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Chocoholic · 03-21-2006, 05:27 PM

I just read this story on AOL news. Just when I think I can't get any more disgusted with the human race, I read a story like this. I hope this jerk has to look at pictures of unkemp lawns for the rest of his pathetic life. I hope Hell for him is one big, filthy yard. My prayers go out to this young child and his family.

Man Kills Teen for Walking on Lawn, Police Say
By LISA CORNWELL, AP

BATAVIA, Ohio (March 20) - A man who neighbors say was devoted to his meticulously kept lawn was charged with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy who apparently walked across his yard.

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Charles Martin called 911 on Sunday afternoon, saying calmly: "I just killed a kid."

Police, who released the call's contents, said Martin also told the dispatcher: "I've been harassed by him and his parents for five years. Today just blew it up."

Larry Mugrage, whose family lived next door, was shot in the chest with a shotgun. The high school freshman was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Martin, 66, allegedly told police he had several times had problems with neighbors walking on his lawn. He remained jailed without bond Monday. His jailers said no attorney was listed for him.

Neighbors said Martin lived alone quietly, often sitting in front of his one-story home with its neat lawn, well-trimmed shrubbery and flag pole with U.S. and Navy flags flying.

Joanne Ritchie, 46, said Mugrage was known as "a good kid," but she always also considered Martin to be friendly.

Union Township is near Batavia, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati.

Associated Press Writer Dan Sewell in Cincinnati contributed to this report.

03-20-06 20:19 EST

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gilligan fanatic · 03-21-2006, 05:49 PM

dang, I don't think I will cut through my neighbors yard any more.

SBTB Geek · 03-21-2006, 06:18 PM

I doubt it was the walking on the lawn that triggered this. I bet his neighbors are a-holes.

theshark8777 · 03-21-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTB Geek

I doubt it was the walking on the lawn that triggered this. I bet his neighbors are a-holes.

Well I guess that makes it okay then.

dawsongirl · 03-21-2006, 07:17 PM

What is it with men and their lawns?? Gawd....or just men in general. They're so damn competitive.

And for God's Sake....it's not like the kid raped his daughter.

bandito · 03-21-2006, 07:22 PM

Man, that dude needs some serious anger management classes, while he spends the rest of his life in prison.

Polniaczek033 · 03-21-2006, 07:32 PM

that's crazy. what is this, the 17 hundreds?

Karen* · 03-21-2006, 08:12 PM

OMG.

Mr. Television · 03-21-2006, 08:29 PM

Why didn't the guy just put up a fence if he didn't want people walking on his lawn?

Polniaczek033 · 03-21-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

Why didn't the guy just put up a fence if he didn't want people walking on his lawn?

then people couldn't see it.

staypuftman2004 · 03-21-2006, 09:09 PM

sad

Mr. Television · 03-22-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam: Texas Smurftractor

then people couldn't see it.

They could as long as it wasn't a privacy fence.

moeee · 03-22-2006, 01:30 AM

Charles Martin, youre pathetic.

dawsongirl · 03-22-2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by moeee

Charles Martin, youre pathetic.

Uh oh....you better watch it....he may come after you now.

moeee · 03-22-2006, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Uh oh....you better watch it....he may come after you now.

03-21-2006, 05:27 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Man kills boy just for walking on lawn I just read this story on AOL news. Just when I think I can't get any more disgusted with the human race, I read a story like this. I hope this jerk has to look at pictures of unkemp lawns for the rest of his pathetic life. I hope Hell for him is one big, filthy yard. My prayers go out to this young child and his family. Man Kills Teen for Walking on Lawn, Police Say By LISA CORNWELL, AP BATAVIA, Ohio (March 20) - A man who neighbors say was devoted to his meticulously kept lawn was charged with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy who apparently walked across his yard. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch Video: Ohio Man Confesses Shooting Teen Talk About It: Post Thoughts Charles Martin called 911 on Sunday afternoon, saying calmly: "I just killed a kid." Police, who released the call's contents, said Martin also told the dispatcher: "I've been harassed by him and his parents for five years. Today just blew it up." Larry Mugrage, whose family lived next door, was shot in the chest with a shotgun. The high school freshman was pronounced dead at a hospital. Martin, 66, allegedly told police he had several times had problems with neighbors walking on his lawn. He remained jailed without bond Monday. His jailers said no attorney was listed for him. Neighbors said Martin lived alone quietly, often sitting in front of his one-story home with its neat lawn, well-trimmed shrubbery and flag pole with U.S. and Navy flags flying. Joanne Ritchie, 46, said Mugrage was known as "a good kid," but she always also considered Martin to be friendly. Union Township is near Batavia, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati. Associated Press Writer Dan Sewell in Cincinnati contributed to this report. 03-20-06 20:19 EST Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL.

03-21-2006, 05:49 PM	#2
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03-21-2006, 07:22 PM	#6
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03-21-2006, 06:18 PM	#3
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03-21-2006, 07:17 PM	#5
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03-21-2006, 08:29 PM	#9
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03-22-2006, 01:30 AM	#13
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