"Murder is not entertainment. Unfortunately it is in Hollywood and it makes them big bucks, but in true life, it's not entertainment. It's real life, people, it's real lives, it's real families. Murder is like having your heart amputated without any medication. And you have to live with it. Glossip is not the victim here. He is not. He committed a crime, he's gone through the justice system and it needs to be upheld," said Ladonna Heintzelman, whose son was murdered 10 years ago.
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Taylor Don Heintzelman
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Let
us not forget Taylor Heintzelman who was murdered on this date, May 16, 2005.
We will also remember him on his birthday on August 4 every year. Let us
support his loved ones and remember the time he had on this earth:
Taylor Don Heintzelman of Midwest City, OK was born on Aug. 4, 1987. Taylor was the beloved son of Randy and LaDonna Heintzelman. He was a fun loving brother to Brandon and Chase Heintzelman. Taylor will be missed by his grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many friends whose lives he touched and who he loved dearly. Taylor had a great sense of humor and always had a beautiful smile on his face. His favorite things were going to amusement parks, the beach, lake, playing the drums, and listening to music. He was an honor student who graduated early so he could study engineering to build his own roller coaster one day. Taylor went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2005. We love our precious Taylor deeply and will miss him every day. He will live in our hearts forever. Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in the Barnes and Johnson Funeral Home Chapel located at 1820 S. Douglas Blvd., MWC, followed by burial at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City. Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home 1820 S. Douglas Blvd Midwest City 733-2991Published in The Oklahoman on May 22, 2005
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Ladonna Heintzelman, mother of Taylor Heintzelman
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Murder Victim's
Family Speaks Out After Richard Glossip Gains More Supporters
Posted: Sep 03, 2015 8:20AM CDT
Death row inmate Richard Glossip continues to gain supporters. Most recent to
join the list, Dr. Phil.
Those on the other side of the issue
call the recent support disgusting. News 9's Justin Dougherty has more on the
reaction and what Glossip's supporters have planned for Thursday.
The push to save the life of death row
inmate Richard Glossip continues. On Thursday, Sister Helene Prejean will
"urge public outcry" at the state capitol.
This comes after Glossip gained the
support of Dr. Phil, who expressed his support this week on his show.
After the episode aired the petition proclaiming
Glossip's innocence collected over 40,000 new signatures, pushing the total
over 220,000. But as of right now Glossip's execution is still on, and Ladonna
Heintzelman supports Governor Fallin's decision not to issue a stay.
Ten years ago, Heintzelman's 17-year-old
son was kidnapped and murdered. Now Heintzelman feels murder victims' families
need a voice as well.
"Give us 60 days to have competent
counsel to provide this evidence and let the courts hear it. If they aren’t
moved by the evidence fine, we don't want to provide it after he's dead,"
said Dr. Phil.
"Murder is not
entertainment. Unfortunately it is in Hollywood and it makes them big bucks,
but in true life, it's not entertainment. It's real life, people, it's real
lives, it's real families. Murder is like having your heart amputated without
any medication. And you have to live with it. Glossip is not the victim here.
He is not. He committed a crime, he's gone through the justice system and it
needs to be upheld,"
said Ladonna Heintzelman, whose son was murdered 10 years ago.
While Glossip's attorneys continue to
say they have new evidence that supports Glossip's innocence, no new evidence
has been filed in court.
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SOURCE: http://m.news9.com/story.aspx?story=29950809&catId=112032
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Taylor Don Heintzelman
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Family of Kidnapped, Murdered Teen Says Justice System Failed
Posted: Jun
19, 2010 11:17 AM Updated: Jun 20, 2010 4:13 AM
By Colleen Chen, NEWS 9
OKLAHOMA CITY
-- Taylor Heintzelman was kidnapped, blindfolded, and shot to death five
years ago. He was only 17-years-old, and his family has been fighting for
justice ever since.
LaDonna
Heintzelman is Taylor's mom and said Cleveland County District Attorneys failed
her family Friday.
William
Nelson, one of the men accused in the crime, accepted a plea deal on Friday.
Nelson was charged with accessory to murder and prosecutors offered him a deal
of 15 years in prison to plead guilty. The Heintzelman family said the
punishment does not fit the crime. They believe Nelson was the mastermind
behind the murder.
Back in 2005,
Taylor Heintzelman was living with Nelson. Nelson reportedly told a man named
Blake Booth he wanted Taylor out of the home. Booth and a man named Michael
Emami kidnapped Taylor. Booth is serving a life sentence for pulling the
trigger.
"Taylor
died a very violent death. Nelson planned it. He brought the others in. He
convinced them to do it. Not only did he take my son's life, but he also ruined
Booth and Emami's life. Their families should be outraged,"
LaDonna Heintzelman said.
Assistant
District Attorney David Brockman said prosecutors did what they felt was right.
"I
fully understand the family is unhappy. I know the Heintzelmans wanted more. We
did what we believe is the right thing. I believe he's responsible for starting
the ball rolling, but I am not prepared to say he is responsible for the actual
murder," Brockman said.
Prosecutors
said there was evidence supporting both sides and a lot of witnesses were not credible
because they were involved with drugs at the time of the crime.
LaDonna
Heintzelman said Nelson has admitted guilt before.
"He
discussed it. One man in particular said he went to work the next day and point
blank told him my roommate won't be coming home. I had him killed,"
LaDonna Heintzelman said. "It's upsetting that the
defendant has a right to a trial but the victim doesn't. The victim's family
doesn't. That needs to change."
Taylor's
family said what is most upsetting is the little amount of time Nelson will
likely serve in prison.
"Fifteen
years is only two or three or four years at the most, and he'll be back on the
street out with everybody's kids," LaDonna
Heintzelman said.
That's
because Nelson will get credit for the 14 months he's already served awaiting
trial, and because accessory to murder does not qualify for a violent crime,
Nelson could qualify for parole before he serves 85 percent of his sentence.
"We've
been here before. Mr. Emami got 10 years. I don't think he's been gone two
years yet and he comes up for parole first part of September, so that's the
reality of it," LaDonna Heintzelman said.
Nelson's
trial was supposed to begin on Monday.
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SOURCE: http://www.news9.com/story/12675791/family-of-kidnapped-murdered-teen-says-justice-system-failed
New System Notifies Victim Of Change In Inmate's Status
Posted:
Jul 24, 2012 11:08 AM Updated: Jul 24, 2012 11:08 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY
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Ladonna Heintzelman, mother of Taylor Heintzelman
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Keeping tabs
on convicted criminals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Victim
Information and Notification Everyday, or VINE system, gives almost instant
alerts to a change in an inmate's status.
It's free and
victim right advocates say the notification can be the difference between life
and death.
LaDonna
Heintzelman agrees. Three men were convicted for of kidnapping, beating and
brutally murdering her son, Taylor Heintzelman.
Michael
Emami, Jerome Blake Booth, William Nelson are in Oklahoma prisons for his
murder.
Taylor's
mother says VINE keeps her safe.
"To
know they are out on the street. I want to know where my other children are. I
want them to know that he's out and to beware," Heintzelman
said.
Defense
attorney David Slane said victims aren't the only ones who should have rights,
especially after a sentence is served.
"Somehow
that going to change things? I don't think so. I think that will give people a
false sense of security," Slane said.
Seventeen-year-old
Taylor was murdered in May 2005. His mother said the system works.
"It's
terrifying. I was in a dressing room at JC Penney, trying something on and my
cell phone went off and the call was the VINE system letting me know one of
them had bonded out," she said.
She quickly
dressed and notified her family.
All three men
remain in state custody, but defense attorney David Slane said victims aren't
the only ones who should have rights, especially after a sentence is served.
"I
think you should be free. I don't think Uncle Sam should have a constant tag on
you. The next step is putting a chip in your brain I think it's going too
far," Slane said.
The VINE
system transfers data every 15 minutes and once you get the automated call, you
can call an operator to ask follow up questions.
INTERNET SOURCE: http://www.newson6.com/story/19094603/new-system-notifies-victim-of-change-in-inmates-status
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