I havent posted this on my blog yet because the details are VERY sketchy. Here's the gist.
Sometime during 4th of July weekend (i am actually being told on the 5th), a guy called DJ Kalani (please correct me, i know this isnt right but hes a DJ that worked at Starlite and a few other venues around town) was found around 2:45am in the vicinity around King and Green Streets in the middle of the road with his eyes gouged out, (look away if you have a weak stomach) and his sockets still attached.
DJ whoever lived and is in the hospital recovering and will never regain his vision. Detectives visited a local bar on King Street where they requested security video but were unable to access it due to the amount of time it took for them to investigate the bar. (12 Days). The security video had since looped back and copied over the previous footage.
The "suspect" (and again, this is, SORT OF, hearsay) was apparently videotaped patronizing said bar and conversing with the victim, but again...said video was unavailable. This suspect was also just released from an extended stay at the Jacksonville Hilton (the jail) for trafficking in a controlled substance (again hearsay).
Anyway, both subjects were at "said bar" from 1:30am to 2:00am and then left because the venue closed. 45 minutes later at 2:45am, DJ whoever was found at the previously mentioned locale.
There's been VERY LITTLE, if any, mention of this on the news and everything is a little hush-hush with the investigators. Speculators have suggested that DJ whoever (and I am sorry to keep saying that but my sources didnt have many particulars) saw something he shouldnt have and snitched, hence the retaliation.
Any additional info is greatly appreciated either here or at JacksonvilleConfidential@gmail.com.
As with this post, if you prefer to be anonymous we will certainly respect your request.
Wow... just freeking wow... ???
damn, I read that article in the times union, but it kept say his eyes were "bulging". Didn't make any sense when I read it, thanks for clarifying that
What the f**k is wrong with people? Holy crap that is messed up.
And, I clicked on this because I thought it was an item about a DJ with the greatest DJ name ever.
If I remember correctly it was a short two paragraphs on the times union website under the law and disorder column. But it just said the mans eyes were Bulging, and repeated the term several time. Living out of state at the moment, so I don't know if it was in the print version.
Quote from: Eazy E on July 17, 2008, 08:43:43 AM
And, I clicked on this because I thought it was an item about a DJ with the greatest DJ name ever.
Haha, yes!
Jacksonville: City of Angels
There was a documentary on the crips and bloods in LA on the Nat Geo channel the other day and it showcased how both gangs grew in the city and how the city was overtaken by them. Listening to the cops talk about how things got out of hand sounds eerily similar to what Jax is gowing through now.
Locking them up in sweeps worked for a little while until there was public outcry over police brutality and racism. Suspending kids from area schools didn't work because it just kept the gangs moving to other schools where they would recruit more members. It actually made things worse.
Of course everything peaked with the LA riots. Anyway, it was a very interesting documentary and like I said it was striking to see the similar trends in both LA and here.
In 2007 in LA county there were 277 homicides reported. The population? 1.8 million.
In 2007 in Duval County there were 125 homicides reported. Population 900,000.
No, I know it's just the violent crime trends that are alarming.
I wonder what people were thinking when they had all these children they don't care to raise...
So, this was caused by a lack of government programs? I would say it was caused by a lack of morals and probably a lack of enough law enforcement.
Lack of proper family structure, lack of morals, the tolerance of a sub-standard culture influencing youth...geez, the problem is so multi-faceted, it can be overwhelming.
I heard a report on this last night on the 11:00 news which I believe was 47 News. It sounds to me like the poor fellow was slammed to the ground. If his head impacted first with the total force that may have been enough deceleration to cause his eyes to leave the sockets. I hope whoever did this is tracked down and put away.
wasn't aware head start was canceled 20 years ago, according to this link funding has been reduced but exists.
http://www.cbpp.org/2-5-08bud.htm
So, you think the crime rate now is higher than it was 20 years ago? This is not at all the case:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Ncsucr2.gif)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_the_United_States
I am amazed by the attorney's statements that are defending the animal who committed this crime.
By the way who is the individual in the middle in the picture above? The youth of the face makes it hard to identify.
This is a shame and travesty what happened to this man. A stark and real indication of what our world and society has become. No order, discipine, or any semblance of righteousness whatsoever; everything portends or reveals itself as evil, dark, black and out of control. At least he lived, but now he has to go through the rest of his life without his sight, and will have to wait to again DJ if he still wants to pursue that. I hope Leon is happy when someone "might" gouge his eyes out in prison; I am not wishing this on him, but what goes around comes around.
"HU"
Quote from: stephendare on March 26, 2010, 11:31:29 AM
Quote from: JaxNative68 on March 26, 2010, 11:27:50 AM
I am amazed by the attorney's statements that are defending the animal who committed this crime.
By the way who is the individual in the middle in the picture above? The youth of the face makes it hard to identify.
The people in the photo are Deanna Thompson, Pat Lolly, and Kalani.
Look at the 80's fashion and the "buffant" 80's hairdo's; classic "Iola era" dress, fashion and hair.
"HU"
I'm with you, HU. No punishment could be too harsh for the person who committed this atrocity.
Quote from: stephendare on July 17, 2008, 03:56:31 PM
To be honest, I wonder what the hell is with people over there.
Brutal violent drug related crimes have been going on in Riverside for decades.
You NEVER hear about things like this in San Marco or Ortega.
It's all about demographic.....'profile'.I was chased out of my once idyllic native North Miami due to the same dynamic.We are not allowed to voice this outlook.
Thanks for the update, Stephen. This guy has a lot of guts and class.
A Thanks Giving
thankful for Blakely's presence,we savor the moments we have with one another,the blessings of technology,Metro Jacksonville.
Through trials and loss Goodness is revealed
peace be unto all
Thanks for the update on Tony,Stephen.
Many Riverside residents had a ringside seat that July 4th with many of us realizing for the first time that the helicopter that shines lights into our yards on a normal basis, was actually 3 or 4 owned by JSO.
I wish there was video from that surreal night..it looked like a Hollywood movie scene with Swat Team uniformed Militarized JSO everywhere. Of course on July 5th the morning Tony got assaulted...JSO if asked knew nothing.
There was also an obvious news black out. We had to hear about Anthony Blakely through MetroJax.
Uh Stephan..Kilani got gouged in the AM of July 5th if I'm not mistaken.That would be the night/morning of the riot.
Correct my dates if I'm wrong.
Anyway in Jacksonville it's all just water under the bridge.
I stand by my questions at the time:
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Re: Riot In Riverside! July 4th riot brings mayhem.
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2008, 03:43:44 PM »Quote Modify Remove What riot? How much property damage is out there this morning? What shooting? The police involved shooting was in Arlington. What police mis-steps? Your quote:
"Dane, a neighborhood resident reports that the problem began when the police over reacted to crowd density on the streets.
They felt there were more people than they would be able to handle in case of a problem, and so they started telling people to back off the streets and sidewalks."
gives "Dane" omnipotent knowledge of how this incident began and what the police were thinking. Was he privy to the initial calls for police service? Does he have insight into the mind of each Police Officer? What was his location for such an observation? How is he biased? Where did you obtain the number of one thousand people? From what I have heard, this was a rap concert where a bunch of juveniles got out of hand and were dispersed by the police. It happens almost every weekend in Jax.
And by the way, I am always amazed when I hear reports such as these how experienced Officers "get real nervous" and over react, while the (usually juvenile) suspects who are causing a police response stay completely calm. How many injuries to these young "innocents" were caused by these over reacting, nervous Officers? "
Are you now claiming that Mr. Blakely's injuries were due to a "riot"? Can (or will) you answer any of the questions I asked you at that time? Do you (or anyone else for that matter) have any evidence of a "news lock down" or "coverup" by the JSO or the City? If so, where and what is it?
So...you are now claiming that since I didn't mention an assault which had nothing to do with the thread that I don't know what I am talking about. Anyone can read the thread and get the picture of who said what and when they said it.
"Cop gossip all over the force"??? Really? It is obvious that any attempt I make to inform you about how law enforcement works is taken as a challenge to argue with me. It is obvious to me that you think that you have all of the answers on most subjects. There is no need for me to address you with any facts. I'll just let all the other posters here know the factual information. You just go on with whatever it is you do.
So it is your belief that the incidents are related? How? Explain to us why this was not an issue in the trial? You know, the one where the criminal who beat him and robbed him of his sight was convicted? Where all of the facts were spelled out? I don't know how you guys missed all of this, it WAS national news.
The incidents are not related. "Mayhem"? is in the eye of the beholder. It is a vague word.
His "body" was alive. You should say "He was found a couple of blocks away".
I will leave you to "breathlessly" discuss this conspiracy with anyone else who can make sense of it.
Im just glad to hear that he is getting his life back.
I couldn't imagine losing my sight. :(