Teen Who killed His Entire Family Could be Released From Custody When he Turns 21 - Judge

 A judge has cleared the way for a New Mexico teenager who shot and killed his parents and three younger siblings to be sentenced as a juvenile and released from state custody by the time he turns 21 after the teen's attorneys argued he could be psychologically rehabilitated.

Nehemiah Griego was 15 when he opened fire in his family's home south of Albuquerque, killing his mother as she slept and then his nine-year-old brother and two sisters, ages five and two, authorities said.

Griego's father was the last to die in the family. The teen waited in a bathroom and ambushed the gang member turned pastor after he returned home, sheriff's officials said.

Now 18, Griego has undergone nearly two years of therapy at a state adolescent treatment center — where his teachers, psychiatrists and others say he has made significant progress after being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and some learning disabilities.

'It all points in the same direction,' said Jeffrey Buckels, Griego's public defender. 'He's getting better and deserves a chance.'

Judge John Romero ruled on Griego's treatment after a lengthy hearing in children's court to determine whether he could be psychologically rehabilitated and sentenced as a juvenile, which allows his release from state custody in just more than two years. Griego turns 21 in March 2018.

He pleaded guilty in October to two counts of second-degree murder for his parents' deaths and three counts of child abuse resulting in death, which his attorney said showed he had taken responsibility for the crime.

Prosecutor Michelle Pato countered that assertion, recalling testimony in the hearing from some who said Griego seemed matter of fact and emotionless the day after the shooting and during a psychiatrist's interview last year.

After the 2013 killings, authorities alleged that Griego reloaded his parents' two semi-automatic rifles and put them in the family van and planned to gun down Wal-Mart shoppers, though investigators had no information that Griego actually went to a Wal-Mart the day of the shooting.

A security official said in the days after the shooting, Griego spent much of the day wandering the campus at Calvary Church, an Albuquerque megachurch where his father had been a pastor.

In closing arguments, Pato described the January 2013 killings as predatory and cold-blooded, with Griego waking his younger brother to show him his mother's body before shooting the 9-year-old too. Griego took a photo of the two victims before shooting his younger sisters in their beds, Pato said.

'He played with his brother that day knowing he was going to kill him,' Pato said. 'This was very much planned, very thought out and cruel.'

As chilling as details of the crime may have been, Judge Romero, however, said state law called for the hearing and his findings to focus on Griego and his prospects for rehabilitation, not the offense.

Defense attorneys' case presented a narrative of a teen who grew up in a chaotic environment, enduring emotional abuse by his mother and physical abuse at the hands of his father that likely led to a traumatic brain injury.

A residential supervisor at Sequoyah Lodge, where Griego is undergoing treatment, said the 18-year-old had matured into a role model for other troubled boys, while one teacher described the teen as a thoughtful student despite having expressed racist viewpoints, a fascination with war and Nazi Germany, and the notion of absolute power.

A forensic psychologist for the defense said he recommended Griego receive five more years of treatment, despite the likeliness that Griego's treatment at Sequoyah Lodge would likely end in 2018.

The judge didn't rule Thursday on continuing Griego's treatment after he turns 21.

A hearing will be held to sentence Griego as a juvenile in three to six weeks.

Woman Puts E-lover On Blast, Says He Gave Her HIV, Shares His Photos On Facebook(See)

 A woman who goes by the name Gizzy, took to her Facebook recently to expose her ex boyfriend, who she claims infected her with HIV. She often shares the man's photos whenever she talks about her status and also often tags him in her posts so people know his handle. The lady said the alleged HIV positive man is still dating women and still not disclosing his status.

Wow! Actress Monalisa Chinda Re-marrying, See Photos From Her Marriage Introduction

 Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda is re-marrying. She's marrying a man named Tonye Victor, from Bonny, and stays in Port Harcourt. Their marriage introduction was held this evening at Elelenwo Port Harcourt at Monalisa Chinda's father's compound. Their traditional wedding will hold this February. See more photos below.... Big congrats to them!

Pastor Prays Recharge Card Into His Church Members Phone

 This reportedly happened at a church in Ogun state recently. The pastor pictured above said he wanted to show his members how powerful God is. He then asked them to bring out their phones and prayed that God should miraculously credit their phones.

 After the prayer, one of the female members testified that she had only N9 balance on her phone before the prayers but after the prayer, she saw N750 credit on her phone. Another one said she had N50 but after the prayers, she checked her balance and it was N100. God sure does work in mysterious ways.

Father Let's His Kids Play With Huge 19ft Pet Python(See Photos)

 Eric LeBlanc, 43, loves reptiles so much he lives with hundreds of snakes and lizards. Sadly, a fire at his reptile store killed some of his animals, so he moved the rest into his home where they frolic with his kids.

 Despite the danger the animals could pose he has no problem allowing his three children Erica, three, Larry, four, and Katie, seven, to handle them.

“The worst bite my daughter got was from a bearded dragon,” said Eric.

“My son got bit in the forehead one time by a ball python when he was around two-years-old.

“He opened one of the tubs after me and basically startled it – the python jumped up and bit him on the nose.”

His store is undergoing repairs and while the reptiles live the family, he is trying to raise his children to have no fear of them.

He said: “They make great pets. They don’t have fleas and are low maintenance so you don’t have to take them to a vet regularly like a dog or a cat.

“I have Shelby a seven-year-old albino lavender reticulated python – these are some of the biggest snakes in the world.

“Obviously the bigger the snake the bigger the teeth, so it’s dangerous – but Shelby is very placid. She is over 19ft long and believe me I know what she is capable of.

“When you hold her you can feel her moving you – she is like one big muscle.

“When she is playing with the kids she really pulls them.

“They can really feel the strength of her – you’ve got to have total respect for these animals and that’s what I have.”

He doesn't seem to be putting his children in danger however as he insists they are safe and won't leave them without supervision. He said: “In this country everybody has an opinion.

“Some people think it’s safe for kids to shoot guns.

“I won’t let my kids shoot guns but I’m comfortable with them being around reptiles – I guess we’re all pretty individual in how we bring our children up.”

“My kids have been bitten by pythons and dragons but they’re always fine,” added Eric.

“Growing up I was bitten by snakes, dogs and lizards but my biggest accident was when I fell from a tree – anything can happen – kids will be kids.”

He says the children now know so much about snakes they can tell different kinds snakes apart and know to leave them alone or approach them.

Eric also owned a 7ft 2ins crocodile monitor lizard called Jellybean, which was allowed to play with his children – unfortunately he died in the fire.

Son Kills Father Over Quarrel With Mother(Photo)

 A 25-year old man, Mfreke Effiong(pictured) from Ikot Akpainyang Asutan village, in the Ibesikpo/Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has allegedly killed his father, Mr. Archibong Effiong.

It was learnt that Archibong and his wife had a disagreement during which Mfreke picked up a plank and hit his father on the head.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Cordelia Nwawe, said on Thursday that the murder suspect had confessed to the crime.

“The young man murdered his father by using a plank to hit him on his head; the young man will be charged to court after investigation,” she said.

Mfreke confessed that when he came back from the farm; he met his parents quarrelling and got to know that his father was the cause.

He stated that when his father knew that he (Mfreke) was around, he came out from the room and threw a bottle at him and used the plank to hit him.

He said, “My mother and father have been having issues. My father has not been feeding me; I cut palm fruit to feed myself.

“On Monday, at about 6pm, I returned from where I went to and met my father and mother quarrelling.

“I asked my mother what the problem was and she told me. My father came out and saw me; he threw a bottle at me and hit me with a plank. I was annoyed and I took the same plank and hit him back; he slumped and the next thing I heard was that he was dead.”

Tragic : 13-year-old Girl Drowns While Trying to Rescue Her Younger Brother at a Beach

 Holly Nicholson died after getting into trouble in rough water at Williamson's Beach, Australia when she went to rescue her younger brother on Thursday, 11th February.

Nicholson's 11-year-old brother was swimming at the beach in Dalyston just after 8:00 when he got into trouble in rough water.

He was rescued from the water and taken to hospital with minor injuries. But Holly found herself in difficulties and later died despite efforts by her family and emergency services to save her. 

Her death has devasted students and teachers at her school. Wonthaggi Secondary College principal Garry Dennis said the loss was very distressing for the school community:

"Holly was such a gentle and caring student, we're all feeling the loss today and our thoughts are with her family," he said.

"She endeared herself quietly to all those around her, students and staff, the huge impact she had in our school is being reflected in response to the news that we've had here today.

"The school will do all it can to support family and friends."

Mr Dennis said he had spoken to Holly's closest friends at the school, who said the 13-year-old had been an amazing friend:

"She was always helping others, she was kind and loving and she always found a way to make everyone else feel good, She would light up anyone's day with her smile ... we will miss Holly."

An investigation will be launched into the handling of the triple-0 call made when Holly drowned. Police arrived at the scene before paramedics, who were dispatched more than 20 minutes after the call was made.

The Minister, Ms Garrett said the investigation would look into the way the call and dispatch of emergency services occurred and not Ambulance Victoria.

"My focus has been on what occurred at the ESTA [Emergency Services Telecommunications Australia] side of things and I am very concerned there has been some serious issues with that process",

"There was a call made to ESTA, there was a dispatch of Victoria Police and then there was a dispatch of Ambulance Victoria.

"I do not want to go any further into it because it is the subject of the investigation, but just to say we are very concerned it took some 24, 25 minutes for an ambulance to be dispatched onto the scene of what was clearly a very distressing incident in the water." She said.

The Minister also said she owed it to the family to explain how the sequence of events unfolded.

"I am very saddened, on behalf of the Victorian Government and the Victorian community, that the distress this family is going through is being added to, But I assure them and the broader community this investigation will be rigorous, it will be thorough. It will be done with great respect to that family and all of the findings will be implemented." Ms Garrett said.