July 14, 2010, 10:37 pm CDT. We had a psychiatric report that recommended behavioral modification.. "When you learned about the shooting at the Sutton home what were you thinking?" Richard Smith 1974 To 1982John Bannister Goodenough. Instead, I moved far as soon as I was of age. Write A Review. Uncover details about birth, marriage, and divorce. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Louis Sutton to show support. John Lee Sutton, Jr. was born on December 5, 1941, in Houston County, GA, the eldest of nine children born to Deacon John L., Sr. and Susie (Smith) Sutton. ", "Uh huh. Mr. Sutton was born on March 30,1930, in Findlay, Ohio. Simply browse the Plantations obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. John Sutton also testifed against his son. Gene Eliza Tierney (November 19, 1920 - November 6, 1991) was an American film and stage actress. "The whole trial opened the wound back up, you know? We hope that adoptive parents can learn from the work of David Kirschner and other researchers. "He started bawling his eyes out. IT MATTERS NOT WHAT YOU PURCHASE. It hurts me to hear them, you know, think that I had anything to do with this. John even gave Juliette a job in his law office. He was now 25 and as far as John was concerned, a loving son who wanted to take care of him after the shooting. 901 W Tropical Way Plantation, FL 33318. Please stop lying. "He almost immediately dropped his head to the table and started crying and said, 'I'm f-----d.'". When he was just 16, John and Susan Sutton sent their son away to a behavioral school in Samoa; Christopher, they say, had been getting into lots of trouble. And that piece of shit birth mother! As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. And you know, I always will.". what can i do to turn this around? Maybe Christopher was, and that was the basis of his rage when he came back home. Our blog, our decision whether to publish. Fort Pierce, Florida. "I told him "No. Christopher says he tried to telling his parents about the abuse. What can you tell me if anything, to help me understand what my adoptive son needs from me that i am not giving him. However, maybe one day it all will come out. Why we can question the behavior of a natural mother when she is unfaithful but is a case of a adopted mother the conduct is relevant in front of the adopted children. Yes, there can be inherited mental health issues but many adopted children have behavior issues as do biological children. What could his parents do differently is a good question. Her mother was dead and her father had been shot multiple times; twice in the head. John Sutton is a wonderful man. Finally, there are exemplary adoptions cases but we can not deny that adoption has an stigma created by the secrecy of what took place before the child was removed from his natural mother. Susan Sutton was assassinated in her bed. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. And Juliette Driscoll tells the jury how angry he was about Samoa. Published by FloridaToday on Nov. 28, 2018. John V. Sutton. Investigators learned that Kopp had a gun charge for a Glock .9mm pistol that had been impounded. ", "It would be completely understandable if you felt sorry for yourself sometimes," Roberts remarks. It is obvious there was a problem with Christopher sutton, emotionally and mentally. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Once the head nurse of a surgical intensive care unit, Susan gave her career up in the late 70s when she and John adopted their first child, Christopher. He was continuing to practice law. WHY and again WHY we are assuming that "Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life". "Does anybody know anything about his original family and why he was made available for adoption? Montotos gun was found not to be a match for casings found at the crime scene. It sounds bad enough to turn a sane person into a sociopath. Roberts asked. The case revolved around a construction . Then, three weeks later, two men came to get Christopher. A resident since 1970 coming from Pittsburgh, PA. I struggled with suicidal ideation for years in my twenties though, I guess that is just the otherside of the coin. He was sentenced to three life terms without a chance of parole. Christopher's not like other people," she said. "He's greedy and he's lazy and he believes that he's entitled," Hoague told the court in her closing. Teddy Montoto, the man who was secretly having an affair with Susan, had already told Christopher about his police interrogation. . I hate you. Results for this person or the person you are looking for are not guaranteed to appear in search results. I agree with you. I can assure you that as a school psychologist for over 20 years that a child doesnt need to be adopted to have severe behavior problems. I believe without a doubt that the parents were uneducated on how to facilitate healing in their sons loss but then again weren't most adoptive parents during this time frame? . 5.0/5.0. Susan had just turned 57, and John's firm had won three lucrative cases. The truth will set you free. The individual was thoroughly investigated and cleared. I totally agree that he deserves another trial considering that his father is a well-known lawyer in Florida with a lot of influence in his favor. John R. Sutton is an attorney serving South Miami, FL. Dr. The Daily Citizen - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life . Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. Entire comment published is in full as written. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services. He remained sweet, funny and thoughtful until the end of his life. Theater security cameras confirmed their whereabouts. Ethel Lois Ausby. John attended St. Norbert College, Southern Illinois University, University of Kansas, and Texas Tech. Y'all need to get off what they are drilling and do the math. That number came up 331 times in the weeks leading up to and right after the murder. I am a birth mother as well as a former adoptee and this thread breaks my heart. "He had threatened his mum and sister with a gun, and written a letter saying he was going to kill his parents for money at 16. That's something that he did as a hobby," Cordero said. Do you assume that because the father is an attorney and the boy was raised in an affluent neighborhood in Miami?I see the family life as problematic and I see red flags with the mother's behavior. Exactly, maybe he was just born like that. Born Aug. 29, 1922 in Ontario, Canada, he moved to Pittsfield, MA in 1953 and then to Clearwate Perhaps they were mislead by the adoption agency into believing that adopting is just like having your own child. Everyone points the finger, but their are no resources for those of us with an adolescent with mental health issues, thanks to state laws. Wait a minute. In 2000, Paradise Cove, with a dwindling enrollment and accusations of abuse, shut down. 7 year olds dreaming of killing their adopters, wow! But Christopher was nowhere near his parents' house when they were attacked. if i where on the situation of Garrett Kopp`s father i guess i would act like him but if i where on the same boot of chris`s father i would also act the same as him also. "They said, 'You need to look at Christopher Sutton.' "He might be a black man or wearing all black clothing he was not sure.". Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. Published in Tallahasse Democrat. Exactly. It was more they did what they thought was in my best interest," Christopher told Roberts. Garrett is now saying that Christopher promised him $100,000 to kill the Suttons. Detective Cordero immediately sent Montoto's gun in for testing. 260+ Million obituaries Expand your family tree in all directions with the world's largest online obituary archive, updated daily. "He said that? With them dead he could have it all. i feel like my adoptive son doesn't like me. The presence or absence of records for any individual is not a guarantee of any kind. She can keep them and their money. Search Rockledge obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Scary stuff. THANK YOU TO ALL THE READERS WHO REMEMBER TO GO TO AMAZON VIA FIRST MOTHER FORUM. At age 15, Wimpy met the love of his life, Bobbie Macdonell. "He wanted his parents dead," said Cordero. "You can understand how he may have wanted to exact revenge against his parents for his time at Paradise Cove?". A year into Paradise Cove, Christopher sent an emotional video message home to his parents: John, Susan and Melissa traveled to Samoa to see for themselves what it was like. In Christopher's room, Susan found a note. To make a judgment about his behavior we need to see inside the family dynamics and we will find the answer to many unsolved questions. "You know, they force someone to lie - it's hard to swallow," he said. I felt I wasn't safe. Learn more about the practice of Sutton Law Group of South Miami, FL, Give us a call at 305-667-4481 for a consultation or to learn more about our services. You know, I was in shock. He was just kidding. Almost seven years later, the couple adopted Melissa. "Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life. Where this come from when we don't know the facts about Christopher's adaptation. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. I'm tired of being quit, I'll probably get hit by a car tommorow. Leroy Eugene Rollins. John Earl Sutton, Jr., 57, of Port Orchard, WA passed away on September 30, 2021, from a heart related issue. Also, two wonderful sisters-in-law, whom he regarded as sisters, E.j. There where checks made to her? John W Sutton, Age 94. This situation could have happened to any family - adoption or not. I've read up on Paradise Cove & anyone in their right mind would know that such a place would only aggravate things. I wanted to get out of there. First Name or Initial Date of Death. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers in memory of a loved one in Plantation, Florida. Detective Belyeu immediately called the arresting officer. Nothing they could have done would have ever been enough for this sick and twisted and young man. I don't know if he did it or not. He says Susan was under the covers when he fired. "They were friends for years. "And with that information I had enough to get a warrant for Christopher Sutton," said Belyeu. Not sticking up for Chris and what he has done but his dad is a Narcissist human being. I never threatened her with that," said Belyeu. "It was like the boy who cried wolf," she said. Garrett went straight to the bedrooms where he said Christopher told him he'd find the Suttons. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh, Five deaths with a connection to Alex Murdaugh's family investigated. Home; Our Firm; Practice Areas. Please enter valid email address to continue. Juliette said in tears. Asked if it was possible that this was a robbery gone bad, prosecutor Carin Kahgan said, "No, from the crime scene it was an assassination.". Police say what happened in Samoa more than 15 years ago, may hold the clue to solving the case. He can't even cry because the bullets took out his tear ducts along with severing his optic nerves. The woman owned a boat, which raised suspicions about the shooter escaping by the waterway the night of the shooting. Because since I was 7, I dreamt of killing them. "I knew nothing. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. "I was the one who told him that Susan had died and he was very emotional about it," Cordero recalled. Family Funeral Home at Harvey . "Christopher isn't like you and me. James O'Brien was blind in his left eye after teenagers sprayed him with acid 25 years ago. He said, "We saw a particular number that came up several times.". When Christopher was 16, his parents hired thugs to take him to. He says he got over his anger about being sent to Samoa long ago. Wimpy served in the Life Saving Corp as did both of his parents and his brother. On August 22, 2004, they had plenty to celebrate. Police needed more than Garrett's word that Christopher put him up to it. I really believe the parents were misinformed and thought they were helping him straighten out. "Regardless of the result, this is a bad case," John told the court. John E. Sutton reported to the staff of the Supreme Commander on June 8, 2018. JOHN SUTTON OBITUARY. "I didn't want him on the bank account," said John. He only finished 8th grade, spent much of his teen years on the street, which is where he got into dealing drugs and other crimes (and did spend some time in jail).This story is very sad.