Decatur : 1997 death of Arkansan now gets trial in Alaska

[I agree with Oregon]

GO AWAY, WHAT A JERK!!!

[aktoco]

No matter what you think, Derek's parents are going to raise those children well. Also, there are other people in the childrens life that love them and will take good care of them that will be right there.

[unknown]

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Gretchen's death.. But the good thing about this year is that justice was finally served.
And our next happy day is when Gretchen's kids are reunited with "GRETCHEN'S" family were they belong!!!!

[I agree with unknown]

I have no doubt that Derek's parents will raise the children well, they are both good teachers and great people. But what about Gretchen's parents, they have lost so much, the kids should be with them!!!!

[Anthony Lemons]

Someone must be very conceited, because I was talking about the 70+ heat. Remind me to be more specific next time, I would hate to boost anyone's ego.

[unknown]

Go talk about weather somewhere else.

[UKN]

The kids are in the best possible place for them.

[UKN]

Derek was supposed to be sentenced in November. Does anyone know the outcome?

[unknown]

It was changed for January the judge had another trial that was starting.

[UNKNOWN]

unknown wrote:

It was changed for January the judge had another trial that was starting.

WHAT DAY IN JANUARY???

[UKN]

What's the outcome of the sentence, and what is happening with the kids?

[ARK-OKIE]

TO-I AGREE WITH UNKNOWN:

HOW CAN U POSSIBLY SAY THAT DEREKS PARENTS WILL RAISE THE KIDS UP RIGHT? AFTER ALL, THE RAISED A COLD-BLOODED KILLER THAT SHOT HIS WIFE IN THE FACE AT POINT-BLANK RANGE AND BLAMED IT ON A 2-YEAR OLD. THEN, THE MOTHER TRIED TO HIDE HER KILLER SON OUT SO HE WOULDNT GET IN TO TROUBLE. IS THIS WHAT U THINK GOOD PARENTING IS? I AM SCARED TO DEATH FOR THOSE KIDS AND THEY SHOULD BE WITH GRETCHEN'S FAMILY. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THEY HAVE NEVER KILLED ANYONE.

[UNKNOWN]

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE OUTCOME OF THE SENTENCING WAS???????

[unknown]

today is the day of sentencing, Feb 8th but I have not heard anything yet from Gretchens family I just hope that is not changed again...

[unknown]

If you want to follow the case go to www.courtview.com for Alaska. You just have to type in the persons name and it will bring up case numbers. Just go to the one with his name that is still open. It gives you all the events and dates and changes. The sentencing has been postponed again.

[Anthony Lemons]

Anthony Lemons wrote:

I live in Eagle River, but it shows up as Wasilla. So, who here is hot? Women, I mean.

Don't use my name to ask dumb questions. Use your own name.

[unknown]

The sentencing was postponed again because Dean and Penny are just wasting time...

[unknown]

UKN wrote:

The kids are in the best possible place for them.

The kids are doing good in school and sports. They are being well taken care of and do have a lot of people in their lives who love and care for them, including a little sister and 2 stepsisters who love them tremendously.Their little sister is only able to see them on a limited basis, and that is only at the insistance of her mother. But they also need to be able to get to know their mothers family who lost so much. They not only lost their daughter, but have not been allowed to see the children since their mothers funeral.They should have regular court ordered visitation with their mothers family who miss them so much. How is it fair that the children and Gretchens family be denied that?

[unknown]

Sorry, did not mean to post twice. My comment was a reply to "the kids being in the best possible place..."

[Erika]

God Bless you all!!!Gretchen's birthday was friday. continue to prey for us please.