man kills his son with a bat at cricket training

[PMC]

My initial reaction was, what were all the other people that saw it happen doing? Surely somebody would have tried to stop it? Hard to say because I wasn't there obviously but that's my first thought.

Mate, it would have happened so fast before people could have had a chance to realise what was going on.

PS, I am glad the MONSTER was shot dead! I now feel sorry for the poor officer that shot the Monster. He will never be the same again!

Regards,

RLI

[TPC]

I wish he did not die so he could receive regular beatings by other inmates in prison.

[GqTurbo]

I second that!

[Bush Ranger]

Poor kid. Didn`t really live life long enough to really enjoy it.

[krbrooking]

As bad as it may sound but I believe that sort of aggression would not have been the first time, the poor kid is prob better off. But yes I also think the the father should have lived and received regular beatings for the rest of his life.


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[Stropp]

over here because of the distance from it all they release all the details, i did read it was a batty afterwards and i hoped he wasnt related to AB.

[Maxhead]

There's a bit more info from the mother. http://www.news.com.au/national/rosi...-1226826275323

I just don't understand how someone could do it to a child and I suppose I never will.

[Drewboyaus]

Truly an unspeakable act and I simply can't comprehend it. It brings a tear to my eye every time I hear the news report and I imagine the terror of that young boy. Even worse that it happened at the hand of one of 2 people he most trusted in the world.
It is unfortunately a reminder of the domestic and family violence that occurs on a daily basis and in this case sounds like a situation exacerbated by serious mental illness (though we don't really know).
I know the reaction is to think of this man as a monster and yes, it was a monstrous act but I am also sad that somehow the mental health/justice system has irrevocably failed this family and unfortunately it won't be the last time.
Seriously, if you are struggling with life and your mental health, please seek help.

[mudnut]

This tragedy will touch the lives of many. I sincerely hope that it will send a clear message to the authorities that there needs to be way more resources available for sufferers with mental health issues. I think the depression thread is just about the best thing on this forum, thank you Jonathon.

[megatexture]

My initial reaction was, what were all the other people that saw it happen doing? Surely somebody would have tried to stop it? Hard to say because I wasn't there obviously but that's my first thought.

i think most people would just have been stunned and wouldnt know what to do, they would just be frozen i would imagine.

Its hard to imagin what you would do in a situation like this untill it happens but being a family event I would think most peoples instinct would be to get there own kids and family out of harms way as a priority also.

I'm also glad he was shot dead as I don't beleave our justice system is good enough, take max sica getting only 35 years for brutally murdering 3 kids(strangled, drowned and bludgeoned) here in brisbane and I doubt he will serve his full term.