Arkansas Anchorwoman's Face Shattered 'Like an Egg' During Attack

[WriteDown]

Source: AP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — One blow ruined her smile and others crushed the middle of her face, but the attack on television personality Anne Pressly didn't end until after her jaw was forced to the back of her head and cut off blood flow to her brain, a medical examiner said Tuesday.

Prosecutors rested their capital murder case against Curtis Lavelle Vance, 29, after testimony from the state's deputy medical examiner, who spoke about Pressly's final moments of consciousness.

Vance, of Marianna, has pleaded not guilty to murder, rape and burglary. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

Defense lawyers questioned crime scene technicians about where they did — and did not — find blood, and asked Police Chief Stuart Thomas whether officers explored multiple theories. He said they had.

DNA specialists initially questioned by prosecutors were recalled to the stand to discuss genetic evidence gathered at the scene that didn't have a match.....

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Just posting this to show that real monsters do exist.

[imdjh]

1. The response should be interesting.

[Cirque du So-What]

2. I must respectfully disagree concerning the label of 'monster'

This murderous scum - crazy and violent - is still a human being. So were Hitler, Stalin & Pol Pot, for that matter. I'm not trying to detract from these heinous acts, but I don't believe it helps to characterize them as 'monsters' or somesuch subhuman entity. They're all too human, and to me that is more scary than a non-human boogeyman. It serves as a reminder that all of us have these capabilities, and that we need to be thankful for whatever quirk of DNA, personality traits, chemical balance, or moral strength keeps us from acting out our violent fantasies that spring from fear and/or hatred. Sorta like, 'there, but for the grace of God, go I.'

[WriteDown]

3. No, not all of us have these capabilities...

That is exactly the excuses that are often thrown around when these monsters pop up. Next you'll say he was teased by a pretty girl earlier which makes his actions understandable.

This monster hit her so hard as to force her jaw back so far as to cut off the blood to her brain. Think about that.

[Cirque du So-What]

5. I'll thank you not to put words into my mouth

That's perhaps the shittiest thing I've heard anyone say on this board - today - and I'll be waiting for your apology. The fact that you find it so easy to throw around such terrible remarks shows the ease with which we cross the boundary between human and 'monster.'

[WriteDown]

6. Hit a little too close to home?

I am not willing to give monsters like this any quarter. Sorry that I can't empathize.

[Cirque du So-What]

8. I didn't expect to get into a throw-down today

but that's where I find myself. I defy you to find a single instance where I've suggested that a woman 'had it coming' - EVER. Put up or shut up! And I'm not giving quarter or empathizing, so keep your delusions to yourself!

[WriteDown]

9. I am just arguing with the fact that you said all of this have this ability...

I whole-heartedly disagree.

[Cirque du So-What]

10. Until a 'monster gene' is discovered

I still maintain that this person's acts were all too human. Perhaps I overgeneralized by saying ALL are capable of such acts, but I hoped to show that it's scary to consider that medical science still doesn't have a clue as to what causes such people to 'go off' like that. Is it hereditary? Environment to blame? Sorry, but just characterizing such horrific behavior as 'monstrous' or chalking it up to the acts of a 'mean motherfucker' just don't cut it for me. I have to know WHY some people are capable of such heinous acts, and I hope an answer is forthcoming so it can be reduced or eliminated.

[sandnsea]

7. Some yes, some no

I don't know about this particular case, but a number of these killers completely lost whatever human emotional elements they may have had.

Have you read this book? It's chilling.

http://www.charlespresspub.com/skl.html

And I do not connect myself to the remarks of WriteDown in any way.

[tomm2thumbs]

4. horrific what people can do to other people

just when I think I won't be shocked, that description was just about it for me

[BennyD]

11. I wonder if he was exposed to violence thru video games? (sarc) n/t