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Comment on Fifth Tacoma Homicide of 2013 – Terric Davis by Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:12:33 +0000

Thank you Jack for the good work you are doing. You are very correct when you say that the media gives more attention and insight to the perps than the victims. I appreciate what you are doing here. Keep up the good work.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families.

Comment on Fifth Tacoma Homicide of 2013 – Terric Davis by jackcameron

jackcameron — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:25:08 +0000

Thanks. Apology accepted. I started writing about the homicides in Tacoma after spending two years working at the Law Enforcement Support Agency in police records. Transcribing 50-100 police reports every day quickly made me feel a lot of empathy for the daily tragedies that happen in Tacoma. Added to that was the fact that the media loves to focus on the killer rather than the victim. So I thought I’d write about the victims instead.

Occasionally I get offers for advertising on this site and I’ve refused every one of them. The idea of making money off the deaths of innocent people seriously bothers me. One day I may collect these writings into a book but if I did, I’d have all the profits go to a crime victims’ charity.

I’m sorry for your loss, Robert. Not just of the child but also dealing with what your friend is accused of. I’ve had friends do things I thought were unimaginable at the time. It’s hard to fathom. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Comment on Fifth Tacoma Homicide of 2013 – Terric Davis by Robert Mallett

Robert Mallett — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:18:50 +0000

If that’s is all true then I apologize. It’s hard for me to fathom “feeling” this. I only met the child 2 days prior and just loved him. I’ve known the alleged defendant since he was the same age as the victim. I have a hard time understanding how you can be as insightful as your comment was. Again, I apologize and I’m well aware of what I can do. I read this because it is about someone important to me. Again, I apologize for assuming you made money from blogging. Now that I think about it I don’t see any ads.

Comment on Fifth Tacoma Homicide of 2013 – Terric Davis by jackcameron

jackcameron — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:01:27 +0000

Robert,
I don’t have to be close personal friends with someone to have empathy for dead children. It’s simple humanity. I don’t speculate. I write about what happened. I just don’t write it like a newspaper because this isn’t a newspaper.

If you look at this site, you’ll find that I spend quite a bit of time on positive things in Tacoma. Over the years that I’ve been chronicling the homicides in Tacoma I’ve had numerous conversations with family members and friends of homicide victims who are thankful for my posts.

Lastly, I am not profiting from this in any way. The ads you might see on some posts are from my host, WordPress and I do not make one dime from them. I also do not ask for donations. If you do not like this site, you can feel free to visit some other place.

Comment on Fifth Tacoma Homicide of 2013 – Terric Davis by Robert Mallett

Robert Mallett — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:55:46 +0000

You write with all the drama of a fine book. Where do you get it. How can you possibly feel that way without knowing any of the people involved. You speculate for profit. I would hope that you spend as much time on positive things……

Comment on Tacoma Little Theatre by Chris Husted

Chris Husted — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:31:14 +0000

I remember volunteering in the 1990 season! Do you know of any archival footage of some of the older productions?

Comment on Thirteenth Tacoma Homicide of 2012: Tristan Dillard by Adrina

Adrina — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:56:17 +0000

Tristan is the father of my cousin’s daughter. It breaks my heart that her little girl has to grow up not knowing her father, as well as his son.

Comment on 11th Tacoma Homicide of 2011 – Aaron Westby by Spacie Macie

Spacie Macie — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:51:00 +0000

How do you dream about a friend that you had years ago, wake up and think “where is he now”….then to find out that he was shot in the head 2 years ago and I didn’t even know it.
So many thoughts….like am I a terrible friend??? why did you have to die so young? Why couldn’t you just keep your nose clean???
Part of me is mad because I knew what good was inside of Aaron…the other part of me is even madder because no one can see past his past. He was more than just a “convicted felon”…he was funny and charming and sweet. And he had a smile that just wouldn’t quit. I’ve missed you many times since the last time I saw you. I miss you even more now that I know I will never see you again.

Comment on Third Tacoma Homicide of 2013 Donald Phily by April Pennington

April Pennington — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:43:37 +0000

i have known Donny for 20 plus years.I am devastated to hear this horrible news.. I had to break the news to one of his oldest best friends.. . My condolences to his family as well xoxoox

Comment on Third Tacoma Homicide of 2013 Donald Phily by Traci E.

Traci E. — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:49:51 +0000

My husband and I adopted Mr. Phily’s daughter. I am very sad that these people took his life. Not only did they rob Mr.Phily of life, they robbed my daughter of meeting her birth father. Something we can never offer her. Deepest condolences to Linda.