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 Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/03/11 05:17 PM
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 Sometimes I wonder if it will get to the point you bring an attorney with you out hunting.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/03/11 05:20 PM
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guess so.....just read about it in the Open Hunting Discussion.....bad deal
Sometimes I wonder if it will get to the point you bring an attorney with you out hunting.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 02:37 PM
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That sucks! The shooter never should have been in possession of a fire arm
No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 06:19 PM
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That sucks. Don't understand how you mistake a human for a deer.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 07:32 PM
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It was posted right after it happen here, victim was a friend of one the THF member.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 08:28 PM
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It was on the news and the shooter has a long history of criminal behavior including a past homicide during a robbery. He was not suppose to possess a fire arm because he is a felon. There is no place in society for this individual. He has now taken 2 lives during his 1 life. I feel so bad for his children and wife. I pray he had life insurance because they will not get anything from the shooter.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 10:40 PM
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Quick Shoot Again
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, Screaming "WHOO HOO What A Ride"
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 10:48 PM
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PUBLIC HANGING SOUNDS GOOD HERE jmo
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 10:56 PM
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dude was CONVICTED of murder and only sentenced for 5 years??? How in the world did that happen in of all states TX?
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/04/11 11:00 PM
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dude was CONVICTED of murder and only sentenced for 5 years??? How in the world did that happen in of all states TX? 
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/05/11 12:21 AM
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PUBLIC HANGING SOUNDS GOOD HERE jmo X2
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/05/11 12:39 AM
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dude was CONVICTED of murder and only sentenced for 5 years??? How in the world did that happen in of all states TX? Hell, if I'da known I'd only get five years there's several folks I know of that need to be removed from the gene pool. That light of a sentence would almost be worth it-it's damn sure not a deterrent...
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/05/11 12:46 AM
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If you are dumb enough to shoot mistake someone for a deer and shoot them. You probably should have been shot a long time ago.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/05/11 01:07 AM
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Heard on Tyler news he only got indicted for felon in possesion of fire arm and ruled the shooting as shooting accident.What a crock.....
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/05/11 04:35 PM
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Heard on Tyler news he only got indicted for felon in possesion of fire arm and ruled the shooting as shooting accident.What a crock..... That was what he was arrested for. There is an investigation going on now and there WILL be more charges added to that.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/05/11 05:07 PM
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Here is an article from the Longview News Journal about the incident. Very understanding wife of the victim is all I can say. Longview News Journal article
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/06/11 03:27 AM
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Very sad, but I personally think the wife needs to not be so forgiving! He shot across a property line to harvest an animal on someone elses property then would have trespassed to retrieve said animal!!! It was Murder, no excuses... How can you mistake a Human for a Deer? I feel for his children and hope that the maximum penalty by law is administered!!! Unlawful possession of a firearm... Come on Texas, is that the very best you can do? My condolences to the family!!! May our fellow hunter and father of 6 R.I.P!!!
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/06/11 03:47 AM
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I know some people in Hico, TX that would like to give him a sentence....
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/08/11 03:48 AM
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How do u misteake a human for a deer that's one of the most inportant things bout hunting if your not sure what it is your shooting at then don't shoot personaly I passed up alot of deer cuz I wasn't sure all tho every time I did it jst so happen to b a deer but it's best to b on the safe side yea u want meat r u jst want a throphy either way is it worth takeing a human life no sir it's sure not jmo
If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first? The dog of course. He'll shut up once you let him in.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/08/11 03:54 AM
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In Tom Green Co. a drunk gets more time in prison vs a murderer(s) a couple of years ago 7 thugs including a dad killed a 15yo and they all received less than 15 years its sickening
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/08/11 03:16 PM
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Gage T.
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Well all this makes me think twice bout hunting n the national forest cuz u never know where a fellow hunter is which is y I'm trying to get on a lease this up coming year
If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first? The dog of course. He'll shut up once you let him in.
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/20/11 12:05 AM
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HENDERSON, Texas -- A man who reported to investigators that he accidentally shot and killed a deer hunter in East Texas has been arrested on negligent homicide charges.
Robert Connally, 54, of Fort Worth, surrendered Wednesday to Rusk County, Texas, sheriff's deputies and was arrested. Authorities had notified him a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
The case involves the Jan. 1 death of 41-year-old Louis Conner Jr. of Overton.
Connally notified sheriff's deputies of the shooting, saying he mistook Conner for a deer.
Sheriff's Sgt. Viki Penny said there is no indication the men knew each other.
Connally had initially been arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and released on bond. Authorities continued their investigation of what happened.
"It is the same boiling water that softens the rice, which hardens the egg." It's not always about the circumstances, but what you are made of....
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/20/11 12:32 AM
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at 54 the guy prolly couldn't tell what he was looking at. Not only a scope was involved i am sure but Bino's should always be used before you can identify an animal. This is someone who got excited at something moving shot an unethical shot and killed a human Negligent im not sure about that one
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/20/11 02:06 AM
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Re: Hunting accident in Rusk Co.
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01/20/11 10:11 PM
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I bet the DA can find 12 good jurors...
who's in?
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