Indictments issued in two Bolivar Co. death cases

[lost friend]

Today's been two years, my friend. I hope your rest is peaceful. God I miss you so much.

[Crystal Jackson]

Chris, I miss you so much. I hope you're happy wherever you are and that you've found peace with your death. Hopefully, we all will find some comfort soon.. You are loved and missed and will continue to be.. Goodbye Chris

[Crystal Jackson]

If I fell asleep and saw you in my dreams
I can't help but wonder what you would say to me
Would you tease me about my clumsiness or
make fun of how I talk?
Would we laugh and play or talk about the day
or life or the future or something more?
Would we stay out late on the trampoline
or sit in the living room and watch Mtv?
Would you be serious or clowning around?
Would you look at me again like you used to
And make my heart skip every other beat?
Would you kiss me again?
Hold me once again?
Would I finally have the courage to say:
I love you, Chris, and never again will I go away?
Your memory, your touch, your face, your smile
Are all burned in my memory, my heart, my soul.
So many things that I wanna say..
Why did they have to take you away?
This time it's my turn to share a secret
I love you Chris and I always have...
My biggest regret is I never told you this
And now it's too late...
Goodbye my friend.. til we meet again..

[Crystal Jackson]

Judge recuses himself from Bassie trial and case continued
Aimee Robinette
Lifestyles Editor
Friday, Apr 11, 2008
Circuit Court Judge Kenneth L. Thomas continued the Jeffrey Bassie trial after he filed a motion recusing himself from the case after presstime Thursday.
“It was a last moment observation on my part, and I am trying to be fair and impartial,” Thomas said.
Circuit Court Judge Al Smith is also unable to hear the case due to a conflict of interest as well.
The case has been reassigned to Circuit Court Judge Charles E. Webster, who is already hearing a case next week.
“Judge Webster will set the trial at his convenience, but will try it between terms,” Thomas said.“We don’t want to prolong this any more than we have to.”
Some of the “conflict” comes from the fact that Bassie’s father works as a dispatcher for the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department.
Bassie was indicted last fall by a Bolivar County grand jury for leaving the scene of an accident with a fatality, stemming from the suspicious death of Gunnison native Chris Pearson.
Pearson, 23 at the time of his death, was found in a ditch off of Warfield Road in Gunnison on June 28, 2006. He was lying about 150 yards away from a white Chevy Blazer, according to the sheriff's department.
His shoes were found by his body. Other factors pointed to foul play, but exactly what happened is still being sorted out.
He was found after a 30-minute search by sheriff deputies and members of Delta K-9.
The blazer is owned by Bassie.
The family of Pearson, however, is not happy with the motion nor the continuance.
Carroll Pearson, Chris’ grandmother, said she has waited a long time for justice for her grandson and this delay is just one of many the family has had to endure.
http://www.bolivarcom.com/index.cfm...

[lostfriend]

May all go well for the families of this tragedy. And please, GOD, let only REAL justice be served.

[jamie]

Crystal Jackson wrote:

If I fell asleep and saw you in my dreams
I can't help but wonder what you would say to me
Would you tease me about my clumsiness or
make fun of how I talk?
Would we laugh and play or talk about the day
or life or the future or something more?
Would we stay out late on the trampoline
or sit in the living room and watch Mtv?
Would you be serious or clowning around?
Would you look at me again like you used to
And make my heart skip every other beat?
Would you kiss me again?
Hold me once again?
Would I finally have the courage to say:
I love you, Chris, and never again will I go away?
Your memory, your touch, your face, your smile
Are all burned in my memory, my heart, my soul.
So many things that I wanna say..
Why did they have to take you away?
This time it's my turn to share a secret
I love you Chris and I always have...
My biggest regret is I never told you this
And now it's too late...
Goodbye my friend.. til we meet again..

this was a beautiful poem, thanx so much! I haven't looked at this sight in a long time because it became so ridiculous....it's nice to see how many people's lives Chris touched and how many people really loved him. I'm just glad all the name calling and finger pointing and bs has ceased. I love my cousin and will forever mourn him....the good ones always leave us too soon.

[Crystal Jackson]

jamie wrote:

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this was a beautiful poem, thanx so much! I haven't looked at this sight in a long time because it became so ridiculous....it's nice to see how many people's lives Chris touched and how many people really loved him. I'm just glad all the name calling and finger pointing and bs has ceased. I love my cousin and will forever mourn him....the good ones always leave us too soon.

I come by every now and then to see if anyone's posted.. I'm glad you liked the poem.. I wrote a better version though and I'll post it. Thanks again..
Sad Twist of Fate

The pain is surreal
The enormity of it is unreal
I didn't know I could hurt like this
How could such pain exist?
Losing you was more
Than I could bear
Why did you leave me?
Why did you have to go away?
Why didn't you stop
And take a minute to think?
You died that fateful night
There's no changing it
There's no going back
The shock was overwhelming
My heart skipped a beat
None of it seemed real
None of it seemed right
The funeral came
The shock slowly faded away
Seeing you laying there
Was more than I could bear
The tears fell down my face
As reality set in
I knew I'd never see you smile,
Never here your voice,
Never look into your eyes again.
Why did you leave me?
Why'd you have to go?
I hope to see you again someday
You're forever in my heart
And I'll love you always...
CLJackson 08-27-2008

[Someone]

Well the time is about too come out.Only a few days of freedom is upon you.I hear you are a FAG now getting ready for jail I see.Oh getting caught sell meth at your job didn't help too much.But now the Cops have you pictures selling isn't going too go well will your dealer.Will you ratt on other people or just leave them in a ditch.They say give a person a rope and sooner or later he will hang his self.Think about it how much rope do you need it's getting shorter and shorter LOL.

[Crystal Jackson]

Someone wrote:

Well the time is about too come out.Only a few days of freedom is upon you.I hear you are a FAG now getting ready for jail I see.Oh getting caught sell meth at your job didn't help too much.But now the Cops have you pictures selling isn't going too go well will your dealer.Will you ratt on other people or just leave them in a ditch.They say give a person a rope and sooner or later he will hang his self.Think about it how much rope do you need it's getting shorter and shorter LOL.

I understand you being mad at him, but this was a little much. Whether he's gay or not has nothing to do with this trial unless it has something to do with Chris and that night. Besides that, how do you know he was selling meth and how do you know there's pictures?
I hope he finally does speak up at this trial.

[a good friend]

I agree with Crystal, Jeff being gay or not has nothing to do with this case.
I worked with Jeff, & I know for a cold, hard fact that he has never sold meth. This pictures you're talking about? Has anyone else seen them? Obviously not. Therefore:you have no idea what you're talking about.
I don't find any of this amusing, on either sides. What happened? Nobody knows that for sure. But if Jeff had something to say, it would have been said before now. You should see how horribly this has effected him. & I've been there for him through MOST of it. I wasn't friends with him when the accident happened, but I'm there with him through this. I'm one of the ones that is sitting at the court house with him from 8 in the morning until 6 in the afternoon, & wouldn't have it any other way.
Whatever happened to Chris, is what was meant to happen in God's hands, & peace, & justice, & whatever else will be brought.

[Crystal Jackson]

Once again, people are popping up that know everything and then some just because of the trial. I just hope Chris is at peace and who ever is responsible and/or was involved in Chris's death gets what they deserve.

[Jennie Bills]

I'll be the first to post after today. The trial got dismissed. Jeff is a free man. & after all the evidence was stated, all the shit is on 2 more people.
The trial was dismissed because there was not enough evidence to prove that anybody knew that Chris was in medical danger. That's the best words I can come up with at this point in time.
I'm sure as more people post after today the questions I have about these 2 others will be brought up. & I'll post again when they do.

[Jeffery]

I don't know where people got all of these rumors I've heard about , but it sure has been entertaining. Chris and I grew up together, were best friends, and considered each other brothers. I DO NOT remember what happened that night, and I had a neurosurgeon ready to testify to the fact that the combination of substances that were in my mind that night normally lead to COMPLETE amnesia. Since everyone who knew us knows that I would have done whatever possible to save Chris's life, regardless of the consequences, I don't think I should have to argue that point with anyone. Now that I am out from under this witch hunt, I too am extremely curious as to what transpired that night.

I was actually disappointed when my lawyers didn't get to call our witnesses, because there were some very interesting facts that were going to be presented. There are so many holes in so many stories, so many things I wonder about, so many things that don't add up. With strange answers from almost every witness, there's lots of REAL investigation work that needs to be done. Since I had to put myself and my father into practical bankruptcy to save myself from being persecuted by people just looking for revenge on ANYONE, I can't afford to hire private investigators to find out what happened to my brother, i'll have to do it myself. Anyone interested in real answers, can email me at bassies at bellsouth dot net and we can try to find some real answers.

Nothing we do can bring back the person I miss most, but at least I can find out why he's not here with me now, enjoying the life he was entitled to, but we can all get a little peace in our lives.

Jeff

[TravisYork]

Well Well Well Looks like alot of people were talking when they should have been listening as Ricky P. say. I usually hate to say I told you so but no I don't in this case. From the very beginning I said this was ridiculous and it was. The best man won sorry for you. I feel for the Pearsons but Truth Justice and The American Way is still alive!

[Crystal Jackson]

Oh shut up Travis. If you can't say anything worth hearing, then don't speak. You are unbelievably arrogant. The Pearson's and several people are hurting so stop being such a jerk.

It seems no one will ever know what truly happened that night.. Chris had lots of people that loved him and still do. It still doesn't seem real sometimes...

[Jeffery]

Let me be the first to say that my purpose is to find out what happened. I don't want to bicker with anyone or rub anything in. I don't feel like a "winner," I just feel like one burden has been lifted off of me so that now I can focus on what really matters - finding out the truth about Chris.

As I posted earlier, if anyone is interested in helping me do this, e-mail me or call me and let's talk about it. This includes people who formally accused me of being a murderer and have splashed mud on my name from the beginning.

I wish everyone in the Pearson family the best and I hope they can find some peace, somewhere. I know I need it and I'm sure they're no less in need.

Lastly, thank you to everyone who has helped me through this. I needed support; without some help I probably would have had a mental breakdown by now. Nonetheless, I'd like to ask that you be respectful to the Pearson family and myself as we lost someone very special in our lives and we will never be able to replace him.

I miss you so much Chris and we WILL find out. If it takes every ounce of energy left in our bodies, we will find out. Rest in peace my brother, and I know you're looking down on us from way way up there.

[Jennie Bills]

Travis is an arrogant asshole. I think everyone who knows him, knows that. But he has been there through all of this, so I have to give him a tiny bit of credit.
Yes, Jeff might have "won," but it was bittersweet. When the judge said "dismissed," I cried. Not only for the fact that Jeff was free, but also for the fact that the Pearson family was so upset. They thought they were going to get answers that they didn't get, and that broke my heart.
Obviously, Jeff isn't here to brag, he's here to find answers. He was never here to brag. He is the most honest, truthful, kind person I have ever met. I love this boy with everything in me. He's my closest friend. And it hurts me to see him hurting. He's offering to speak to anybody; this is what you people have been wanting from the beginning. Take that oppertunity and find out what really happened.

[Crystal Jackson]

Jeffery wrote:

Let me be the first to say that my purpose is to find out what happened. I don't want to bicker with anyone or rub anything in. I don't feel like a "winner," I just feel like one burden has been lifted off of me so that now I can focus on what really matters - finding out the truth about Chris.
As I posted earlier, if anyone is interested in helping me do this, e-mail me or call me and let's talk about it. This includes people who formally accused me of being a murderer and have splashed mud on my name from the beginning.
I wish everyone in the Pearson family the best and I hope they can find some peace, somewhere. I know I need it and I'm sure they're no less in need.
Lastly, thank you to everyone who has helped me through this. I needed support; without some help I probably would have had a mental breakdown by now. Nonetheless, I'd like to ask that you be respectful to the Pearson family and myself as we lost someone very special in our lives and we will never be able to replace him.
I miss you so much Chris and we WILL find out. If it takes every ounce of energy left in our bodies, we will find out. Rest in peace my brother, and I know you're looking down on us from way way up there.

No one should feel like a winner in this situation and I'm glad you said you don't and I don't wanna fight with you or anyone else either. travis shouldn't have gotten on here being such an ass though. That wasn't right...
I shouldn't have called you a murderer because I don't know what happened. It's just that you were there and you kept saying you didn't know anything. It was infuriating. I don't know you like I should.. Maybe that's why I don't trust you...

[Crystal Jackson]

I still have the slideshows of pictures of Chris.. If there's anyone who would like to share pictures or anything else my email is Crystal010604 at gmail dot com.
The links to the slideshows are:
http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php...
and
http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php...

[Jeffery]

Crystal Jackson wrote:

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No one should feel like a winner in this situation and I'm glad you said you don't and I don't wanna fight with you or anyone else either. travis shouldn't have gotten on here being such an ass though. That wasn't right...
I shouldn't have called you a murderer because I don't know what happened. It's just that you were there and you kept saying you didn't know anything. It was infuriating. I don't know you like I should.. Maybe that's why I don't trust you...

I don't know if you've ever taken xanax or anything similar, especially in combination with alcohol, but had you been at the trial and had my side even had a need to present evidence, you would have heard an explanation of exactly why I truly do have COMPLETE amnesia from that night.

I realize it's frustrating because if frustrates me more than any of you could imagine. I want to know why my best friend is not here anymore just like you all do!

I have so much information about this case that I had to collect through the course of the trial and am willing to share it with anyone who is actually looking for real answers.