Troupe testifies on Friday

Charged with 15 counts of vehicular homicide, Amanda Troupe admitted Friday that she had been drinking the night that a Lincoln LS she was driving struck an ATV on Smith Cemetery Road in Coffee County, claiming ...

[Daniel Lopez Varnedore]

Did she really get away with this ?
If so why?
No .
Amanda Troupe was and is wrong for what she did .
She killed ,Because she was drinking a thoughtless
act to please one's self.
The area court may have let her off .But did she go free?
Perhaps for now ,But a person like her will continue
to do things wrong .Drinking she will do again.
Next time you any of you may feel the sting .
The Varnedore 's feel now .
You see what goe's around comes around .
prayer is needed for all,Troupe and Varnedore's

[Concerned Parent]

I think that it is just as important to look at it from a different point of view. I am a parent and I would never drink and drive, but I also would NEVER let six kids on an ATV ride on the road. They also need to hold some responsibilty. I know Amanda Troupe feels a great deal of pain for what she had caused and I don't think she would ever drink again! She has learned a horrible lesson, I think everyone has. I know that this is painful and I hope I never have to go through what all of the familys have gone through. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Just remember don't put everything on Amanda! Six kids should not of been on an ATV-Plain and Simple.

[concerned]

i dont think that she needs to get away with killing all those kids. i know that she will pay one way or another. if she gets off with just a dui that is mighty low price to pay for those lives that will never know life, love,enjoyment or the thrill ofa first date,having their own kids. i could just go on and on, but i think that she should have to meet with each parent that lost a child at least once a week, and pay them at least $5bucks. i dont mean just see them and run, i mean spend some time with them. i think that would be a bad punishment for her. that could have been her child that she killed, the parents should have taken the key out of the atv and not let the kids go. i heard that one of the brothres said that the parent didnt know they were gone...9551

[Concerned Parent]

why should she have to pay money for something that was equally at fault?? i think that living with that horrible day is bad enough, you don't know the way she feels. parents should be more careful also. i would never let my child do that. it is so terrible my heart just goes out to everyone. i think sometimes people just take life forgranted and that is what happened on both ends. i think everyone has been punished enough, lets just try to remember these wonderful kids now.

[Stating the facts]

Concerned Parent wrote:

I think that it is just as important to look at it from a different point of view. I am a parent and I would never drink and drive, but I also would NEVER let six kids on an ATV ride on the road. They also need to hold some responsibilty. I know Amanda Troupe feels a great deal of pain for what she had caused and I don't think she would ever drink again! She has learned a horrible lesson, I think everyone has. I know that this is painful and I hope I never have to go through what all of the familys have gone through. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Just remember don't put everything on Amanda! Six kids should not of been on an ATV-Plain and Simple.

To you who only know some truth. She was caught 3 months after the accident doing it again. The sheriff of Coffee County at the time, was contacted and gave orders for her to be carried home. As far as the parents, some were not even at the party that night. They had not a clue that the children had even sat on the four-wheeler that day. Until they were notified that they needed to get to the hospital. Equal punishment some say, the famalies lost their children for god sake. Is that not punishment enough? She tested nearly double the legal limit for alcohol. She admitted to leaving her lane and she also admitted to consuming a beer while behind the wheel. By the way, she also has a possession of marijuana charge pending. Uncalled for comments have been made by some in her family, directing them towards the families. We are telling the people of the United States that we can get away with murder. Just wait until another case comes that is simular. This case will be an example for law breakers all over. What if the children had been walking with a flashlight? Would this have made any difference? Because given the facts they still would have been dead. What if it was only 1 adult on the four wheeler? Would this have made a difference? Point your fingers as you wish. Know your facts before you make any assumptions. I hope to shout one day none of you encounter a situation like this. The rule of driving is to keep your eyes on the road at all times. That is because you never know at any given moment what the other drivers may do. I have three children of my own. I couldn't imagine losing one of them. You tell me one person in this world who knows where and what their teenage child is and is doing at all times? I'll tell you your wrong. You might think you know but unless you see you only assume. I could continue all day but if I haven't gotten my point across by now, I never will. The lord knows his plans before they happen. You choose your path, in the end, justice will be done.

[ann]

the fact is not all of the parents were at the birthday party. the driver of the vechile that killed the 5 children was driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, traveling 71-78 mph on impact, and had a pocession of marijuana charge that was never brought up in court. I can understand it was a difficult case and the jurors wanted to place equal blame, but the parent that had the party has suffered a great deal and will have to live with that everyday. she lost a niece and a daughter, if the driver had gotten the 91 years it wouldnt have compared to the parent losing her child. if the jurors insisted on taking that into effect the driver should have still been charged for the other 4 deaths. those parents or children had nothing to do with that. the driver should have been charged with speeding, reckless driving, and pocession of marijuana. this is all public record if anyone cares to check it out. I think it would have been eaiser on all the families if the driver seemed the least bit responsible. she stated she had no guilt or responsibility in the death of the 5 children. she was drinking,speeding, driving on the wrong side of the road, and had pocession of marijuana.
sincerely
a loving aunt
of one of the murdered children

[ann]

the other parents werent at the party. the driver was drinking, driving on the wrong side of the road, traveling at 71-78 mph on impact, and was in pocession of marijuana that wasnt even brought up in court. all of which are part of public records at the court house.

Concerned Parent wrote:

why should she have to pay money for something that was equally at fault?? i think that living with that horrible day is bad enough, you don't know the way she feels. parents should be more careful also. i would never let my child do that. it is so terrible my heart just goes out to everyone. i think sometimes people just take life forgranted and that is what happened on both ends. i think everyone has been punished enough, lets just try to remember these wonderful kids now.

[My point of view]

ann wrote:

the fact is not all of the parents were at the birthday party. the driver of the vechile that killed the 5 children was driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, traveling 71-78 mph on impact, and had a pocession of marijuana charge that was never brought up in court. I can understand it was a difficult case and the jurors wanted to place equal blame, but the parent that had the party has suffered a great deal and will have to live with that everyday. she lost a niece and a daughter, if the driver had gotten the 91 years it wouldnt have compared to the parent losing her child. if the jurors insisted on taking that into effect the driver should have still been charged for the other 4 deaths. those parents or children had nothing to do with that. the driver should have been charged with speeding, reckless driving, and pocession of marijuana. this is all public record if anyone cares to check it out. I think it would have been eaiser on all the families if the driver seemed the least bit responsible. she stated she had no guilt or responsibility in the death of the 5 children. she was drinking,speeding, driving on the wrong side of the road, and had pocession of marijuana.
sincerely
a loving aunt
of one of the murdered children

One question, Do you honestly think that 3 drinks actually impaired a driver enough to cause this accident? I believe that even if Mandy had not have been drinking, this accident would have happened in the exact same manor that it did. I was 1 mile from this accident when it happened, and from the 1st night on, Mandy has stated that the reason she had to change lanes is because when she saw the 4 wheeler it was coming towards her in her lane, of course she had to swerve. Unfortunately, the driver also swerved, causing this head on accident. I know I would have swerved rather I was driving the car or the 4-wheeler. She did not have marijuana in her system, so why does the fact that it was in her car even come into play? Marijuana in her car did not effect the outcome of this accident. Speeding definately played a part in the accident. I know that everyone that has ever driven a vehicle is guilty of speeding at one time or another. I think that the parents of the children want someone to blame for the lose of their babies, I would if my son was killed. However, I don't think this accident should be about blame. I think it should be about learning. 1. Accidents happen 2. Don't drink and drive 3. Don't let children (expecially 6 at one time) on an ATV 4. Don't drive an ATV at night on a major highway
People say that Mandy hasn't suffered. She's suffered, the jurors may not have seen it, but her friends and family know it. How can she possibly not suffer if she were driving a vechicle that took the lives of 6 children???? Of course she suffers. I also think that she needs to spend time getting to know the children that lost their lives, so she can fully grasp the tragedy that took place Sept. 20, 2003. There is no one to blame in this tragedy. God doesn't make mistakes. He just doesn't, so wherever we are in our lives right now, is exactly where we are suppose to be. I believe Mandy is where she was meant to be and God has brought his children home, just where he wants them.

[My point of view]

One question, Do you honestly think that 3 drinks actually impaired a driver enough to cause this accident? I believe that even if Mandy had not have been drinking, this accident would have happened in the exact same manor that it did. I was 1 mile from this accident when it happened, and from the 1st night on, Mandy has stated that the reason she had to change lanes is because when she saw the 4 wheeler it was coming towards her in her lane, of course she had to swerve. Unfortunately, the driver also swerved, causing this head on accident. I know I would have swerved rather I was driving the car or the 4-wheeler. She did not have marijuana in her system, so why does the fact that it was in her car even come into play? Marijuana in her car did not effect the outcome of this accident. Speeding definately played a part in the accident. I know that everyone that has ever driven a vehicle is guilty of speeding at one time or another. I think that the parents of the children want someone to blame for the lose of their babies, I would if my son was killed. However, I don't think this accident should be about blame. I think it should be about learning. 1. Accidents happen 2. Don't drink and drive 3. Don't let children (expecially 6 at one time) on an ATV 4. Don't drive an ATV at night on a major highway
People say that Mandy hasn't suffered. She's suffered, the jurors may not have seen it, but her friends and family know it. How can she possibly not suffer if she were driving a vechicle that took the lives of 6 children???? Of course she suffers. I also think that she needs to spend time getting to know the children that lost their lives, so she can fully grasp the tragedy that took place Sept. 20, 2003. There is no one to blame in this tragedy. God doesn't make mistakes. He just doesn't, so wherever we are in our lives right now, is exactly where we are suppose to be. I believe Mandy is where she was meant to be and God has brought his children home, just where he wants them.

[Aunt Donna MADD]

Everyone thinks the parents should pay for what happened,but you need to think how they have already payed for it,when the mother of the driver came up on the accident right after it happened and see her daughter and the others and could do nothing but hold her as she died in her arms.then what they had to see at the hospital.That to me is hell on earth.I THINK THEY HAVE PAYED ENOUGH.kids are kids they will beg you untill you give in all they knew they were having a good time wanted to enjoy themselves they see no danger in nothing but, thats a child for you and if you have children you know what i am saying.Amanda had no remorse in that court room.when you kill someone and then can sit in a court room full of hurt parents,friends and loved ones and still smile a smurky smile that stinks and to say she only had 3 beer thats a bunch of bull.what if it had been her child.My heart goes out to these parents, and to Heather,Baby dont let her take you to your friends are watching over you,continue to stand for them you make us all proud.Love and prayers to all of you.Lindsay (LouLou) I miss you and love you!!!!!!!

[concerned]

I think everyone has payed for what has happened. I am sorry for everyone's lose. My child would never of been on that ATV if I would have known, but God has plans for everyone. I feel everyone including me will have judgement day, you just have to find it in your heart to forgive not forget but to forgive. No one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes that is why I can not call Amanda a murderer that is just wrong. She did not wake one morning and say Lets go kill someone. It's wrong to drink and drive and it's wrong to let 6 kids ride on an ATV with no protection and along with that at night. Two wrongs don't make a right. I will pray for everyone. Please stop all the blame games it was just Gods Will.

[MPP]

I am also a parent and I think the parents should take some responsibility for this also. The accident would have happened even if Amanda had not been there, it could have been anybody riding after 9 pm and coming in contact with a vehichle with no lights on it. the kids were having fun, but the parents should have been supervising where they were having fun at. In a yard? In the daytime? Not at night on a highway traveled by anybody and everybody. Most folks can't see that well at night anyway and it could have been anybody that hit them.

[Concerned Citizen]

My feelings are just this:
Amamnda Troupe should not have been behind the wheel.
Those kids should not have been on that 4-wheeler.
It was a terrible, senseless tragedy.
A little common sense goes a long way.

[concerned mother]

i also think that it could have happened to anybody..she could have been sober and done the same thing..but at the same time that is easy to say when it is not your kids..but jail or no jail if she is gonna drink she is gonna drink..and her fate is already met in life she will answer to her crime on judgement day...

[Croocked Coffee]

My point of view wrote:

One question, Do you honestly think that 3 drinks actually impaired a driver enough to cause this accident? I believe that even if Mandy had not have been drinking, this accident would have happened in the exact same manor that it did. I was 1 mile from this accident when it happened, and from the 1st night on, Mandy has stated that the reason she had to change lanes is because when she saw the 4 wheeler it was coming towards her in her lane, of course she had to swerve. Unfortunately, the driver also swerved, causing this head on accident. I know I would have swerved rather I was driving the car or the 4-wheeler. She did not have marijuana in her system, so why does the fact that it was in her car even come into play? Marijuana in her car did not effect the outcome of this accident. Speeding definately played a part in the accident. I know that everyone that has ever driven a vehicle is guilty of speeding at one time or another. I think that the parents of the children want someone to blame for the lose of their babies, I would if my son was killed. However, I don't think this accident should be about blame. I think it should be about learning. 1. Accidents happen 2. Don't drink and drive 3. Don't let children (expecially 6 at one time) on an ATV 4. Don't drive an ATV at night on a major highway
People say that Mandy hasn't suffered. She's suffered, the jurors may not have seen it, but her friends and family know it. How can she possibly not suffer if she were driving a vechicle that took the lives of 6 children???? Of course she suffers. I also think that she needs to spend time getting to know the children that lost their lives, so she can fully grasp the tragedy that took place Sept. 20, 2003. There is no one to blame in this tragedy. God doesn't make mistakes. He just doesn't, so wherever we are in our lives right now, is exactly where we are suppose to be. I believe Mandy is where she was meant to be and God has brought his children home, just where he wants them.

You stated that you believe if Amanda was not drunk that the accident would have still occurred but I believe if the children were supervised and it was day and maybe the children were of age, the accident would have still occurred because there was a drunk driver behind the wheel.

[Policeman]

Look, I am familiar with this incident . It is a sad, sad situation and the families have suffered plenty. It is my own personal belief that there is nothing anyone can say or do to bring them back. If Amanda gets jail time, this wont bring them back, if Amanda gets sued, it wont bring them back, If we keep pointing fingers, it wont bring them back.
But, I am not saying what she did was okay, because if all this is true about her drinking, then she should have to answer to the charges that shoulda been brought.
Then again, if we are going to push for one, lets push for the other. How about some Child Neglect, or some Cruelty To Children for the parents allowing the children to ride the fourwheeler on the highway after dark. We are accountable for our children and what they do, shouldnt the key have been taken before dark. And then again, Im sure if we look deep into it, we will see that the kids were doing what they saw a grown up doing earlier. Rest in Peace little ones, and God Bless.

[coffee girl]

My point of view wrote:

One question, Do you honestly think that 3 drinks actually impaired a driver enough to cause this accident? I believe that even if Mandy had not have been drinking, this accident would have happened in the exact same manor that it did. I was 1 mile from this accident when it happened, and from the 1st night on, Mandy has stated that the reason she had to change lanes is because when she saw the 4 wheeler it was coming towards her in her lane, of course she had to swerve. Unfortunately, the driver also swerved, causing this head on accident. I know I would have swerved rather I was driving the car or the 4-wheeler. She did not have marijuana in her system, so why does the fact that it was in her car even come into play? Marijuana in her car did not effect the outcome of this accident. Speeding definately played a part in the accident. I know that everyone that has ever driven a vehicle is guilty of speeding at one time or another. I think that the parents of the children want someone to blame for the lose of their babies, I would if my son was killed. However, I don't think this accident should be about blame. I think it should be about learning. 1. Accidents happen 2. Don't drink and drive 3. Don't let children (expecially 6 at one time) on an ATV 4. Don't drive an ATV at night on a major highway
People say that Mandy hasn't suffered. She's suffered, the jurors may not have seen it, but her friends and family know it. How can she possibly not suffer if she were driving a vechicle that took the lives of 6 children???? Of course she suffers. I also think that she needs to spend time getting to know the children that lost their lives, so she can fully grasp the tragedy that took place Sept. 20, 2003. There is no one to blame in this tragedy. God doesn't make mistakes. He just doesn't, so wherever we are in our lives right now, is exactly where we are suppose to be. I believe Mandy is where she was meant to be and God has brought his children home, just where he wants them.

you dumbass... kayla was one of my really good friends and she did not deserve to die!!! mandy should not have been drinking and driving! u dont know how bad it hurt to go to school and not have ur friend to sit beside u to talk to! that seat was empty and it hurts like hell!!! i cant even imagine how her parents feel....

[Sallymae]

None of the children deserved to die, no one has or will ever say that.
The woman shouldn't have been driving drunk, yet SIX children SHOULD NOT have been on the ATV.
Of course the parents are devestated, but they are letting their grief blind them.
No one at the "party" was watching out for the kids.

[Singing Bird]

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