Celebrity Justice
Football Horror: Three Charged in Taylor Murder

Three of the four suspects in Sean Taylor's death were charged with unpremeditated murder early Saturday. Charles Wardlow, Eric Rivera and Venjah Hunte all faced the same charge. Police say the killing of Taylor was unplanned. The fourth suspect was arrested but has not yet been charged.


Miami-Dade Police Department spokeswoman Linda O'Brien identified the men as: Eric Rivera Jr., 17, Venjah K. Hunte, 20, Jason Scott Mitchell, 19 and Charles Kendrick Lee Wardlow, 18.

Miami-Dade County Police Director Robert Parker said the suspects didn't expect Taylor to be home when they broke into his home Monday morning. The NFL Pro Bowler surprised them and was fatally shot. The suspects -- all of whom have prior arrests -- are expected to make their first appearance in a Fort Myers courtroom sometime today.



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76. I might add that my friend told the guy he was cut off earlier and was finally, and politely I might add, asked to leave when this started. This establishment does not have bouncers because it is not the type of place that usually needs them. That's why I like the place. Plus, the manager is a very good friend of mine.

Posted at 4:34PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Any more?

77. Don't defend yourself, Any, you're cool. Meaning well should mean more to people.

Posted at 4:39PM on Dec 1st 2007 by FIGHT

78. Thank you FIGHT!

Posted at 4:45PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Any more?

79. I did have one small regret after it was all over. I thought that I might have painted a target on my back for someone wishing to prove something. I was also glad he didn't have a gun in his car. But happily, after more than a year, no such incidents have taken place. All has been peaceful since then!!!

Posted at 4:58PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Any more?

80. Your name says it all " Fight "...... You want to create problems instead of solve them.

This is why your goal will never be accomplished.

Posted at 4:58PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Scoop Doggy Poop

81. I'd be willing to bet all four of them either support Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. They are definitely not Republican "Bush" supporters.

Posted at 5:01PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Democrats are evil

82. FIGHT,

You make excellent points in post #75. The actions of the oppressors are so horrendous it makes it easier to hate them back. I can not tell you how to fix that problem, but I hope that violence isn't the only answer. You come across to me as an educated, passionate young ... woman I presume? Use your passion, education and literacy for good; perhaps to realise the better sollution. As you said, they will live out their lives limited, and you will live out yours peacefully blessed.

It's people like you and any more that make me wish these posts weren't anonymous. Always mean well. God Bless.

Posted at 5:05PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Season's Greetings

83. you've got to be kidding, these fools don't vote...much less are of age. republicans threaten to blow people up with bombs, start wars and make the nation bankrupt. get a clue. the bush administration will go down in history as the worse president and cabinet EVER. make a note of it.

Posted at 5:07PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Redneck Messiah

84. Oh my. "solution". That was a very poorly timed typo.

I'm not as familiar with American politics as I should be, but I'm quite certain republicans are the ones that are gun happy ... no? I doubt Timothy McVeigh, Charles Manson, or the school shooting kids were ever republicans.

Posted at 5:13PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Season's Greetings

85. what a stupid waste of a decent life!

Posted at 5:16PM on Dec 1st 2007 by annab

86. Many people on both sides of the current government scare the hell out of me. In the last 7 or so years, I have only seen things get worse. Unless things really change, we are going to have a lot more incidents like this one. As our society crumbles from within, the lines become more drawn as violence continues to escalate. I hope people will refrain from voting strictly along any party lines and will just vote for whoever can do the best job. Personally, I think the bi-partisan ideal needs to be junked. Violence like this is just becoming way to common.

Posted at 5:29PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Any more?

87. A poverty issue?! I'm sure these are children of the great government programs that we have now...gee, they sure turned out great, right? Let's create more government programs to raise our kids, that's just a great idea. Or wait, let's take all of the money from the wealthy; the ones who keep the economy alive, the one's who donate the most money to charities, the ones who pay the most in taxes than anyone else; let's take their money and give it to the poor so the poor unfortunate ones can buy Escalades, platinum teeth, and bling-bling. Let's not teach them that hard work, sacrifice, and education are what create successful people, let's teach them that taking from the rich, living in welfare housing and off of government programs is what creates successful people. This country is going to Hell.

Posted at 8:31PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Megan

88. why did the thugs have a gun if not to kill him i hope they rot in hell and burn like thugs should

Posted at 8:26PM on Dec 1st 2007 by bigbob

89. Jzz, makes me wonder what you look like and what your motivations are. Thin veils are easy to see through.

Posted at 5:44PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Any more?

90. My prayers for Sean Taylor's child and her mother and his mom and dad. It is not supposed to be a parent buries their child. Sean, pray for us and the Redskins. As you said God has been good to you, looked out for you, protected you. You lived your life doing something you loved to do, something you were excited to set about doing every day of your life. Just so happended it paid you a "kings randsom". I will never forget the exitement watching you play. I was so looking forward to a long career of highlights with my favorite team. But, you know what they say, if you want to make god laugh just tell him your plans. He had other plans. God Bless you Sean and your familly.

Posted at 6:10PM on Dec 1st 2007 by Stevie

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