Michigan Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Beating
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Posted: 3:04 PM Aug 28, 2008
 Last Updated: 6:37 PM Aug 28, 2008
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UPDATE @ 3:02pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Charleston Police announced Thursday afternoon that officers in Michigan have captured Latrice Hunter.

She's accused of killing 26-year-old April Myers with an eye-bolt last Friday on the city's west side.

Police say they believed Hunter fled to Michigan immediate after the murder.

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UPDATE: Monday @ 4:56pm
Charleston Police have named a suspect in the beating death of a woman on the city's west side Friday.

Detectives say Latrice Carlyne Hunter, 24, of Michigan, struck 26-year-old April Myers with what appears to be an eight inch I-bolt. Many witnesses say it looked like a flashlight.

Police say Myers went after Hunter and then collapsed in the street, where a deputy passing by spotted her and called for an ambulance. Myers was taken to the hospital where she later died.

According to a news release, Hunter then got into a car with some of the people police previously named as possible witnesses---and took off to Michigan.

Hunter is facing first degree murder charges when she's caught. Police in both Michigan and West Virginia are looking for her.

If you have any information about her, call the Charleston Police at (304) 348-6480.

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UPDATE: Friday Night
Charleston Police are looking for four men who may have information about the murder. They are: Juelani Shakoor, who also goes by JB; "Chuck" Terell Warren; Raymond Calime and Justinian Crowder.

They are all from the Detriot area. Police say they are not suspected of killing 20-year-old April Myers with a flashlight, but they might have information that could help solve her murder.

If you have any information about the attack or where these men may be, call the Charleston detectives at (304) 348-6480.


UPDATE @ 6 p.m. Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The fatal beating of a young woman with a flashlight Friday afternoon has police looking for more clues in the city's latest homicide investigation.

April Myers, 20, lived near the place where she was attacked in the 1400 block of 4th Avenue on Charleston’s west side. Neighbors are waiting for answers, wondering why a woman was killed in the middle of a busy street.

Myers was found lying in the middle of 4th Avenue around 1:00 p.m. When police arrived, the victim was still alive and the suspect was gone. Paramedics rushed her to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

"It is alarming to have a crime this violent happen in broad daylight," said Charleston Police Sgt. S.A. Cooper.

As the word spreads around the community, police search the scene for any clues that might lead them to the killer.

"Hopefully, within the next 24 hours we will know exactly what happened and exactly who we are looking for," Cooper said.

Police said one person could be involved in a crime they described as "very violent." They hope to release more information tonight about a car seen leaving the area just after the crime.


ORIGINAL STORY
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Charleston police are investigating a homicide on the city's west side.

It happened around 1:00 p.m. Friday along the 1400 block of 4th Avenue.

Police tell WSAZ.com April Myers was hit in the head with a flashlight. She was later pronounced dead.

Investigators say Myers was 20-years-old. The crime happened right near her home.

Police are still looking for the suspect. They also tell us there could be more than one person involved.

That's all the information that is being released at this time.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 05:37 PM
yeah really. how long do these bums sit around on welfare. lets do a background check and see who all involved in this murder are on welfare.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:43 PM
You should't be having babies if your 40 hour a week job can't support them. By the way how long have you been on welfare??
Posted by: MOD ISN'T RIGHT!!! on Sep 2, 2008 at 06:16 PM
mod isn't right and neither are you! there are people like anon sept 1 @8:46pm that are working full time jobs and going to school full time that is trying and eventually will not HAVE to rely on help from the gov. my husband and I have good jobs and if you reserch it our tax $ DOES NOT go for welfare and foodstamps anyway. yes there are some people that are just plain lazy and refuse to work or do anything constructive or productive. but that is not the case for all.the young lady murdered was a student getting her degree in medical asst. and that mays pretty good.so you ignorant people need to do a little research where your tax $ before you get on here and make false statements and look like the idiots you really are. besides,this is a story about a young mother that was needlessly murdered. not for ignorant people to make even more ignorant comments!!!may GOD help you with your ignorance and coldhearts.
Posted by: Ann on Sep 2, 2008 at 03:16 PM
We have the same problem here. I have a question for anyone who might know the law. Shouldn't the people who transported the murder from the scene be charge with at least aiding?
Posted by: anon on Sep 1, 2008 at 08:46 PM
I get foodstamps, medical card, and wic. I don't consider myself a loser, because I work full-time (40 or more hours), go to school full-time. I do everything I can in my power to help myself but I don't earn enough money to take care of my child and pay my rent and utilities. It really offends me when people think that people on welfare just sit around and don't do anything, but collect off of the state. Get your facts straight before running your mouth about people you don't even know. Also how does this even relate to the murder of this poor girl?
Posted by: MOD IS RIGHT! on Sep 1, 2008 at 10:19 AM
We are all parents to these losers kids. Am I right?? Mom and Dad don't work so they get welfare. Parents take care of their kids and keep them healthy. My taxes are keeping your kids healthy by giving you a medical card and foodstamps. Oh yeah..can't forget the WIC!
Posted by: sadfriend on Aug 31, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Hay MOD you didn't even know her . I'm her to speak for her back off of her and her baby. did you know she was about to get her medical assistant certification in January 2009 .Guess what now she won't.don't speak of my friends kid he lost his dad @ mom with in years apart. if you don't have notin good to so don't say nothing at all. love ya April I said what you would have said . gone but never forgotin .
Posted by: Border Patrol on Aug 31, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Hey Mod...ya know, I too get up every morning @ 5:00 a.m. & work my butt off every day of the week, but do you realize what an INHUMAN comment you made?? It's dispicable.....Did you even know this young girl?? Sounds like you need prayer just as desperately as the rest of them.. I guess to put yourself in the shoes of the family who lost their loved one, or to imagine that innocent little baby without a mother, would be too much to ask....Well, you or I neither one cant take our wallets with us in the end, but I do know that what's at the core of our being is what will matter......I would be ashamed to be so openly bitter.....God Bless that family once again, and that innocent little one....& God Bless you Mod
Posted by: G. Wiggs on Aug 30, 2008 at 11:42 AM
It seems that many are objecting to the Constitutional idea of a "fair" trial. It is rare when a case makes it to court for a defendant to actually win. The prosecutor's office has investigators (the cops) and more high-paid lawyers than the tyically indigent defendants who are represented by an overworked and underpaid public defender. Most are objecting to the fact that the prosecutors usually plea bargain so they don't have to spend the money to prosecute. Millions of your tax dollars are being used to arrest and prosecute individuals for "simple possession" of marijuana. If society would stand up and complain in unison maybe we would have the money to prosecute people for the real crimes--namely drug dealing and violent crimes. Personal consumption of marijuana should not be that high on the list. Ohio has decriminalized marijuana possession in small amounts for this very reason. They have a more successful system of law and more money thatn WV as a result. It's called progress.
Posted by: mod on Aug 30, 2008 at 07:07 AM
don't worry about the baby. Its still got the medical card and food stamps. society will continue to support it no problem
Posted by: Mother Earth on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:13 PM
I am so sorry about April and her family. I will forever pray for them. Your focus on Detroit, troubling - has it ever occurred to you to wonder why the "accused" drug dealers supposedly flock to WV? Could it be there are folks here that are willing to buy drugs? ? If they could not sell their product - no a market they would take their goods elsewhere. You are not so innocent WVA. No one is making you buy the drugs and if they are in WVA to sell drugs it must be because WVA is full of people who want drugs (just like other p. Now let's stop placing blame and come up with solutions. If you want to stop drugs from coming into the community raise a community of folks who would resist drugs. Strong morals, good schools, educational opportunities. I am a mother and I know you can be influenced but the final choice lays with each INDIVIDUAL. None of those drug dealers made held anyone and poured drugs into them. Get real. Stop blaming everyone else for this. All own a part. . .
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 02:21 PM
now!if it were possible to follow this thru the court system(which you can't, by design)it would be interesting to see what happens.STUPID lawyers!!!!!!!!!! money, money, money
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Today was the day of her being laid to rest.. May God watch over her and her family.. She was a very beautiful young lady whom I had the pleasure of knowing and we were like family.. She will be truely missed.. RIP April Myers gone but not forgotten.. CG
Posted by: lynn on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:23 AM
i wonder if these five was in on the killing of the four or five a few years back over drugs and they are from michigan .you never know .
Posted by: Former Detroiter on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I have to say that what these people have done to April Myers and her friends, family and daughter is dispicable. I hope that those responsible pay harshly for this. There is a little girl who will never really know her mother because of something stupid, I'm sure. God Bless this family and keep them. Now on to the fact that everyone keeps blaming every crime here on people from Detroit. Most every person that you are referring to from Detroit is only one generation from being natives of WV, OH and KY. The parents of the majority of these people went to Detroit in the 60's & early 70's to find work in the auto plants because there sure wasn't anything here. I find criminal activity reprehensible anywhere I find it, but people act like it's a geographical problem. Hate to tell you, but it's not. I myself, come from just such a family. I assure you that not all "Detroiter's" are criminals. I just think you should place blame where it belongs. Most always it's related to drugs.
Posted by: booger on Aug 29, 2008 at 07:59 AM
these are fine pillars of the community. i am sure they all lead very productive lives, and i am sure they give more to the community then they take. i am sure they are all law abiding citizens, i am sure it was not their fault someone is lying on them. just ask them and they will tell you this is true. they cant find a good job in michigan so they come here to get a good paying job, and it is closer for them to go watch Ohio state and michigan play their last game of regular season
Posted by: justme on Aug 28, 2008 at 07:46 PM
I agree with you Charlie.These and all others like them,have no place in society.
Posted by: Charlie on Aug 28, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Now get her in court & make an example out of her !If you don't then you are passing up a great opportunity to send that Detroit bunch a message from the citizens here ,you are not going to operate here!
Posted by: hmmm on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:33 PM
It is funny that you came on here concerned @ 11:12 and mentioned Beckley. I was thinking that but didn't say it. Its makes since though, being along a major highway like 77/64. They don't have to travel far from the interstate to ditch their crap. Can't wait for the lame excuse this woman comes up with for the attack..
Posted by: GOD BLESS on Aug 28, 2008 at 01:18 AM
we knew these girls sence they were young ,my daughter and sons played with her and her younger sisters and brother i hate for this to have happened to them there family deserved so much better...our prayers go out to this family and everyone who reaches them....god bless...
Posted by: bryan on Aug 27, 2008 at 01:45 PM
I knew angie and april from school both really good girls, its ashame that this had to happen. As you can see its not the cops fault its the judicial system that has failed this country letting these bunch of punks out on our streets. These people get out with a slap on the wrist because there is no room in prison for them which brings me to my 2nd point WE NEED THE DEATH PENALTY, PUT THESE CLOWNS OFF OUR STREETS FOR GOOD AND LET GOD SORT THEM OUT... As you can see they all been in trouble before all their pics are from mugshots. Just like alot of other crimes that happen innocent people getting killed because these thugs are let loose.The system dont work anymore for the citizens it works for the criminals. Looks like if we are going to take back our streets, towns, our country we are going to have to do it ourselves. My heart goes out to April may you rest in peace and Angie and the rest of your family you will be in my prayers.
Posted by: DISGUSTED on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I agree with "MAD" and I'm going to start doing the same thing. Take your crime back to where you came from. You REALLY DON'T want a WHOLE BUNCH of fed-up rednecks coming after you now DO YOU ?? Let's join together and take back our streets and make them ALL safe for our children and ourselves.
Posted by: concerned on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I agree with you hmmm,I live in Beckley.And it is very bad here.It's Beckley,Charleston,Detroit,Columbus,New Jersey and North Carolina.
Posted by: mary on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:19 AM
I come on here to see if there have been any changes in Aprils case but all I hear is people fighting over the states. Haves everybody forgot what happen to April? We need to get back on track and find Aprils killer not sit here and talk about each other. WHO CARES WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ANOTHER STATE OR OUR STATE. I WANTE MY FRIENDS KILLER BROUGHT IN. I MISS U APRIL R.I.P BABY GIRL .
Posted by: Border Patrol on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:02 AM
Katey, you are right....I maybe should try wearing my glasses sometimes...I meant to direct my comment to Native Charlestonian...His comment just began with the ukcrazy...oops.(Sorry ukcrazy) I do hope everyone prays for comfort for this family...I cannot fathom carrying on after my loved one had been so brutally taken from me....May God be with them...I didn't know her, but it sounds like to those who did, she was a blessing.
Posted by: Hmmm on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Detroit, Columbus,Huntington and Charleston. You think the police are picking up on any of this?
Posted by: katey on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:01 PM
to border patrol, why are you saying sorry to ukcrazy? he or she was pretty much saying what you have said.i agree with you both. it seems like native charlestonian has a problem with the truth about the people in or area from detroit not ukcrazy.to native charlst. i seriously doubt ukcrazy meant everyone from detroit are bad people. i think he or she meant the people around here from detroit seem to be bringing their drugs down here to sell. and apparently murdering people. i live in huntington and its pretty bad here. and its people from detroit alot of the times.read your newspaper,idiot!i agree just GO HOME!!!!!my prayers are with april's family. may GOD bless you.
Posted by: Border Patrol on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Sorry ukcrazy, but we just can't escape the fact that soooo many lives have been lost, whether it be murder or overdosing, due to the fact that the dealers from Detroit have come to populate our area in droves...I promise I am not generalizing everyone from that area....I am only stating that WE in WV are sicked to death of being invaded with the drugs & thugs from that area.....every time you turn around.....Someone from Detroit is in the news, in our jails, for commiting serious offenses against OUR people.....I wonder if the news is the same in Michigan...."This just in...Drugs running rampant & yet another brutal slaying by those doggone hillbillies from WV"...I seriously doubt it....I'm so sorry, but the stats cannot be ignored...We're not tired of people from that area.....only the drug dealers, murderers & wastes of flesh who continue to victimize our area.....Please try to understand....If they're not here to bring something positive to us, just GO HOME!! All the rest, WELCOME!!
Posted by: Africia on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:34 PM
My heart goes out to April's family may god be with you.
Posted by: Charlie on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:55 PM
This such a tragedy, Someone needs to run the Detroit hudlums back up north & let them know this is not the place they want to be.
Posted by: Native Charlestonian on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Ukcrazy, I understand what was done was inexcusable, but let's not go generalizing all people from Detroit. You would not like it if people refer to West Virginian's as those hillbillies that practice incest and having sexual relations with their relatives (icluding cousins). Before you begin bashing all people Detroit, remember a few from one city or state does not represent the all. Just keep that in mind before you talk about Detroit. WV has its problems. Let us nor forget the Megan Williams tortue case. WV was definitely put on the map for that, so before we judge others and the places they originate from, let's remember where we're from. Just a reminder to keep ourselves in check before we get out of hand speaking ill of other cities and states.
Posted by: ukcrazy on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:47 PM
how sad for April's family. my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. this just goes to show that the suspect and the other four "people" involved are just plain "ignorant"! the four men should be charged also,they had to know she was going to beat this woman with the "flashlight".and to no surprise she is from Michigan. Detroit perhaps?wake up WVa lawmakers! your state obviously needs the death penalty. don't ya think?!?
Posted by: Laura on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I met April when we were both joining ALM about 4 years ago and I thought she had such a sweet spirit. The ONLY thing that makes this easier to take is that I know she was saved and that she is now with the Lord and her baby's Daddy,Darias. If you're not right with the Lord please get right! Tomorrow is promised to noone!
Posted by: Lisa on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Why do people not care about other people anymore. It is ashame. I bet God is shaking his head at the way the world has become. I would hate to stand in front of him one day and no that I hurt someone. We need to stop and think before we do things..
Posted by: mary on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:57 AM
April was a friend of mine she was a very kind loving person and a loving mother . It a shame she had to go like this leaving all us behind and why? Cause some one wanted to come to our state and start on our community. Are you not so tuff to stay in your own state that you have to come pick on a young lady that wasn't very big at all. She had friends and family that loved her and now gets up looking to see her but she's not there her kids will never see there mommy agian.If any one knowes anything please please call the police your not a nark if you turn April's killer in .THANK ABOUT IT WHAT IS HER FAMILY GOING TO TELL HER BABYS? Your mom is gone but the killer is still at large. Nothing will never get any better around here if we don't put a stop to the crimes that are going on .What if that was your kid wouldn't you wante some one to call in if they knew some thing???????? Think about it are we going to let other states make us look bad.NO! So some one please call in please.
Posted by: Pablo on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Michigan? Isn't Detroit in Michigan? Its hard to believe that Detroit and Michigan whould have anything to do with murders in Huntington, isn't it?
Posted by: Mad on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:01 AM
The west side is nothing but drug dealers,hooker's,and wanna be's.The Detroit dealers need to be ran off.I am going to start taking licence numbers,pics and anything else I can do.Lets take our city back everybody.Start speaking out!!
Posted by: Heather on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Strange that it took the cops all weekend to find out the victim's real age.. BUT SERIOUSLY... we (as West Virginians) are just going to have to cut ties with Michigan and quit letting them in....sometimes the truthful have to punished to convict the culprits.. but my god.. it's every week someone from MI is killing someone down here... we didn't even have this bad of a problem till about 3-4 years ago when they all started piling in.
Posted by: Melanie Sanders on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Iam really sorry for what happen. And my heart goes out to April she was an very outgoing person her and the family. And so many tragedy has been happening in her family and she didn't deserve none of this. The girl that big and she beating somebody so little its crazy I pray for the family and I even pray for April to get her wings. She was trynna make a betta life its hard being around a bad environment. But as I learned in Church and this is to the Family: " THE DEVIL MEANT IT FOR BAD BUT BE GLAD CUZ GOD GONNA MAKE IT FOR THE GOOD CUZ HE MEANT IT FOR UR GOOD! And when they do find LATRICE I hope she get life for takin someone many people's lives cuz April was in alot of them! R.I.P GONE BUT NEVA FORGOTTEN
Posted by: Bub on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Keep your drug dealers and your coaches ... we don't want them here.
Posted by: Border Patrol on Aug 25, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Close off the border between Detroit & WV...We ALL know why most of them are here.....Go home so you can torment & victimize your own people!!!! God rest this young girl's soul & Love & Prayers to her family and all who have been affected by her untimely death.
Posted by: Em on Aug 25, 2008 at 06:03 PM
My heart goes out to her sister...i have a sister and she's all I've got..I am praying very hard for her family....GOD BLESS YOU may the Lord hold you to His Heart...BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED...I pray the Lord lifts your grief...God bless you.
Posted by: Old school on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:34 PM
sounds to me like the west side needs demolished
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Detroit crime in Charleston?? I knew it was just a matter of time though. Huntington now Charleston. If the truth be told, they are probably all connected somehow. If you want to clean up your neighborhood, then you'll have to play your part. You know what I mean. If you want your kids to be safe, then you do what you gotta do. But of course, when the parents are the ones bringing them into our town, then how can you keep them safe? Sad, very Sad. Sounds like this girl wanted to earn an honest living by going to school to better herself and then something like this happens.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:57 PM
does NRA stand for not real astute or what?
Posted by: Friends of April at Everest Institute on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:37 PM
We went to school with April and were all friends in the classroom, She was an awesome friend and was always making people laugh. This is absolutely terrible that someone would even want to hurt her. Whoever did this, not only hurt her, but hurt her family and friends as well. If you think no one will find out, then youre wrong cause god sees everything and you will pay. We hope this person or persons is caught and handed the maximum sentence.. We love you April, you will never be forgotten and always missed. Your friends at Everest
Posted by: Luther on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Looks like fine, upstanding citizens to me.
Posted by: Luther on Aug 25, 2008 at 01:09 PM
If the Charleston Police would follow the good word of Charlie Daniels, there wouldn't be any need for questions.
Posted by: Everest Student on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:06 AM
TO a beautiful girl who would always light up everyone's day here at school, may God hold you in his arms, and protect your child for this day forward. We here will miss that firey attitude, cunning wit, and all out inspiration. Rest in peace , April. And we will be pray for you child and family.
Posted by: god must be in need of angels on Aug 24, 2008 at 06:22 PM
I would first like to say that I am truley sorry for the loss of a beautiful young mother I use to talk to her and her sister all the time when they loved up SP my god find out who done this to her nad give them the punishment they deserve!!! It is a shame that people in this world today can't be more cival with one another I am so sick of my sister calling me and telling me she has got jumped by a group of girls every other week just becuase of a man that is crazy! Women and Men we all need to step up get are priorties straight and stop t his non sense I am sick of it! It makes no sense to fight and kill over so many stupid little things in life god gave us life to live not lives to take get real be real and stop all this hating on one another tell the next woman or man someting good about there selves instead of cussing or fighting!!!!!!! GOD Bless April And her Family!
Posted by: Sad on Aug 24, 2008 at 09:19 AM
This is so vry sad.I can't help but wonder.Was there any one who may have seen this,a neighbor or a passerby??I had daughter who lived there and I was afraid whennI went to visit her.There were always gun shots heard.Thank God she got out of there.I pray to God the lord will comfort the families.We all need to pray for our neigbor hoods.God bless!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 at 12:41 AM
I really don't think that you can blame the police.Most of the time when things like this happen they are not random.Charleston does a good job at patroling and they have put as many officers on the street as they can afford.Unless you want to pay more taxes so that they can hire more officers then dont complain.If people would rat out their neighbors and give the police the help that they need,they could function much more effectively.But it takes support and cooperation from the citizens.I lived on the west side for 14 years and I never had a problem.I am very sorry for this young woman,it is terrible what has happened to her, I just dont think that we can blame Charleston PD for it.
Posted by: a concerned citizen on Aug 23, 2008 at 10:49 PM
I hope the police find out who did this to this young mother. I will be praying for her child as well as her family. There needs to be a lot of media attention put on this case so that the person or people that did it are caught and pay for their crime. The guys who are wanted for questioning need to be real men and come forward and cooperate, but they probably won't because they are fakes and were probably just using this poor girl for something.
Posted by: Priceless lil mama on Aug 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM
RIP APRIL im goin to truly Miss u!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 23, 2008 at 10:00 PM
This is scary. Broad daylight!
Posted by: cc on Aug 23, 2008 at 04:19 PM
I hope they can catch who ever did this its as bad as anything I ever heard of .
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 23, 2008 at 09:38 AM
When are the Charleston Police ever going to do something about the West Side. It is a cesspool of violence.
Posted by: wanda on Aug 23, 2008 at 12:42 AM
i have known this young girl and her family since they first came to w.va. this should never had happened. please god help this family that has had more hell than peace.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 10:35 PM
It is getting the ATTENTION of the PUBLIC and it SHOULD,AT LEAST the CHARLESTON POLICE are INVESTIGATING SERIOUS VIOLENT CRIMES, ATTEMPTED MURDER,AND MURDER CRIMES and trying to SOLVE,OLDER CRIME CASES! Other TOWNS SHOULD TAKE NOTICE and FOLLOW! I think this should be done for the VICTIMS who SUFFER FOR What Life They Have LEFT,or WAITING to DIE or has DIED because an EXTREMELT VIOLENT CRIME was DONE to them. The Victims Families also SUFFER because of this and it is VERY UNFAIR that these cases be shoved to the side,in hopes they are forgotten by some! If you would see the CONDITION that YOUNG VICTIMS or ANY VICTIM CAN BE PUT IN,it would bring TEARS to your EYES,just as it did GODS EYES when the CRIME was done! The PERSON AND/OR GROUPS who COMMIT these CRIMES,NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE should GET LIFE or DONE Like They DID the VICTIMS because they had NO MERCY on these VICTIMS when they DONE THE CRIME TO THEM! THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOUR FAMILY and YOU WOULD WANT SOMEONE TO TELL WHO DID IT!!
Posted by: Beth Ann on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Prayers go out to her family. I hope they catch the person or people who done it. What a shame. Seems like everything is turning into violence these days.
Posted by: Originally from Charleston on Aug 22, 2008 at 07:16 PM
The age for April is incorrect. She is actually 25. I used to hang with her and Angie, her older sister back when we were kids in South Park, when I used to come to visit my family for the summer in Charleston. This is comeplete madness. Her baby now has no parents thanks to the crazinesss in this world. The father, of whom I didn't know, died some years ago. REST IN PEACE APRIL MYERS
Posted by: nra on Aug 22, 2008 at 05:15 PM
when are they going to outlaw flashlights so this will never happen again
Posted by: a west side neighbor on Aug 22, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Oh my. This is a shame. A flashlight, 20 years old. God Bless this woman and her family.. I pray it was no one that I knew. All these young people dying over nothing. This is the sign of the times.
Posted by: db on Aug 22, 2008 at 03:04 PM
OMG what the heck is this world coming to.....................
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  • Posted By: Sophie: What is going on with all of these "home invasions!" This really scares me. I hope they catch these thugs. How tramatic!
  • Posted By: Kevin: I am just fine with the new look of your website, no problems navigating at all. The people who complain are the ones who fear change, to me this explains why Robert Byrd keeps getting voted into office.
  • Posted By: Ari: I feel SOOO bad for that poor bear that those people are keeping as a "pet" a bear is not a pet, these are the people I dont feel sorry for when they get mauled and there hand bitten off
  • Posted By: Me: I like the postings from other outlets, (wowk etc.) This lets me see a varitey of headlines and stories without moving all around
  • Posted By: Debbie: Your website looks great! It is very appealing to the eye when it comes up on the screen and user friendly. I not an expert by any means, yet I find your site non-threating for someone like me. I check your site twice daily and though I usually do not like change, I like this one! I'm thankful for WSAZ's coverage of Southern Ohio. You treat Ohio with the same level of importance as West Virginia. Thanks for a job well done, with heart.
  • Posted By: Alycia Marie Adams: I think that your new layout is really top notch! It looks much more professional and streamlined than it used to! Thank you for a job well done!
  • Posted By: Christian not offended: Thank you g, I'm glad there is someone else who understands the HOLIDAY meaning to HAPPY HOLIDAYS. If that offends some of you, then maybe you should leave town. This is a FREE country, not a communist one. HAPPY >>>insert holiday here<<< There is that less offending to you?
  • Posted By: Cathi: Thanks for the new website. I think it is truly great. Lots of information, great design. I get on this site many times each day and love the new look and info.
  • Posted By: drsenile: In the spirit of this joyous season, let us remember what it celebrates...the love and compassion for our fellow man. So, those of you who do NOT believe the way I do, get out of town! Sound like anyone you know? If you missed the sarcasm, may I suggest you also leave town.
  • Posted By: mooonie: I like the new layout , it is easier to find what you're looking for . I can't understand what others are complaining about . Great job !!
  • Posted By: drsenile: Well, I just attempted to submit a comment and it disappeared. And no, it wasn't my computer. My basic problem with this site...too much glitz, not enough substance; slow to load information; and, it appears none of the WSAZ staff ever read much of what's here and it might actually improve.
  • Posted By: drsenile: It is the season for honoring a man born 2000 years ago and to celebrate what he brought to all of us in the spirit of love and compassion for our fellow man. So, all of you who DO NOT BELIEVE as I do, get out of town! If you fall to see the sarcasm, by all means, find another planet.
  • Posted By: drsenile: I realize I live in the ultra-exclusive suburb of Milton, but I am curious as to the reason gas prices (for one) are consistently higher than our less fortunate neighbors (like Huntington). As of tonight, there is still a 16 cents per gallon differential between Milton and Huntington (and we are NOT lower). I guess we are helping to pay for improvements to the mayors pet projects.
  • Posted By: Paul: Your new web page is greate, Your local and national coverage is so much easier to surf. You will have critics out there, but any change that is new will not be accepted for a while, this is common for the region that we live in. Keep up the good work WSAZ. Please excuse some of my spelling)
  • Posted By: Taxpayer: At least one Senator has put a secret hold on the nomination of Neil Barofsky to be appointed Inspector General to oversee the $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). It is not clear why the lawmaker is holding up the nomination. Mr. Barofsky appears to be eminently qualified for the Inspector General position, and whether you support the bailout or not, all taxpayers have an interest in making sure every dime is spent appropriately and not subjected to waste, fraud or abuse. Please call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to connect with your Senator's office and find out whether they are responsible for holding up this nomination of the watchdog for the massive bailout package.
  • Posted By: Jennifer: To Volley Mom, yes that's true about life in general but we're talking about a web page, come on. It's not THAT important.
  • Posted By: L.: A little feedback on the site redesign; I like the layout, but it's very crowded and cluttered. I browse the site frequently on my iPhone and I have great difficulty doing that with the new layout - I can't scroll using the touchscreen because all of the columns are crowded together and when I try to scroll I end up clicking on something.
  • Posted By: : I DO NOT LIKE THE NEW PAGE. THE OLD PAGE WAS SO MUCH BETTER!!!
  • Posted By: Melinda: THE ONLY THING THAT NEEDS FIXED ON YOUR NEW WEB SITE IS THE VIEWING OF THE VIDEOS LIKE YOU HAVE GOING ON AROUND THE WORLD I HAVE A POP UP BLOCKER THAT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO VIEW IT AND BEFORE IT NEVER STOPPED ME.
  • Posted By: Melinda: I LIKE THE NEW WEB PAGE KEEP THIS ONE! ITS EASIER TO READ AND GET TO THINGS.
  • Posted By: Volley Mom: The only thing in life consistent is change. We all need change to keep life interesting. Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you deal with it. Learn to deal with things in life a little better. I happen to like the new site.
  • Posted By: Bling Bling: Like the new site, but like asked before why are you running the competitions headlines? Also another recommendation - somewhat croweded but hey it is the news so I will live with it
  • Posted By: Buckeye: I like the new site. Just get sick of seeing the shaking "classmate.com" advertisement. But, they pay a bill I'm sure.
  • Posted By: ann: I HATE THE NEW SIT IT WONT FIT ON MY SCREEN RIGHT ITS MESSED UP CHANGE IT BACK PLEASE HURRRY
  • Posted By: ann: love the new site
  • Posted By: Jennifer: I don't like the new page either, I know change is something you have to get used to but....just my opinion.
  • Posted By: IdiotsUAre: The United States of America was founded under God! The creator of this earth, the father of our Savior Jesus Christ. He is why we even have Christmas. So say Christmas an not holidays! If you want to say holidays then go to another county or even California it might as be its own.
  • Posted By: yuck: I don't like change, please go back to the other website.
  • Posted By: Bob: WSAZ, Why are you linking to WOWK headlines on your website? Even linking to the Daily Mail, Gazette, and H-D isn't smart - because in the online world, they're even more of a competitor to you.
  • Posted By: Bob: Someone could be shopping for Hanukkah gifts. Read a book other than just the Bible.
  • Posted By: BibleThumpers: It's actually a pagan festival for the Winter Solstice. The Christians adopted it as Christ's birthday later on and even adopted many of the pagan items, such as putting up a tree and having a great feast.
  • Posted By: g: it is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, to be offended by the word "Holiday", this all comes from you bible thumpers that all want to tell other people how to think and what to say. You offend me! This is the Holidays! Even 50 years ago before all this ridiculous crap started, cards said Happy Holidays, because it covered Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, it is the Holiday Season! So Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays Y'all!
  • Posted By: to Lady A:: The "holiday" season also encompasses Hanukkah, a major holiday for those of us who follow the Jewish faith. We also give gifts and do "holiday" shopping this season; thankfully WSAZ is less ignorant than you are and recognizes that their viewership reflects more than one faith.
  • Posted By: to Lady A: FYI, Hanukah is also coming up and we of the jewish faith also exchange gifts during this HOLIDAY season. I, for one, am thankful that WSAZ considers all of their viewers. Your comment was incredibly ignorant.
  • Posted By: What the heck: I agree with Pat, I'm not liking the new page AT ALL.
  • Posted By: Christian not offended: Ok there Lady A, just slow down a minute. Huntingtonian made a good point. Have you ever heard of Hanukah? Some people shop for Hanukah. Jesus was Jewish, so don't tell me that being a Jew is a sin, & Christmas is THE ONLY HOLIDAY this time of year. Yes, I too love to hear MERRY CHRISTMAS, but I refuse to become upset when someone says happy holidays. How do you know if when you say MERRY CHRISTMAS to someone, your not saying it to a Jewish person? Do you ever hear them make a big fat stink about it? NO!!!, you don't. So I think you should just be happy that God has given you another day on this Earth. So that you have the time to celebrate, with your family, whatever holiday you choose. I've decided to say HAPPY MERRY KWANZ~MA~KA that way I've covered them all.
  • Posted By: Pat: Much like New Coke and the new Marco I think you've made a mistake with the new web pagedesign. I don't use Yahoo because the site is too cluttered and I feel the same about your new page. More is not necessarily better!
  • Posted By: Ari: It is CHRISTMAS it is the time we celebrate Christ being born, not Kwanzza or Hanukah. Kwanzza is racist anyways it's a celebration of being black. I have no problem with people saying Happy whatever it is but I am NOT going to watch what i say and not say Marry Christmas becasue it might offend people
  • Posted By: LadyA`: The question was, Did you do any Holiday shopping over the weekend? The shopping they were referring was Christmas shopping. What other holiday shopping would we be doing? Thanksgiving was over. It offended me like many others. It is the Christmas season and I want to see the word Christmas used, not holiday or xmas.
  • Posted By: Huntingtonian: I agree with Anonymous!! It is the "holiday season" and by definition, it encompasses all of the holidays that are coming, not just Christmas. I also am a christian and see something inherintly wrong with pigeon holing this time of year to simply "Merry Christmas." What I find really offensive is those of you who believe that it is ok to say "Christmas" but would be outraged if "Happy Kwanza" or "Happy Hanukah" appeared anywhere. So, that being said: HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a JOYOUS NEW YEAR to all!!
  • Posted By: : Holiday is in referance to ALL holidays this time of year. I have been saying Happy Holidays since I was a kid, growing up during the 80's. Christmas is not the only holiday this time of year. We did just celebrate Thanksgiving, remember. I am a Christian, that is not offended by the phrase HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
  • Posted By: ann: I agree with ladyA its CHRISTMAS
  • Posted By: LadyA: WSAZ- Could you please change the word Holiday to Christmas on your question? The word Holiday offends me.
  • Posted By: mad: To the doofus deer hunter who knocked my mailbox over on gritt rd if you cant drive any better than that you shouldnt have a GUN and thanks for letting us know you smashed the mailbox. MERRY CHRISTMAS DOOFUS
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