It seems Austin Vantrease (the monster that so brutally harmed my son) is now a father. At least that’s what registered in public records and social media. Oh, I have so much to say about this! I’ll get to that at a later time, simply because I need time to gather my thoughts… and where to even start?
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I mean, I could speak to the quality — or severe lack thereof — of the woman who accepted him as a partner. What a loser she must be to do no better than him? How could she EVER leave their child alone with him, knowing his violence (especially toward those who are helpless)?
I could speak to him being able to meet his financial obligation to my son… if not demonstrated before, he clearly chose this is not priority.
I could speak to the embarrassment that child will undoubtedly face when schoolmates tell him that his father is a violent felon who spent time in a maximum security prison. A prison solely designed to incarcerate those who committed violent crimes against others! I’m guessing there won’t be many sleepovers at Austin’s house… what parent in their right mind would even consider this for a second?
Anyhow, I must let this all sink in before sharing my thoughts.
In the meantime, here’s what my daughter opined (copied from Facebook, by Kari Diviney):
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Please share, people need to know my brother’s story. And please continue to pray for him.
This post was incredibly hard for me to write. I haven’t broken down the way I did upon hearing the news you are about to read below, in a long time.
The man on the left is Austin Vantrease, and the man on the right is my older brother, Ryan Diviney, who has been comatose for 6 years because of Austin Vantrease. This picture of my brother was taken the day after Ryan was admitted into Ruby Memorial Hospital, with traumatic brain injury after being brutally beaten when he was 20 years old attending West Virginia University, he is now 26.
A group of Austin’s friends surrounded my brother in the Dairy Mart parking lot off of Spruce St one night while my brother and his friends were going to get food. One of Austin’s friends, Jonathan May, punched my brother in the head when he wasn’t looking knocking him unconscious. Following the blow, Austin sprinted toward my brother and kicked his head (as described as punting a football in a witness statement), and my brother immediately started seizing and bleeding from every hole on his head. Austin and Jonathan ran behind a dumpster (recorded on Dairy Mart footage, and watched my brother seizing) then proceeded to a party, leaving my brother to die. (Jonathan May and Austin Vantrease also knocked my brother’s friend unconscious as well, which resulted in his jaw being broken).
Ryan is still in a coma to this day. Ryan can’t speak, eat, laugh, cry, or move voluntarily…and he can’t see since his eyes have been sewn shut for health purposes over 2 years ago. Ryan has had over 15 surgeries and has had to take up to 50 medications/supplements a day to survive.
Austin Vantrease was released from prison about a year and a half ago… while my brother still fights for his life every single day.
Why today’s post is ESPECIALLY hard is because it was just brought to my attention that the baby that Austin Vantrease is holding in the picture above… is his. This. Kills. Me.
My innocent brother’s life is gone, Ryan and everything he was is gone…his smile, the light in his eyes, his passion…. all violently kicked out of him.
Austin hasn’t been out of prison for more than 18 months, and has already brought a child into this world. My brother will never be able to have kids… he will never be able to find the love of his life….he will never be able to grow his own family, and become his children’s football coach. He lives his life in a shell of what he used to be, while Austin Vantrease continues living… as if he never took an innocent man’s life.
So with this said…
Austin,
I hope your son lives a long and beautiful life. I hope your son gets to play sports, has his first crush… makes new friends at school. I hope your son laughs, and cherishes everything life has to offer him. I hope your son makes it into the college of his dreams. I hope he meets the love of his life, and I hope he gets married and has beautiful children.
I hope all of this FOR HIM purely because he is innocent, just like my brother was. I hope this for him because no innocent life should be taken from someone by the hands of another man, and no parent should lose their child. They should be able to see them grow up and become who they are destined to be.
That, because of you, Austin, was taken from my parents… taken from my brother… and taken from me. And I will never forgive you and I will hate you forever for that. You took an innocent mans life, you took my brothers life, and you took my parents child’s life.
And I hope you think about that every time you look at your son.
DISCLAIMER: Kari is right, this child is innocent and should be left alone. I don’t want anyone believing I’m bringing an infant into this or inciting action against a defenseless human… that would be Austin Vantrease that did both of those.
Meghan Scott via Facebook says
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Anna says
Sue, Thinking of you and yours. How freaking unfair this is. The embarrassment that Austin’s baby momma’s parents must feel. (I would guess…) They can’t call Austin their son-in-law, not that they would want to…no he is their grandsons baby daddy. A convicted felon who does not live up to his financial obligations. Will he in this case? I can go on and on, but it does not stop the pain that the Diviney family lives with on a 24/7 basis.
Nothing will stop that pain thanks to Austin Vantrease, Jonathan May and their friends who stood by and watched. The birth of this innocent child is just another kick by Austin to the Diviney family in light of him not owning up to his financial obligations. Prayers Ryan’s way. Hoping the MRSA is resolving.
Ann H Tearle says
Tears, just tears. My heart just breaks for Ryan, you, Sue and Kari. What they did to Ryan is just unconscionable. I’m sorry for the child born to the creature – and surrounded by family that supports what he did as ‘just in the wrong place at the wrong time.’ How dismissive of them……………. Time, In my humble opinion, will take care of them. People who behave this way at some point in their lives are brought to their knees. We do not have to worry ourselves with that – a higher power is watching. Just keep loving Ryan and his universe…….he is watching and knows of your deepest love for him. My prayers and love always, Annie
Schmuck Beth Lori via Facebook says
Sorry I pray for your family I do..it sickens me that he is free I pray for a miracle and peace for your whole family give Ryan hugs from me my name is Lori schmuck
Paula says
Ken, honestly, I don’t think anyone will ever be able to fully fathom the agony you and your family have suffered since VanTrease unleashed his hellish violence on Ryan. I just don’t think it’s possible for most people to understand the full extent of the damage done. I could make a list but it would take me hours and it would be agony to write.
Your sorrow is just as fresh and piercing as it was the night you got the phone call no one ever wants to get. It may not mean much to you but I’m still praying– for healing, for comfort, for peace and for positive change — for any and all good things for you, Sue, Ryan and Kari. For my part I”m still keeping the faith, and Ryan is and always will be a young man I highly respect and admire. The things Ryan has achieved will always far surpass anything VanTrease does. You know that’s true. Ryan’s integrity, character, accomplishments and the high regard that people have for him will never change. This is the truth.
Vantrease is a deeply troubled soul with an enormous amount to account for — most notably, for his refusal to acknowledge to you the full extent of the impact his actions have had on your family. That’s his self created ball and chain to carry for life — ever there because he refuses to make any effort to care about or compensate your family in accordance with the punishment set forth by the court. It’s not just about the money, either, it’s about doing the right thing — something that he apparently was never taught, never learned and therefore, unfortunately, may never understand. Being as the parents don’t seem to be able to recognize right from wrong, it seems useless to think their son is able to do it.
It was a tragic twist of fate that Ryan encountered VanTrease on that dreadful night. A fun, normal night was overtaken with an evil the likes of which few of us have seen. I pray for a hedge of light and protection around you and your family,so that such wickedness and horror does not consume the rest of your life. Please don’t let it. Leave the heartless Vantrease clan to their own devices — they are who they are and it seems unlikely they will change. Your family is still an amazing family, cared about, admired and well loved by so many. That’s the lifeline you need to cling to and focus on. Let the cruel clan in Newark, DE live in their dark ways, but don’t let their dark way invade any further into your life or your family’s lives. Your value is so much more than that — so much better — and it always will be.
Sending you positive thoughts of hope, healing, and springtime. Still here, still praying every day to understand not what I can see, but what I cannot see. Trusting in God to see us all through and to keep us strong together.
Love & hugs, Paula
gingerdesanoGinger says
I do not know you or this family. I just wanted to say that your response was so beautifully written and so heartfelt. I will pray for healing for Ryan and his family.I
Sincerely
Ginger
Sarah Bullough says
So disgusting to see this POS with a smile on his face.
Carla Liberty says
Have been thinking of you even more since Kari posted her piece the other day. Praying as always for Ryan, Sue, Kari, and you. In fact, your entire family always receives top billing in every one of my prayers. Sending love to all of you. <3
Monica says
Oh Kari, Your pain is so clear and truly heartbreaking. You are a good soul and I wish you peace. Much love to you & your family.
Cass says
Still here, and still praying. For each one of you, Ken, Sue, Kari and our dear Ryan. Still praying for Ryan’s miracle.
Cassidy Cline via Facebook says
I’m so very sorry. I’m floored at this news. I didn’t think my heart could break anymore. I’ll continue praying and sending love everyday to you, Diviney family, and I’ll now pray for that baby to not have gotten an ounce of his dad’s evil or an ounce of his mom’s ignorance.
Unbelievable. I’m just sickened and so sorry.
Trish E says
My heart breaks when I read this. There are no words. I pray for everyone. ❤️
Rita Brogan Lundstrum via Facebook says
Kari’s blog is one of the best ever! She must get her writing talents from her dad❤
Jean Dolan via Facebook says
So sorry guys that this birth has caused you pain. Praying someday you can heal. I’m sure I would probably being smashing something Hugs!
Smack200862 says
I understand how you are very angry and i would be also. You must seek help from the Lord with this anger. You must be able to forgive before it is too late for you. God does not expect you to forget but he will request your forgiveness and I am sure that Ryan would not wish for you to keep carrying all this hatred. My prayers go out to your family now that you may find the forgiveness necessary to enter the Kingdom of Heaven one day. God bless.
Patti Shelton McComb via Facebook says
Wait till his son is older and Google ‘ s his father’s name. .
That poor kid will want to change his last name…
And HELLO to the moron who probably had a one night stand with him and got pregnant. .
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BABY ALONE WITH THIS MURDERER..that’s right..murderer..because he took Ryans happy life from him..
I hope every time he looks at that baby a flash of Ryans face appears.
Patti McComb says
Hope he doesn’t kick his baby In the head if he throws a temper tantrum or does something else Austin doesn’t like. I hope CPA keeps a close eye in this violent aninal.. give him time..he will be back in prison.. savage animals don’t know how to act when they are let of their “cage”!
I hope the meds are working.
Hugs,
Patti McComb
Richmond, VA
P.s. loved the xmas card!
David J Matthews says
Oh I’m choking, im choking. On the smoke from this burning house. I don’t want to wake up, dreams of our fathers. That kids his baby blue, let them be. No reason to bring an innocent child into this Ken. You went to far. Bring back the fundraisers and yard sales. I’m looking for a…SLEDGEHAMMER! I want I be your sledgehammer!!!
Jenny Luxton via Facebook says
Sending so much love to you and your family! ♡
Debra Cafaro Guccione via Facebook says
Wow so horrible. Thoughts and prayers for Ryan and his family!
Sharon Brannagan Girouard via Facebook says
His child will read everything about his low life father one day and be embarrassed to have him as a father!!
Kathelene Bernier Young via Facebook says
Wow
Jessica Nicholas Dodd via Facebook says
Karma will always catch up with you. Prayers sent daily for your family.
Ali Curry says
Austin will never be forgiven and his crime will never be forgotten. I think Kari said it perfectly, however I was a bit put off by your predictions for his baby’s future. My hope is that Austin grows the hell up and realizes the evil act that he thinks of as a part of his past, is still a very current and painful part of the Diviney family’s present. I hope he will atone for the evil he did and somehow have the means to give back to either your family or another family. As Kari said, his baby and the mother of his child are innocents. Wishing or simply thinking of negative outcomes for their lives is something I could never rationalize. I hope his child has many friends, sleepovers and pillow forts with his friends. I also hope that being a father changes Austin and he devotes his life to making some sort of positive impact in the world.
It will never be fair. It’s not fair that Ryan is denied these things because of Austin. It’s a terrible fate and one that I wish never happened. I will always be on Ryan’s side. He was such a beautiful soul.
I hope you aren’t angered by what I have to say. I just hope the absolute best and brightest future for that innocent little baby.
LeAnn Allen via Facebook says
Not quite yet, but in a few years… he will understand the anguish he has caused your family. When he looks into his on child’s eyes
Heather Revels via Facebook says
Words can’t describe the heartache I feel for your family. However, Kari’s letter to him and her wishes for that child is what broke my heart in this article. Her wisdom, strength and her heart are beyond admirable. I respect so much about every word she wrote.
Tifany Sawaya via Facebook says
Can I ask a question? If Ryan would happen to pass away (so hoping he doesn’t anytime soon ) would they be able to bring new charges on these fools??????
Courtney Sheehan Notley via Facebook says
What a horrible person he should not be aloud to have a life for taking this poor mans life! Terrible.
Lori Meola says
I pray for you and for your family. I wish you all peace and hope one day a miracle is bestowed on your family. As for Austin, I am sickened by the heinous act he committed. Perhaps one day justice will be done.. and yes, I pray for that…. .
Brenda Buckowing via Facebook says
Heartbreaking.
Misty Johnson McCallister via Facebook says
I just found this page so please forgive me if you’ve already answered some of these questions but how did he get so little time? Did he know him or was it a random act of violence? It seems like the system failed your family. I’m very sorry for that!
Diana Karp Thompson via Facebook says
I can not possibly know how you can handle so much pain and suffering, I am sure it has taken a toll on your whole family. Please try to stay strong and positive. Positive thoughts create energy, and your family needs this. My prayers for a miracle for your family.
Beverly Vogel Cook via Facebook says
Trust that he is dealing with the Karma of this act, he was dealing with it before it occurred…it takes a disconnected, angry, selfish human to be able to this act…
Sue Bennett Markley via Facebook says
No words……..at least they’re not good words. All I can think about is a poor child that has no choice as to who is his father, and his mommy must have “blinders” on.
Heather Thompson via Facebook says
🙁 That poor child. All we can do is hope and pray he has changed and will raise his son to be a better person than he was/is. 🙁 I cannot imagine the emotions your family feels right now. 🙁 I am happy you realize the child is innocent and doesn’t deserve to pay for his father’s mistakes. I know many people who would not be as mature. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and that sweet little boy.
Sara says
Knowing what we do about this sperm donor, I don’t think we will need to worry about the influence he will have on this childs life. Other than a mother that certainly makes very poor choices in men. We know that he walks away from his responsibilities without a backwards glance, this child is sure to be just that, a responsibility that he walks way from without looking back. Hopefully, somewhere in his posts he states where, and if, he is employed and you can begin to garnish his paycheck to collect some of the funds that are so rightly owed to your family.
Mary Cannon Taylor via Facebook says
Wow! Just wow!
Leslie Truelsen Howard via Facebook says
Karma always wins!!
Donna Stipes Donofrio via Facebook says
So unfair!
Angela Askey Reed via Facebook says
He will spend his life, hopefully, protecting his child from people like himself. And for him, it should be extra frightening, if he believes in any sort of a “universal karma”, then he should always be looking over his shoulder for what he knows will be waiting.
Tina Whitt Graham via Facebook says
Just so sick and sad!
Meg says
Seeing Kari’s post yesterday just killed me, made my heart hurt. She has a great heart to want good things for Austin’s son. She has always been an amazing girl. Ryan, you are so loved and cared for, probably more than anyone I know.
Nick Shaffer via Facebook says
Still trying to wrap my head around the fact he didn’t get charged for murder..does Ryan look alive to you??
Jo Hobbs via Facebook says
Good Lord! Look at this!! All smiles! Where did that come from, Melissa Smack, Ken Diviney ??
Kristy Levy Gaines via Facebook says
The child is innocent. It is hard to read these harsh words and think of that sweet baby who did nothing. Although his father is a cretin and has taken no responsibility for what he did, please remember that this child is a blessing that he doesn’t deserve, but a child that does deserve light and love. He cannot help his circumstances. Keep the faith and love where it belongs, with Ryan. Do not give anymore energy to this evil.
Chrissy says
I can only imagine being in your shoes and finding this out…He is a pathetic excuse for a person let alone a father! Praying that Karma works its magic…and it will. I hope it at least comforts you to know that your family has far more strength, class & couth than those white trash, weak, pathetic excuses for humans. Why is he still not paying you anything??? Was there a civil suit against him to demand restitution? ..I’ve read everything over the last few years that you’ve posted but I just cant remember where that stands?? Its all just sooo unbelievable….
Cassia Kerns-Scott via Facebook says
That poor innocent child doesn’t stand a chance to have a loving, loyal, nurturing father, unlike our precious Ryan. Ryan is blessed beyond measure to have the goodness of a family like his mother, father & sister as well as countless other loved ones. A.V. does not have it in him to carry the weight of responsibility for his actions & unfortunately another innocent like affected and soon to be neglected by a cowardous punk. Shameful….
Vicky Mills Casto via Facebook says
My heart is breaking for Ryan and your family. This monster should be in prison not out enjoying life. Sending much love and prayers to you all
Hannah Davenport via Facebook says
I am so sorry (on many levels!) that this is happening. Austin and his cronies remind me of Daisy and Tom in The Great Gatsby; obliviously destroying peoples’ lives and then moving on seemingly without a care in the world. Kari’s words are beautifully written. You have raised a classy young lady and a son who is a true fighter. Peace to you and yours.
Sam Davis says
I read every post about Ryan and I just want to say that if ever I was in a condition that Ryan is in that I would hope that someone would care and love me an1/8th of the love and care that Ryan gets from his parents. Especially his father Ken. Stay strong my friend just like you have been. They say what comes around goes around. Well Mr Diviney you definitely are due an over payment of things to come around. Thank you for demonstrating true love for a child.you are an example of a real man who loves unconditionally. I applaud your love for Ryan.
Nadine Blaschak-Brown via Facebook says
As I said on your daughter’s post yesterday, child protection better be at the ready. If this nefarious cretin refuses to take responsibly for that which he was court ordered, how will he possibly do so for a child? Unfathomable, really. This is the stuff of sociopaths.
Ken, I so admire you for doing everything you can to fight for the life you and Ryan so desperately deserve. Keep going.
Denise Milner via Facebook says
Why isn’t he rotting in jail???
Sam J Davis via Facebook says
I feel bad for the baby. With a low life scumbag for a father and a cheap discusting desperate animal of a mother.
Jaimi Dean Franus via Facebook says
I wish Darwin would have taken care of vantrease before this happened 🙁 The best we can hope for now is that this child somehow develops a moral conscience of his own accord because he certainly won’t learn it from the v side of the family.
Donna Connolly Barillari via Facebook says
Austin will face his own judgment day at some point…for which he will not be able to run and hide behind a dumpster. I truly believe what goes around comes around. As for his girlfriend? Clearly she has poor taste in men if this is the kind of person she is with. Austin is a waste of a life, and now he is going to be a role model for an innocent child? God protect that child from that monster..
Jaimi says
My first thought as well was about the caliber of woman that would accept him as a mate or father. And then it went into what kind of mother and example she will be.
Tracy Clokey Holt via Facebook says
God is still fair. He will not have a good life at all.
Melanie Duke via Facebook says
Wow
Sam J Davis via Facebook says
This pisses me off. Subhuman garbage. Just remember animals do spawn offspring. I think that’s a what we have here. Who is the discusting vile animal that laid down with this creep. That baby has a bleak future with the the animals that spawned it.
Caitlin Bennett says
Ken, this makes my blood boil. If ever there was a person who doesn’t deserve happiness, it is that sorry excuse for a man. My heart hurts for you and your family and for Ryan. I know how hard this news must be for you and your family. I firmly believe, though, the Austin will get what is coming to him at some point. I believe in karma and I know that he has racked up a huge cosmic debt that will be collected on soon. If there is anything I can do, even though I am in England, please do not hesitate to ask.
Rita says
Go to his amazon wish list and order things that Ryan needs. That would help the family a lot.
Will Niermeyer says
Sad but that is the past. Continue to live in the present. How is Ryan doing with his bacterial infection. I hope the medication is working. My prayers are continuing.
Susan Martin via Facebook says
This is just so sickening 🙁 SO unfair, Your family is in my prayers.
Natasha Prokes Curry via Facebook says
These things have a way of working themselves out and taking care of who needs to be taken care of. Please do not give this story/news anymore if your energy. Take heart in knowing what comes around goes around. Praying for you on this day.
Tricia Marling via Facebook says
I just can’t help but wonder how he would feel if someone does to his child what he did to Ryan.
Michael Musick via Facebook says
His girlfriend is pretty. How can she be with such a trashy piece of s**t? I agree it must speak volumes about her. That poor child.
Sam J Davis via Facebook says
Ryan is a better man then that piece of shit will ever be.
Sam J Davis via Facebook says
A piece of shit producing little turds. Karma is a bitch.
Valerie Tompkins via Facebook says
Despicable. How he even feels human is beyond me. Karma will get him!
Sharon Oulundsen Bonanno via Facebook says
I believe he will suffer intense pain now having his own child and having a much better understanding of what he has done to Ryan and to your family. Either that…..or he is just a soulless monster
Kelly Tagliaferri via Facebook says
I hope and pray that he learns from his past mistakes and changes. If not, I feel very sorry for the child.
Jean Ellis Koch via Facebook says
We continue to follow your story and appreciate your updates. Prayers.
Sharon Oulundsen Bonanno via Facebook says
Carol Corey says
Unbelievable. This is just not right. I am so sorry all over again. I cannot comprehend what your family goes through. As I posted when this first happened, for whatever it is worth, please know you have many unknown people who care for your family through their thoughts and concern. I know it isn’t much but I hope it helps just a little. Stay strong.
Fernanda Jones via Facebook says
Wow.. Karma will get him, this is so hard I’m sorry:( this must be so hard on you guys!
Tim says
Ken and Kari,
Before I read Kari’s post, thoughts raced through my mind. As it turns out, Kari expressed them perfectly. That child is innocent, as are the children conceived through rape and incest. He must find his own way in life and make his own decisions.
The sad thing is that his father committed an unforgivable, brutal act, which was deliberate and malicious. It cannot be excused or explained. Vantrease belongs behind bars, and IMO he should be forced to be productive in that setting, with all proceeds going toward Ryan’s care.
I continue to pray for Ryan and his family. Deliver us from evil.
Sara Saldaña Graddy via Facebook says
That SOB! CANNOT WAIT FOR HIS KARMA!!
Rick Figard via Facebook says
No words…..God Bless the innocent child for having such a monster of a father.
Marie Specksgoor via Facebook says
No words uggh
Leslie Ryan Stasny via Facebook says
That’s one evil grin… Hope she see’s it and runs like hell with that child
anonymous says
yess he always has had that evil grin.. all the st marks teachers loved him and his family and every day after school he would beat kids up but would never get in trouble bcuz of his family name… him and his friends we’re mean kids and bullied other kids all the time… i know that evil grin all too well
Sharon Oulundsen Bonanno via Facebook says
This is an incredibly difficult pill to swallow…I can only imagine your emotions…..
Connie says
Let me say this…..I am the grandmother of Austin’s beautiful baby. Landon my awesome grandson….I’ve never made a comment in the last 7 years. Yes I am the mother of his long term girlfriend. I am so sorry for this awful awlfutl unforgivable thing that has happened to your son. I have 6 children. Myself. Only one boy and I can my imagine your rage and pain to see Austin’s life go on. But I need to say this….austin. Vantrease is not a monster. He is not a trouble maker. He is not Roudy. He is honest. He is gentle. He is one of the best human being I’ve ever met. What yours not willing to accept is the fact that young boys,tetestosterone and alcohol caused conflict. Austin very well could have been the one with Ryan’s outcome. I’m sure this means nothing to you but its a fact. They all were involved in the same actions. The outcome just turned out differently for each. Austin is not who you say he is. He is a wonderful father. He is an eager to learn student and a wonderful human being. I can’t image the horrible things your family has gone through. I totally understand your anger. If it were my son I would feel the same. But I know for sure Austin is not a monster and in no way a threat to society
Chrissy says
Seriously, Austin is a piece of shit and he’s gonna pay later on in life. He’s not gonna get away with this. This will come back to him somehow. The only comfort I have is knowing he will be dead one day. Also, I’d NEVER let my daughter date a guy capable of that kind of behavior. Your allegations of “testosterone” and “alcohol” are primitive and ridiculous. How DARE you even show your ass to the blinding grief expressed and presently experienced by this family! Shut your trap and go back to your silence. NO ONE out here is about to hear any good word about that turd of a son-in-law you have. I’m going to pray for your daughter and child for they are directly connected to a psychopath. All the most notorious psychos in history have been “gentle” and “kind”. That’s what makes them sociopaths. Austin is a sociopath and as his family member, I’m praying for the safety of your life too. He can rot in hell. Fuck him.
Melanie says
Connie, you should be ashamed of yourself. They were not ALL involved in the same actions. To even insinuate that Ryan might have been capable of inflicting the same horrendous actions on somebody else is ignorant on your part. You don’t know Ryan and you weren’t there that night. Your precious Austin kicked him in the head AFTER he was already unconscious. That isn’t too much testosterone and alcohol. Those are the actions of a monster with no remorse. And no conscience. So again, shame on you for defending his heinous actions to a family that will NEVER get to experience the joy of watching their baby boy raise a family of his own.
Laur says
Connie,
I understand you trying to defend the father of your grandchild. But in reality (a sane persons reality) the fact that you would allow your own child to be with someone that intentionally took another person’s life really tells us all everything we need to know about you…as a person, as a mother, and as a grandmother. Because we are all so very clear on that, really anything you have to say holds very little (if any) meaning. I certainly pray for your daughter and grandsons sake that Austin’s rage is never turned towards them or anyone else in the future. Best of luck.
Licia Marie Aspromonte via Facebook says
So unfair, so sad, and so life changing for so many people