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I’m not talking about Guantanamo Bay. I’m talking about a jail cell in San Diego. Right now, as you sit wherever you are reading this, a monster is sitting in a Southern California jail cell torturing the parents of 17-year-old Chelsea King. And no one can do a damned thing about it. John Albert Gardener III, is a 30 year old convicted sex offender who molested a “child under 14” back in 2000. He only spent a little over 6 years in prison before being released to hunt again. It’s thought he may be involved with another disappearance last year near San Diego. Amber Dubois vanished in February 2009 on her way to school.

Chelsea disappeared last week when she went for a run in a park. While she has not been found yet, police arrested Gardener on the suspicion of rape and murder. They aren’t saying what evidence they have but they do feel confident. They also say Gardener is not being cooperative.

Anti-torture advocates say information gathered by torture isn’t reliable. Let’s test their theory. Hook a car battery up to this creep until he talks. This is not by any stretch of the imagination an innocent man.

The King family is not giving up hope and plan to search with volunteers again tomorrow. The Facebook page set up for Chelsea posted the following: The search center will continue to conduct daily searches for Chelsea. Please come to the center @ 11858 Bernardo Plaza, Rancho Bernardo 858-485-8502 and register to volunteer. Daily searches start at 9am and continue throughout the day. Thank you to all of you who have helped us in our efforts to bring Chelsea home!

This comment was made today under Renee Pagel’s entry. I felt it was worthy of being bumped up to an  entry itself. It comes from “Renee’s friend”

Renee’s story needs to be told…and come to a resolution. Her children are being brainwashed and not being able to talk about their mother. Mr. Pagel is nothing short of cruel in his treatment of Renee’s father and sister as they have to fight in court to see those precious children. He makes visitation as difficult as possible by loading the childrens’ schedules so full that they don’t have time to see Renee’s family. He uses the children as pawns in his game of control, just as he did to Renee when she was alive. Why would he be so heartless in his treatment of Renee’s 82-year-old father, who has the vision of finding his brutally stabbed daughter forever etched in his mind? Why would he do that? Why would he not want to help to find the person who killed their mother? Why would he not cooperate with the police? He disguises himself as a victim, as a sheep in wolf’s clothing. He is dating the secretary at the Catholic school where his children attend, and helping with everything he can in the school. It all “looks” so “holy”. It’s all part of his act….his well-thought out, premeditated plan to play the part of a wonderful, helpful guy who would do anything for anyone. He claims he is being harassed by “evil people”. Why not step forward then, and clear his name? Beneath that facade lurks a cold-blooded, evil man who not only calculated this brutal murder, but now raises their 3 children as if their mother never existed. Apparently, he has been able to fool a few people, but the truth will come out…hopefully, someday very soon, for the sake of Renee’s children. A comment to a friend just hours before she was killed, was “I can’t let that bastard kill me. I can’t let him have my kids.” A mother’s worst nightmare has come true….

From the University of Alabama-Huntsville website:

There has been a shooting on campus.  The shooter has been apprehended.  The campus is closed tonight.  Everyone is encouraged to go home.  Classes are cancelled for tonight.  Any additional cancellations or changes will be announced as they become available.  There is a Command Center set up at Madison Hall Room 109.  Counselors are available in University Center Rooms 125, 126 and 127 for anyone who wishes to speak with a counselor.

It has been confirmed no students are involved.

Timilee Romolini is an actress and an advocate for pets. Her website, Timitalks.com is full of fantastic information about pet care and stories about pets who need to be rescued. She is also passionate about ensuring those who abuse pets are punished. Enter Glynn Johnson from Riverside, California. Johnson beat a puppy to death with a rock. He was found guilty and the sentencing takes place in March. The following is from Timi’s website. Go ahead and contact the DA in Riverside and make sure the puppy killer gets the max.

I am THRILLED to report that the loathsome and cowardly Glynn Johnson was found GUILTY in a Riverside County courthouse in Southern California yesterday (January 26, 2010). I participated in one of many pickets that were held by decent human beings and SoCal residents in effort to ensure that the DA prosecuted, and convicted this pathetic excuse of a “man”. Now we have to wait until March for his sentencing and, as concerned citizens, do what we can to encourage that he receive the maximum jail time. To assist, YOU can write letters to Deputy District Attorney Will Robinson at:
County of Riverside DA Offices
4075 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501
ATTN: Deputy DA Will Robinson
(951) 955-5400.

If you wish to voice your opinion to the court in concern of the community, please ensure that your letters are received BEFORE March 3, 2010. Johnson’s sentencing is on March 8, 2010. Why write? First and foremost the danger that convicted felons, such as Johnson, can pose to society. History shows that these abusive criminals are not just a danger to helpless canine animals, but also to helpless human animals. Children, eldery, women – all common victims of individuals who were also found guilty of animal abuse. It’s time that the government rid our streets of potential and real dangers by punishing those found guilty to the maximum sentence allowed! Please remember that if you choose to take action and write a letter, make it productive by not using abusive language – despite your anger. It’s best to be articulate and rational so that the DA has viable support.

IF YOU ARE AN OUT-OF-TOWNER, you can still be effective by stating how Riverside, CA would not be an “attractive business or tourist destination” with such criminals allowed to roam the streets freely without first serving time in prison for their crimes to, hopefully, assist in changing the dangerous behavior that threatens society and visitors. You might also include statistics that demonstrate the danger of the mental state of such felons to remind the judge of the real threats these arrogant criminals poise to society.
As always, thank you for caring!

On August 5, 2006, 41 year old Renee Pagel lay in her bed at home recovering from lifesaving surgery. The remarkable thing about this was the life saved was not her own. One of her student’s father was in desperate need of a kidney and Renee was only too happy to help. Her own mother suffered from kidney disease and she didn’t want to see anyone else go through that pain.  Her close friend, Chris Crandle remembers a woman who loved to laugh but lived in fear. “Renee was the mother of three young children, twins Sarah and Joel who were 7 at the time, and Hannah who was only 3,” Chris said. “Renee was a daughter and a sister; a nurse and a teacher; and a friend and inspiration to so many.  In her 41 years, she gave more and accomplished more than most of us do in an entire lifetime.  She cheerfully gave of herself at a local homeless clinic.  She volunteered in migrant camps, and as a medical missionary in third world countries.  She worked as a nurse in a burn unit and in a psychiatric hospital.”

While her recovery was going well, her life was not. She was in the midst of a divorce from Michael Pagel, a man she told Chris and others she feared. On that August 5 day, while still suffering from the effects of surgery, someone broke into her home and repeatedly stabbed her. Now 3 1/2 years later, no one has been charged with her murder but that doesn’t mean the case is over. The talk around the town centers on her estranged husband yet there’s no hard proof to indicate he had anything to do with this. He has since moved out of town to a private hunting compound, far away from anyone who cared about Renee–with the exception of her children. He has full custody and refuses to let them play with friends they had when their mother was alive.

Did Michael Pagel murder his wife? If not him, then who? For the next few weeks, we’ll take a closer look at Renee’s story. Hopefully someone with the information needed will come forward. It’s been too long and her family and her children need answers