew Smiley, 22, 1084 Anna Drive, Attalla, were charged with murder today.

Investigators believe Lee and Smiley had planned to kill Stone because the boy was an easy target. He often visited the Lee home.

Remains believed to be those of 15-year-old Stone were found Tuesday in a freezer at Lee's house.

Sheriff’s Department investigators were led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Entrekin said. Evidence there led to a search warrant at 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, just down the road from where Stone lived with his father and stepmother, Jeff and Lynn Stone.

The 15-year-old, who was a student at Sardis School, was reported missing after he was last seen on March 24.

It is believed the boy was killed and initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, Entrekin said. Entrekin said an autopsy will determine how Stone died.

The body was apparently moved within the last week and placed in a chest-type freezer at a neighbor’s house. The body apparently was wrapped in a tarpaulin.

Entrekin said investigators are still trying to determine why the body was moved from the grave to the freezer
___________________________________________

Sounds like a capital murder charge is coming, which in Alabama means the death penalty.




"They killed him for no other reason than for getting the rush of killing someone," Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

How incredibility sad.

I wonder why his body was moved?


Investigators believe Lee and Smiley had planned to kill Stone because the boy was an easy target. He often visited the Lee home.

Easy target for what?

:1187603408.CR.Mothe

[Roamer]

Local news said (and I'm betting this came out at the PC) that they did it to feel the rush of killing someone. That's all. They just wanted to see what it was like to take a human life. :madranting94dp:

AND the news also said the DA says if convicted (no problem, they confessed) they face 99 years, so it doesn't sound like they're going for the DP. I'd like to see Lynn and Jeff push for it, but right now Alabama and Texas are under fire for carrying out the DP too often. Our AG is ticked!!!

[Roamer]

The only interesting thing on the REAL Nathaniel Wayne Lee-administrator-can you remove my INCORRECT info from earlier? is that he was sued 12/19/07 by Donald Raymond Lee, Sr. for the probate of the will of Richard W. Lee. He answered the complaint (hired an atty named Gregory Cusimano) on 1/17/08 and it looks like there was a hearing ordered in the case 3/12/08-I wonder what came of this? Did he lose the house and go mad? Hmmmm....


I deleted the other post, Lawson.

[Lilly]

Hey Roamer.. Im in Bama too and have been following this and praying that Jeff would be found safe. I hope they do go for the DP and who really gives a rip that we're being criticized for killing murderers, ya know? What we need is a safe place to live where murder, rape and other violent crimes aren't tolerated!

[Roamer]

This case screams death penalty, just like any other when they kill a child.

Local news just said Blake was shot to death, so I just hope he didn't suffer.

[Faith]

This case screams death penalty, just like any other when they kill a child.

Local news just said Blake was shot to death, so I just hope he didn't suffer.


:1187603408.CR.Mothe

I pray he didn't suffer. I am just sick over this.

[Faith]

Local news said (and I'm betting this came out at the PC) that they did it to feel the rush of killing someone. That's all. They just wanted to see what it was like to take a human life. :madranting94dp:

AND the news also said the DA says if convicted (no problem, they confessed) they face 99 years, so it doesn't sound like they're going for the DP. I'd like to see Lynn and Jeff push for it, but right now Alabama and Texas are under fire for carrying out the DP too often. Our AG is ticked!!!

I pray Jeff & Lynn pushes for the DP....those killers deserve it.

[Lilly]

Do you know if these are the neighbors that didn't answer the door when his Mom went looking for him?

[Faith]

Do you know if these are the neighbors that didn't answer the door when his Mom went looking for him?

Yes, Nathan didn't answer the door when they went searching for Blake.

[Faith]

2 face murder charges
By George Jones
The Reporter

Published July 3, 2008
GADSDEN – Two men have been charged with the murder of Sardis High School student Jeffrey Blake Stone.

Nathaniel Wayne Lee, 19, of 1176 Littleton Cut-Off Road, Attalla, and Troy Andrew Smiley, 22, of 1084 Anna Drive, Attalla, have both been charged with the first-degree murder of Stone.

“It appears this senseless murder of this 15-year-old had been planned for weeks,” Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

“And once they got him over there, they executed their plan for no other reason than to get the rush from killing somebody.”

Entrekin said it is believed Stone, who had been reported missing on March 24, was killed the day he went missing.

Entrekin and District Attorney Jimmie Harp both expressed their desire to see that Lee and Smiley receive the most severe penalty possible

“It scares me to death to think that people are out there killing people around this state just for the thrill of it,” Harp said.

Entrekin said information suggested a body was in Lee’s home, about a quarter of a mile from Stone’s parents home where he lived.

Information leading them to the site of an empty shallow grave on a logging road in Gallant near Rocky Hollow Road at about 3 p.m. Tuesday led investigators to obtain a search warrant for Lee’s house.

It was there investigators found a body – believed to be Jeffery – wrapped in a tarpaulin inside a Tupperware container inside a chest-type freezer.

Entrekin said it appeared the boy was killed at Lee’s house by more than one gunshot to the head and buried in the shallow grave.

Within the last week it was, for a yet unknown reason, moved to the freezer.

Entrekin and Harp credited the diligence of Jeffery’s parents with helping to solve the case by providing information suggesting Lee and Smiley had something to do with Jeffery’s disappearance.

Entrekin said a statement reported to have been made by one of the suspects concerning the killing allowed the investigation to focus on the pair and eventually obtain a confession.

Harp said a bond hearing would be held within 72 hours, with the case being given to a grand jury in September.

Although the pair is only charged with the one count of first-degree murder, Harp said, the investigation is continuing, and other charges are possible in the future.

“Unfortunately at this time a kill for the thrill is not a capital offense,” Harp added. “If convicted the pair could face 99 years to life.”

http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ad2b2705bcc443f2

[Lilly]

OMG.. that's a tragedy. In this case a mother's instinct was right on.. she knew most likely where her son went and was suspicious when they didn't answer the door.

Thank you Faith!

[Faith]

OMG.. that's a tragedy. In this case a mother's instinct was right on.. she knew most likely where her son went and was suspicious when they didn't answer the door.

Thank you Faith!

You're very welcome.

[Roamer]

They've had a lot of unfounded tips, and followed up on every single one of them. Lynn, Jeff and Philip have been everywhere, staked out places he could have been, literally walked the streets in other communities and even in another state where they thought he could be, all the while praying one of the tips would turn out to be Blake, alive.

She's such a wonderful person, and I enjoy our emails, although sometimes they're very sad. Just recently we decided to meet for lunch soon. I can't imagine their grief today, and wouldn't dream of intruding on it. She has my email and phone number and knows a friend is here if she needs me.

[Faith]

Andrew Smiley
http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/photo_servlet?contentId=6900355&version=1&locale=EN-US&subtype=MIMG&siteId=1002&isP16=true
Nathan Lee
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/killers.jpg
Nathan's House
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Nathanshouse.jpg
Top Local Stories
Last Edited: Wednesday, 02 Jul 2008, 5:42 PM CDT
Created: Wednesday, 02 Jul 2008, 5:42 PM CDT

Two Charged in Teen's Murder

Two men are being charged with murder in what prosecutors call the "thrill killing" of a teenager.

Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp says 22-year-old Troy A. Smith and 19-year-old Nathanial Wayne Lee are both being charged with murder in the killing of 15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone.

Remains that prosecutors think belong to the teen who'd been missing since March 24th were found Tuesday in a freezer in the Littleton community.

Prosecutors found the remains after confronting one of the suspects about a shallow grave they'd found, where its believed Stone's body was initially buried.

Both suspects are being held without bond.

Watch the video here:
http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6899055&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

[nanabillie]

There used to be an announcement on tv everynight, "It's eleven o'clock. Do you know where your children are?"
Well, when it got to be 11:30 and I just called to make sure my son, 38, is safe. And on his way home. As long as they aren't married, or sorta married, they have to check in with me so I don't worry. After reading this I could not wait another minute.
I feel so sad for this family and for Blake.

[Faith]

>snip<
A kill for the thrill is not a capital offense. The individuals are being charged with straight murder.

VIDEO

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1269613720/bclid1342091758/bctid1644026788

From the video
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/andrew-1.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/nathan.jpg

[Faith]

Does anyone know if Nathan had any type of adult supervision after his father died?

[Faith]

There used to be an announcement on tv everynight, "It's eleven o'clock. Do you know where your children are?"
Well, when it got to be 11:30 and I just called to make sure my son, 38, is safe. And on his way home. As long as they aren't married, or sorta married, they have to check in with me so I don't worry. After reading this I could not wait another minute.
I feel so sad for this family and for Blake.

I don't blame you at all for calling your son. No matter how old our children are we will always be their mom and worry. :love0085:

[KittyMom]

:frown: I just found this thread. I can't believe it. I just KNEW this would be one of those cases where Blake would eventually wish up and go home. I can't believe that these two young men would plan to kill him just for kicks. Where does that come from?

:1222423: My heart aches for those who love Blake and searched for him each day since he left.

:1222423: Roamer, my prayers are with you as well. It is a difficult position being a confidant to family of missing. You knew the statistics and yet, were there to offer hope and encouragement. Bless you.

[Roamer]

I can't understand why a "thrill kill" isn't a capital offense. Seems like that would be one of the very worst, just taking a life for the rush.

Thank you, KM, I'm very sad for Blake's family.

Billie, I have one daughter who is single, and keep tabs on her all the time. The others are all married, so a spouse would know if they're ok. Her living alone , even though she's almost 45, means check in and out with mom.

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080703/NEWS/993349165/1016/NEWS

Men Charged in slaying
By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 3, 2008

Two men charged with murder in the death of Jeffrey Blake Stone had planned for weeks to kill him, Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

“They killed him for no other reason than for getting the rush of killing someone,” Entrekin said during a news conference Wednesday.

Nathaniel Wayne Lee, 19, 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, and Troy Andrew Smiley, 22, 1084 Anna Drive, both near Attalla, were charged with murder Wednesday.

Stone, 15, a student at Sardis High School, often visited at Lee’s home about a quarter-mile from his own.

Stone’s remains were found in a freezer at Lee’s house about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Entrekin said.

Stone had been missing since March 24, a day he was out of school for the Easter holiday. He left his home walking about 12:30 p.m. When he did not return within a couple of hours, his father and stepmother began searching for him.

Within a day, they were passing out fliers and searching all through Etowah County, following any lead they could. They asked Lee to pass out fliers at Gadsden State Community College, where he was enrolled.

Most of those fliers were found in Lee’s house, Entrekin said.

“This is a very sad time for the family of Jeffrey Stone, as well as the community in which he lived,” Entrekin said. “Our prayers go out to them. This murder was a cowardly act of two individuals who took the life of a 15-year-old simply for thrills.”

Investigators now believe when Stone left home, he went to Lee’s house — a large brick home on more than 100 acres that Lee inherited after his father’s death a few years ago.

Lee lived there alone, but Smiley often stayed over.

Entrekin said Lee and Smiley were close friends.

“They hung out together and smoked dope together,” Entrekin said.

Lee and Smiley were there shooting for target practice — something Lee did often, Entrekin said.

“Once they got him over there, they shot him,” Entrekin said.

Entrekin said the investigation shows that Stone did not realize he was about to be shot.

“They had planned this senseless murder for weeks,” he said.

Entrekin said they apparently chose Stone because he was over there often.

Investigators got a tip Tuesday morning that led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant.

There was evidence at the shallow grave that led to a search warrant at Lee’s house.

Entrekin said Stone was killed in the woods behind the house and then initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, about 12 miles away.

Entrekin said Lee and Smiley apparently went to the grave a couple of weeks ago and moved the remains to the chest-type freezer. The body apparently was wrapped in a tarpaulin and placed in a plastic Rubbermaid box.

“Apparently they thought the body was exposed and they were afraid someone would find the body,” Entrekin said.

District Attorney Jimmie Harp said for now Lee and Smiley are being held without bond on murder charges. The penalty for a murder conviction is 99 years to life, Harp said. A judge could set bond, he said.

Harp said he knows of no reason at this point in the investigation that charges will be upgraded to capital murder — the only charge in which the death penalty is applicable.

“Unfortunately, a kill for the thrill is not applicable to capital murder,” he said.

For a capital murder charge, the victim must be younger than 14, a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, murder in the commission of another crime such as robbery or the murder of two or more people.

Harp said Lee and Smiley had been people of interest early on and were questioned.

“But we had to have enough evidence and probable cause to execute a search warrant,” Harp said. “We have to make a case we can win. It wasn’t until yesterday that we had probable cause to go forward.”

Harp said Stone’s father and stepmother, Jeff and Lynn Stone, have worked diligently searching for their son and hoped to find him alive.

“But they suspected foul play and passed on every tip they could to investigators,” he said. “It’s a very sad day for them. It’s the worst news ever a parent could hear.”

Harp said the details of the case also have been disturbing to investigators.

“I don’t understand it,” he said. “It scares me to death. It’s hard to digest that somebody would actually take someone’s life for the thrill of it. It’s very disturbing.”

[Faith]

My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff, Lynn & family this morning. May God wrap his loving arms around all of them and give them comfort. :1222423:

[Amusedtdth]

They should most def be put to death. A long slow one! The even look Evil.
Still so sad over this. :1187603408.CR.Mothe

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080703/NEWS/125114291/1017/NEWS

Means seeks to raise age limit for capital murder charge

By Dana Beyerle, Times Montgomery Bureau
Published July 3, 2008


MONTGOMERY — A state senator seeks to raise the age limit of murder victims for capital murder charges following the arrests of two men in the alleged thrill killing of a 15-year-old.

Sen. Larry Means, D-Attalla, said today the law does not allow two adults who allegedly shot and killed 15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone in Etowah County to be charged with capital murder that includes the death penalty as punishment.

State law says the murder of a child young than 14 can be a capital crime but killing a 14-year-old or 15-year-old without any aggravating circumstance is not.

“I just can’t believe it,” Means said. “I can’t believe there’s a difference between 13 and 14.”

Conviction of capital murder can result in the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Means said he’s not been contacted by anyone — including the victim’s family, whom he does not know — about the age change. He said he may seek to increase the age limit to 18.

Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp said he welcomes Means’ attempt to enhance the law.

“Any time I get a legislator who wants to strengthen the criminal law to hike the death penalty age, I’ll support him,” Harp said.

State Attorney General Troy King also supports Means’ efforts, spokesman Chris Bence said.

Harp and Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said Wednesday that Nathaniel Wayne Lee, 19, and Troy Andrew Smiley, 22, who live near Attalla, were charged with murder in Stone’s death.

Stone had been missing since March 24. His body was discovered in a freezer at Lee’s house on Tuesday, Entrekin said.

Harp and Entrekin said the shooting was a thrill killing.

Investigators believe Stone went to Lee’s house, where Lee and Smiley were taking target practice. The boy was then shot and buried off Rocky Hollow Road about 12 miles from Lee’s house. Recently his body was dug up and moved to a chest-type freezer at the home of Lee, who lived alone.

Harp said one of the two led authorities to the shallow grave and the body and “obviously he’s made a statement to police officers,” but Harp wouldn’t say which suspect allegedly talked.

Harp said the case could go to an Etowah County grand jury in September if any forensic evidence including results from an autopsy are ready. He said he’s studying ways to enhance the murder charges to capital murder.

The two suspects are being held without bond.

[LiveLaughLuv]

Sen. Larry Means, D-Attalla, said today the law does not allow two adults who allegedly shot and killed 15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone in Etowah County to be charged with capital murder that includes the death penalty as punishment.

State law says the murder of a child young than 14 can be a capital crime but killing a 14-year-old or 15-year-old without any aggravating circumstance is not.

“I just can’t believe it,” Means said. “I can’t believe there’s a difference between 13 and 14.”

How idiotic are those statements. Taking a life for the "thrill" of it doesn't constitute the death penalty? It begs for it!

They are adults, Jeffrey was only 15! I think this senator needs to step down from office. This is the most unintelligent reasoning I've heard.

I'd picket all the way to the White House steps and ask that this senator leave office, immediately, if not sooner. Who the hell wants a senator like this that doesn't speak up for the children of our nation.

How did he fix his lips to say such nonsense. :madranting94dp:

[TigressPen]

They planned to murder him!! That alone should result in the death penalty being allowed. You can not rehabilitate criminals with evil calculating minds like these two. They have no conscience. I don't care what age they were when the killing took place.

Life without parole is just going to give them a second chance at life in an enclosed home, prison. What chance did they give Blake?

[Roamer]

LLL, I think you misread his statement. Right now 14 is the age limit to be the victim of a capital crime. He wants the age raised so that killing a 15 year old, like Blake, can be included.

I just hope and pray that it can be done and somehow be grandfathered back to include him.

This crime screams death penalty to me.

[annalyzer]

snip~ For a capital murder charge, the victim must be younger than 14, a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, murder in the commission of another crime such as robbery or the murder of two or more people."



Why can't they add on the charge of kidnapping? Even if he went there on his own surely he wanted to leave once he realized they were going to kill him.

[TigressPen]

LLL, I think you misread his statement. Right now 14 is the age limit to be the victim of a capital crime. He wants the age raised so that killing a 15 year old, like Blake, can be included.

I just hope and pray that it can be done and somehow be grandfathered back to include him.

This crime screams death penalty to me.


Thank you, Roamer. I should have said no matter what age the victim was. The fact is, these two planned and carried out a cold blooded murder. They should get the death penalty. IMO. I am angry because of Blake's age at time of death, that it doesn't constitute death sentence for his killers.

You are right about it being grandfathered back. They would have to make special circumstance included in order for a new law to cover crimes committed before the law was signed. But it could be done!!

[Roamer]

Wonder why they couldn't use "lying in wait" like they did in the Robert Blake case? They had already decided Blake would be their victim, so they just waited for him to show up. :0009:

The sheriff, the AG, and several others are behind this Senator Means. I wonder if a petition of some kind would help? Or letters to someone?

[LiveLaughLuv]

LLL, I think you misread his statement. Right now 14 is the age limit to be the victim of a capital crime. He wants the age raised so that killing a 15 year old, like Blake, can be included.

I just hope and pray that it can be done and somehow be grandfathered back to include him.

This crime screams death penalty to me.

OH, okay either way it BS. Why would a 15 y/o's life be any different from 14years old and down? At any age, a victim is a victim and should be eligible for the DP if it's warranted.

Besides the fact, to me, this was premeditated, it was planned from the beginning.

[KittyMom]

http://www.legacy.com/GadsdenTimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=112756951

Jeffrey Blake Stone
Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, Attalla, died recently.

Arrangements will be announced by Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory.
Published in The Gadsden Times on 7/4/2008.

[Lawson]

2 fyi's-1. The boys' 1st hearing will be 7/8/08 and on 7/3/08 Jeff's father filed a civil lawsuit against both boys for wrongful death. I'm wondering if they knew all along yet were tied by the "system" to do anything about it-that's just really quick for a civil suit dontcha' think?

[TigressPen]

2 fyi's-1. The boys' 1st hearing will be 7/8/08 and on 7/3/08 Jeff's father filed a civil lawsuit against both boys for wrongful death. I'm wondering if they knew all along yet were tied by the "system" to do anything about it-that's just really quick for a civil suit dontcha' think?



I don't think it is really. If they wait, then a legal time filed might hinder them being able to follow through. In some states you only have so many months after the fact, usually (if I remember correctly) a year. With this case and the obstacles they already face in prosecution for death penalty, I'd have done so within a week of arrest.

[TigressPen]

Wonder why they couldn't use "lying in wait" like they did in the Robert Blake case? They had already decided Blake would be their victim, so they just waited for him to show up. :0009:

The sheriff, the AG, and several others are behind this Senator Means. I wonder if a petition of some kind would help? Or letters to someone?


Election year is always full of politics and favors asked and received.

[Faith]

BOND EXPECTED TO BE SET IN MURDER CASE
Marc Summers

07-07-2008

Bond is expected to be set today (Monday, July 7th) for two men charged with the thrill slaying of 15 year old Jeffrey Blake Stone of Littleton Cut-Off Road. 19 year old Nathaniel Lee and 22 year old Troy Smiley, both of Attalla, have been in the Etowah County Jail since Stone`s remains were found in a freezer located in Lee`s home last week. Bond is expected to be high. Funeral services for Stone will be held Tuesday at 11:00am, at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel in Attalla.

http://www.weis990am.com/np75912.htm

IMO they do not deserve a bond. :madranting94dp:

[Roamer]

They don't deserve bond. :mad:

[Amusedtdth]

I can't believe this. This country and it's legal system needs to be totally reevaluated. 13-14-15, either way, he was a child. The showed intent when they admitted they planned to kill him. Laid in wait, etc...This could be and should be a precedent setting case if handled properly.

Off with their heads!

[Faith]

This is another Myspace for Nathan.
Many comments
http://www.myspace.com/natetherizzle

[Amusedtdth]

This is another Myspace for Nathan.
Many comments
http://www.myspace.com/natetherizzle

The POS is gonna need more than some lame friends praying for him. :madranting94dp:

[Roamer]

Apparently, Blake thought he was their friend, too. We see how that turned out.

I just can't find any sympathy in me for either one of them.

[Faith]

Many strong comments here: You may want to start from the beginning.
http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437/p/23

[Faith]

Apparently, Blake thought he was their friend, too. We see how that turned out.

I just can't find any sympathy in me for either one of them.

Me either, Roamer.

[Amusedtdth]

Apparently, Blake thought he was their friend, too. We see how that turned out.

I just can't find any sympathy in me for either one of them.

They should consider themselves lucky they weren't on his sick agenda.

[Amusedtdth]

Many strong comments here: You may want to start from the beginning.
http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437/p/23

I've been reading these off and on now for two days. You're right, strong though is almost an understatement. I still can't believe how people are saying what good kids they are. I agree, maybe at one point in their lives they were but that stopped the minute the killed Blake.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

Many strong comments here: You may want to start from the beginning.
http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437/p/23


Yes, and what I found the most disturbing out of all those comments was livefreetas (who is evidentley Andrew Smiley's fiance) comments. The reason I believe this is his fiance is because someone on the board that knew Nathan said it was and also Smiley's aunt called her Brittany which according to some other friends of the killers is in fact, Smiley's fiance's name. You would just have to go and read the comments this girl has wrote. They are disturbing to say the least. She proclaims her love on one of the boards to him. I think it is this one

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/4851034537

but she has wrote on all the forums on the topic of this murder at the GT website. She doesn't seem to think that her fiance did anything wrong. Anyway, the girl must be really naive and believe everything the guy tells her. It is also really disturbing that Smiley has so many friends on the board taking up for him. I can't post everything they have said, but it is a very interesting couple of threads to read...
There is some very interesting things on them...It just makes me utterly sick that anyone besides the young men's/killers family would stand up for them. I can't believe anyone would think what they have done is not a big deal. The threads on the GT website got so heated that they had to close them all down. My heart goes out to the Stone family. I can not imagine what you have went through and are still going through. We (my whole family) are praying for you. And for everyone else here are all the different threads on that website in case anyone is interested in reading them. Some of the things people say in defense of the killers is really disturbing.

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437


http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/4851034537

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/6271088437

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2121002365/m/2121016537


Yes, there are 4 different threads/topics on the same thing. The first one I listed is the longest and the most interesting. The second one is dedicated to Nathan and Andrew/ the killers, and the rest are about the same as the first one except they are shorter.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

2 fyi's-1. The boys' 1st hearing will be 7/8/08 and on 7/3/08 Jeff's father filed a civil lawsuit against both boys for wrongful death. I'm wondering if they knew all along yet were tied by the "system" to do anything about it-that's just really quick for a civil suit dontcha' think?

Well I don't know if the Smiley boy has any money, but I can tell you that it appears Nathan Lee does have a lot of land and a big nice house that could probably end up going to the Stone family. Although, I don't know if they'd want to keep the house considering what happened there. I am pretty sure I heard that the lawsuit over the house and land, where someone was fighting/suing Nathan for control over it, is over and Nathan now owns all of it free and clear. However, I am not 100 percent sure that is true. I don't know if it is really quick or not, but what they may of been thinking is that Nathan may try to sign all of it out of his name and put it in another family member's name to keep the Stone's from taking it if they filed a suit. So, that may be why they hurried up and filed the suit. I don't know! However, he (Nathan) may have to sale the land/house to pay his lawyer. I don't know that either because I don't know him.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

Election year is always full of politics and favors asked and received.



Yes and the current sheriff of Etowah county is trying to make sure he will win the election. Those that are not from this area, may not know, but he was not voted in as sheriff by the public. Our other sheriff died (which was a democrat) and I think it was the republican party that had to vote someone in as sheriff for the remainder of the term, which was 2 years I think, but don't quote me on that. Anyway, the current sheriff, Todd, was the chief deputy under the one that had died, Todd was also a democrat. However, so that he could be voted in as sheriff by the republican party, after the other one died, Todd had to change from democrat to republican. A lot of people didn't like him changing parties. A lot of people also think he will go back to being a democrat for the up coming election. I don't know, but I do know that the election is going to be a tough one and so he is going to do everything he can to try to make sure he stays sheriff. There are a lot of people that do not like him, so it may be a hard task. Anyway, I'm not trying to put him down, just letting you all know the situation. So, I was thinking maybe he (Todd) will do everything he can to try to make an example out of the killers so that it will look better on him when election time comes up. I think all the people that are up for re-election and have anything to do with the case are going to try to make an example because of the election coming up soon. Maybe it is a good thing that the election is coming up soon.

[Faith]

I've been reading these off and on now for two days. You're right, strong though is almost an understatement. I still can't believe how people are saying what good kids they are. I agree, maybe at one point in their lives they were but that stopped the minute the killed Blake.

When I was a teen I babysit for a little boy. My mom was friends with his mom. I lived in a small town, everyone knew everyone. The boy grew to be a nice young man. That young man got on drugs in his upper teens and killed an old lady. If I were ever asked what I thought of him before he killed her I would say the same as many are saying over there, he is a good kid. So, I understand why some are saying he was a good kid.

I don't know if it's true N. was on drugs or if that is speculation. Either way, he committed a brutal crime and he should pay according to the law.

MHO

[Faith]

Yes and the current sheriff of Etowah county is trying to make sure he will win the election. Those that are not from this area, may not know, but he was not voted in as sheriff by the public. Our other sheriff died (which was a democrat) and I think it was the republican party that had to vote someone in as sheriff for the remainder of the term, which was 2 years I think, but don't quote me on that. Anyway, the current sheriff, Todd, was the chief deputy under the one that had died, Todd was also a democrat. However, so that he could be voted in as sheriff by the republican party, after the other one died, Todd had to change from democrat to republican. A lot of people didn't like him changing parties. A lot of people also think he will go back to being a democrat for the up coming election. I don't know, but I do know that the election is going to be a tough one and so he is going to do everything he can to try to make sure he stays sheriff. There are a lot of people that do not like him, so it may be a hard task. Anyway, I'm not trying to put him down, just letting you all know the situation. So, I was thinking maybe he (Todd) will do everything he can to try to make an example out of the killers so that it will look better on him when election time comes up. I think all the people that are up for re-election and have anything to do with the case are going to try to make an example because of the election coming up soon. Maybe it is a good thing that the election is coming up soon.

This is a plus for Blake's case. The sheriff will use this case to prove he is and will continue to be a good sheriff.

[Faith]

Does anyone know if Nathan is an only child?

[Roamer]

Hello, Cupids Dolls, we seem to be almost neighbors. I'm right on the edge of Etowah County, in Blount.

I posted on the first forum for Blake a few times in support of Lynn and Jeff, but I stopped reading them the day someone accused Lynn of planting Blake's body in Nathan's freezer.

I'm glad they filed a wrongful death suit, and I hope they get whatever the lawyers don't.

[Roux]

Please excuse me if this has already been discussed, but were they granted bail?
My mother and sister live in St. Clair County so Blake's case was of particular interest to me. I am so sorry for his family.

[Roamer]

Faith and I have both been checking, but we couldn't find anything saying if they were or were not granted bail.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

Hello, Cupids Dolls, we seem to be almost neighbors. I'm right on the edge of Etowah County, in Blount.

I posted on the first forum for Blake a few times in support of Lynn and Jeff, but I stopped reading them the day someone accused Lynn of planting Blake's body in Nathan's freezer.

I'm glad they filed a wrongful death suit, and I hope they get whatever the lawyers don't.


I live right at the edge of Etowah and Marshall county....Not quite in Sardis, but right on the line. Do you live close to Smith's Institute? I went to school at Sardis, so when I heard that he had went missing I followed the news on it. I didn't know there were these forums until after they had found his body...When I got on the Gadsden Times forum, I couldn't believe how all those people were accusing Lynn. I don't know her, but I think her getting out and searching like she did proves that she cared for Blake and is a good person. The first time I heard about Lynn was from my cousin that goes to Sardis who is a little older than Blake and she was telling me how a lot of the kids at school thought it was the step mother and I asked why. She said there were all these stories going around about a taser gun ect. I said that is rediculous! I know that in a lot of cases of missing children it is someone close to them that did something to them, but you could just tell from Lynn's posts that she wasn't like that. Also the stories were so far fetched that you knew they weren't true. I just hope that everyone will back off of her (Lynn) now and stop talking about her and saying she was mean to him. You can tell she loved that child. I kind of knew the birth mother. Well, let me re-phrase that. My father used to be on meth and he has been clean for 5 years now. However, years ago when he was on it, he was dating this girl and she was friends with the birth mother. I don't think I ever spoke to the birth mother, but I did know her in passing. From what I knew of her, which has already been posted, so I'm not trying to put her down or anything or air her dirty laundry, but from what I knew of her she used to be on drugs and had a bad life. Someone else said she was in and out of jail, I didn't know that. What I do remember is someone saying she had a chemical imbalance. I know some have put her down and abandoning her children was horrible, but I just wonder if that is the reason for some of her bad behavior? I'm not trying to defend her, just wondering. I hadn't saw anyone else mention the chemical imbalance. She may not even have one, but that is just what I was told by my father's ex girlfriend. Anyway, whatever the situation I just want to say that Lynn was a wonderful person for stepping up and taking over as the mom. I'm also glad they filed a wrongful death suit. As for the forum, it was hard reading some of those people's comments defending the killers. I do want to add that not all of their friends are defending them, but there are a handful, and most of them are defending Andrew Smiley. They seem to be putting all the blame on Nathan Lee, but personally I believe they are both equally quilty. Even if what the fiance says is somewhat true and Nathan is the one that shot the boy. Andrew should of went directly to the police, but he didn't he helped hide the body and cover the crime and said nothing for months. That made him an accessory. Now, that is just going by what she said and I'm being hypothetical. For all I know they could of both shot him? It is one of the worst crimes I have seen in this area, if not the worst in along time. A few years ago, there was a guy, that was going around to different churches in the area and befriending families that had young sons and was then taking those boys on camping trips ect. and molesting them. He (child molester) was from St. Clair Co. and he was on disablility and pretty much spent all his time molesting boys from all the surrounding counties (Etowah, Marshall, Dekalb, St. Clair). He would even go out of state and find boys. When it all came out there were a lot and I mean a lot of boys that he had molested. What he had done to them was just horrible. It wasn't all over the news or alteast I don't remember it being, but it was one of the most horrific crimes that I remember in this area until this. The thing is that everyone was saying how they were shocked that the guy was a child molester. He was clean cut, decent looking, in his thirties, and seemed nice. He wasn't the child molester you see in movies that is over weight and older. What people were saying about him is the same thing they are saying about these killers. Which is, he/they didn't seem like that type of person. My point in bringing up this case is , sometimes the people you would least expect are the worst. People that were friends of the two killers are having a hard time when realizing they were hanging out with murderers. I don't mind the friends that are in shock, but the friends that keep proclaiming their innocense are the ones that I have a problem with. Sorry, I kept babbling about this, but it just upsets me so badly. Also, to whoever asked I do believe that Nathan is an only son.

[Faith]

Great post Cupids Dolls and ty for answering my question.

Do you know how long Nathan's father has been dead and who took care of Nathan after he passed? As I understand it his mother is in a home care facility.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

Great post Cupids Dolls and ty for answering my question.

Do you know how long Nathan's father has been dead and who took care of Nathan after he passed? As I understand it his mother is in a home care facility.

Thank you, from what I have read it seems Nathan's father died around 3 years ago from liver cancer. He was the company doctor at Good Year before he died. Someone said that after Nathan's dad died that Nathan's mother came and got him, and blocked any contact with Nathan's friends and family. For some reason or another, Nathan and his mom went to court, and the judge said that Nathan was of legal age, and his mom could not keep him, and that he was old enough to attain responsibility of the property. His mom thought that if she had Nathan, the property would go to her.
The other person also said that Dr. Lee worshiped the ground that Nathan walked on and would be so heart broken to know that Nathan did this. Here are some more things about Nathan that people have posted on the other forum: he had a party at his house the weekend before the body was found. He wrecked his truck (supposedly a couple of days after the murder) , flipped it end over end and only ended up with a few scratches. He was in the ER for less than 24 hours. Went out partying during the 3 months after he killed Blake. Has a real quick temper.(according to a blogger) Friday night, a couple of days before the body was found, had a bachelor party at his house. A friend said that everytime they asked Lee about Blake he would lie and say " I bet he ran away from his stepmom".(all of this is just thing that friends of his have posted on other forums)...

Also the lady that everyone had originally thought was found in Lee's pond a few years ago, was actually found at the end of littleton rd close to 431 on another person's property and they caught the people that did it.
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Here is a post by someone that knew the two killers:


posted by : Afreudianslipup


Posted 07-03-2008 12:09 AM

I've known both of these guys for years and years. Right now I'm so hurt and angry with Nathan, but I still have sympathy for him. Nathan has suffered a great deal of his life. As I said before, you are a product of your environment. You can't be treated as nothing and then expect to think any higher of anyone else. And that is exactly how he was treated by most people in his life. Etowah High School is notorious for ridicule and harassment. Nathan was always so jolly despite anything that might be going on. He was picked on for being kind of a doof and awkward.
As far as Andrew, I remember there being a much bigger drug problem than smoking pot even when he was in 9th grade. I first hand had to deal with attitude from him bc he was trying to get a friend to sell a couple of her RX pain medications to him in Chorus. He called her, and I quote, a " fat ***** ". Andrew and Nathan were friends in high school also. Something that VERY little people know. Why? Bc Nathan wasn't popular, Nathan didn't get along easily with the girls, and frankly Nathan was a nerd. Andrew strived to be on the more popular side of things.
So that alone gives me reasonable cause to believe that this isn't something that Nathan just said " Ok " to. Nathan, was goofy, a little strange and awkward, but sweet and a VERY loyal friend. I'm aware that I haven't talked to him in a couple of years and his life could have drastically changed, as most of our's have. I just know that the person they're making him out to be in the news is not the person I know first hand. As many other's who do know him have said on this post.
I'm also not trying to speak badly about Andrew Smiley. I'm simply stating truth..--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I put up the dotted lines so that you would know where the post of the other person began and ended. It is not my post, it is one of the two murderers friends post, I am just reposting it for you all to read.

As for Andrew, these are some things people posted about him on the other forum: Some say he was raised by a great family, some say he wasn't. Some say his mother had at one time been on crystal meth and lost her contract with Nascar, would let Andrew have parties and buy alcohol for Andrew in his friends when they were underaged, and was rumored to of slept with some of Andrew's friends. (Please don't attack me for posting this, I am just passing along what other people have posted...) His mother and father's names are Sandra and Troy and they are in the process of trying to sell their home..He has a brother named Jason, a grandfather named Ted who is a retired law man. He has a fiance named Britany who is sticking by his side through this. She keeps posting comments proclaiming his innocence and how much she loves him on the GT forums. Her name on there is livefreeats (ats=andrew troy smiley) and when someone called her out on being his fiance, therefor making her bias, she lied and said she wasn't his fiance. However, then Andrew's aunt posted and was thanking her for her support and called her Brittany which is Andrew's fiance's name according to another board member. Although, he seems to have a fiance now, a girl posted that 4 months ago he came to her sister's house and tried to get her to leave with him and go get drunk. She said he begged her for twenty mins. to get in the car with him. She said she didn't even really know him at the time and he was already trying to get her to leave with him. Someone said he did crystal occasionally, someone else that lived down the road from him said he was addicted to it, and others said that he didn't do anything but smoke a little pot. Another friend of his said he was the type of person that would cry if someone got hurt or was being made fun of. Also, went out partying during the 3 months after Blake was killed, someone said they saw him partying during the Memorial Day weekend. Has a real quick temper.(according to blogger)...At some point he lived in Arkansas.

[Roamer]

People change, and whatever they were as children, or whatever kind of childhood they had... I'm sorry, but that doesn't excuse what they did to this 15 year old child.

Lynn and I have been emailing for quite some time, since he first went missing, and I know the devastation this family has felt under a silly cloud of suspicion.

Someone here mentioned knowing Blake's bio mom, Jeanine, and the Stone's were really hoping that Blake was with her. Had several sightings, but of course, none panned out. Their PI even checked out her family in GA.

I do hope the election this year prompts this sheriff to do all he can to help Senator Means get the victim age raised to 15 , and that they can somehow grandfather it back so that Nathan and Andrew are both eligible for a capital murder charge. If any case ever cried out for it, it's this one.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

I thought I would post this for everyone who may not know how to get on myspace..PLEASE NOTE THIS THE FOLLOWING IS NOT MINE IT IS ON THE KILLER NATHAN LEE'S MYSPACE BLOG AND I POSTED IT BECAUSE TO ME IT MAKES HIM LOOK LIKE A SOCIOPATH. This is going to be long, but on Nathan Lee's blog on his myspace page he has the following:

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=118757094

I have decided to create a blog of "one liners", if you will, that deal with different topics I have thought of over the course of a day. I will post at least one new line per day. Please feel free to respond to any of these. (if you happen to like a particular comment, put it in a comment on the blog that you do!)

Enjoy,

1. My name is Nathaniel Wayne Lee. That is what I am most proud of in life.

2. If Islamic terrorists don't kill us first, the Mexican population will take us over by silent force. I believe this to be fact. (It may not be bad either, after all, they are hard workers)

3. I am a Libertarian (not just a conservative, like most people think and also, if you don't know what a Libertarian is, you should look it up, because you may be one to and not know it). I believe that our government should stay out of my wallet, and also, out of my bedroom.

4. I have a great respect for "straight edge" people. I do feel that they are missing out on a great part of life though.

5. Number four applies to celibate people as well.

6. Cannabis is a plant that should be legal to own and produce. Crime rates will lower dramatically across the U.S, people will benefit from the advantages of it's medicinal properties, hemp (a product made from Cannabis) would be used in hundreds of different applications such as the making of clothes, and thousands of new jobs will be formed due to increased production.

7. Abortion is a medical procedure that should be used for just that, an EMERGENCY medical procedure. The fact that an entire population of people can condone the death of millions of unborn humans is beyond my comprehension, especially in the 21st century.

8. I own guns. I use guns. I will always own guns and my children will too. Sorry liberals.

9. One day the Second Amendment will save your life. I believe this to be fact.

10. Every liberal that just read eight and nine most likely thought this afterwards: "Guns kill people and the Second Amendment kills people too!" My retort to that is: "If you institute full gun control and remove the Second Amendment, I will still have my guns, and so will every drug dealer and gang banger in the U.S. The only difference between them and I though, is that I'll no longer be able to effectively defend myself because you will have taken away my ability to buy ammunition. My same predicament would also apply to millions of other law abiding 'Second Amendment' citizens. So thanks for trying to take away my weapons. So liberals, next time your getting mugged, I'll still unholster my weapon and help you, because it's the right thing to do, but I won't be happy to do it though." (that was a big one, lol)

11. On the subject of Euthenasia: I believe if an older person, or for that matter any person, wants to die (commit suicide) they should be allowed to. I know that's a touchy subject, and an even touchier opinion. That's how I feel though. Sorry if I offended anyone.

12. I'm a lover not a fighter. Though, I will do anything neccessary to defend myself or my loved ones. That includes maceing or shooting you (depending on what I have on my person at the time) so please, do not try to invoke physical conflict with me, I will simply respond with either of the defense methods above.

13. I am going to live life to the fullest. I'm not going to wait till I'm sixty five to go on a vacation. I'm going to live NOW, because my life can be taken from me at any time or moment. I suggest you think about this, and decide whether or not you should start living as well.

14. I believe women should not be leader's (have an executive role) in government. I will probably offend alot of people by saying that. I don't really care though because for the most part everyone seems to like me.

15. I live a care free lifestyle. I live free and care little.

16. I don't let people tell me what to do. Period.

17. Before I die, I want to be able to say that I've done it all, and mean it.

18. Free thinkers are dangerous.

19. Be a free thinker.

20. If life gives you limes, make margaritas.--Jimmy Buffett.

21. I am the best and the greatest. I believe this to be fact.

22. Your not being "cocky" or bragging, if you can back it up. (paraphrased from Kid Rock)

23. My "people I hate and/or dislike list" contains hardly anybody. Most of them are terrorists, political or otherwise.

24. My definition of a Political Terrorist: A person, either male or female, involved in the political world, that has opinions and beliefs that are, or would be, severely detrimental to society as a whole.

25. Hillary Clinton and Bareback Osama (Barak Obama) are political terrorists. I believe this to be fact.

26. I believe that you may judge a person simply on their name, if they are running for President of the United States. (this directly applies to Bareback Osama (Barak Obama).

27. I believe the legal age for drinking should be 18. The age for legal drinking when your parent or legal gaurdian is with you (or if they give written approval for said child to drink outside of their home), should be 16. I also feel the same should be applied for tobacco and marijuana.

28. I believe the legal voting age should be 21, unless your in the military or if you own property (land). I believe this because the average person age 18 to 20 is to ill informed in American politics to have the right to vote.

29. I love everyone, truthfully, unless I hate and/or dislike you. (refer to number 23, if you think I might hate and/or dislike you)

30. I may have a pinch of fear from time to time. Yet I am never afraid.

31. I truthfully believe that I am Number One. This is not me being egotistical or mean. It's just what I believe. This brings me to number 32 and 33.

32. I tend to seek out people that feel the exact way I do. (when refering to number 31).

33. From time to time my words and actions may be construed as "hipocritical". This is not the case however, because I am Number One.

34. I have one set and primary goal in life: To procreate.

35. When I say, "I want a billion kids!" I really mean that. It's just not physically (or financially) possible though.

36. I STILL don't know why a 50 foot electrified fence isn't on the U.S/Mexican border.

37. I love hispanic people, they are very good people. (I felt I needed to clarify this because I've been "hatin" on the illegals, lol)

38. You fall into a stereotypical catagory of humans, and people will, on average, put you into that group in their mind before they even talk to you, so deal with it. I believe this to be fact.

39. Please do not construe Number 38 as a racist remark. It simply refers to ALL catagories of people. (I had to clarify that)

40. I am a realist, especially when it comes to reasoning with people. (refer to...well...everything I've said in this blog practically)

41. Sometimes, I, feel, I've got to, run away, I've got to, get away.--Soft Cell.

42. I often take something serious and try to make it funny. This blog applies to what I just said.

43. Law enforcement officers are high school graduates who, on a daily basis, interperate the law. (In case you didn't know, Attorney's are supposed to do that) Think about that for a second.

44. Not all law enforcement officers are bad. I'd say the make up of bad cops to good cops is about 100,000 to 1.

45. Life is not fair; get used to it.--Bill Gates.

46. Americans have an opinion on absolutly everything. Whether they can effectivly explain their opinion or not is a different story.

47. Pay attention to people, age 45-60(give or take a few years), they generally have a lot of knowledge to offer.

48. Firefighters are crazy, deranged pyromaniacs. That being said, I respect the **** out of them. Not many people get my respect as 'heros' but these guys pull it off. That brings me to Number 49.

49. Military service men and women are heros, and should be treated as such. The one's who become casualties of war should be treated even higher than previously stated.

50. People do not realize that there may be a day when you can no longer buy your food at a grocery store.

51. People also do not realize that one day you may have to defend yourself from your government.

52. And even more people don't realize that they actually have the right to challenge and overthrow their government if necessary. (they stomped out this idea real good during the reformation after the civil war)

53. I believe prostitution should be legal. They should heavily regulate it and also, heavily tax it.

54. I believe gambling should be legal. They should heavily regulate it and also, heavily tax it.

55. Same goes for the Lotto.

56. If I had a dollar for every time I've been lied to, I'd have about a billion dollars.

57. Unfortunatly, vice-versa is true for Number 56.

58. In Alabama, it's all about who you know not what you know. I believe this to be a BIG fact.

59. If you are my friend, my home, my heart, and usually my wallet is always open to you.

60. If I had a daughter and I saw her on "Girls Gone Wild" I would disown her for the rest of my natural life. I'm not downing the video, just the girl's in it.

61. There is a big difference between a 2 year community college vs. a 4 year University, trust me.

62. I believe dorm rooms are a prerequisite to ****.

63. Parents should kick their kids out of the house by age 20. Even if it means sending them to **** (dormatory).

64. Generations of people consistantly become more liberal, socially, in their views. Right now our generation is saturated in ***. That being said, I ask you this, 'How are we going to raise our children when they're surrounded by ***'?

65. Sometimes I run into questions that I can't answer. Number 64 was one of them.

66. I never really considered my food property. Other people's food is one thing, but as for mine, I don't care who eats it. If your hungry, and you want my food, you can have every bit of it. 99% of the time I can always buy more anyhow.

67. I believe executions should be public and in the form of hangings. I am very serious.

68. I think the death penalty is not used nearly enough.

69. I am the last 18 year old in America that still support the President's and Congress's decision to invade Iraq.

70. I think President Bush is alright as a President and was definatly the best choice in both of his elections. Though I am disappointed with President Bush for his policy on illegals, parts of the Patriot Act, and not going into Iraq with enough firepower.

71. I believe that there is no way to really 'own' music. If you play it and someone records it, they should be able to do whatever they want with the recording as long as they don't sell it or make profit of it. This means that I believe people have a right to share music online.

72. I believe Walmart is a psuedo-nation and will one day purchase enough land to call themselves a nation. (also, the fact that this corporation has no unions, baffles me)

73. If public schools were completly sponsored by big corporations, they'd have endless amounts of money for students and teachers. The idea is simple, a corporation decides to sponsor a school by giving the school all its wants and needs, and in turn, the school lives and breathes that corporation. (ie: merchandise sales to students, unlimited advertising at sporting events, etc..)It would also end the need for major state taxes. You've never thought about this have you? This is gaining momentum, one example is Channel One. By the way Dad brought this idea to my attention.

74. I don't understand why gay people want to get married. The entire concept of marriage was institued through and by religion. The concept of civil unions does not bother me, but if a state decides to not recognize civil unions from another state, they should have that right.

75. One day you may see the day when you'll legally be able to marry (or join in union with) an animal. You've never thought of this concept, but it's actually likely to happen.

76. Cell phones are not a testimate to the innovation of mankind, but rather, they are a good example of how society resists change. After all, they make sattelite phones now, but no one uses them. Instead we decide to suffer with bad reception and overages on our bills.

77. Same goes for combustion engine cars.

78. The world is producing more people than ever, yet, it is beginning to have less need for them (ie: robots, automated machines, lack of food, etc..) China is the only nation that has begun to seriously address the problem.

79. At first glance, I see outsourcing as a national security issue. Yet if it can be regulated effeciently, I think it has an overall positive benefit for the nation and the economy.

80. In all negotiations between nations, it should be mandatory that the delagates get stoned before they even speak to each other. I mean, hey, when your stoned, all you wanna do is laugh and eat food with your friends, I figure if nations follow this principle, it would be benefical to society.

81. On average, I am pro-war. Not because I'm crazy, but because on average, the rest of the world hates Americans.

82. The South will rise again, only this time, we're gonna win the war through economics.

83. Atlanta will one day be the largest city in America. If Alabama opens up their eyes and changes their mindset (ie: passes the lotto!), we can ride on Georgia's coat tails.

84. The lottery won't ever be passed in Alabama. I believe this to be fact.

85. The right to your personal privacy was directly written into the Constitution for a reason.

86. Democracy doesnt work, Republic's work.

87. For all the flunkies out there, we are a Democratic-Republic.

88. A democracy can not fight a war if it's people aren't behind it.

89. People on average are to stupid to decide whether or not to go to war (or whether or not to sustain it *cough*Iraq*cough*).

90. Number's 86 through 89 are the reason we have a Democratic-Republic.

91. Music should be pleasing to listen to. Screamo takes this concept and throws it out of the window.

92. Im the guy that always brings hard liquor and smoke to the party. So if your there and you want it, hit me up. I just don't feel like it's a party without them!

93. Life's a garden, dig it.--Joe Dirt.

94. The average American lives in a trailer park, and watches the new's about as much Micheal Jackson has *** with people who are his own age.

95. The majority of Americans accept and condone underage drinking. By the same token, they are the same people who also believe it should stay illegal. (what is wrong with this picture!?)

96. If you are on welfare, you should have no right to vote in any election. Period.

97. They make beer in cans for a reason; if your friends have a tendency to drop things when they're drunk, buy cans, not bottles.

98. You shouldn't drink if you become uncontrollable when you get drunk. (this rule doesn't apply if people love to see you act stupid when your drunk)

99. No matter how hard you try to keep something from happening, it will probably take place anyway.

100. Panama City Beach rocks. Period.

101. If you ain't got no money take yo' broke *** home.--Fergie.

102. I value my time by how much fun I am having.

103. With the current outlook for Presidential canidates kept in mind, one can only assume the end of the world is near.

104. Don't ever assume that i'm serious about what i'm saying. Nothing I say is serious.

105. Smokers are segregated from society today, worse than African Americans were in the 60's. (Think about that!)

106. If a leader is needed in any given situation, I will take the position.

107. I'll have a beer anytime I want. Forget this 5 o'clock bull.

108. I may write a book about growing up in Alabama one day. If I do I will title it, "Sweet Tea and Beer".

109. I will try anything once, and probably twice too.

110. You can describe me best in these three words: "Highly Conservative Hippie".

111. If you drink two Rockstar energy drinks back to back, within about 30 minutes, your urine will be bright green. I know that's gross, but I figure I'd tell everyone anyhow.

112. It breaks my heart knowing that there are children everyday that are diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, or any other major disease.

113. The United States Postal Service is filled with retards. Period.

114. No matter where you go or what you do, there will always be someone out there that think that they have the right to control your life.

115. I seriously am the last 18 year old to favor the Republicans over the Democrates.

116. The best person you can trust is yourself. I seem to have trouble with everyone else from time to time.

117. I haven't researched the greenhouse gas effect like I should have. But from the knowledge I hold now, I believe it is actually occuring. I DON'T believe that man plays a critical role in it's process though. The world has been around for roughly 4.5 billion years (so they say). During that time there have been many ice ages and even more temperature and/or climate changes. Don't get me wrong, I want my world to be clean and I want to keep the environmental impact that man creates on this Earth to be minimal. I just don't feel we should find it nessassary as a people to slow our economic progress for fear that we kill a few Caraboo (refering to the Anwar conflict).

118. I have to elaborate on number 38. IF YOU CHOOSE, to place yourself in a stereotypical catagory of humans, you should not be offended when a person decides to challenge you in some form or fashion because of that fact.

119. If you show me a Southern teenager who claims to be an upstanding Christian, then I'll show you a hypocrite. In the words of George Zimmer, "I guarantee it." (Amended by number 121.)

120. Fellowship with your fellow man (ie: hanging out or conversing with your friends or family, having a drink with another person/friend, having a party, going to a sporting event, etc..) is one of the things I enjoy most from life. After all, isn't that what life is all about? Living your life with the people you love until you pass away?

121. I don't want people to get the wrong impression about 119. Christianity is the greatest religion on Earth and people who strive to be more Christian like are great people. I just wanted people to know that just because you believe that you are rightous as a reborn Christian, doesn't mean you are not still sinful in nature (all men are sinful in nature), or that you have the right to judge others and what they do with their lives. After all, we will always be sinners, whether we are reborn or not.

122. Josh Morrison's life was saved by a gun. Ask him about it.

123. Everyone on this Earth has an addiction. Whether it may be Alcohol, Tobacco, ***, Caffiene, Illegal drugs, or Shopping, you have an addiction to something.

124. I very strongly believe that ALL people have the right to do whatever they wish in their own home and on their own property as long as it doesn't directly violate the rights of another individual or if it is a direct and very noticable saftey hazard to others around that person's property.




more to come later (last post was on the Fifteenth at about 6:33 p.m.)

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

People change, and whatever they were as children, or whatever kind of childhood they had... I'm sorry, but that doesn't excuse what they did to this 15 year old child.

Lynn and I have been emailing for quite some time, since he first went missing, and I know the devastation this family has felt under a silly cloud of suspicion.

Someone here mentioned knowing Blake's bio mom, Jeanine, and the Stone's were really hoping that Blake was with her. Had several sightings, but of course, none panned out. Their PI even checked out her family in GA.

I do hope the election this year prompts this sheriff to do all he can to help Senator Means get the victim age raised to 15 , and that they can somehow grandfather it back so that Nathan and Andrew are both eligible for a capital murder charge. If any case ever cried out for it, it's this one.



I agree, I also wanted to let everyone know that I hope these two killers get the death penalty. I am in no way defending them, I just reposted what their friends had posted on the GT forums because someone asked about Nathan's mother. It took me hours to go through every page on the Gadsden times forums and sift through all the info that had been posted and find what their friends had to say about them.

[Roamer]

Cupid, copyright laws state that you must post a link to all published material.
Please add one to your above post.


Thanks

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

Thank you, from what I have read it seems Nathan's father died around 3 years ago from liver cancer. He was the company doctor at Good Year before he died. Someone said that after Nathan's dad died that Nathan's mother came and got him, and blocked any contact with Nathan's friends and family. For some reason or another, Nathan and his mom went to court, and the judge said that Nathan was of legal age, and his mom could not keep him, and that he was old enough to attain responsibility of the property. His mom thought that if she had Nathan, the property would go to her.
The other person also said that Dr. Lee worshiped the ground that Nathan walked on and would be so heart broken to know that Nathan did this. Here are some more things about Nathan that people have posted on the other forum: he had a party at his house the weekend before the body was found. He wrecked his truck (supposedly a couple of days after the murder) , flipped it end over end and only ended up with a few scratches. He was in the ER for less than 24 hours. Went out partying during the 3 months after he killed Blake. Has a real quick temper.(according to a blogger) Friday night, a couple of days before the body was found, had a bachelor party at his house. A friend said that everytime they asked Lee about Blake he would lie and say " I bet he ran away from his stepmom".(all of this is just thing that friends of his have posted on other forums)...

Also the lady that everyone had originally thought was found in Lee's pond a few years ago, was actually found at the end of littleton rd close to 431 on another person's property and they caught the people that did it.
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Here is a post by someone that knew the two killers:


posted by : Afreudianslipup


Posted 07-03-2008 12:09 AM

I've known both of these guys for years and years. Right now I'm so hurt and angry with Nathan, but I still have sympathy for him. Nathan has suffered a great deal of his life. As I said before, you are a product of your environment. You can't be treated as nothing and then expect to think any higher of anyone else. And that is exactly how he was treated by most people in his life. Etowah High School is notorious for ridicule and harassment. Nathan was always so jolly despite anything that might be going on. He was picked on for being kind of a doof and awkward.
As far as Andrew, I remember there being a much bigger drug problem than smoking pot even when he was in 9th grade. I first hand had to deal with attitude from him bc he was trying to get a friend to sell a couple of her RX pain medications to him in Chorus. He called her, and I quote, a " fat ***** ". Andrew and Nathan were friends in high school also. Something that VERY little people know. Why? Bc Nathan wasn't popular, Nathan didn't get along easily with the girls, and frankly Nathan was a nerd. Andrew strived to be on the more popular side of things.
So that alone gives me reasonable cause to believe that this isn't something that Nathan just said " Ok " to. Nathan, was goofy, a little strange and awkward, but sweet and a VERY loyal friend. I'm aware that I haven't talked to him in a couple of years and his life could have drastically changed, as most of our's have. I just know that the person they're making him out to be in the news is not the person I know first hand. As many other's who do know him have said on this post.
I'm also not trying to speak badly about Andrew Smiley. I'm simply stating truth..--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I put up the dotted lines so that you would know where the post of the other person began and ended. It is not my post, it is one of the two murderers friends post, I am just reposting it for you all to read.

As for Andrew, these are some things people posted about him on the other forum: Some say he was raised by a great family, some say he wasn't. Some say his mother had at one time been on crystal meth and lost her contract with Nascar, would let Andrew have parties and buy alcohol for Andrew in his friends when they were underaged, and was rumored to of slept with some of Andrew's friends. (Please don't attack me for posting this, I am just passing along what other people have posted...) His mother and father's names are Sandra and Troy and they are in the process of trying to sell their home..He has a brother named Jason, a grandfather named Ted who is a retired law man. He has a fiance named Britany who is sticking by his side through this. She keeps posting comments proclaiming his innocence and how much she loves him on the GT forums. Her name on there is livefreeats (ats=andrew troy smiley) and when someone called her out on being his fiance, therefor making her bias, she lied and said she wasn't his fiance. However, then Andrew's aunt posted and was thanking her for her support and called her Brittany which is Andrew's fiance's name according to another board member. Although, he seems to have a fiance now, a girl posted that 4 months ago he came to her sister's house and tried to get her to leave with him and go get drunk. She said he begged her for twenty mins. to get in the car with him. She said she didn't even really know him at the time and he was already trying to get her to leave with him. Someone said he did crystal occasionally, someone else that lived down the road from him said he was addicted to it, and others said that he didn't do anything but smoke a little pot. Another friend of his said he was the type of person that would cry if someone got hurt or was being made fun of. Also, went out partying during the 3 months after Blake was killed, someone said they saw him partying during the Memorial Day weekend. Has a real quick temper.(according to blogger)...At some point he lived in Arkansas.

For some reason I could not go back and edit this post but here is the link to the forums that I found all the information in:

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/2511093437

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/4851034537

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/6271088437

and I'm so sorry I didn't know about the copyright laws...

[Faith]

>snip<

12. I'm a lover not a fighter. Though, I will do anything neccessary to defend myself or my loved

ones. That includes maceing or shooting you (depending on what I have on my person at the time) so please, do not try to invoke physical conflict with me, I will simply respond with either of the defense methods above.

15. I live a care free lifestyle. I live free and care little.

67. I believe executions should be public and in the form of hangings. I am very serious.

68. I think the death penalty is not used nearly enough.


I wonder if he's thinking of # 67 & 68 right about now?

92. Im the guy that always brings hard liquor and smoke to the party. So if your there and you want it, hit me up. I just don't feel like it's a party without them!

NO parties for a long time.

124. I very strongly believe that ALL people have the right to do whatever they wish in their own home and on their own property as long as it doesn't directly violate the rights of another individual or if it is a direct and very noticable saftey hazard to others around that person's property.

Blake is gone thanks to you and Andrew. Yall violated Blake right to live.

[Amusedtdth]

I finished reading that whole thing this afternoon. It amazes me how many people just don't see that AS did anything wrong. Those that did excused his actions by saying he was threatend by N with the gun. No matter how you slice it, they took the life of a young man who hadn't even started living his life. They themselves are considered men and should be held accountable for their actions. If AS had of went immediately to the police instead of waiting 3 months then maybe things for him should be different but that he waited, he's as guilty as if he pulled the trigger himself.
A good Prosecutor should find a way around this and make sure the get the death penalty.
LWOP is just to good.

[Roamer]

I heartily support Nathan's #67, that all executions should be public hanging.

I would go to his.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

I finished reading that whole thing this afternoon. It amazes me how many people just don't see that AS did anything wrong. Those that did excused his actions by saying he was threatend by N with the gun. No matter how you slice it, they took the life of a young man who hadn't even started living his life. They themselves are considered men and should be held accountable for their actions. If AS had of went immediately to the police instead of waiting 3 months then maybe things for him should be different but that he waited, he's as guilty as if he pulled the trigger himself.
A good Prosecutor should find a way around this and make sure the get the death penalty.
LWOP is just to good.


You know, THE I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE THING DOESN'T ADD UP. Why would you be scared after you got away from Nathan, if what she (lifefreeats) is even true. If he'd of been so scared he'd of been thinking about spending the rest of his life in prison instead of keeping his friend's secret and helping cover it up. If he was sooooooo scared then why didn't he go directly to the police when he got away from Nathan and tell them what happened? They'd of put Nathan in jail and he wouldn't of had to be scared anymore. I think the more logical explanation is that he (Smiley) knew they were closing in on them and he thought if he turned himself in and told what happened that he'd get a better deal. THAT FACT THAT HIS FIANCE CONSIDERS RIDING BY BLAKE'S SHALLOW GRAVE EVERYDAY SHOWING RESPECT FOR BLAKE SCARES ME. IT'S LIKE SHE THINKS LIKE HE DOES, SHE ACT LIKE WHAT HE DID IS NO BIG DEAL. She likens him to murderers, child rapist ect that have got off easy, and says why shouldn't he (Smiley) get off just as easy as they did..Just because they got off easy doesn't mean he will or should. Her mind set worries me. I find that fact that he rode by the grave everyday a bit morbid myself.

[CUPIDS_DOLLS]

>snip<

12. I'm a lover not a fighter. Though, I will do anything neccessary to defend myself or my loved

ones. That includes maceing or shooting you (depending on what I have on my person at the time) so please, do not try to invoke physical conflict with me, I will simply respond with either of the defense methods above.

15. I live a care free lifestyle. I live free and care little.

67. I believe executions should be public and in the form of hangings. I am very serious.

68. I think the death penalty is not used nearly enough.


I wonder if he's thinking of # 67 & 68 right about now?

92. Im the guy that always brings hard liquor and smoke to the party. So if your there and you want it, hit me up. I just don't feel like it's a party without them!

NO parties for a long time.

124. I very strongly believe that ALL people have the right to do whatever they wish in their own home and on their own property as long as it doesn't directly violate the rights of another individual or if it is a direct and very noticable saftey hazard to others around that person's property.

Blake is gone thanks to you and Andrew. Yall violated Blake right to live.

I know, when I read this I was like????? If he really believed that way then why would he do what he did? I think he is gonna regret writting all of that and probably didn't realize it would come back to haunt him. It's just kind of bizare, I mean who puts stuff like this on their myspace page anyway?

[Faith]

Family of Murdered Attalla Teen Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Published: July 11, 2008


http://www.nbc13.com/img-story/images/uploads/Jeffrey_Stone_Murder.JPG
15 year old Jeffrey Blake Stone was found murdered in a freezer at this Littleton address.


GADSDEN, Ala. --- The family of a 15 year old murdered Attalla teen has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the two suspects in the case.

Jeffrey Blake Stone was killed on March 24th in the Littleton community.

Investigators say they found his body in a freezer in July 1st.

19 year old Nathan Lee and 22 year old Andrew Smiley are charged with Stone’s death.

Now Stone’s father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the two suspects.

In the lawsuit, Stone claims the two suspects shot his son numerous times resulting in his death.

The father is citing “mental anguish and emotional distress” because of his son’s murder.

Stone is asking a judge to award him more than $10,000 in monetary and punitive damages.

See link for complete lawsuit.
http://alacourtimages.alacourt.gov/frmViewCaseImages.aspx?param=%2bjvsqx1VFawDobXS4C3 4BI9D5YOs7SYKyKdC03tr7q%2bu66N%2buZMveZKuDJo1yWVRb mhC56Ku%2bwVN6MWamDWj9B7BBlTi6ufH1Q8fHTpUtREF%2bvB Bu%2fjUJJ9UZmjTZ2Ch

http://www.nbc13.com/vtm/news/local/article/family_of_murdered_attalla_teen_files_wrongful_dea th_lawsuit/26940/

[Roamer]

It's certainly not about the money, or he would have asked for a whole lot more.

[Faith]

It's certainly not about the money, or he would have asked for a whole lot more.

I completely agree.

[Faith]

Stone's father files wrongful death suit

By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 12, 2008

The father of 15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone has filed a wrongful death suit against two men charged with murder in the Sardis student's death.

The suit was filed July 3 and signed by the teen's father, Jeff Stone.

The suit asks for a judgment against Nathaniel Lee and Troy Andrew Smiley, charged July 2 with the death of Jeffrey Blake Stone, whose body was discovered July 1 in a freezer at Lee's house on Littleton Cutoff Road.

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has positively identified the remains as the teen, missing since March 24.

Stone was shot numerous times, according to the suit.

The suit asks for a monetary judgment, in excess of $10,000, for the loss of companionship and the mental anguish and emotional distress suffered because of the death of Jeffrey Blake Stone.

Nathaniel Wayne Lee, 19, 1176 Littleton Cutoff Road, and Troy Andrew Smiley, 22, 1084 Anna Drive, both near Attalla, were charged with murder.

Stone, 15, a student at Sardis High School, often visited at Lee's home about a quarter-mile from his own.

Investigators now believe Stone left his home and went to Lee's house - a large brick home on more than 100 acres that Lee inherited after his father's death a few years ago.

Lee lived there alone, but Smiley often stayed over.

Sheriff Todd Entrekin said Lee and Smiley were close friends.

Entrekin said the two planned the murder for weeks and killed Stone "for the thrill of it."

Investigators got a tip July 1 that led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant.

There was evidence at the shallow grave that led to a search warrant at Lee's house and the discovery of Stone's remains.

Entrekin said Stone was killed in the woods behind the house and then initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, about 12 miles away.

Entrekin said Stone's remains were moved from the grave a couple of weeks ago and placed in the chest-type freezer.

Lee and Smiley remain in the Etowah County jail without bond.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080712/NEWS/807120305/1017/NEWS

[Roamer]

Sounds like the judge denied bond. GOOD! I have a feeling at least one of them (maybe both) would be in the wind if he got out.

[Amusedtdth]

You know, THE I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE THING DOESN'T ADD UP. Why would you be scared after you got away from Nathan, if what she (lifefreeats) is even true. If he'd of been so scared he'd of been thinking about spending the rest of his life in prison instead of keeping his friend's secret and helping cover it up. If he was sooooooo scared then why didn't he go directly to the police when he got away from Nathan and tell them what happened? They'd of put Nathan in jail and he wouldn't of had to be scared anymore. I think the more logical explanation is that he (Smiley) knew they were closing in on them and he thought if he turned himself in and told what happened that he'd get a better deal. THAT FACT THAT HIS FIANCE CONSIDERS RIDING BY BLAKE'S SHALLOW GRAVE EVERYDAY SHOWING RESPECT FOR BLAKE SCARES ME. IT'S LIKE SHE THINKS LIKE HE DOES, SHE ACT LIKE WHAT HE DID IS NO BIG DEAL. She likens him to murderers, child rapist ect that have got off easy, and says why shouldn't he (Smiley) get off just as easy as they did..Just because they got off easy doesn't mean he will or should. Her mind set worries me. I find that fact that he rode by the grave everyday a bit morbid myself.

I found her ramblings a bit much. Riding by the gravesite to "pay respect" BS plain and simple. IMO he was just looking to make sure everyting was still as he left it. He's just a guilty imo as Nathan. They both deserve No bail and the death penalty. The controvery over capital punishment is ridiculious. The only problem I have grappled with over the years is the death penalty is final which is fine. LWP leaves them to sit and comtemplate their actions and hopefully compound their guilt but not all people have/show remorse so in actuality they sit for life fed, clothed and housed on the taxpayers expense. Too bad we couln't torture people. (did I say that?).

[Roamer]

Too bad we couln't torture people. (did I say that?).

I've always thought they should die in the same manner as their victims.

[Roamer]

Just to update, I rec'd a long email from Lynn this morning. The family is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

The reason they're doing the civil suit is Jeff would like to own Nathan's place and destroy it all because of what happened to his son there. Lynn, on the other hand, would like to see it rebuilt as a ranch for autistic children in honor of Blake.

[KittyMom]

Just to update, I rec'd a long email from Lynn this morning. The family is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

The reason they're doing the civil suit is Jeff would like to own Nathan's place and destroy it all because of what happened to his son there. Lynn, on the other hand, would like to see it rebuilt as a ranch for autistic children in honor of Blake.

Roamer,
I'm sure they already know this but the NCMEC has a wonderful counceling service. Blake's family has been through so much, it would be good for them to have someone that could help them deal with all of this.

[Roamer]

Thank you, KM. I'll mention that to her in my next email. Being a psychologist, though, she probably has a lot of resources, and it probably takes time before you're ready to accept them.

[Pauli]

I have set up a forum for the upcoming tria so we can keep up with it here and have more threads. Once it goes to trial we will move to the front page

[icepak]

This is Lynn Stone. I've been following this whole thread from the beginning and appreciate all the words of comfort and support more than words can express. Roamer and Faith have been wonderful in aiding me in research and serving as a sounding board for theories, suspicions, and, most importantly, walking me through the roller coaster of emotions of the past 4 months. I believe God put them here for me. They were my backbone when I was ready to cave. Roamer endured my middle-of-the-night emails and never faltered in a loving response.

There are so many things that have been said and done since Blake left the house but I will reserve that story for a future date. It's just too exhausting to re-live as we try to recover.

Right now, though, we are moving into the legal issues of the murder of our son. It was brutal to the senses when the s.o took us to the so-called 'shallow grave' and then, later, read me the description of the autopsy pictures and reviewed with me the step-by-step movements through the killing. Those images will never leave my mind. But for Blake's sake, we will push forward to see that no one is so endangered again. Therefore, I am posting a request. The DA told us that we should use a 'phone tree' to notify family and friends about any scheduled hearings for either of these two men. I was notified that Andrew Smiley's family has retained an out-of-town attorney, foregoing the court-appointed one, and this attorney has requested a bond hearing for Smiley to be held on Tuesday, 22 July, at 4pm in Judge Owen's courtroom in the Etowah County Judicial Building on Forrest Av in Gadsden. The attorney, John Barry of Cullman, is requesting a bond of 'between $15,000 and $75,000.' I am asking that any local members who are concerned about the possibility of letting Smiley out of jail - especially for such a low bond amount - be in the courtroom to support us as we protest his freedom to walk our neighborhood. And, to be fair, I think he needs protection from all the vigilante-types who have threatened him. After all, I would like to see him stand trial. Little would be resolved otherwise, as he knows what happened the day Blake left home to hang out with his 'friends.' Thank you to all of you on this site. Lynn.

[Roamer]

Lynn, I'd be there in a heartbeat if I could, but I have to meet with a surgeon that day in Birmingham.

We have posters here who are from that area, and I join Lynn in asking any and all of you who can to be there, and to ask your family and friends to join you.

[Faith]

Lynn, my best thoughts go your way. Smiley should not be walking free and I pray the court room is filled with protesters. Do you know of an email address we can send email to to protest for us that are so far away? Or, would our letters presented by you help any?

Please keep us updated on any and all court events.

[Faith]

Bond set for one of suspects in teenager's slaying

By Andy Powell, Times Staff Writer
Published July 22, 2008

Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp said a $142,500 bond set late this afternoon by District Judge Wayne Owen for one of the men accused of killing a 15-year-old Sardis student was “way too low.”

Owen set the bond for Andrew Smiley, 22, of Ivalee, one of two men charged with the murder of Jeffrey Blake Stone, whose body was found July 2 in the freezer of Nathaniel Lee, 19, of Littleton Cutoff Road.

Lee also has been charged with murder, but Lee’s attorney has not requested a bond hearing.

Smiley was not at the bond hearing.

The bond set by Owen could be met either with property pledged or cash. As part of the bond, Owen said, Smiley is to report to a community corrections program and to report back weekly and is not to travel out of state without court permission and not to change his living address without notification.

Smiley’s attorney, Johnny Berry of Cullman, declined to comment after the hearing concerning Smiley’s possible release.

At the hearing Smiley’s father, Troy Smiley, testified he would assure the court that his son would show up for any court appearances and would abide by any conditions of the bond. He said he would put up his property to meet bond requirements and that other members of the community have said they would also.

He said his son did not appear suicidal but has been treated for depression since high school. He said his son had never been charged with a violent crime before. He said his son would not be a threat to himself or the public at large.

Troy Smiley said someone with the family would be with his son at the family residence at all times.

Harp pointed out in his cross examination that was where Smiley was living when Stone was killed.

During the hearing, Harp told Owen that the case was not a capital murder case and the court had to set a bond, but that Smiley was a “significant threat” to the community.

In the hearing, Harp questioned Etowah County Sheriff’s Department investigator Jeff Hopper, who testified he had interviewed Andrew Smiley.

Hopper said Smiley had not shown any remorse for his actions.

Hopper said that during the interview Smiley said suicidal thoughts had crossed his mind. Hopper said at one time Smiley said “to go ahead and shoot” him. He said during the interview that Smiley said he and Lee had planned the slaying for about a month.

Hopper said he felt Smiley was a danger to the community.

“I think the bond is not a sufficient amount,” Harp said after the hearing. “I think a $142,500 property bond is way too low. We were hoping for a very significant cash bond and I think this is a case that warranted such.”

Harp said there are drug cases or robbery cases have cash bond set and he didn’t think the bond was “a reasonable one on behalf of the community.”

Harp said when the case comes out of grand jury that a circuit judge could set bond if there is an indictment.

The case could go to the grand jury in September, Harp said.

Harp said the bond should be higher, not because of the community outcry over the slaying, but because of the threat to the community.

“You’re talking about a guy that planned a homicide for 30 days,” Harp said.

Stone was reported missing March 24. His body was discovered July 1 in a freezer at Lee’s house on Littleton Cutoff Road, authorities said.

Stone often visited at Lee’s home about a quarter-mile from his own.

Investigators said they believe Stone left his home and went to Lee’s house — a large brick home on more than 100 acres — that Lee inherited after his father’s death a few years ago.

Lee lived there alone, but Smiley often stayed over.

Investigators got a tip July 1 that led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant.

There was evidence at the shallow grave that led to a search warrant at Lee’s house and the discovery of Stone’s remains, authorities said.

Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin said in a news conference to announce the arrests that Stone was killed in the woods behind the house and then initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, about 12 miles away.

Entrekin said Stone’s remains were moved from the grave a couple of weeks before the remains were discovered in the chest-type freezer.

Stone’s father, Jeff, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lee and Smiley on July 3.

Lee and Smiley have remained in the Etowah County jail without bond since their arrests.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080722/NEWS/53359682/1016/NEWS

[Faith]

I disagree with the court. :madranting94dp:

Blake didn't have a chance at life and neither should Andrew. http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/helpfindthemissing/Stuff/angry-smiley-054.gif

[Pauli]

Both of their bonds should be set as high as they possibly can set them...

[KittyMom]

What is it with these judges??? This makes me so mad.

[icepak]

Judge set $142,500 property bond.

Liberty and 'injustice' for all.

[Roamer]

I agree, Lynn. Liberty for the killer, and injustice for Blake and your family. :madranting94dp:

Saw you talking to the press on the Bham news channel this morning.
Way to go, my friend! :zm10:

[packy]

I'm with you that the bond is way too low. They planned this murder and what else could they be planning.

[Pauli]

Do they have to allow bail in AL? If not, I would not have given them bail.. either that or set it so high they could not get out..

[Roamer]

Bond Set and Details Revealed in “Thrill Kill“ Case
posted 8:23 pm Tue July 22, 2008 - Gadsden, AL
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The family of 15-year old Jeffery Blake Stone is outraged that a judge granted bond Tuesday afternoon. Nathanial Lee and Troy Andrew Smiley face 1st Degree Murder Charges for a crime District Attorney Jimmie Harp describes as a "thrill kill."

Smiley can now get out of jail if he makes bail.
It was a surprise decision today as Judge Wayne Owen set a property bond at $142,500. According to the thirty or so family friends of the late Jeffrey Stone, that's much too low. The group sat in the courtroom as the father of Andrew Smiley appeared on the stand. He agreed to house his son until trial. It's the same house where Smiley lived on March 24th - the day he's accused of killing Stone.

During the bond hearing new facts about Stone's death were revealed. He was allegedly shot several times by Nathanial Lee. It happened in Lee's back yard as Smiely watched. It was also revealed that Smiely is the person who told detectives where the body was buried and that it was moved in to a freezer.

Stone's stepmother spoke exclusively with ABC 33/40 after bond was set. She's outraged he'll return to her own neighborhood. She says "$142,000 dollar bond to let my son's killer out on the property? Out on the land, out in our community when my thirteen year old son is anxious for his own safety? When other people are saying they are wanting to hide their children... 142 thousand dollars?"

So far Nathanial Lee, the other man facing murder charges, has not requested bond.

According to District Attorney Jimmie Harp this case will go before the Alabama Grand Jury in September. It will probably go to trial in the Spring.

http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/0708/537812.html

[Faith]

Smiley posts bond, but still in jail on Lee County probation violation

By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 23, 2008

Andrew Smiley posted bond Wednesday afternoon, but he is still in the Etowah County jail waiting to be transferred to Lee County for violation of probation on unrelated drug charges.

Smiley, 22, of Ivalee, is one of two men charged with murder in the slaying of Jeffrey Blake Stone, 15, whose body was found July 2 in the freezer of Nathaniel Lee, 19, of Littleton Cutoff Road.

Lee also has been charged with murder, but Lee’s attorney has not requested a bond hearing.

Smiley’s property bond of $142,500 for the murder charge was signed by one property owner, according to jail records.

District Judge Wayne Owen set the bond in a hearing Tuesday afternoon. As part of the bond, Smiley is to report to a community corrections program, report back weekly and is not to travel out of state without court permission or change his living address without notification. It is unclear if the warrant from Lee County will impact the conditions of Smiley’s bond.

Etowah County jail officials received the Lee County warrant with no bond available.

The warrant is for a probation violation on a charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. He was originally arrested by Opelika police on the drug charge and was apparently released on probation. Details of the probation violation and arrest were not available.

During Tuesday’s hearing, District Attorney Jimmie Harp told Owen that the case was not a capital murder case and the court had to set a bond, but that Smiley was a “significant threat” to the community.

Stone was reported missing March 24. His body was discovered July 1 in a freezer at Lee’s house on Littleton Cutoff Road.

Stone often visited at Lee’s home about a quarter-mile from his own.

Investigators said they believe Stone left his home and went to Lee’s home, a large brick house on more than 100 acres that Lee inherited after his father’s death a few years ago.

Lee lived there alone, but Smiley often stayed over.

Investigators got a tip July 1 that led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant.

There was evidence at the shallow grave that led to a search warrant at Lee’s house and the discovery of Stone’s remains, authorities said.

It is believed Stone was killed in the woods behind the house and then initially buried at the area on Rocky Hollow Road, about 12 miles away. Stone’s remains were moved from the grave a couple of weeks before the remains were discovered in the chest-type freezer, authorities said.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080723/NEWS/964459668/1016/NEWS

[Faith]

I hope they are able to KEEP him locked UP!!!!!!!! :madranting94dp:

[Roamer]

I'm with you, Faith. :madranting94dp:

I wasn't sure about Pauli's question, but in this article, the DA said since it wasn't a capital murder case (it should be) they had to set bond, but even he thinks Smiley is a threat to the community.

[Faith]

Smiley posts bond, being held for Lee County

By Lisa Rogers, Times Staff Writer
Published July 24, 2008

I believe this is the same article as above but different date

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080724/NEWS/566267907/1017/NEWS

[Roamer]

This is a letter posted by Blake's dad, Jeff, on the Gadsden forum: It really shows a father's pain and anger.

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7441061365/m/7051004247/r/6591035247#6591035247


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[URL="http://javascript<b></b>:void(0)"]STONE (http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/cp)
http://community.gadsdentimes.com/groupee_common/platform_images/blank.gif (http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7441061365/m/7051004247?r=7051004247#7051004247)Posted 07-26-2008 04:45 PM Hello all, this is Jeffrey Stone,

Let me repeat, MY NAME IS JEFFREY T.STONE, FATHER OF SLAIN SON JEFFERY BLAKE STONE. Let me say thanks to all the people who have offered sympathy and prayers, and to people with voices of reason (Powell, Hatch, IM4CNS, and the like). As you know we have chosen not to be in the media much, and have only responded a few times to the forums. Most of our time, since Blake was “discovered,” had been spent with private investigators, LE, funeral homes, and lawyers. Before that, we spent 24/7 on the “search.” But, we have been very much monitoring all forums here and elsewhere through family and friends since the day Blake disappeared. I enter this letter to this forum as a first in many to come. One, to discuss my thoughts, feelings and to address some issues that we have noted and, two, to set the record straight. By the way, I’m speaking now. First, there once was a statement in the original Sardis forum by Brazen, if I recall, that asked the question, Why doesn’t the father speak up? Why is the stepmother in control? As well as others like Gentle Reader and SWP who had the statements about my wife. Like SWP who said she would run and hide too. The only people who ever have to hide from my wife are those who don’t “do the right thing” in life. Or to the “gut feeling” guy who was sure she had something to do with all this. First, let me inform you of my wife! She is a very educated and competent woman 2) a very caring individual 3) an ethical and professional woman who on countless times and all hours of the day and night as a community mental health officer (working for free as this is not a paid position ) has gone out to help people and families in need and to insure the moral, legal, ethical, and emotional needs are met for people. A person who has dedicated her life to help those in need, even people like you who have accused her .And by the way, gut guy , I have a gut feeling too. but it’s the Mexican food I ate last night. but that will come out in a little while!! She has been a very dedicated mother to my children, enforcing love, ethics, and moral character so they would become productive members of society. She did this without any corporal punishment of any kind - ever! I know she had a hard road on this as they are and were becoming teenagers. She has been my support through all this. She is my life partner and I do and will always love her.

I have seen statements about Smiley to the effect that “he drove by to pay his respects to Jeffrey Blake,” and “what he did was not as bad as Nathan, he shouldn’t have to pay for Nathan’s action”. Now let me point out a statement from the paper: Blake was buried in a “shallow grave.” Now let’s look at those two words, shallow and grave. First , Shallow: “not deep, having little depth,” and now Grave: “a hole in the ground which to bury a dead body; a burial mound or monument” [Webster‘s New 20th Century Dictionary Unabridged]. I have been to that site more than 300 times within two weeks after July 1st , my count now I have no idea any more . But my question to (you Smiley supporters) is have you or any others been to Blake’s first “GRAVE’ site? And you say that he was not driving by to check on the body , only to pay his respects. Let me say - get out of Smiley’s dope. Let me first explain. This (GRAVE) is about 5 feet long ,10 inches deep and possibly 18 to 20 inches wide at the widest point. HEAR THIS LOUD AND CLEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS IS AFTER HE HAD BEEN MOVED AND AFTER WHAT LOOKED LIKE THE CRIME LAB DIGGING UP THE AREA, AS SEEN BY THE FRESH SHOVEL MARKS!! REPEAT: AFTER!!!!!! Now, as to what he was covered with. lets see, the only objects around the site were a couple of rocks, old thrown out tires and some sticks. So the way it looks he was just thrown on the ground and covered with trash - with @#$%^&* TRASH….. So what on God’s green earth constitutes a (SHALLOW)(GRAVE)????????? So yes , Livefreeats, I do see your point that he was paying his “Respects” to our son!!!!!!! I bring this to the table because before all this, people never really know the parts of a crime. all you ever read is a shallow grave. The night of July 1st we found out what that means.

Now, let me ask a question to all of Smiley’s supporters. In a community this small , with emotions this high and hatred this deep, “Do you think there will be peace in the valley?” I do think that’s a fair and valid question . I think certain people should have thought this through more thoroughly.

As to the bond hearing , liberty and INJUSTICE for all…. 142,500.00 property bond? Liberty for Smiley, injustice for Jeffrey Blake. But let me think through this 1) HE gets his pay check from the tax payers so what does HE care, 2) HE does not live in this community, 3) It was not HIS child murdered in cold blood . My personal opinion is that HE is in contempt of justice, moral fortitude, and sound thinking.
Let me see, about Smiley, what I heard at the bond hearing was they planned to commit a murder a month in advance then narrowed the target down to our son. is this 30 days of only planning or coming up with the idea? Or if only planning the crime, how long on coming up with the idea ? how long on just talking before you start to set the plan in motion? Also, his father said he will be at home and watched. Let me get this right. The same people set to watch him now that were around him on feb 2008, in march 2008, oh and back around him in Sept 2007, you know - when the felony charge was pled down. So the son will have the same people calling him, his same friends coming over. you know, the ones he would get high with and drink with . The same room in which he had ideas of killing our child, driving the same vehicle which he did all the time after he KILLED our child. .I also heard that he used to be treated for depression. Let me add 2 + 2. The same people supposed to watch him now are the ones who said he used to have depression but didn’t notice that he was taking depressants (morphine weed and alcohol ).
Lets see, his lawyer had said he had never had violent crime before. Is not the prison system filled with people that started out with petty crimes and moved up to bigger crimes? You know MURDER ,rape and so on . I have also heard from Livefreeats that what he did was not as bad as what Nathan did!!!!!!!!!! So if he and Nathan had committed rape but he only held a girl down and nothing else, would that be just as bad?????????????????
Lets look at the facts, 1) he has a record 2) he helped plan a MURDER 3) he helped COMMIT MURDER 4) he helped COVER UP A MURDER 5) he OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE by not telling of THE MURDER 6) he helped move JEFFERY BLAKE’S BODY because it might be found. 7) HE CONFESSED.

This does not even come close to what I want and plan to write as I said this is number 1. more elaboration and thoughts to come. My opinion of what should happen to both of them REPEAT BOTH: I think they need to end up like Hoffa in cans of dog food.
Yes I’m bitter and angry, I think I have every right to be. To all you supporters out there for keeping them in jail and for the death penalty and your kind words and prayers I, my family and Jeffery Blake Thank you more than words will ever explain. To Smiley and Lee supporters go do something to yourselves. Till next letter and update .

Jeffrey Todd Stone, father of slain son, Jeffery Blake Stone.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: STONE (http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/personal?x_myspace_page=profile&u=6841077127), 07-27-2008 01:20 AM

[Faith]

God Bless Jeff, Lynn & the family-

[Amusedtdth]

Property bond - what a wonderful justice system we have. I hope they can find more reasons to keep them locked up where they belong, 4 ever !

[icepak]

update: Etowah County grand jury hearing for both lee and smiley on Sept 3. smiley's atty has put in a motion to appear before the judge in Lee County to protest smiley's bond revocation. Hearing scheduled for Sept 4.

We currently are distributing and collecting two affidavits: the first is for Etowah County residents requesting that, as these two people pose a danger to self and the county at large if released, they be denied any amount of property bond that might potentiate their release before trial. The second is for residents of AL in support of Sen. Means intentions, requesting that the State Legislature amend and/or expand the requirements for capital murder to include premeditation, laying in wait, and raising the age limits for murder victims. It also includes a request that Blake's case be 'grandfathered' in, as this case should set precedence for the rights of victims and need for expansion of the law. If any of this forum's readers meet the qualification as residents, please consider signing these affidavits and mailing them to us as well as any you might be able to collect from family or friends. I can send a copy to your email address if you will request this from me at: lynnala@intergate.com.

We are not asking that people view this statewide appeal as a request for the death penalty but, at least, for life without parole. That is, without this amendment, Blake's murderers could be eligible for parole in as little as 10 years. To me, this is an egregious travesty of justice, as these two men will be in their early 30's, able to carry on with their "life and liberty" while Blake was denied that same by them - on purpose, to 'get a rush.'

As AL law stands, if a child is murdered at 12:01am on the morning of their 14th birthday, the accused can be charged only with murder one, not capital murder, even if the killer planned - for whatever reason - to kill that child for weeks, months, or years, and then just waited for that child to cross their property. While I question why there has to be an age limit at all [what if it had been the 88yo woman across the road?], the D.A. says 'we have to start somewhere.'

Thank you all at HFTM for your continued and continuous support.
Lynn

[nicky]

Lynn,

I will e-mail you. My son went to school with Jeffrey and Andy. I started coming to this thread because the media didn't give you the coverage you deserved and that Jeffrey deserved. But this group of wonderful people did. God Bless you and your family.

[Roamer]

Just got home from the hospital Tuesday, Lynn. I'll email you. And you have my addy, so please send it to me. I'll get some signatures from this area, I promise.

[Faith]

Lynn, I'm not in AL but I have friends there. I'll have them email you. I back you 100%.

[Faith]

Sending thoughts and prayers to Lynn, Jeff and family. :1222423:

[Roamer]

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080905/NEWS/809040265/1017/NEWS&title=Judge_could_keep_Smiley_behind_bars


Judge could keep Smiley behind bars


By Andy Powell (andy.powell@gadsdentimes.com)
Times Staff Writer


Published: Friday, September 5, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 8:43 p.m.
An Etowah County man accused of killing a county teenager remains in jail in Opelika while a judge takes the case under advisement after a probation revocation hearing Thursday, Lee County District Attorney Nick Abbett said.


Andrew Smiley, 22, of Ivalee, is one of two men charged with murder in the slaying of Jeffery Blake Stone, 15, a student at Sardis High School, whose body was found July 1 in the freezer of Nathaniel Lee, 19, of Littleton Cutoff Road.
Lee is also charged with murder and is in jail in Etowah County. Stone had been reported missing March 24.

Smiley was arrested in September 2007 after a traffic stop by Auburn police and was charged with possession of morphine.
He pleaded guilty June 13 to a lesser drug charge and was give a year’s probation, ordered to pay a $500 fine and to attend a court referral drug program.

At the hearing, evidence was presented to Circuit Judge John Denson by Etowah County Sheriff Department’s Investigator Jeff Hopper concerning the slaying in Etowah County, Abbett said.

Smiley remains in jail in Lee County and Denson took the case under advisement. Denson gave Smiley’s attorney and Abbett seven days to file briefs before issuing a ruling, Abbett said.

Abbett said he will argue in his brief that Smiley’s probation should be revoked or either reconsidered and denied.

A $142,000 property bond had been signed July 23 on Smiley in Etowah County that would have allowed Smiley to be released, but Lee County filed a probation violation notification. Smiley, rather than being released, was transferred to Lee County for the hearing.

Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp said last month when Smiley was transferred to Lee County for the hearing he hoped Smiley would be kept in jail in Lee County until the slaying case can go before the grand jury here.

[packy]

Thanks for the update, Roamer. He stays behind bars.

[nicky]

Thanks Roamer, I hadn't checked the times yet with so much happening this mornig.

[Faith]

Grand jury indicts two in teen's death

By Andy Powell
Times Staff Writer

Published: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:22 p.m.

An Etowah County grand jury has indicted Nathaniel Lee and Andrew Smiley on charges of murder and mutilation of a corpse in connection with the March death of an Etowah County teenager whose body was found in a freezer.

District Attorney Jimmie Harp said a $250,000 cash bond for Smiley, 22, Ivalee, and Lee, 19, Littleton Cutoff Road, was set by Circuit Judge Clark Hall.

Lee is in the Etowah County jail. Smiley is in jail in Lee County after a probation revocation hearing was held there for him regarding an unrelated drug arrest.

At a hearing Thursday, Lee County Circuit Judge John Denson allowed seven days for motions to be filed before ruling on the probation revocation.

The two were indicted in connection with the slaying of Jeffery Blake Stone, 15, a student at Sardis High School, whose body was found July 1 in a freezer at Lee's residence. Stone had been reported missing March 24.

Lee lived at the residence alone, but Smiley often stayed over.

Investigators said they believe Stone left his home and went to Lee's house - a large brick home on more than 100 acres that Lee inherited after his father's death a few years ago.

Investigators got a tip July 1 that led to a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant.

There was evidence at the shallow grave that led to a search warrant at Lee's house and the discovery of Stone's remains, authorities said.

Sheriff Todd Entrekin said in a news conference July 2 to announce the arrests that Stone was killed in the woods behind the house and then initially buried in an area on Rocky Hollow Road, about 12 miles away.

Entrekin said Stone's remains were moved from the grave a couple of weeks before they were discovered in the chest-type freezer.

Stone's father, Jeff, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lee and Smiley on July 3.

Harp said he did not know when Lee and Smiley would be

tried but that he hopes the trial can be in January or February.

A $142,000 property bond was signed July 23 on Smiley in Etowah County that would have allowed him to be released, but Lee County filed a probation violation notification. Smiley, rather than being released, was transferred to Lee County for last week's hearing.

Smiley was arrested in September 2007 after a traffic stop by Auburn police and was charged with possession of morphine.

He pleaded guilty June 13 to a lesser drug charge and was given a year's probation, ordered to pay a $500 fine and to attend a court referral drug program.

At the hearing, evidence was presented to Denson by Etowah County Sheriff Department Investigator Jeff Hopper concerning the slaying in Etowah County, Nick Abbett, Lee County District Attorney, said.

Denson took the case under advisement. Denson gave Smiley's attorney and Abbett seven days to file briefs before issuing a ruling, Abbett said.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080909/NEWS/809090324/1016/NEWS&title=Grand_jury_indicts_two_in_teen_s_death

[Faith]

Smiley back in Etowah County jail

By Lisa Rogers
Times Staff Writer

Published: Friday, October 17, 2008 at 4:57 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 17, 2008 at 4:58 p.m.

Andrew Smiley is back in the Etowah County jail after he and Nathaniel Lee were indicted in the slaying of 15-year-old Jeffrey Blake Stone, Sheriff Todd Entrekin said.

Smiley has been in jail in Lee County on an unrelated drug charge, but he was transferred back to Etowah County Thursday night, Etowah County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Jeff Hopper said.

Smiley and Lee were indicted by an Etowah County grand jury in September on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse, District Attorney Jimmie Harp said.

Circuit Judge Clark Hall has set a $250,000 cash bond for both Smiley and Lee. Smiley, 23, Ivalee, and Lee, 20, Attalla, were charged with murder in the death of Stone, whose body was found July 1 in a freezer at Lee’s home on Littleton Cutoff Road.

Stone was reported missing March 24. Stone often visited at Lee’s home about a quarter-mile from his own. Lee and Smiley were friends and investigators said they believe Stone left his home and went to Lee’s home that day.

It is believed Stone was killed in the woods behind the house the day he was reported missing and was initially buried in a shallow grave on a logging road just off Rocky Hollow Road near Gallant, about 12 miles away.

Stone’s remains were moved from the grave a couple of weeks before the remains were discovered in the chest-type freezer. That action is what led to the indictment of abuse of a corpse, Harp said.

Entrekin has said evidence showed that Lee and Smiley killed Stone for the rush of killing someone and had planned it for weeks.

Attorneys for Lee did not seek bond initially, but a $142,500 property bond was set for Smiley. As he was about to be released from jail in Etowah County on bond, Lee County officials filed a probation violation notification against Smiley in connection with a conviction in June for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Smiley was arrested Sept. 8, 2007, after a traffic stop by the Auburn Police Department and morphine pills were found on him. Smiley was charged with possession of morphine, but he was allowed to plead guilty to the misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge in June — before he was charged in Etowah County with murder. He was given a year’s probation, ordered to pay a $500 fine and ordered to attend a court referral drug program.

When Lee County officials found out about the murder charge, bond was revoked.

Smiley was serving his sentence and was about to get out of jail in Lee County on an appeal bond when he was re-arrested on indictment Thursday.

Harp said trials for Smiley and Lee could be sometime next year.

Sen. Larry Means, D-Attalla, has said he will seek to raise the age limit of murder victims for capital murder to 18 years old. State law says that murder of a child younger than 14 can be a capital crime, which could include the death penalty as punishment.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20081017/NEWS01/810170264/1017/NEWS?Title=Smiley_back_in_Etowah_County_jail

[nicky]

Thanks for the update Faith! If it is at all possible, I'm going to the trial if I can get in! I just hope I can keep my mouth shut!

[nicky]

Link to forum at Gadsden Times and Lynn Stone's Reply

http://community.gadsdentimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3291074365/m/6151092887/r/8951023887#8951023887

[Roamer]

Thanks for the updates and for the link, nicky. I haven't been keeping up with the Times forums, but I did get an email from Lynn last week.

[Pauli]

I just received this email...


To Whom It May Concern:


Hello! Earlier this year your organization was involved in the search for fifteen-year-old Alabama resident Jeffrey Blake Stone. On July 1, his remains were discovered in a neighbor's freezer.


A concert is being held November 23rd, 2008 in Gadsden, Alabama to benefit his family who endured emotional and financial devastation. We would very much appreciate any advertising you could offer, even if simply a link to our websites, http://www.rockforstone.com and http://www.myspace.com/rockforstone.


Please let me know at your earliest convenience if this is something you are willing and able to do.


On behalf of the Rock for Stone production team and the entire Stone family, thank you.

For anyone that is interested you can contact them at either of the sites.. and we are more than happy to link to them...

[Faith]

Rock for Stone concert Sunday

http://images.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=GT&Date=20081121&Category=NEWS&ArtNo=811210295&Ref=AR&Profile=1016&MaxW=600&border=0
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Jeff Cook and the Allstar Goodtime Band will be the headliner for Sunday’s concert to celebrate the life of Jeffrey Blake Stone, a 15-year-old Sardis High student who was slain early this year.

Times Staff Reports

Published: Friday, November 21, 2008 at 2:18 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 21, 2008 at 2:27 p.m.

A concert is planned to celebrate the life of Jeffrey Blake Stone, a 15-year-old Sardis High student who was slain early this year.


Stone was reported missing March 24 and his family and others searched for him for 14 weeks, in which time their lives were put on hold.

On July 1, the search ended when Stone’s remains were discovered in a neighbor’s freezer.

The idea for the concert came from a Guntersville-based band, Wasted Mason, of whom Stone was a fan.

The band contacted the family to encourage them to lean on their community for support.

“(The) family has been victims of an unbelievable crime, and we have faith that they will persevere in time and with the help of the good in the community ... it will take some time and effort from everyone to put this together, but it will be a labor of love for all of us,” said a representative of Wasted Mason.

The concert is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Convention Hall, 344 S. First St., Gadsden.

The headliner is Jeff Cook and the Allstar Goodtime Band

Cook was a member of the country music super group Alabama of Fort Payne.

Other performances will be a group from Sardis High School, Wasted Mason and the Wayne Mills Band.

There will be displays from local businesses, merchandise from each band and an auction before the final performance.

The concert is an opportunity for the community to come together for something positive in the spirit of fun.

“This event is not meant to dwell on hardships, but to allow everyone to move forward and restore balance,” one of the coordinators said.

Lynn Stone, Blake Stone’s stepmother, said the family is thankful for those who want to do something to support their family.

“The unending searching broke us in more ways than one,” she said. “It’s been people such as these musicians who have begun to restore my faith in the depths of goodness that I always believed was inherent.”

Tickets are on sale at $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

For more information or to order tickets, call 547-4814 or go to www.RockForStone.com.

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20081121/NEWS/811210295/1016/NEWS?Title=Rock_for_Stone_concert_Sunday

[Roamer]

God bless all the musicians who are donating their time for this concert, and all those who can attend to support this family and remember the life of this young man.

Most of all, God bless the Stone family, and RIP, beautiful Blake. :1222423::1222423::1222423:

[KittyMom]

:1222423:

[icepak]

There's a hearing tomorrow morning, 12 Dec 08, for reducing the bond of Smiley so that he can be released to his parents who allowed him to keep marijuana in their refrigerator. There's also a hearing for Nathan on Monday, 15 Dec 008, to grant him 'youthful offender' status. From neighbors, I have heard that Smiley's mother plans on taking him 'somewhere else' so that her 'baby boy' will not have to go back to jail. As to youthful offender status for Nathan, he cannot be held more than 3 years, if granted and adjudicated guilty! We need the people in the state of Alabama to protest to both issues. Any help is appreciated. Judge for Nathan Lee is Hall. Judge for Andrew Smiley is Kiimberly. Thank you for your support. We're living in fear here now. Lynn Stone.

[Roamer]

There's no tellling what those boys will do if they're bonded out. I want them to stay behind bars until the trial.

[nicky]

Oh NO! I hope those 2 monsters don't see the light of day again! I'm praying and e-mailing that they stay in jail and aren't given any leniancy! I don't want them back out in the community!!!

[Amusedtdth]

What an outrage...words completely escape me at this point. What is the sense of having a justice system if it coddles the perps and forgets the victims and their families???:madranting94dp: :45024:


:give_rose: for the Stone family

[Pauli]

There's a hearing tomorrow morning, 12 Dec 08, for reducing the bond of Smiley so that he can be released to his parents who allowed him to keep marijuana in their refrigerator. There's also a hearing for Nathan on Monday, 15 Dec 008, to grant him 'youthful offender' status. From neighbors, I have heard that Smiley's mother plans on taking him 'somewhere else' so that her 'baby boy' will not have to go back to jail. As to youthful offender status for Nathan, he cannot be held more than 3 years, if granted and adjudicated guilty! We need the people in the state of Alabama to protest to both issues. Any help is appreciated. Judge for Nathan Lee is Hall. Judge for Andrew Smiley is Kiimberly. Thank you for your support. We're living in fear here now. Lynn Stone.

Hello Lynn...

I really hate hearing this.. I hope the judge denies the bond reduction.

You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers:1222423:

[icepak]

at smiley's hearing yesterday, his attys presented an obscure law that has never had cases (precedent) for using it (AL rules of criminal procedure, rule 7.6).

basically, the bond set down at his initial appearance (with judge owen) - the $142,500 property bond - is to be transferred to the same charge prosecuted by indictment...'unless, for good cause, the judge shall order revocation or modification of the conditions of release....' this means, of course, that smiley would have no further bond applied to him, negating the $250,000 cash bond set down after the indictment. owen really messed us up.

judge kimberly granted the d.a. 5 days to file a brief in respoonse.

jeff had taken 3 vacation days from work this week to attend the hearings but the y.o. hearing for nathan was changed to monday, the 15th, and he cannot attend. we need to have a presence, even if only by writing to judge hall, to underscore the need to deny y.o. status to nathan. we're working on presenting the relevant issues in hopes that the judge will consider them and deny such status.

andy doesn't want to stay in our home if either of them is out. and, as neighbors have pointed out, since blake's murder no children are out on the streets in our area anymore. so sad.

thank you all so much for your support. it means so much to us as we have pretty much isolated ourselves from the public community. the profound impact of these two men's actions has decimated our lives as we knew it, no matter how 'normally' we try to live them. your site is the only one in which i feel comfortable sharing. i thank you all, not just for 'being there,' but just for being. jeff and i are strongly committed to 'having each other's backs' and dealing with all the emotional issues that arise in a family wherein one feels 'victimized'...a helpless position...so we do all we can to respond with action that moves us out of that place. that's why it's so important to us to know we're not 'going it alone.'

i quit my new job b/c i just felt unable to focus and could not bear the negative energies coming in from that environment, so felt i was doing a disservice to the role. with the help of a wonderful therapist in b'ham, i've been 'processing,' which helps in the 'cure.' the past nine months have felt much like being in a movie theater, watching a really bad movie - and the exit doors are locked!

i know,too, i've been negligent in keeping up my communication with Roamer, and i feel vey badly about that. i can only beg forgiveness of the woman who has been so strong for me throughout this trauma. and i do promise that i will do all i can to give back to her when my energies are restored.

the strongest, most poignant lesson i personally have learned is this: 'a real friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out.' you all have been real friends. that counts more than words here can express. thank you.
lynn.:71526:

[nicky]

Lynn,

What time is the hearing and do you know which courtroom? If it's at all possible, I will be there. I don't want these monsters ever roaming the streets of this community again! My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family!

[Roamer]

If anyone can get an email address for Judge Owen, please post it.

Lynn...my thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family. Your friendship will always mean a lot to me, and I'm here if you need me. If you want my phone number, PM or email me.

The most important thing now is your family, and keeping these two off the streets.

[icepak]

Nicky,
the hearing is at 1pm in judge hall's courtroom on the second floor of the judicial building. since it's for y.o. status, we don't know if they'll allow the public into the hearing, because, if y.o. status is granted, the case would then be sealed as a juvie case. however, imho, until, and if, that status is granted, it should still be open to the public. but, alas, i don't run the courthouse so i don't know what they'll do. from what i understand, it also may be possible to submit written letters to the judge before the hearing for his consideration as to the concerns from the community surrounding such a grant.

we can't argue that the charge of murder is sufficient. but - the alleged circumstances surrounding the murder and their heinous nature can be argued, i.e., it was premeditated, cold-blooded, done for a 'rush,' he 'laid in wait' for blake's next visit, lured blake to the murder site on his property under false pretenses, etc. for pete's sake, he kept blake's body in his freezer and then had parties in the house afterward!

the purpose of the y.o. law is the consideration that the perp can be 'rehabilitated.' the circumstances of the murder would seem to argue against any possible rehabilitation.

also, nathan was 19 at the time, had already entered into a lawsuit against his trustees as a 'responsible adult' - by his own argument - six months prior to the murder. i'm assuming his psych eval must have already indicated he is competent and sane, knows right from wrong, for the d.a. to proceed as he is.

if you've ever read his blog on myspace (natetherizzle), his superior attitude and arrogance show thru...he's a danger to the community.

thank you so much, Nicky, for your prayers and your efforts. it's always so good to know there are people like you and Roamer physically close.
lynn.

[icepak]

haven't been able to find publicly listed email addresses for the judges but i'm going to guess that they're the same as they are for all etowah county employees. that is, for wayne owen it would be wowen@etowahcounty.org. for david kimberley it would be dkimberley@etowahcounty.org, and for clark hall it would be chall@etowahcounty.org.

phone numbers for the courthouse are, tollfree, 866-314-7660 or, locally, 256-549-1444. for judge kimberley, it's 256-549-5372 and for judge hall, it's 256-549-5368. fax number for courthouse is 256-549-5400.

sorry, that's the best i can do today.:0009:
lynn.

[Roamer]

Those will help. Thanks, Lynn.

[nicky]

Thanks Lynn for the addresses and phone numbers, I will start calling now! I was going to try and be there this morning, but I woke up with spots on my tonsils so I better stay in the house today. But I will do everything I can from here! And I promise you I will be there when it does come to trial!! My old nick name on here was SardisMom until I forgot my password. My son went to school with Jeffrey and still sees Andy at school. If there is anything you can think of that he can do to help Andy, just let me know, he'd be glad to help in any way he could. My prayers are with you and your family and with the judge that he does the right thing! Again thanks for the ways to get in touch with the judge!

[mrsmcgoo]

I am in Canada, but have emailed to the addresses provided.

God Bless this family, give them strength during these times! :1222423:

[Faith]

Lynn, those boys do not need to be on the streets another day in their life. You and your family, the community deserve better. They should never see the light of day again.

Please keep us updated.

Love ya

Faith

[icepak]

hi all,
just arrived home from court. judge hall would not allow anyone other than family and deputies in the room on the state side and defense attys and nathan on the other side. glad you didn't waste a trip, Nicky, and i'll PM you later about andy. thank you so much for caring. and i hope you're feeling better soon.

judge hall denied youthful offender status to nathan lee! thank goodness! he was immediately arraigned and his atty then pled him 'not guilty' to the murder, to abuse of a corpse, and to an indictment by the grand jury just last week (against both nathan and smiley) for possession of marijuana. the next event scheduled for nathan is a status conference on 3 april 09 at 11a.m. wherein the d.a. and nathan's attys will discuss their readiness for trial. both sides stated they are still gathering evidence and are awaiting reports on such. on nathan's side, an expert witness (probably a psychiatrist hired by the defense) still needs to report.

now we're awaiting the decision at the end of the week to determine if smiley will be able to get out on the $142,500 property bond rendered during the appearance hearing by owen for the murder charge, with the addition of the added charge of abuse of a corpse. bond guidelines for this charge range from $2500 to $15,000. but these are guidelines and bond is solely at the discretion of the judge. i discussed the lee county case with the d.a. today and will likely go to lee county d.a. on wednesday to get a summary report to compare to previous testimony in lee county. smiley's atty is trying to impugn smiley's signed statement, saying it was written by the investigators who said they did so b/c smiley's handwriting was so bad and there was no audio or videotape of the interrogation. smiley signed it, tho. again, his attys entered NGRI pleas at his arraignment a few weeks ago. he may not come to trial until next september! aaarrrgghh.

so we're satisfied with today's decision but dread any decision to let smiley out at the end of the week. after all, how can we ever live in peace - and without fear - knowing our son's murderer is right down the road from us? this is a man who has admittedly killed neighborhood dogs and cats with a bow and arrow for the 'thrill.' thank goodness we have our 5 dogs as an early warning system.

i sincerely thank all of you for having our backs. you've given me the spirit to continue the fight. i just don't settle easily into a victim's role and action is what keeps me going. without all of you, well, i just don't know how i'd keep motivated. from the bottom of my heart, i'm so thankful for all of you.
lynn.

[Roamer]

I'm so glad they denied him youthful offender status!

I read your PM before I posted here, so disregard when I asked you what happened today.

[nicky]

Lynn,

If these were neighborhood pets, you need to get the prosecution to call them as witnesses. And make him get an expert on murderers and animal killers. From all the true crime, books and yes even TV most serial killers, etc started out killing animals. It would be good for the jury and court to hear that! Good luck and God Bless, I'll be praying for all of you including the Pros. and judge!!

[Claycat]

This just makes me sick! I'm so sorry, Lynn! Thank you, Nicky, for making more of us aware of this travesty of justice.

[rockford2]

Please keep fighting to keep these monsters in prison where they belong. I know it's difficult, long, and takes up so much time, but if you keep fighting, there WILL be a reward in the end.

I did it for a year and some months in trying to keep a convicted killer behind bars. I KNOW what you are going through, but in my situation, and in the end, this woman was not....NOT allowed early release!! :happy0158::happy0158:


It was worth everything and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!

[nicky]

This just makes me sick! I'm so sorry, Lynn! Thank you, Nicky, for making more of us aware of this travesty of justice.

No problem Clay. Jeffrey went to school with my son. When all this happened, I became the overprotective mother that called every 30 minutes to make sure my son was ok. Then when the details came out it was a major shock! We live in a small community where everyone knows each other, or knows of each other. Heck our High School goes from 7th-12th grade, no middle school. I don't want these monsters ever out of jail.

[mrsmcgoo]

I emailed all the judges the other day, but if I can do more, please don't hesitate to ask.

I am so sorry Lynn for what you and your family are enduring. Be proud of yourself and keep your head high. Give yourself some credit, because you are not being a victim, you are stepping up and doing what you can on behalf of your son, who would be so proud of you. :love0085:

I will try and keep an eye on this case, but if there are updates or things I can do, can someone pm me?

[Roamer]

Of course, Mrs McGoo. Thank you.

[icepak]

Today, Christmas Eve, it is 9 months since Blake left our house, never to be seen again. While we aren't doing much celebrating, I do want to take time to wish all of you a wonderful holiday and the best of everything for 2009.

You all have been very important to me in our fight for justice for Blake, so, to quote an old Spanish toast: 'Salud y peseta y amor y tiempo u para gustad' - simply, I wish for all of you 'health, wealth, love, and time to enjoy it all.'

I thank all of you on this site for being a blessing in my life. :kissyface4:
Lynn.

[Roamer]

May God bless your family with peace and love, Lynn.

Check your email for a couple of links that may help you.

Never mind. I just checked my own and you've answered them.

[LiveLaughLuv]

CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

We're wondering what Christmas in Heaven is like
As we grieve alone and pray,
longing for one who has gone before
To spend Christmas in Heaven today..

And so in our dreams we wander far
From the scenes and sounds of earth
‘Til we catch the strains of the Heavenly choir
As they sing of the Christ Child's birth. .

The Angels we envision there
As they join in the festive play
And there amid the throng is our Loved One
Spending Christmas in Heaven today..

There's joy in the faith that teaches
When our life's work is done
Of a place in Heaven awaiting
And the crown we worked for is won..

In our grief may we learn well the lesson
So to work and suffer and pray
As to merit the joys of our loved one
And to spend Christmas together some day.

~~ Author Unknown

[Roamer]

That's beautiful, LLL.

[nicky]

Lynn,

I know this will be a Christmas filled with what if's and not having Jeffrey there! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time! You have been in my thoughts and prayers since March, as well as your family and especially Andy! God Bless you and keep you!

[icepak]

Thanks so much to all of you for your supportive efforts re smiley's attempt to get out on the original appearance bond. Fortunately, all of your efforts in writing/calling Judge Kimberley seemed to have an effect as he maintained the $250,000 cash bond from the murder indictment and added a $15,000 cash bond for the 'abuse of a corpse' indictment. Hopefully, he can't get hold of that kind of monies, altho I'm sure his atty will appeal. But without all of you and your time, emotions, and efforts, this may not have happened this way. You've save us from having to live with one of our son's murderers living right around the corner from us. From your mouths to God's ear...and He must have passed it on to the judge!:kissyface4:

[Roamer]

I'm so glad to hear this, Lynn! Let his attorney appeal. I think he'll lose.

Please let us know if there's anything else we can do!

[nicky]

Just checking in,Roamer or Lynn, please let me know when these monsters are going to trial. Thanks!

[Roamer]

I haven't heard anything at all lately, nicky.