Subscribe to Breaking NewsWithers: McInerney’s father found dead
Not in the mood to talk about this story because I can only imagine the comments some will leave. The father of Brandon McInerney, the 15 year old boy on trial for the murder of his classmate Lawrence “Larry” King, was found dead in his home.
Bill McInerney was found yesterday morning by a friend who was to drive him to a preliminary hearing on his son’s trial. The autopsy has shown the elder McInerney sustained an accidental head wound. Michael Tellez, a Ventura County deputy medical examiner, said that based on the scene, and the father’s history, alcohol was an important factor. Toxicology tests need to be performed for more definitive results.
This whole case is tragic beyond measure. If you wrote it as a novel no one would believe it. A young gay kid killed in his classroom. His alleged killer on trial as an adult. Now the suspect’s father is dead.
And for the record: anyone who leaves a comment about karma or to dance on the father’s grave is no better than the Westboro Baptist Church crazies. Justifible anger about Larry King’s murder does not mean you need to gloat over this.
“Amen,” to the last paragraph.
This is tragic and sad. However, life does have a way of getting back at you for everything you do. Karma? The bible does state “an eye for an eye”. In the end, both families have lost a loved one. We pay for everything bad thing we do before and after death.
Did the father’s death represent a karmic backlash for his abuse of his son which drove that child to kill?
Maybe. Is that something to celebrate?
No.
It is something to acknowledge: One’s actions form their life and there ARE repercussions–legal, cosmic, whatever.
I am a Wiccan and to be told to right off karma because it doesn’t sound nice is to have a fundamental truth of existence discounted to make the product of judeo/christian maniacy feel better is…well…typical. The straights write off gays and judeo/christians write off the Olde Religion. Mostly, out of ignorance.
This man’s death can also be seen as a karmic form of solace for the young killer. Perhaps now, with the instigator of his violent mind-set gone from his life, other influences will now have room to move into his life and there ARE perpetrators who DO go on to have full and rich and productive lives–especially when their crime is committed at such an early age.
So, remember: Karma isn’t always bad–in fact, it’s usually very productive.
Don’t get all of your information regarding the karmic process from judeo-christian interpretations or TV shows like My name is whatever his name is.
You can’t visit your pain on others. I don’t see much point in trying the boy as an adult, and the really sad thing is that there can be no real justice in this case. King is dead, and now so is the drunk father who likely set the whole thing in motion. Brandon will probably be in prison at least through his late 20s, if not longer, so his life is essentially written off. In some ways, maybe what’s surprising is the number of people who somehow don’t act out on their abuse.
What’s missing from your entry is that the father was facing feloy charges and a firearm violation. Which may explain why the son was so vioent. Whats that expression, The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree?
See the LA times report for details.
“This whole case is tragic beyond measure. If you wrote it as a novel no one would believe it. A young gay kid killed in his classroom. His alleged killer on trial as an adult. Now the suspect’s father is dead.”
A tragedy that King was murdered, yes. Unbelievable? No. This happens with alarming frequency across the country and the world, just usually not to one so young or in the middle of a class. And not just gay kids suffer. Remember Columbine? Within the last month there have been two school shootings in Europe that left many dead.
As far as McInerney being tried as an adult, I think that is a perfectly fitting considering his crime. I will agree that this is also a tragedy, even worse, one that could have been prevented. Society failed McInerney in that society considers it acceptable to brainwash the young into believing some human lives are worth less than others. Not every brainwashed child guns down a classmate in such a cowardly, pre-meditated way tho. Being tried as an adult for this crime is not a tragedy, it is justice.
As for the father, his death may be regretable, but a tragedy? People die from alcohol-related accidents every day. Sure, most dont have a cold-blooded murderer for a son, but it is most likely his drinking was a problem long before Brandon pulled the trigger.
A tragedy beyond measure? An unbelievable story? James, coming from someone who frequently has called other to task for hyperbole, it seems a bit hypocritical that you would employ it yourself.
“And for the record: anyone who leaves a comment about karma or to dance on the father’s grave is no better than the Westboro Baptist Church crazies.”
The principle of karma does not require the father to pay for the actions of his son, or vice versa. Each person is accountable for their own actions.
I think that it is sad that his man lose his life, but when they said alcohol was involved, I wonder if there were alot of problems in the home before the son killed.
Do the Fundies honestly think that God is glorified with their hatred? Look what they have caused!
Alcoholism is the cause of so much tragedy in our society. It affects family members in ways that last a life time. This is a tragedy all around.
I have a feeling this goes far in explaining why the kid turned out the way he did.
And perhaps this death was the result of guilt the father felt over the actions his son took.
Why would you think anyone would take any joy in this? It is nothing but tragic all around.
Jack,
“While, as a news report, this is a newsworthy story, you are not a reporter and should not have covered this story in the first place.”
Whaaaaaat?
James
This is actually heartbreaking. If alcohol is truly involved, i would imagine there is a history of alcoholic abuse. One can surmise that the reason Brandon was troubled started at home. Instead of “Karma” as the author suggests, I propose that we mourn the death of one of our own, and then pray for an apparently tortured young man. Children have no control of their environment – and are typically the victims. In this story – there are now 3 victims of crime, one of misunderstood passion, and one of mental anguish and hell, and one of self destructive abuse.
First of all, judging your readers with such a comparison is not acceptable even in an opinion piece (which this is not, really). The whole situation is very sad and why you would seek comments from the public is beyond me. While, as a news report, this is a newsworthy story, you are not a reporter and should not have covered this story in the first place. I know that journalistic ethics is in very short supply these days but there must be a line somewhere that must not be crossed. Yes, this is a sad story, no body will question that but this has no bearing on the actual case.
Yes a very sad dark novel
Accidental? Makes one wonder how many more young people are growing up in environments that could contribute to their detachment from society. Our young people need positive influences that empower them and help them be successful in society and in relationship with others.