The verdict was correct -
JP Orlewicz is only sorry he got caught -
he has no remorse .

Instead of the state paying to
feed him for the next 60- 70 years ,
they should put him in the electric chair -
and put it on pay per view.
Give the proceeds to the red cross .

This whole case disturbed me from beginning to end. My sympathies go out to all of these parents who have all lost a son in this sick tradgedy. I saw on the stand a “boy” who could be my own son. Society is in trouble! I would like to know if it was brought to attention, that this “child” (JP) on his myspace has a picture of a skull and the email address skullsmakemesmile. Shows that this person was disturbed way before, and wish it had been a warning sign that could have changed how this played out.

Guilty was the only verdict but as a society, we need to pay attention to what our children are doing - communication with our teens is a must. We have allowed violent game videos, violent movies and violent music. Our children have become immune and numb to violence

MH, California

I definitely am in the minority but don’t agree with the verdict. I didn’t believe any of the boys to the point of finding JP quilty of First Degree Murder. His testimony is certain details sounded more real than Alex’s did, to me. Having recently retired as an Appellate Clerk for the Superior Court in my county, I’m hoping he’ll win an appeal for a shorter sentence. I do feel he should be punished but not for life.

I do not think the verdict is correct. I believe it was self defense and everyone is just making J.P out to be some monster that he is not. I think there is more to Dan then what is said. I think it is unfortunate for all this to happen and my love and thoughts go out to both families but I believe J.P is innocent.

While I believe JP is guilty of a murder charge, I don’t think the state proved the elements of 1st degree felony murder.

The jury didn’t get to hear about Dan’s criminal past or history. It was not allowed in by this judge. I think things would have looked a bit different if the jury was given the info about the victim. No job…borrowing money from a 17 year old, wanting to extort another kid. There is something we don’t know about Dan - he was clearly not a good person. This reminds me of the Phil Spector trial. Only 5 women who were threatened by him were allowed into evidence….the jury never knew about all the other violent events Phil was apart of - and there were a lot of other problems in the past. I think this issue will be very important on appeal in this case.

JP should be in prison, but if I was a juror, I would be worried about putting this kid way for the rest of his life when you really can’t prove that things didn’t go down as he said they did. You are left to believe a kid who just stood there watching his friend murder someone - doing nothing, then helping him. Just incredible that people like this exist - it almost seems like a movie.

I agree with the verdict, this monster will be off the streets for the rest of his life. He has no remorse from the heinousness of the crime. Self defense my foot, it was cold blooded murder. Thank you Robert Moran and Kym Worthy.

Mitchell
Paralegal

As I stated in a previous blog, I preceive this kid as a bad seed; sweet as pie on the outside but evil inside. Parent alert!. Get more involved in your children’s lives at a very young age in a positive way and be aware of who they “hang with”.

Its about time, he deserves the harshest punishment availiable. god bless the family

Yes, the verdict was fair. I wonder if this MAN is a sociopath because he showed no feelings in describing what he had done to another human being.

here is jp’s myspace web site!!! didn’t his parents ever look at his cognitive processing???

http://www.myspace.com/skullsmakemesmile

“Skulls make me smile” he is very very insane!!!

It’s sad for everyone the boy needs help not the correctional system which doesnot work it just produces more criminals.I know we shouldn’t attack the victim but what was an almost thirty year old man doing hanging around with teenage boys from seemingly well off families?????Seems to me he was a predator of some kind…we all should pay more attention to our children even our grown ones!!! PS I am a correctional officer.

Although I agree with the verdict and detest the the motive behind and nature of this crime, I strongly disagree with Court TV’s efforts to color the victim as a choirboy. Both the perpetuator and victim needed earlier and (in the case of the victim) stronger intervention years ago.

The crime was horrific, but I can have no peace about a child being sentenced to a life in prison. At this young age the brain is not even fully developed and people may really not understand the full consequences for their actions. Our Criminal Justice system needs to look at the age a crime was committed and sentences should reflect that. There should be an allowance to look at young convicted inmates after serving 10 years to see how they have done in prison and have they turned their life in a different direction. Do they have the capability of being rehabilitated back into society.

There are circumstances in people lives that teach them or lead them in the wrong direction because maybe they haven’t seen anything better. From the outside it seems as though this 18 year old came from a strong family, but maybe he felt neglected, his parents are business owners, maybe they were very busy. Whatever the case there should be discretion when dealing with our youth.

And for those whose said they hope he gets what’s coming to him. Do you believe being raped, abused in prison is the answer? Two wrongs don’t make it right.

I am a single mom raising two children and make an okay living. My goal is to get into law school, no matter what age. I plan to take part in any advocacy groups wanting to change our nations sentencing laws as well as looking at what make our kids turn to violence.

I am so glad the jury came back with a guilty verdict!

I do not think this was a thrill kill, I think it was a hate crime. I think Dan was homosexual; JP knew it, the guys knew it (and felt it was their “manly” duty to go along with JP’s plan), and JP killed Dan because of it.

You are so right, Wendy…I believe every parent with children between nine and 21 need to see this entire court trial, to see just what can go on right in front of us. You can never ask enough questions of your children, or know their friends well enough.

I’m glad of the verdict, I never believed the self defense case at all, i had my husband help me act out how, JP said it happened and how
Alex L. said it happened, and i just could not believe it happen JP’s way

I really wonder what is happening to our youth these days. Of course if we read the Bible, it tells us this will come to pass. I truly believe that. The thing that bothers me with this case is the guy had no remorse at all. I have a feeling he will be finding Religion really soon in prison.

J.P.’s eyes said it all.Dead,just like his victim’s !!!! Cold,lifeless,no remorse.His only concern was that his jail cell had roaches,and lights left on all night.If he wins an appeal and gets out,I sure hope his parents can sleep with their eyes wide open.Never have I heard such hate and venom directed toward a parent.He loves himself only!!!!!

Self defense was not discussed until just before the trial. If these kids killed this man in self defense they would have mentioned it immediately. This was a terrible crime and I for one am glad that JP is in jail for life.

Good Verdict.. He will enjoy his cell for quite awhile…

My problem with all of this is why did he buy the tarp to protect the garage? Why did he buy a hacksaw days before the murder? Why did he tell people that he was going to do it? Why was it thwarted the day before?

I look at these kid’s my space page’s and it just upset’s me how many of them are ATHIEST……