But police were hearing alarming stories about Christopher. John Earl Sutton, Jr., 57, of Port Orchard, WA passed away on September 30, 2021, from a heart related issue. You can click this link to create an obituary. John even gave Juliette a job in his law office. What can you tell me if anything, to help me understand what my adoptive son needs from me that i am not giving him. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Coach John Wimpy Sutton passed away peacefully on December 11th at the home of his daughter Kathleen, with all three of his daughters by his side. I never threatened her with that," said Belyeu. Wimpy was always cutting edge. It showed that his responses to questions concerning his relationship with Susan were deceptive. Teddy Montoto, the man who was secretly having an affair with Susan, had already told Christopher about his police interrogation. I said, 'Christopher Sutton, the son?' She had threatened to go to their law office and actually shoot up the place, Miami Herald writer David Ovalle told producers. "You know, John was really supportive of me.". "I lost Susan. At any time at Fletcher High School you can take Sutton Lane to the John Wimpy Sutton pool. "You know, they force someone to lie - it's hard to swallow," he said. He said, 'absolutely," Det. His sister, Melissa, says she'll never speak to him again. If adopted at age 2 days, why was he told at a young age that he was adopted? Because of the a-parents? "He said he could find somebody to kill his parents," she said of Christopher. Belyeu tells the jury about what he believes is a defining moment in the case. Did anyone else see how much he resembled the adoptive father? Terms of Use | Privacy Christopher, however, was trouble from an early age. Search Saint Petersburg obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. "And with that information I had enough to get a warrant for Christopher Sutton," said Belyeu. "I said, 'Don't live with Christopher. The world of darkness he now lives in is slowly brightening with each passing day. "He started bawling his eyes out. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. It is apalling to say the least. He was just kidding. Garrett Kopp was arrested, but Belyeu didn't have enough for a warrant for Christopher Sutton. And worse, how much they blame on the natural parents and not the rejection of the supposed "forever" family. Everyone points the finger, but their are no resources for those of us with an adolescent with mental health issues, thanks to state laws. OH I read a lot more about this WWSP, really sad. Adopted adolescents have a higher rate of delinquency and drug abuse and suicide. Return to Current Obituaries. As the trial begins, John Sutton sits far from his son. He says if you didn't follow every rule, punishments were severe - including being sent to the isolation box for the day. "It was a plan to kill his parents for the inheritance," said Marier. And in some cases more so. 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? His class was loving known as Wimpys Wonders and consisted of participants ages 10-75+. On Monday, June 13, 2022, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. I remember all the bad times, too. What kind of logic was that? He also has a new love interest. I have news for you, none of you have every dealt with a child that refuses to follow rules ie selling and dealing drugs out of your home. Det. But this was no vacation; it was a hardcore behavior modification program for troubled boys. "I was the one who told him that Susan had died and he was very emotional about it," Cordero recalled. 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.". I knew absolutely nothing," she told Roberts. The judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. I could be wrong. According to prosecutors, Christopher hired one of his drug customers, Garrett Kopp, to kill his parents. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. In 2003, the parents sent their son to a school in Samoa designed for troubled teens against his will. "I don't know if you could actually prove this case to a jury without having Garrett Kopp," said Prosecutor Kathleen Hoague. January 16, 2023 1954-2020. Material from First Mother Forum may be quoted as long as FMF is credited and with a link to original source here. He started a community school exercise class long before working out was cool. I've always considered him my father. Asked if he still loves Christopher, John tells Roberts, "I would have to say that I do not. John, who was sleeping in a separate room from his wife because he snored, called 911 to report that he had been shot in the head. Christopher: I was what -- what they called in denial. On August 15, 1970 he married Jere Ann Collins at ST. In Christopher's room, Susan found a note. They paid car payments. The questioning lasted for 13 hours -- none of which was taped by police. for accessing adoption records are on the Oregon Judicial Department's website. The Suttons, she says, treated her like a daughter. Prosecutors say Christopher's surprising breakdown on the stand is evidence that he's still haunted by his experience. Detective Cordero hoped John, even with a serious head injury, could help her. Apparently I need to work on how my sarcasm comes off in type. John L Sutton - Plantation, FL. Christopher was in and out of more than half a dozen schools. Twitter is an internet service where users can update the world in real-time as to their current activities, thoughts and location in 140 characters or less. Dropping him in a boarding school in Samoa was a last resort. Where this come from when we don't know the facts about Christopher's adaptation. Those children were now planning their mother's funeral as police scoured the crime scene. Throughout his career he touched many lives, first in private practice and then . "I'm still confused about the whole matter. The answer is no," Bruce Fleisher said in his closing. Much of the truth, even for tv was downplayed because of who His dad is. He, in fact, got VERY good grades all through school but they were never good enough for his father.His father went into the courtroom as if he needed someone to help him, going with the "I've been blinded." He wrote the fishing column for the Beaches Leader for 40 years as well as having a local radio fishing show. But if prosecutors Hoague and Carin Kahgan wanted Garrett to testify, it was going to cost them. I think this young man deserves another trial, and I think adoptee trauma should be considered a reason why so many of us snap. But forcing them to a place that physically & mentally abuses them is obviously only going to aggravate their anger. It wouldn't have gleaned him as much sympathy if he could see then, now would it?I'd guess there is soooo much more to this bad treatment by his father that we may never know. John went home to be with the Lord where he is now reunited with his Parents; Brothers: Melvin M. and Delbert Sutton. Current Address: PRPQ Swanson Ct, Spring Hill, FL. "I got a call from one of the detectives," John said. The woman owned a boat, which raised suspicions about the shooter escaping by the waterway the night of the shooting. It's tragic that the Suttons didn't do this. John was born in Nash County, North Carolina on November 23, 1962, t he beloved son of Jimmie Earl Sutton and Patsy Lou Driver Sutton. Roberts asked Rogers. "Did you ask Garrett Kopp to kill your parents?" Leaned up against me. Chris was convicted on solely circumstantial evidence, and years later still proclaimed his innocence. John Foley February 10, 2023 (89 years old) View obituary. Montoto told the detective he was on the phone with John's wife, Susan, and heard gunfire. His parents were John V. Sutton and Helen Sutton, and sister Donna Marie Sutton. You can read more at www.donmabry.org/wimpy.pdf. . "You know, you hear something so many times and you just don't think about it.". We hear that there are many proud hamburgers and hotdogs still walking around today. He told Cordero that he was a marksman and he'd been shooting a gun earlier that day. After hearing the evidence, he's convinced his son is responsible and he takes the stand. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting . 7 year olds dreaming of killing their adopters, wow! Christopher was hoping to leave Paradise Cove forever on his 18th birthday, but his father got a court order to keep him there for another year. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Please enter valid email address to continue. "You must have been wracking your brain thinking, 'Who could have possibly done this?'" / CBS News, Produced by Patti Aronofsky[This story previously aired on July 16, 2011. We hope that adoptive parents can learn from the work of David Kirschner and other researchers. But Christopher was nowhere to be found. I really believe the parents were misinformed and thought they were helping him straighten out. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Belyeu: Did Christopher tell you he left it unlocked? Exactly, maybe he was just born like that. Why did she not step up? Really his dad is awesome!and his mom! Yep," Juliette said. Susan often slept in the second room because her husband John snored. It hurts me to hear them, you know, think that I had anything to do with this. It was a tense interrogation. And thankfully for them, I had no mental illness. I'm sorry but give these people some credit. She can keep them and their money. Write your message of sympathy today. "Is there enough evidence in this case to convict my client of this crime? Teddy Montoto's gun didn't match the murder weapon. Furthermore, out of the courtroom, he didn't need anyone to help him even cross the street! Christopher claims Garrett broke into his parent's home in a desperate bid to steal marijuana. He wants that kid gone and his wife ? Susan was still in her bedroom, where the Coral Gables SWAT team discovered that Susan had been shot six times and killed. I've read many articles lately stating that these boots camps had employees that were raping the kids there. Wait a minute. If you saw Saturday's show - you met John Sutton, a Florida man left blind after being shot in the head by an intruder; his wife, Susan, died in the shooting and their son is serving time for first-degree murder. Let others know about your loved one's death. "Every one of those bullets was Christopher saying to his parents, 'I hate you. Very, very upset.". "The whole trial opened the wound back up, you know? John was employed Florida Department of Corrections. SUSAN SUTTON OBITUARY. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. "She was threatened with going down.". My sister is the perfect one. Wimpy was an avid fisherman and shrimper, know all over for his Candy boat. He wasn't serious," John replied. They were thick as thieves. If he wanted the condo, he should be able to have the condo because, 'I deserve this. "I said, 'Christopher can I speak to you for a moment.' CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Instead, I moved far as soon as I was of age. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. After six hours of questioning, Garrett Kopp confessed. "The next person I knew that probably had direct knowledge of all this was his fianc," Belyeu explained. Detective Cordero immediately sent Montoto's gun in for testing. "I think anyone who is innocent or wrongfully accused would want to get up there and speak their mind," Christopher told Troy Roberts about taking the stand. The Polynesian Islands of Samoa, in the South Pacific Ocean, is nearly 7,000 miles from the Miami home where Susan and John Sutton were viciously attacked. Results for this person or the person you are looking for are not guaranteed to appear in search results. Yeah, other kids went through that program and didnt kill people, so obviously the parents MUST have made the right choice. A woman lost her life here, does that mean nothing? Bullet casings recovered at the scene were all from a .9mm gun. I followed the disappearance and murder of 7-year-old Danielle van Dam in San Diego in 2002, for which her neighbor David Westerfield was convicted. Later he served on the Duval County Schoolboard and a liaison for Ryans Family Steakhouse. "I didn't want him on the bank account," said John. Goldie Jeanne Hawn born November 21 1945 is an American actress film director producer and occasional singer Goldie Hawn has been a Hollywood comedy star . Roberts asked. A few feet away, Garrett's father, Mitchell Kopp, sat grieving his loss. He was continuing to practice law. Although he continues to practice law his life will forever remain altered. And you know, I always will.". Nothing was taken from the house - not money, nor jewelry. He held a lot of repressed anger ( also probably toward his birth mother as well.) Give us a call at 305-667-4481 to learn more about our firm, or for a consultation. Home; Our Firm; Practice Areas. One of Wimpys talented swimmers, Ken Walsh, went on the become a double gold medalist in the 1968 Olympics. When asked if he threatened his mother at gunpoint, Christopher said, "No.". Once inside, Christopher claims Garrett panicked when he saw John and Susan awake and shot them. Garrett Kopp: Somewhat. But then, in an unexpected moment, Christopher becomes highly emotional when discussing his alleged mistreatment there. Obituary. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. "Garrett would say Mother Teresa did it to get himself a deal, to get himself out of the death penalty, to get himself out of the situation," Christopher tells Roberts. He was 19 and just back from Samoa. She says she was reeling herself. "We identified that number as belonging to an individual by the name of Garrett Kopp," said Det. Forced statements? "It was at that point that I started interviewing some of John's closest friends," said Lead Detective Larry Belyeu. They deserve to pay for what they did.'". "And the first thing he does, as he's walking out - he's not even out of the theater - is he gets on his cell phone," she said. Find census, military, and other historical records.*. We found 10 phone numbers and email addresses. It is time to develop some guidelines to protect the rights of adopted children. February 28, 2023 (59 years old) View obituary. Roberts asked. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. View John Sutton's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. And vent. An entirely sad situation all around. Nobody deserves to die! "I told him "No. FL 33143 View John R. Sutton's office location ; Peer Reviews. Those sorts of things," said John. Prosecutor: Was he joking or did he seem serious? Chris Sutton came back on his 19th birthday, after 30 months at the school. Also, two wonderful sisters-in-law, whom he regarded as sisters, E.j. "You question yourself as to you're the father of a murderer," an emotional Mitchell told "48 Hours." 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. But he was not done. "She said, 'Don't let anybody in the house don't pick up the phone. The family lived in an affluent neighborhood near Miami; the children did not lack for love or material comforts. He coached his Fletcher swimmers to 179 consecutive dual meet wins, 20 consecutive conference championships, 15 consecutive county and district championships and TWO consecutive State Class A championships. One of its projects is the Tampa History Research Automated Index to Library Services, a database that includes death notices, obituaries, and funeral notices from the Tampa Tribune and its predecessors, spanning a period from 1855 to 1983. Christopher was dealing with anger out of control and was given a condo of $300,000 and a business and blew it. Garrett went straight to the bedrooms where he said Christopher told him he'd find the Suttons. Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. "Christopher was familiar with details about the shooting that had not yet been released?" "Take the wallet, easy cash, at least. The loss of my mom, the blindness of my dad and the loss of my brother. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The case revolved around a construction . I would love to know what percentage of those kids are adopted. "Susan called me and said, 'We've got a problem,'" John told Roberts. Almost seven years later, the couple adopted Melissa. In July 2010, Christopher Sutton stood trial for murder. Date of Birth. Christopher's defense needs to prove Garrett is lying. There where checks made to her? Y'all need to get off what they are drilling and do the math. In 1954 he and Coach Don Jarrett opened the first Coaches Tree Lot and 2nd Avenue North and 63 years later it is still a Beaches landmark. Perhaps, but when Christopher was 16, things really escalated. '", "Did I think Christopher would come back to try to finish it off?" He helped start the Beaches Aquatic Club which put swimming in Jacksonville on the map. Belyeu: Was that door unlocked when you got there? "That raised our eyebrows.". "Yes, I certainly was," John replied. So, the child was adopted, acted out and was angry and upset and no one seemed to see the connection? Search Rockledge obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Her alibi checked out. JOHN SUTTON OBITUARY. Jul 22, 2010 at 12:00 am. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. John W Sutton, Age 94. aka Joan C Grainger, Joan C Sutton. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. And when John finally left the hospital, he moved in with his son. Detective Rosanna Cordero was dreading what she was about to do: tell John Sutton his son was behind the shooting. Video: Kopp's interrogation and confession. The look-a-like is uncanny. COLBY MICHAEL COLEMAN Case Summary On 09/20/2021 COLBY MICHAEL COLEMANwas filed as an Other - Other Criminal . But Christopher says he had no reason to want his parents dead. I've read up on Paradise Cove & anyone in their right mind would know that such a place would only aggravate things. He was a successful lawyer, she managed his office. July 14, 2010, 10:37 pm CDT. And for the most part, the Suttons did pay. Juliette said in tears. However, if you have problems with a child, sending them away and isolating them from their families does not make the situation better. "Did he talk to you about what your lives would be like after his parents were gone, when he would inherit the estate? This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. For years he held the record for the most saves. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. John was born on December 2, 1963, to his parents John E. Sutton Sr. and Jimmie Ruth. And, as Shakespeare stated, "Good wombs have oft borne bad fruit. I don't like what the parents in this story did, sending the boy away, making him stay. what can i do to turn this around? And their law firm had just gotten one of their biggest settlements ever - over $1 million. "Who could have done this? We had a psychiatric report that recommended behavioral modification.. He attended Central State University in Wilberforce, OH.He was drafted into the U.S. Army, upon his discharge in 1968 he decided to make Miami his residence. On August 22, 2004, there was a lot to celebrate. He has given up all hope of having his vision restored via surgery as the medical advances necessary are unlikely to happen within his lifetime. We DO NOT post comments that consist of nothing more than a link and the admonition to go there. Dr. "There was actually bullet holes through the comforter," Belyeu said. Search Clarksburg obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita. When Chris Sutton arrived at his parents home he told police he and his girlfriend had been at the movies the previous night and handed over tickets as proof. But before Cordero could even offer condolences, he said something to her that just didn't seem right.

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