Kent then looked up at his neighbor and said, Cliff, they really could be inside there. [4][5], Thomas Bartlett Whitaker was born on December31, 1979, to father Kent, the comptroller of a construction company, and mother Patricia (Trish), an elementary school teacher. [11], Whitaker left for Mexico in June2004, using $3000 to persuade an acquaintance to assist him; he assumed the name "Rudy Rios", found work in a furniture shop in Cerralvo, Mexico, developed a relationship with a woman, and concocted a story of service in Afghanistan to explain his gunshot wound. This section needs expansion with: a relatively complete list, in chronological order, of all important works by the title subject, especially those referenced herein, for each giving their complete publication details, including date and publisher of its first appearance. If they pull up, she said in reference to police officers, and they see you with that shotgun, theyll probably shoot you, too. Steven testified, and the prosecution stated that Bart tried to put such a plan in motion several times in the past. In 2009, the state appeals court found in favor of the appellant on none of these points of law. Homicide detective Marshall Slot, who appeared on both Forensic Files and the 20/20 episode about the murders, recalled that he thought the operator was joking when she said a shooting of four people had taken place in Sugar Land. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker pleased guilty to plotting the 2003 murders of his family, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. It also held a glove that matched one left at the murder scene and a water bottle with Chris Brashears DNA sealed on the inside of the cap. WebBartlett Whitakers trial began in March 2007. This must change. The nineteen-year-old son of Tricia and Kent Whitaker stopped breathing. Would a poor unknown with a public defender have fared so well? Amanda H. Great follow-up story, Rebecca. After deliberation the Fort Bend County jury convicted Whitaker of capital murder,[11] under the Texas law of parties. That Mr Whitaker snr was himself an intended victim makes no material difference in my view: he is simply expressing what many parents in his situation would do, albeit that he has had to overcome the greatest of losses and provocation. Cliff could sense that she was going downhill rapidly. [8]:Ch.50[pageneeded] Whitaker began attending Baylor University in 2001, transferring from there to Sam Houston State University (SHSU), where he was thought by his parents to be in attendance in late 2003, and from which he was expected to graduate. Unsolved murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. This was the first commutation of such a sentence from Abbott, and the first from a Texas Governor since 2007. [41][needs update]. Cliff edged forward, closer to Tricia. He simply understood that his friend was in trouble and needed his help. She was moaning in pain, but still conscious. Its a start. If it is to make a difference there must be distinct characteristics of this case, which I cannot discern. The unfurling of this sons web of lies led him to hatch a devious murder plot. Murdaugh is charged with killing 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh near kennels on the property on June 7, 2021. I dont oppose it absolutely (ie, I cant claim it to be unquestionably wrong in cases where there is no question of guilt); but because (i) its unequally applied even between cases of certainty in the same state; (ii) it costs a fortune to execute someone due to necessary legal safeguards money that could be better spent; (iii) it typically takes at least 15 yrs to do it often much longer making it something of a farce; (iv) it harshly punishes the innocent loved ones of the perp, victimising them just as the perps victims loved ones were, it makes little sense. Bart also reportedly told them his mother was a prostitute and he was essentially an orphan. Cliff Stanley had not cared about the possibility of a shooter or shooters still hiding out inside the Whitaker home. They bought him a townhouse to live in while he was supposed to be attending college and gave him a Rolex for his faux graduation. According to his statements and the evidence gathered, Bart Whitaker intended to murder his parents and younger brother in order to keep the family estate. Their son had been upstairs in his room when he peeked in on his parents in the living room. [22][non-primary source needed][21] The appeal was certiorari denied. He should have gotten the death penalty and let it fold out as planned. "So, you're alone in your office, throwing the phone around, taking no measurements, recording nothing over the weekend, and you come in here and testify as an expert as to what the phone would do?" What he did to so many people," Crosby said, bristling. Your objectivity impartiality nor fear no favour is applausable. The unfairness of the situation is, ironically, an argument against the penalty, illustrating unjustness in US criminal practice. Behind the door was an intruder wielding Kevins gun, and within seconds the family was ambushed. Kent rushed in and was shot in the shoulder with the bullet shattering his humerus. A six-day trial ended While out having a celebratory dinner, no one in his family Judge Clifton Newman ruled earlier this week that the jury would be allowed to visit the scene of the June 2021 killings after Alex's defense team requested that jurors have an opportunity to tour the Moselle Road home so they could get an understanding of spatial relationships as to where the two bodies were found. rested the case for the prosecution in the capital murder trial for Thomas Bartlett Whitaker's role in the deaths of his brother and mother. Jurors on Wednesday visited the family hunting lodge where Alex Murdaugh's wife, Maggie, and son Paul were killed as prosecutors made their closing arguments in the weekslong murder trial against the South Carolina lawyer. Mr Whitaker premeditatedly arranged the murder of three family members, including his own injury to throw suspicion from him. Kent spent lots of time with his sons. We know little about the family due to the Whitakers secretive nature v. Oliver J. Although opposed to the death penalty, I thought him a proper candidate for it on the ground of consistency with those whose lives were taken for crimes no worse. Thanks, Rebecca. In September2005, Whitaker was handed over to U.S. authorities at the border town of Laredo, Texas, where he was arrested for capital murder. But Rudy Rios couldnt resist a $10,000 reward offered for information on Barts whereabouts. He couldnt tell whether he was dead or alive. (a common Forensic Files pathology see Barbara Stager and Mark Winger.). (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool), Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect. "You're trying to take me somewhere you probably don't want to," Crosby said, starting a tense exchange between the attorneys. [citation needed] The trial began in March 2007, led by prosecutor Fred Felcman. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, reliable, independent, third-party sources, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement, "Triggerman in SugarLand slayings pleads guilty", "Clemency rare for death row convicts in Texas", "In rare move, Texas Parole Board recommends clemency for death row inmate Thomas Whitaker", "Is Bartlett Whitaker dead or alive? [11], Whitaker appealed his death sentence, suggesting nine points of error. [citation needed] At trial, it was noted that Whitaker had access to an $80,000trust fund from his grandparents, although he testified that he did not know he could access it. WebThomas Bartlett Whitaker (born December 31, 1979) is an American man convicted under the Texas Law of Parties of murdering two family members as a 24-year-old. Stephanie Baer is a reporter with BuzzFeed News and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I hope so. It was conducted before a judge[who?] We did have one murder from the UK on MD/FF have you seen the one about Graham Backhouse? [citation needed] Whitaker had enlisted an individual named Chris Brashear to carry out the shootings, and a Steven Champagne to be the getaway driver for Brashear. He had transferred from Baylor University in Waco where an informant tipped off police about Barts aborted plan to kill his family in 2001 to Sam Houston State University. He told the police that he would forgive the man who shot his family, not realizing that the man behind it all was his own son. But he arrived to find a real firearm, not a paintball gun, on the scene and four people with one bullet wound each. Its telling that Bart offered no real excuse for arranging the murder of his family. Greg Abbott has chosen to commute the execution of the Sugar Land man convicted in the 2003 murders of his mother and brother. [11] Early evidence was presented that Whitaker had previously recruited others in abortive plots to murder his family, plots involving a co-conspirator named Adam Hipp, who had attended Clements High School with Whitaker. The Stanleys and Whitakers developed a quick, pleasant friendship. Bring me something so we can bandage Kent up! He waited as long as he could, but his son never came out with anything to staunch the flow of blood. First published on February 28, 2023 / 5:23 PM. Related: When Murder Runs in the Family: Frances Schreuder and the Killing of Franklin Bradshaw, Cliffs job as a vice president of a regional insurance marketing company was quite demanding and kept him very busy. A grand jury indicted Bart, then 25, and Steve Champagne and Chris Brashear, both 23, in October 2005. [12][verification needed][third-party source needed] The trial had lasted six days in total; the "jury deliberat[ed] for 2hours, and sentenced Whitaker to death". Past posts on this blog have briefly touched on the Whitaker murders and their aftermath, but a deeper dive seems in order. (Murderers like to tell war stories, whether they happened or not Michael Peterson and John Boyle.). She was very hopeful, very upbeat and optimistic for [Barts] future.. Cliff Stanley worked out of his home, so he became closer to Tricia, who was a stay-at-home mother at the time. Unfortunately, everything was far from fine at the Whitaker household. There was a light on in the foyer, which provided him with his only illumination. I sent this regarding his clemency plea: Gov. Rebecca I love your updates, thank you so much for keeping these updates and these cases alive. With that penalty at stake, we must be concerned that justice really is so as much as reasonably possible. Good for you for writing to a condemned prisoner. Although no one knows whether Barts remorse was genuine, his polite, cooperative behavior behind razor wire impressed the guards so much that several of them wrote letters asking for clemency for Bart, according to the LA Times. Also wounded, Bart made a Sugar Land "But you can't walk around with anger.". The exact date and time of the jury trip has not been scheduled because it is dependent on how many witnesses the prosecution calls in its reply case. It sounds like his parents were wonderful and he had all the trappings of a nice life. WebBart Whitaker: Relative Tragedy A Young Heir Tries to Hasten His Fortune (Family Interrupted, Forensic Files) Two years before a masked assailant shot them in their own The story takes you Faithful father. But investigators couldnt help but notice that the drawers were all neatly pulled out to the exact same length and nothing had been removed from them. At it again. "Any punishment that I would have or will receive is just, but my dad did nothing wrong. Police believe that while the Whitakers were out celebrating, Brashear entered the house, pried open the safe, and made an attempt at giving the master bedroom a ransacked look. Then, Brashear entered a getaway car driven by Champagne, and they dumped the bag with the murder items in the water. Corey Mitchells true crime book, Savage Son, tells the tragic story of the Whitaker family murders. A defense expert said Riemer failed to shave hair from Paul Murdaugh's wound or X-ray his brain after it was blown from his body to confirm her findings. Required fields are marked *. WebTricia Whitaker, a retired teacher, and her 19-year-old son, Kevin, died from their injuries. Why? Defense attorney Phillip Barber asked if McManigal took any notes or videotaped his experiments. Cliff bent his head and said a silent prayer for Kevin. Judge Clifton Newman is allowing only the jury, attorneys from both sides, security and police, and a court reporter to come. Whitaker had unknowingly forgiven his own son for Greg Abbott. Until next time, cheers. But his state, California,has an unofficial moratorium on execution which is absurd when the State still sentences to death. For Harpootlian then asked Crosby if he thought Murdaugh killed his wife and son. It irrevocably denies any possibility of rehabilitation; it eviscerates hope entirely. [35], Thomas Whitaker and other inmates initiated an unsuccessful class action against the State of Texas, addressing the conditions on its death row,[36][non-primary source needed] where inmates are kept in solitary confinement for 23hours a day. Theres also the question of what turned Bart Whitaker into a homicidal fiend. He ripped off his T-shirt and placed it on Kents left shoulder. You missed something. After a tip came in from Barts high school friend claiming that Bart had plotted to kill his family a few years before, the police zeroed in on him as the mastermind behind the attack. This episode does not seem to be shown that often, so I really appreciated the reminder of this case and the update. It was natural instinct. Brashear shot Kevin once through his chest, and Kevin fell to the floor. They handed him a death sentence. His mother and brother were murdered, and his father was seriously hurt. Over here in the UK, CBS Reality shows these episodes as Medical Detectives, and seem to show the same ones quite regularly. [Thomas Bartlett Whitaker, February 17, 2012][34], Whitaker had earlier stated, when his execution was still expected, that he felt that his father would be further victimized by the execution. The bullet hit Kent nearly six inches from his heart.. The Whitakers cash, jewelry, and computer equipment remained untouched. [16][17][b] Bart had a troubled high school experience, which was why his family was so thrilled that he made it to college graduation. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Brashear shot Kent, Patricia, and Kevin as they entered the house and then gave Bart his courtesy wound in the arm. He had a good start better than most prisoners. (Sorry if you already have! The Stanleys were watching a family show. Decisions, as in US, were private, but limited information about decisions will be made public. [1] He spent years on death row at the Polunsky Unit near Livingston, Texas, before the commutation of his sentence. When they arrived, Bart remained outside to call his girlfriend while his mother, Trish, his father, Kent, and his brother, Kevin, all went to the front door. I heard yelling and shooting, Brandon stated. Thanks Rebecca I love the way you write, and its great that you can follow-up on some of the information that we cant access in the UK (I always try to google what happened to people in the programme). Regardless, he continued holding the temporary bandage on Kents gushing wound. Jekyll and Hyde. [2][3] Abbott cited the fact that Whitaker did not fire the gun and that his father, Kent, "insists that he would be victimized again if the state put to death his last remaining immediate family member", as the reasons for the commutation. The dog kennels and hangar at the Murdaugh family property on March 1, 2023, The entrance to the kennels at the Murdaugh family property on March 1, 2023, A bullet hole in the glass of a window at the Murdaugh family property in Islandton on March 1, 2023, The entrance to the house at the Murdaugh family's property in Islandton, March 1, 2023. Featured image of Kevin, Tricia, and Bart enjoy food and laughs at Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant to celebrate Barts impending college graduation: Kent Whitaker. WebHey there freaky fam! The judge agreed with a defense request to let jurors ride 40 minutes to see the sprawling Colleton County property where the Murdaughs lived. WebBart Whitaker, arranged the murder of his family. Gunman Brashear pleaded guilty to murder in 2007 to murder and is currently serving life in prison. As the family started filing into their home, a masked intruder inside began shooting them one by one.This podcast is sponsored by BETTER HELP! Prosecutors also called back to the stand the pathologist who did the autopsies on the victims and their expert who studied the crime scene. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Alex Murdaughs Ego Pushed Him To Kill His Family Rather Than Lose His Good Reputation, Prosecutors Said During Closing Arguments, I Knew Something Bad Was Going On: Alex Murdaughs Brother Described The Phone Call He Got On The Night Of The Murders, Alex Murdaugh Was Days Away From Unraveling Because Of A Boat Crash Lawsuit, But The Killings Of His Wife And Son Changed Everything, Alex Murdaugh Sobbed As Jurors Saw A Snapchat Video From His Son Allegedly Placing Him At The Scene Of The Murders. The dad, Kent, survived as did their son, Bart. Cliff knew he needed to get assistance for Kent and Tricia. K: How kind but Im a Brit, so havent a cat in hells chance of being Governator (wasnt that Arnie of California?) Nor am I moved by a persons progress in prison. (I live nr-ish Rutland ). He argues that he is to be re-made a victim if his son is executed. Cliff was unable to get to Kevin because Tricia was blocking the entrance to the front door. The couple relaxed and watched television. True Crime. Waking nightmare. Bart's brother Kevin entered the family home first and reportedly smiled when he saw the masked Brashear. Kent, Cliff called out to his friend. Just hang in there. Box 12428 Okay, buddy. [4][11], Chris Brashear received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years for his role in the murders, in a plea bargain worked out with prosecutors; Steven Champagne received 15 years after serving as the main witness for the prosecution. 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This week, Savannah details how Bart hired a hitman to kill his family as soon as they set foot inside, how he was found out, and the miraculous survival of his father, Kent Whitaker. During her teaching days, Tricia was known for her kind and fun-loving approach to her job, according to friends who appeared on 20/20. I agree with every sentiment, especially family members having the deciding vote as to the Death Penalty or not. Tricia and Kevin sustained fatal chest wounds from the Glock pistol. Whitaker was [12][third-party source needed] Bart then ran inside and staged a struggle with Brashear, getting shot in his left arm to divert suspicion. Explaining his decision, Abbott said: "The murders of Mr. Whitaker's mother and brother are reprehensible. WebGetty. But what the Whitakers didnt know was that Bart wasnt going to graduate at all. Investigators found out that in addition to Barts 2001 and 2003 attempts to eliminate his family, there was at least one prior plot: In 2000, Bart had a couple of his Baylor acquaintances break into the Whitakers home to kill them, but the henchmen fled when an alarm went off, according to an AP account. [16] After closing arguments, the case went to the jury. Thank God Bart is behind bars now, where he can be as lazy as the Texas prison system will allow and the rest of us are safe from him. Cliff and Darlene sat downstairs in the back of their comfortable home, on this particular night. Champagne also drove the getaway car although, he claimed, he really didnt want to get involved with the homicide plot but felt trapped. But Bart also couldnt have the blood of his family on his own hands. All of New York loved it redemption by literature! Cliff made his way toward Kent. The bag contained a chisel with paint matching that on Kevins gun safe. If the answer is wholly or mainly in the negative, that potential mitigation is removed. [14], Whitaker was refused a plea bargain by the District Attorney[who?] What happened? he asked her. [46] Scholarly attention has been directed toward this PEN program, noting that while PEN was an esteemed human rights organization known for the defense of free speech rights, in particular of persecuted writers, the Prison Writing Program presented a distinct agenda, namely in a "[belief] in the restorative and rehabilitative power of writing." Whitakers father, Kent, also was shot in the 2003 plot at the familys suburban Houston home but survived and led the effort to save his son from execution. [18][non-primary source needed], In other early testimony, Steve Champagne described Whitaker recruiting him to be the getaway driver for Whitaker's eventual 2003 plan to murder his immediate family,[11] and his testimony included the detail that Whitaker's gunshot wound was a ploy to make it look like he was a victim, too. At least citizens should expect and demand consistency within the same state (cf Jeffrey Dillingham in my below post). In his haste to exit the scene, Brashear gathered up Barts cellphone instead of the gun. I respectfully wish to express my agreement with Mr Whitakers scheduled execution next month, which I do with a heavy heart. On March 8, 2007, after deliberating for two hours, a jury found Bart Whitaker guilty of murder. The story takes you through the sequence of events from the moment the family return home from a celebratory meal, through the shooting and the eventual trial of his one remaining son. After receiving the news he has been spared execution, Bart Whitaker told prison officials: "I'm thankful not for me but for my dad," reports the Associated Press. Somethings going on outside. Rudy ratted him out, and the law hauled Bart back to the U.S. Trio of convicts. In a statement, Abbott said that this is the first time he has granted commutation of a death sentence in the three years since he took up the role, allowing 30 executions to occur during the same period. After the dinner ended, the family returned to their home in a wealthy Houston suburb to continue the celebration. [citation needed][43], Whitaker won prizes in PEN America's Prison Writing Program for his essay "Hell's Kitchen",[44][d] The lack of consistency in sentencing is puzzling. He had also just finished his last exam, or so he said. I consider it profoundly wrong that the victim may determine the difference between life (imprisonment) and death, as if the law is not a public entity, answerable to the many, as consistent, proportionate and impartial, not an indirect instrument for the vagaries of passions: anger, revenge, mercy, forgiveness, etc. Yes! Related: Linda Wolfe: The Author Behind the Definitive Book on The Preppy Killer. I dont want you getting shot.. Especially when it has been said that capital punishment is punishment for them that dont have the capital. Perhaps it should, and has. He felt so frustrated. You can help by adding to it. "I don't always take X-rays of every organ.". When asked about the race of the assailant he said, Maybe black I dont know.. Someone had pried open his gun safe. Thomas Bartlett \"Bart\" Whitaker had a loving family that he threw away the night he plotted to have them murdered. [16] Evidence was presented that Whitaker had recruited two individuals, Steve Champagne and Chris Brashear, ages24 and 25 at the time of the 2007 trial, respectively,[16][11] Champagne to be the getaway car driver and Brashear to carry out the shootings in Whitaker's plan to murder his immediate family. Brandon walked down the steps and insisted, Then its outside. Hello Helen: Thanks so for your kind remarks and I wholly agree re Rebeccas posts! [39] These are reported to have been earned while he was on death row. Sign up for The Lineup's newsletter and get our recommended reads delivered straight to your inbox. [12][13][pageneeded][third-party source needed] Bart's father Kent survived the shooting in which his wife and son were killed. And I will do my best to uphold my role in the system. Bart Whitaker was found guilty of capital murder that occurred on Dec. 10, 2003, when an assailant entered the Whitaker home in the Sugar Lakes subdivision and killed Barts mother, Trisha, 56 years old, and his brother, Kevin, 19. [42] He also contributed[clarification needed] to Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement. Abbott added that Bart Whitaker's father, who "passionately opposes" the execution of his son, would be "victimized again" if the state sentenced his last surviving immediate family member to death. Miraculously, after being shot in the shoulder, Kent Whitaker survived his attacksomething that Bart hadnt anticipated. Apparently, Barts bloodlust had been brewing for even longer than originally thought. 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