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Man Accused of Killing, Torturing Mother's Chihuahua Mix18-Year-Old Man Accused of Hanging Mother's Dog from Bridge by
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james said on Thursday, Dec 13 at 9:25 PM
Normally I would be all in favor of prosecuting someone that treats an animal like this. But since chihuahuas are not actually animals but are really satanic yapping little peepots I feel charges should be dropped. And the young man should be given a medal.
I hate drunks! said on Saturday, Nov 5 at 10:03 PM
Joseph Nelson got his liquor from his mother. I for one saw him and her both getting drunk on their porch!
concerned citizen said on Saturday, Nov 5 at 12:08 AM
As a mother I believe it would not be in the childs best interest to be told the truth about what happened to the poor dog right now. So to call her a liar for that is absolutely ridiculous. What good would come of telling her what happened to the dog? This is even hard for an adult to comprehend so imagine being a child and haveing to hear that this is what your own brother did. She made the right decision. Please pray that this family receives the help they need, And pray that they receive the lord into their lives. And I hope they have more support in their lives than what is shown here in these posts.
concerned citizen said on Friday, Nov 4 at 11:54 PM
This is a very sad story, my heart goes out to all affected by this. Family is supposed to pick up the slack when their loved ones are struggling with addiction or any other problems. It saddens me to see the comments posted on here. We do not know what this family is going through and to the family members making such horrible comments and accusations, instead of sitting in your "perfect" world and saying how horrible this mother is perhaps as family you share some responsiblity as well. Perhaps being supportive and offering a hand would be more effective. I will be praying that God puts his arms around this family and helps them fight their alleged addictions and I will also pray for the people posting these ridiculous comments, may they learn to be more compassionaate and loving. God bless and Good night.
Theres only one God said on Friday, Nov 4 at 10:53 PM
Wow I can not believe what I just read! To The Man...how dare you post a childs name on here...shame on you! What right do you have to say all you said, and you are Kathies family! This is not a place to put your family feud out there for everyone to see. As if the family is not going through enough you have the nerve to judge and say such aweful things about this woman. And I suppose you think you are perfect and so superior. We all will have our day to be judged including you, so think about that before you go on trashing someone like that. God is the only judge and you are not God. So why dont you all leave this family alone.
#1 said on Friday, Nov 4 at 3:54 PM
Joey did this to his SISTERS dog (not his mothers) because oh how Kathie Nelson is a drunk and a alcoholic. She spent 1 day, just 1 day a week at home and let her kids run wild to do whatever they wanted. If you ask me, the drunk mother should be on trial for this, not him!!!
Sissy said on Friday, Nov 4 at 9:55 AM
Kathie Nelson shame on you for not seeing that your son received help for his problems. Now he will be tried as a juvenille. Someone had the money to post his bail, to bad it couldn't have been used to help him before he did this. He probably won't receive the help he needs in a juvey center unfortunately. Sorry for your family at the loss of the dog. Someone get the daughter out of there.
Community First said on Friday, Nov 4 at 6:41 AM
A hearty thank you to the Grand Junction Police Department and the officer who handled this horrific investigation. Your professionalism and dedication brought this kid to justice and put him where he belongs.
The Man said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 9:53 PM
Jaeda Coppers dog was killed because of the way Kathie Nelson raised her kids and her lack of a motherly instinct. She is a bad mother and every time I came over to 311 Ceder Street in Orchid Mesa, the house reeked of a horrible stinch where Kathie's Cousin and myself had to spend Two hours cleaning up the place just so we could sit down and breath. Kathie leaves her back door open all the time and leaves her daughter alone all by herself, while Kathie Nelson goes to Clifton to get drunk with her boyfriend and that is child neglect. Joey Nelson killed that dog because that is what he wanted to do to his mother and his sister.
The Man said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 9:53 PM
She lies to her family and tells lies about me, well I'm here to tell the TRUTH about her. And the truth hurts. Kathie Nelson hid the truth from her daughter and lied saying that Cinco De Mayo was hit by a car. She lies to her probation officer when shes asked if she has been drinking and why she always just happens to come down to at the last minute before the office closes to do her breathalyzer test. She comes in very last so that shes got more time to let the alcohol pass through her system. I know the specifics of what happened and this is not some random hate mail.
The Man said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 9:51 PM
she raised a son that would do this crime and how shes making her daughter turn into someone just like her. This is not a hate message, this is the truth. I called 911 on Kathie Nelson after she hit me in her drunken rage. I never touched her. I went into the other room and called 911 on her and the dispatch has the recorded tapes of Kathie Nelson in her drunken rage. Joey is a good kid, he has just been under the stress of his fathers murder, losing his grand father, and seeing his family fall into Kathie Nelson's lies and deceit. Kathie Nelson owes her cousin $1,500 for bills, alcohol, cigarettes, car payment, car insurance, ect ect ect. on a personal loan that she now says never happened and that she owes nothing. She is now being sued and attempts to collect have been made. Kathie Nelson knew where her son was at and that is felony for harboring a fugitive. Kathie Nelson is a drunken alcoholic who uses people to get what she wants. She lies to her family and tells lies about me,
The Man said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 9:51 PM
I know this person, and I can personally say that he did this because of his mother Kathie Nelson. I spoke to Joey on his porch and he told me that he loved his mother, but he couldn't stand her and her drunken rages. She is married to a man in prison, but cheating on him with her boyfriend in Clifton named Gary whom she says the only reason she is with him is for his money. She gets drunk and screams at the top of her lungs to her daughter over little things like doing the dishes and cleaning the house. Kathie Nelson is on probation for DUI, she has a breathalyzer on her car, she drives drunk and has her 10 year old daughter blow into the breathalyzer so she can drive. His mother is such a drunkard that she drove Joey to kill his sisters dog. My nephew was witness to the crime and he tried to stop Joey. The family knew this and was told not to tell Jaeda or the grand mother because Kathie didn't want her daughter or grand mother to know the truth. The truth that she is a bad mother...
AAU said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 8:25 PM
I knew this child when he was young and he has always had problems. As he was growing up it was clear that he had mental illness. How sad for his mother to know have this published everywhere. Hopefully he will get the help he needs.
Sad and you'll never understand! said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 8:23 PM
This is a horrible tragedy that has affected the family and community. I will never say that this is something that should be overlooked, it is a horrible situation that needs to be addressed; but to all you animal lovers (and I am one too) you are having a hard time seeing past the situation at hand. This is obviously a cry for help, not an opportunity for him to hurt you, nor an opportunity for you to talk about how "sick" the he is. This is a lost/hurting person that needs help with his life!! Yet everyone is quick to pass judgment! We dont know and will never understand this kid, and we haven't the slightest clue of what he has endured in his short life time. This does not give condolences to his actions, its only a statement that needs to be made to the "better then tho" individuals that pass judgment. Perhaps there is a bigger picture that we are not seeing; maybe this is his cry for help. Stop labeling/degrading or judging him!Leave that work to the big man! Work to change!!!
Fran said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 7:52 PM
Bundy started out killing animals..He needs help lock up for life so another animal or person gets killed...An innocent little dog who cannot fight back..I believe in Karma...
wtf said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 7:01 PM
Why are my comments always deleted?!?!?!
Brat said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 3:36 PM
Kathie, the kind of mental health he needs will be given to him in prison where he belongs. I have to wonder how many times his anger has been taken out on you or your daughter. I'm sorry, but your son has no place in our society.
Truth Teller said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 1:33 PM
An eye for an eye? No matter how 'sick' someone is,there is no excuse, it is a mutilation and killing.
evie said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 8:16 AM
Next time a baby or a innocent person...He chose a innocent little dog boy deffinitly needs help.Sick!!!
Kathie Nelson said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 2:21 AM
DeMayo has been a member and a hero in our family for 3 years. He brought light and joy to my daughter's life, and was her true best friend. In our house he was the smallest, yet he thought he was the largest of the breeds. With 2 bassett hounds thinking they were the alpha males, and DeMayo, he truly was the leader of the pack. Not only with his "brothers", but in our family. In his memory, and remembering his love and light spirit, I ask that the negative postings stop, this case is not about my son,Joey, and the obvious mental help he needs; but about a loving little man, who truly believed he was the largest of the breeds, DeMayo. We love and miss you so very much! GMA
Kathie Nelson said on Thursday, Nov 3 at 2:14 AM
To all of you who think you know what you would do in this situation; shame on you. My son is obviously screaming for help, and has been lost for some time in his life. You do not know the specifics of what happened, and you have no right judging someone you do not know. Yes, this crime is horrific, and yes, my son Joey will take his punishment, yet for all you haters out there who are threatening my son, know you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. It's called an IP address and it is tracable. So, with that said, threatening someone in order to get your hate out is not any way to be as a productive citizen. What makes you think you are so much better when you are bashing someone who obviously needs mental medical attention. To all of you who think my son is a monster; shame on you. What would you do if it were your son, your daughter who had no clue of what is going on? Do not judge my family, as we have been through enough trama, and are in deep mourning for DeMayo.
AmericanPatriot. said on Wednesday, Nov 2 at 9:53 PM
This is awful. Torturing an animal is just wrong.
OMG said on Wednesday, Nov 2 at 6:10 PM
That is just way wrong in SO many ways!! FREAK!! Our country needs some capitol punishment. Lock him up!!!
ANIMAL LOVER said on Wednesday, Nov 2 at 4:46 PM
THEY DESERVE THE SAME TREATMENT THE POOR INNOCENT DOG ENDURED-THESE KIDS ARE SICK IN THE HEAD-PEOPLE THAT TORTURE ANIMALS EVENTUALLY WILL GET THE THRILL OFF OF KILLING HUMANS. SICK FREAKS.
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