He succeeded in annihilating two-thirds of the other Whitakers but, instead of an office visit with an estate attorney, Bart got himself a trial with a judge and jury. [citation needed], Brashear then exited through the Whitakers' back door and jumped over the fence into the rear neighbor's yard. Sugar Land had a practically nonexistent murder rate and Kent would later recall that, when he saw the armed intruder, he figured it was one of his kids friends playing a prank with a paintball gun. Her legs and lower body were pointed outward toward the street. [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". Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Brandon walked down the steps and insisted, Then its outside. "You're angry at him for stealing your money," Harpootlian said. So, lets get going on the recap of Family Interrupted along with extra information drawn from internet research: Gathering place. Before the sentencing phase, both Kent Whitaker and Tricia Whitakers brother asked that Bart be spared the death penalty. She was very hopeful, very upbeat and optimistic for [Barts] future.. Homicide detective Marshall Slot, who appeared on both Forensic Files and the 20/20 episode about the murders, recalled that he thought the operator was joking when she said a shooting of four people had taken place in Sugar Land. He then heard the front door to his house open and saw his wife, Darlene, stick her head outside. The shooter, Brashear, also was convicted and received life prison sentence. Maggie Murdaugh's iPhone was found on the side of the road outside of the property, and the backlight came on nearly two minutes before GPS data showed Alex Murdaugh's SUV pass by. He had a good start better than most prisoners. [12][third-party source needed] Upon returning home, but before entering the house, Bart said that he needed to collect his cell phone from his parked Yukon[clarification needed], knowing that Brashear was armed and waiting inside to kill his family. I hope so. Compare his with another Texas case that ended in death one in which the perp was encouraged by another to kill her parents (no excuse, but not under his OWN initiative, unlike Whitaker), in which there was no significant, repeated premeditation, unlike of Whitaker, where the initiator the daughter didnt get the death penalty, and where this offender is widely considered to have exhibited genuine remorse: https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d1/dillingham-jeffrey.htm, One lives; one dies. [citation needed], On Friday, March 2, 2007, the State of Texas[who?] "The reason you did not take X-rays of the brain was you already reached you conclusion," Harpootlian said. Still, in an effort to unnerve the young men, police continually made it clear that they were watching them. 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 Kent was also hit in the upper body but survived, and Bart escaped with a wound to his upper arm. Over here in the UK, CBS Reality shows these episodes as Medical Detectives, and seem to show the same ones quite regularly. Fred Felcman, the original prosecutor in the case, said the board made its decision purely because of the fathers forgiveness, and disregarded the large number of others affected by the murders. Sack of evidence. Decisions, as in US, were private, but limited information about decisions will be made public. 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. Next up, they focused on two of Barts co-workers from the Bentwater Yacht & Country Club near Lake Conroe. 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. (a common Forensic Files pathology see Barbara Stager and Mark Winger.). [23], Whitaker's defense team lodged an appeal focused on the purity of drugs used in Texas executions in 20172018. 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). He looked up from Tricia into the house, where he spotted someone who he thought was Kevin Whitaker. Okay, buddy. Cliff rose up to take a look. Bart had a troubled high school experience, which was why his family was so thrilled that he made it to college graduation. If I were Governor I know I would be seeking reasons to offer clemency but I do not think I could find them in this case As an opposer of execution I would have to come to terms with that. The unfurling of this sons web of lies led him to hatch a devious murder plot. I respectfully wish to express my agreement with Mr Whitakers scheduled execution next month, which I do with a heavy heart. [1] He spent years on death row at the Polunsky Unit near Livingston, Texas, before the commutation of his sentence. Defense attorney Phillip Barber asked if McManigal took any notes or videotaped his experiments. 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. Sign up for The Lineup's newsletter and get our recommended reads delivered straight to your inbox. Whatever awful things weve done, kindness and mercy in the form of showing this man that he isnt forgotten while he contemplates that most terrible of punishments, is always right. Cliff could sense that she was going downhill rapidly. And, of course, Mr Whitaker snr cannot properly speak for the three dead victims, only himself. Updated on: February 28, 2023 / 7:05 PM In 2007, he admitted he was "100 percent guilty" and that he hated his parents and brother at the time. 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. This must change. Brashear shot Kent, Patricia, and Kevin as they entered the house and then gave Bart his courtesy wound in the arm. [11], Whitaker appealed his death sentence, suggesting nine points of error. WebGetty. It is for this reason that I would never sign for it, even if that were the only way to evade a return to death row. [16] Randy McDonald, attorney for the defense, rested their case on the same day, without calling witnesses, and the judge[who?] No, it wasnt on this TV, Cliff replied. 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). Although Texas very rarely commutes to life-imprisonment for capital sentences there are surely more meritorious than his case. He began to load the shotgun with bullets when his wife stepped in front of him. I understand that Mr Whitakers father is requesting your clemency. Last-minute reprieve. Examples of the prison writing of the title subject, with dates of their first publication, include: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Mr. Popular. He banned drones from flying over. WebBart Whitaker was convicted of hiring a hit man to target his own family. According to a Houston Chronicle account, after an emotional, contentious 12 hours during which some jurors at first disagreed about whether Bart constituted a continuing threat to society, Bart got a sentence of death by lethal injection. The Whitakers cash, jewelry, and computer equipment remained untouched. Required fields are marked *. Just how he thought hed get away with it I think underlines his feelings of superiority. [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. A six-day trial ended He could tell by the looks of Tricia that she needed his help much more than Kent. I too am writing from UK (maybe you gathered). True Crime Creepers The Whitaker family was in celebration mode - their oldest son, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker, had just finished his final He felt so frustrated. Prosecutors also called back to the stand the pathologist who did the autopsies on the victims and their expert who studied the crime scene. Kents head was pointing back toward the Stanley house in an awkward position. Abbott, a Republican in the U.S. state which carries out the most capital punishments, had a choice to reject or accept the board's vote. Their mental highlight reel was probably playing footage of an 8-year-old Bart teaching his little brother how to ride a bike. I wasnt aware of Runnels until a few days ago, when I saw a news item, looking his case up. He attempted to murder them several times before. But his state, California,has an unofficial moratorium on execution which is absurd when the State still sentences to death. [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. Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, South Carolina double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, 100 other charges including financial crimes. Whitaker provides an account from his perspective as father, "behind-the-scenes", focusing on the time frame from the crime through his son's sentencing, addressing motive, and including portions of his correspondence with his son. This seems to me the only potential mitigation against execution. Cliff turned his attention back to the bleeding Whitaker parents. But Bart also couldnt have the blood of his family on his own hands. Tricia Whitaker continued to moan in agony. 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. Red herring. Whitaker was convicted for the December 10, 2003, murders of his mother and 19-year-old brother; he was sentenced to death in March2007. So he hired a hitman to kill his parents and brother, and to non-fatally injure him. [citation needed] In addition, they purchased a lakeside townhouse in Willis, Texas, for his use, and a $4,000 Rolex watch was given to him as a college graduation present hours before the murders. Greg Abbott. Austin, Texas 78711-3401 She was in a kneeling position with her head on the front porch, near the slight step leading into the house. He was having a relaxing evening watching television. 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What a waste. Related: The Case of Michael Petersona Perfect Husband, or the Staircase Murderer? I cannot comment upon the quantitative status in evaluating his crime that his not being the actual perpetrator should have. 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. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, reliable, independent, third-party sources, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement, "Triggerman in SugarLand slayings pleads guilty", "Clemency rare for death row convicts in Texas", "In rare move, Texas Parole Board recommends clemency for death row inmate Thomas Whitaker", "Is Bartlett Whitaker dead or alive? Bart needed a way to ensure his family didn't attend that graduation. I agree with every sentiment, especially family members having the deciding vote as to the Death Penalty or not. Thomas Bartlett \"Bart\" Whitaker had a loving family that he threw away the night he plotted to have them murdered. "The decision of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is supported by the totality of circumstances in this case. Once the jury leaves, one reporter, photographer and videographer will be able to see the property. Are you okay?, Im bleeding, Cliff, Kent cried out much louder. It irrevocably denies any possibility of rehabilitation; it eviscerates hope entirely. Perhaps it should, and has. Whitaker's father, Kent, was also injured in the attack by the actual gunman, Chris Brashear. WebJune 7, 2021: Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh found dead at the family hunting lodge. Then, Brashear entered a getaway car driven by Champagne, and they dumped the bag with the murder items in the water. 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. Dirty Deeds I think you are spot on; especially with the letter you wrote that you posted above. Both victims appeared to be surprised with their hands down. If it is to make a difference there must be distinct characteristics of this case, which I cannot discern. Additional factors make the decision more complex.". That Mr Whitaker snr was himself an intended victim makes no material difference in my view: he is simply expressing what many parents in his situation would do, albeit that he has had to overcome the greatest of losses and provocation. Corrections officers pet. Hes probably hoping this is his ticket to salvation, a la Jack Henry Abbott, another eloquent killer. And thanks Rebecca. Suddenly Cliff saw his friend lurch sideways and mutter something. Alex Murdaugh discovered the bodies of wife Maggie, 52, and son Paul, 22, on June 7 near the dog kennels at their sprawling, 1,700-acre home. I respectfully submit that in terms of what is public knowledge, at least, Mr Whitakers crime should merit execution to respect fairness that those who plead for clemency have nothing substantive to claim. Thanks, Rebecca. Write all you want, Bart, but youre a true sociopath just playing all the angles, and youre never, ever getting out. Whitaker's parents had bought him several luxury vehicles. I dont oppose it absolutely (ie, I cant claim it to be unquestionably wrong in cases where there is no question of guilt); but because (i) its unequally applied even between cases of certainty in the same state; (ii) it costs a fortune to execute someone due to necessary legal safeguards money that could be better spent; (iii) it typically takes at least 15 yrs to do it often much longer making it something of a farce; (iv) it harshly punishes the innocent loved ones of the perp, victimising them just as the perps victims loved ones were, it makes little sense. Thanks, Rebecca. [28][full citation needed], On February 20, 2018, in a rare decision, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended that the death sentence be commuted to life imprisonment,[29] The seven-member Board unanimously recommended clemency to Republican Governor Greg Abbott,[30][29] the first time it had done so unanimously since 2009. [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. It also held a glove that matched one left at the murder scene and a water bottle with Chris Brashears DNA sealed on the inside of the cap. I knew about death row on TV whilst watching the mind of a murderer by Dr Michelle Ward. Your article highlights just what a piece of work Whitaker is. Bart told first responders that he thought the gunman was black, in order to divert suspicion away from Brashear. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. [42] He also contributed[clarification needed] to Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement. We need more like you! Was that on the TV? Brandon asked his parents. Whitakers father, Kent, also was shot in the 2003 plot at the familys suburban Houston home but survived and led the effort to save his son from execution. [16] Evidence was presented that Whitaker had recruited two individuals, Steve Champagne and Chris Brashear, ages24 and 25 at the time of the 2007 trial, respectively,[16][11] Champagne to be the getaway car driver and Brashear to carry out the shootings in Whitaker's plan to murder his immediate family. WebEvidence shown in Alex Murdaugh's trial for murder shows the Colleton County, South Carolina, property, known as Moselle. [47][48] The name of the blog references "the hour at which executions take place in Texas". He looked at Kent and asked, What happened?, Kent looked at his friend with pleading eyes and reiterated, Im bleeding, Cliff.. Where is he now? 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. Until next time, cheers. [18][non-primary source needed] [18], After losing a separate appeal in the federal courts early in 2017,[21] Whitaker's legal team appealed his claims to the U.S. Supreme Court. Directly next door to the Whitakers home on the east side, their relatively new neighbor, Clifton Cliff Stanley, sat in his recliner in his familys living room. Their son had been upstairs in his room when he peeked in on his parents in the living room. The lack of consistency in sentencing is puzzling. Past posts on this blog have briefly touched on the Whitaker murders and their aftermath, but a deeper dive seems in order. On December 10, 2003, the Whitaker family -- dad Kent, mom Tricia, and their sons Bart and Kevin -- arrived home after an Bart Whitaker was eventually arrested in Mexico and accused of arranging the plot to inherite the family estate, which he estimated to be worth more than $1 million. Cliff then heard the screech of police sirens. WebThomas Bartlett "Bart" Whitaker had a loving family that he threw away the night he plotted to have them murdered. A neighbor named Cliff Stanley raced onto the scene and used his own T-shirt to stanch Kents bleeding bullet wound. Whitakers father insists that he would be victimized again if the state put to death the last remaining member of his immediate family, said Gov. Convenient scapegoat. [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. Especially when it has been said that capital punishment is punishment for them that dont have the capital. On December 10, 2003, the Whitaker family was celebrating the college graduation of their eldest son, Thomas Bartlettknown as Bart, with dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Prosecutors contend Murdaugh thought he was about to get caught stealing and killed Maggie and Paul to buy time to cover up the money trail. Money tangled. ", Kent Whitaker said he still loves his son despite what occurred, describing him as a changed person. After deliberation the Fort Bend County jury convicted Whitaker of capital murder,[11] under the Texas law of parties. Besides, he could tell that Kevin was very close to dead. They went out to lunch together, had dinner a few times, and even made it out to the theater once on a double date. He went to get his shotgun. [7] In that same time frame,[when?] [16][18] At the trial, Hipp stated that he had contacted the SugarLand Police Department with information about previous plots after he heard about the Whitaker family murders 2003; he was given immunity from prosecution in exchange for testifying for the prosecution against Whitaker. The nineteen-year-old son of Tricia and Kent Whitaker stopped breathing. There was a light on in the foyer, which provided him with his only illumination. [citation needed][43], Whitaker won prizes in PEN America's Prison Writing Program for his essay "Hell's Kitchen",[44][d] Cliff was unsure how that person was doing; that is, until he heard a pitiful sound emanating from the victim. Cliff met Tricia the day he and his wife had moved in. He simply understood that his friend was in trouble and needed his help. WebThe Whitaker Family Murders True Crime Creepers. Rudy ratted him out, and the law hauled Bart back to the U.S. Trio of convicts. Featured image of Kevin, Tricia, and Bart enjoy food and laughs at Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant to celebrate Barts impending college graduation: Kent Whitaker. It was natural instinct. In his haste to exit the scene, Brashear gathered up Barts cellphone instead of the gun. 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