[41][needs update], Whitaker has contributed to Solitary Watch, where he wrote about the effects of solitary confinement on himself and other death row inmates. Apparently he skipped a lot of classes, then stopped going entirely, and blew his tuition funds on some form or recreation; its not clear what kind. "But you can't walk around with anger.". She was moaning in pain, but still conscious. Bart had also said he always felt he couldnt live up to his parents expectations (a halfway decent explanation for lying about college, but way short of mitigating murder). [11] Brashear, dressed in black (including a ski mask), entered the Whitaker family home, took Kevin's gun and ammunition from a locked box in his room, staged a burglary, and then waited near the front door for the Whitaker family to return home. [9][4] He had lied to his parents about his continued status in college; varying reports had him dropping out of SHSU months before,[10] or being present there as a freshman on academic probation. 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. 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. Austin, Texas 78711-2428 I am writing as a member of the public with no connection to the above, his relatives, or his crime. He and his wife, Darlene, had moved into the home just six months earlier. A Young Heir Tries to Hasten His Fortune(Family Interrupted, Forensic Files). "[16] The trial judge's[who?] Cliff knew he needed to get assistance for Kent and Tricia. Crime time with Tone 192 subscribers Subscribe 88 Share 10K views 1 year ago I visit the resting place and home Bart Whitaker was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to death. [38][13], Whitaker earned an undergraduate degree from Adams State University,[39] and a Master's degree in Humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills. 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. He was convicted and eventually committed suicide in prison. Past posts on this blog have briefly touched on the Whitaker murders and their aftermath, but a deeper dive seems in order. [3], Alongside the legal submission from the Whitaker legal team an 18-page document from Whitaker lawyers Keith S. Hampton and James Rytting (the latter at Hilder & Associates),[25][non-primary source needed] Whitaker's father, Kent, also appealed, cooperating with the legal team's submission and writing a letter in the public forum of the Houston Chronicle on January 18, 2018, asking that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles "spare my son". He began to load the shotgun with bullets when his wife stepped in front of him. No, it wasnt on this TV, Cliff replied. I do not support the death penalty but given that it exists in the State, that due process appears to have been followed, and that the offence is in my view and that of the jury egregious, it seems to me gravely important that this punishment execution is applied consistently if it must be applied at all. Dr. Ellen Riemer testified Tuesday that she stood by the findings of her autopsy that the fatal shot was fired upward. We need more like you! Greg Abbott. A six-day trial ended But the fact remains that this has been the case for the loved ones of very many executees: they have been hurt by the offenders actions and will be hurt again by his death. What he did to so many people," Crosby said, bristling. They might think you are the one who shot the Whitakers.. They all went to dinner at Pappadeaux's restaurant near Sugar Land, Texas to celebrate, but when they got back home from dinner, their night turned into a horror show. Parents provided. The system worked for him today. [verification needed] The State of Texas executes by overdosing the condemned with pentobarbital from a compounding pharmacy, and Whitaker's defense lawyers had claimed the state's first two executions of 2018 were botched because of old lethal injection drugs. ", Kent Whitaker said he still loves his son despite what occurred, describing him as a changed person. Forensic Files didnt mention it, but Bart had a prior arrest record for breaking into his high school and stealing computers after which his parents sent him to a private Christian academy, according to the LA Times. "The reason you did not take X-rays of the brain was you already reached you conclusion," Harpootlian said. I think you are spot on; especially with the letter you wrote that you posted above. He is to be admired. WebTexas Governor Gregg Abbott ruled that Thomas "Bart" Whitaker should instead spend the rest of life in jail for masterminding the murders of his mother Tricia, 51, and brother Kevin, ), Helen: Thanks and yes, I saw the Backhouse one; and another comes to mind: Something like FF/MD based on UK cases would be very good here (a few of the FF/MD cases have been) but its a sad fact (for the US) that the murder rate is much higher than UK so we might be a bit short of subjects! I also want to get Early Bird Books newsletter featuring book deals, recommendations, and giveaways. Kinsey testified his opinion was also based on being certain the fatal shotgun wound to Paul Murdaugh was fired from down low and headed up through the head instead of downward with the gun pressed against his head. Blueprint for murder. Brd. Cliff snapped to and realized that both his wife and Kent were right. Whitaker had unknowingly forgiven his own son for Thanks, Rebecca. Chris Brashear and Steven Champagne denied any involvement in the homicides and provided DNA samples and scent-test specimens. He and Brandon headed for the front door to see if something was going on. Bart never paid his accomplices for their hit man services. 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. Related: The Case of Michael Petersona Perfect Husband, or the Staircase Murderer? Greg Abbott The couple had two sons, Brandon and Dane, who had gone off to college. Cliff made his way toward Kent. Police first checked out Adam Hipp himself as a suspect, but he had an alibi for the night of the shooting. Newman cautioned jurors that the property, which no one has lived at in over a year, would look different today than it did at the time of the killings. Austin, Texas 78711-3401 Does a low-achieving prisoner deserve less consideration over a matter he has no control over (intellectual capacity)? The killers might still be inside their house! She was frightened to tears and was determined that her husband not join the list of fatalities. of Texas but thanks all the same! Murdaugh, who has been disbarred, admitted to the thefts, which could carry decades in prison,on the stand last week. McManigal said he tested a similar iPhone in his office last week and determined the backlight comes on with a gentle movement, but not as often with a violet movement. to "help convicted criminals become writers", an aim which raises questions about the nature and residence of the power inmates are given, and about its impact on prisoners and on society. I think his father was partly responsible for the death of his wife and son by buying Barts story the first time and not protecting them from him. Abbott ruled that Bart Whitaker will now spend the rest of his life in jail for the "heinous crime". Hello Helen: Thanks so for your kind remarks and I wholly agree re Rebeccas posts! Murdaugh is awaiting trial on about 100 other charges including financial crimes. Rebecca I couldnt find it, but it would be great if you reviewed it! [3][29], Abbott accepted their recommendation and commuted Whitaker's death sentence, noting that Whitaker had "voluntarily and forever waived any and all claims to parole in exchange for a commutation of his sentence from death to life without the possibility of parole." Waking nightmare. Mailer regretted the whole affair. "I think his intentions were well, but his methods were flawed," Kinsey said. 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. In 2009, the state appeals court found in favor of the appellant on none of these points of law. Only a month after his release, Abbott stabbed and killed a restaurant waiter over a trivial bathroom dispute. After the dinner ended, the family returned to their home in a wealthy Houston suburb to continue the celebration. We know little about the family due to the Whitakers secretive nature She was very hopeful, very upbeat and optimistic for [Barts] future.. Thats all for this post. The intellectual capacity to succeed in academics, as Mr Whitaker apparently has, is neither here nor there morally, so would be a quite improper citation to mitigation. Additional factors make the decision more complex.". Many thanks, Helen so glad youre enjoying the site! The defense expert suggested a blast with the weapon's barrel would have stunned the shooter with bone fragments, blood and other gore, delaying the time the shooter could have gone after Maggie Murdaugh. [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. Their mental highlight reel was probably playing footage of an 8-year-old Bart teaching his little brother how to ride a bike. [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. At night, when Kent would return home from his job at the Bartlett Construction Company, the couples would congregate out in the front yard and catch up on the days events. This WAS the case with the Parole Board here in UK until recently, but due to controversial decisions broad reasons are now to be given. 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. In February 2018, each of the seven board members separately voted to commute Barts sentence, and the governor concurred. Red herring. Tanya also accompanied Kent for court proceedings related to Barts fate. Tricia and Kevin sustained fatal chest wounds from the Glock pistol. [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. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. WebIn this book, Kent Whitaker describes the true story of the murder of his wife and younger son, a trail of events which had been arranged by his older son. Kent has since spearheaded the campaign to save his son from execution. ", "The Governor, the father, and the murderer", "Gov. Bart, then a wholesome-looking 22-year-old with a Princess Diana complexion, came up with a new plot to wipe out his mother, father, and brother, and get his hands on all of the familys assets, worth $1 million to $1.5 million. The main house at the Murdaugh family's Moselle Road property in Islandton, South Carolina, on March 1, 2023. We did have one murder from the UK on MD/FF have you seen the one about Graham Backhouse? Well known that the USs neighbour, Canada, has a much lower rate 1.6 raising the question why. You missed something. Mr. Read on for an excerpt of Savage Son and then download the book. Cliff rose up to take a look. 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. Kent, hold on to this. Then, Brashear entered a getaway car driven by Champagne, and they dumped the bag with the murder items in the water. They went out to lunch together, had dinner a few times, and even made it out to the theater once on a double date. Whitaker is an eloquent, erudite writer, as his essay Hells Kitchen demonstrates, spiced up with smart literary references and quotes. [citation needed] They drove to the nearby Pappadeaux restaurant in Stafford for a celebratory dinner. [8]:ch.50[pageneeded], On December 10, 2003, Thomas Bartlett "Bart" Whitaker falsely told his family that he had just taken his final university exams and would soon be graduating from SHSU. [1] He spent years on death row at the Polunsky Unit near Livingston, Texas, before the commutation of his sentence. On September 15, 2005, a capital murder warrant was issued against Whitaker. "I don't always take X-rays of every organ.". [12][third-party source needed] Bart then ran inside and staged a struggle with Brashear, getting shot in his left arm to divert suspicion. Cliff was very fond of his new neighbors. He shouldve got life for murder and causing severe, permanent harm to his unborn child but served just 18 years. Brashear shot Kevin once through his chest, and Kevin fell to the floor. Thus, he enjoyed the little time he was able to spend with Kent and Tricia Whitaker. While out having a celebratory dinner, no one in his family 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! Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/KillerInstinctYTDont forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPodcastIf you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You need to go. Amanda H. Great follow-up story, Rebecca. Whitaker was convicted for the December 10, 2003, murders of his mother and 19-year-old brother; he was sentenced to death in March2007. [16][17][b] [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. Whitaker's father, Kent, was also injured in the attack by the actual gunman, Chris Brashear. You are a good candidate for governor of Texas. That factor alone may not warrant commutation for someone like Mr. Whitaker who recruited others to commit murder. Gullible is what I think you could call him. [37][verification needed][bettersourceneeded], Kent Whitaker, his father and a surviving victim of the crime, wrote the book, Murder by Family: The incredible true story of a son's treachery and a father's forgiveness, which as described by Barry Leibowitz for CBS News is about his "heart-wrenching journey to forgive the nameless stranger" responsible for his wounding, and the "brutal murder of his wife and son", a journey that included his realizing that the murder "had been orchestrated by [his] oldest son Bart". Tall tale. He felt so frustrated. https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/severs-roger.htm, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7geqiz8wb7I, The Lindbergh Kidnapping: Forensic Files Lost Episode, Dawn Fehring: A Missionary Dies Too Young, Ron Gillette: An Air Force Man Who Didnt Exactly Aim High. Cliff Stanley worked out of his home, so he became closer to Tricia, who was a stay-at-home mother at the time. According to evidence presented at trial, the mother and son were fatally shot at the dog kennels on the property, and a Snapchat video Paul recorded at the kennels placed Alex at the scene shortly before the killings. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool), Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect. Whitaker, 38, planned the murders of his family with his roommate, Chris Brashear, who shot the murder victims and Whitakers father, Kent, as they all came home from dinner one evening. [40][non-primary source needed] The masters thesis has been subject of some controversy, as someone appears to have offered it as a book for sale (see also below). [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 Whitaker family was in celebration mode - their oldest son, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker, had just finished his final exam at Sam Houston State University, he'd soon be walking the stage, and his parents, Tricia and Kent, and brother, Kevin, were so excited for him. I cannot comment upon the quantitative status in evaluating his crime that his not being the actual perpetrator should have. But instead of fleeing, Cliff decided he needed some protection of his own. Instead, Cliff began to pray. The judge has agreed with a defense request to let jurors ride 40 minutes to see the sprawling property. On December 10, 2003 the entire Whitaker family Kent, his wife Tricia, and sons Bart and Kevin were gunned down inside their home in Sugarland, Texas, by a masked man who had been waiting for them inside. He then heard the front door to his house open and saw his wife, Darlene, stick her head outside. The feed room where Paul Murdaugh's body was found at the Moselle Road property, March 1, 2023. Until. On December 10, 2003, the Whitaker family -- dad Kent, mom Tricia, and their sons Bart and Kevin -- arrived home after an 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. And in another twist, mere minutes before Bart was set to executed, he got a call from the governor commuting his sentence instead to life in prison. Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier/AP. True Crime Creepers The Whitaker family was in celebration mode - their oldest son, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker, had just finished his final First published on February 28, 2023 / 5:23 PM. remaining immediate family member. He blatantly planned out his parents murder then he ran away in hiding. :https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/Get 10% Off by visitingBetterHelp.com/instinct!Go stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code KILLER for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. Mr. Popular. You can watch the entire 48 Hours episode about the case online on a CBS news site. WebThe Murders: On December 10th, 2003, the Whitakers were out celebrating their son Barts graduation at Sam Houston State. I knew about death row on TV whilst watching the mind of a murderer by Dr Michelle Ward. Police attempted to arrest her wife, Naria Jenna Whitaker, 33, later that the same day at the couple's home in Marion, Indiana, but Whitaker died by suicide, shooting herself shortly after police arrived, the Outlook reported. He looked up from Tricia into the house, where he spotted someone who he thought was Kevin Whitaker. (Murderers like to tell war stories, whether they happened or not Michael Peterson and John Boyle.). Yes! Brandon Stanley followed directly behind his father. Over here in the UK, CBS Reality shows these episodes as Medical Detectives, and seem to show the same ones quite regularly. After the dinner ended, the family returned to their home in a wealthy Houston suburb to continue th Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to SundanceNow.com and use promo code killerListen to The Generation Why Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app!If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com. Cliff turned his attention back to the bleeding Whitaker parents. He could tell by the looks of Tricia that she needed his help much more than Kent. I swear I heard a shooting outside.. Cliff Stanley knew the Whitakers were in for a big weekend. There appears little or no question, then, that this was not a fully-considered crime, and, moreover, one that seems to require a peculiar callousness given his relation to the victims. But he arrived to find a real firearm, not a paintball gun, on the scene and four people with one bullet wound each. All of New York loved it redemption by literature! I respectfully wish to express my agreement with Mr Whitakers scheduled execution next month, which I do with a heavy heart. 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. [44] Ira Wells, in particular, points to Whitaker's participation in the program to exemplify the questions, declaring Whitaker's prison writing powerful in its ability to "shock readers into a sensory appreciation of the radical strangeness of [his] life lived". The goal was to refute a defense expert who said moving an iPhone causes its backlight to come on. The bag contained a chisel with paint matching that on Kevins gun safe. During cross-examination, Harpootlian asked Crosby, who often represents accident victims, if going through trauma can cause people to forget details or get times wrong. Barber said. In December 2003, Whitaker's mother Tricia Whitaker, brother Kevin Whitaker, and father Kent Whitaker were ambushed by a masked gunman as they walked in the front door of their Sugar Land home after a night out. Im bleeding, Kent Whitaker pitifully mewled. Thanking you for your kind attention and with all good wishes for your work and the difficult and sometimes painful decisions you have to make, The Chairman If I were a board member confident of my decisions Id be content to be answerable to the public, Helen: The Derek Severs ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7geqiz8wb7I Download Savage Son now. In the meantime, a newspaper reporter discovered that Bart never finished college. Partners in crime. described a first Whitaker plan to set a lake house owned by his grandmother on fire "to kill his parents, brother and other relatives", a plan that never went beyond discussions, but one that included a ruse as an element the defendant's "com[ing] out of the blaze with burns so that it would appear he had narrowly escaped". Cliff would later describe it as a death rattle. It was marked by very ragged moaning. Cliff knew that the boy, whom he could finally make out as Kevin, was breathing his final breaths. WebBart Whitaker, arranged the murder of his family. For A series of school robberies got him kicked out of high school, and after that a psychiatrist diagnosed him with delusional paranoid disorder. 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. Kent had expressed how excited he and Trish were to attend Barts graduation that next Saturday, and how proud they were of their son. and a Fort Bend County jury. Then, a buddy of Barts named Adam Hipp came forward five days after the murders and told police that Bart had tried to enlist him to shoot Barts parents two years earlier. "The decision of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is supported by the totality of circumstances in this case. Kent Whitaker survived his gunshot to the arm. Box 13401 [4] His parents funded his academic pursuits. Now, Thomas Bartlett Whitaker, 38, convicted in this case, is facing death by lethal injection on Thursday, Feb. 22. Updated on: February 28, 2023 / 7:05 PM WebIn the weeks following the murder, the police learned that the attack had been orchestrated by the son who survivedMr. We can agree. 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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). Stephanie Baer is a reporter with BuzzFeed News and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This post is sponsored by Open Road Media. Jekyll and Hyde. Bart had a troubled high school experience, which was why his family was so thrilled that he made it to college graduation. Clifton, get out of there! she shouted frantically. Rios got Bart settled in the town of Cerralvo, where he soon found a girlfriend and got a job at a furniture store owned by her family, according to 48 Hours. All to cover up another web of lies.Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Definitely, the guy needs to stay where he is. [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. Thanks, Monica so glad you liked the piece! He told the hitman where Kevin kept his gun and asked him to stage a robbery. WebMurder in the Family: 'I Wanted Them Dead' Investigators Question Burglary Theory. What the hell has his being a model prisoner/remorseful/forgiven by the surviving victim (would those who didnt?) WebMiraculously, after being shot in the shoulder, Kent Whitaker survived his attacksomething that Bart hadnt anticipated. The Stanleys were watching a family show. Thomas Bartlett \"Bart\" Whitaker had a loving family that he threw away the night he plotted to have them murdered. 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