Murder at Lululemon in Bethesda

[Anonymous]

They could take the high road and come forward and make a public apology for their daughter, sister. They may not have that capacity though as people to deal with things that way. And that is fine. They could be horribly embarrassed and shamed by this incident and feel as it is a reflection on them. And although it isn't really, I can understand that they could feel that way. Brittany has damaged and ruined many peoples lives through her actions. I would venture to say that has not even crossed her mind!

[Anonymous]

is that something they should do while she is awaiting trial? i personally don't think they should say a thing in public. that just complicates the judicial process. and we do not know what they've done privately.

[Anonymous]

People like to put the entire fmaily on trial, she killed the girl not the fmaily, they lost a child to jail and they do not need to be involved.

This story has officially jumped the shark.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They could take the high road and come forward and make a public apology for their daughter, sister. They may not have that capacity though as people to deal with things that way. And that is fine. They could be horribly embarrassed and shamed by this incident and feel as it is a reflection on them. And although it isn't really, I can understand that they could feel that way. Brittany has damaged and ruined many peoples lives through her actions. I would venture to say that has not even crossed her mind!

I'm really intrigued by this desire to hear from the murderer's family. I have to assume that this just stems from the public's lust for more details. I've been trying tot hink of when we ever hear from the accused's family. The only instance I can think of is Columbine. And there are several differences there. The main one being that Brittany is not a child.

Did we expect a statement from Ingmar Guandique's family? The man was responsible for one of the most famous murders in recent DC history. Did we expect a statement from the family of all the other convicted murderers? I do not recall.

Seriosuly, what do people expect? And to the person who thinks that the family should apologize to Jayma's family (I disagree), what makes you think they haven't? What you really want is a a public statement, and I just don't get it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come we haven't heard more about Brittany's family and her history. Have they come forward yet? The article said she has 3 sisters and a brother?

Why should they "come forward"?

A family member met with her just before she was arrested at the police headquarters.

I am aware of that. I still do not understand what people expect from the family and what they mean when they think family members should "come forward." Does showing up at the police station not count as "coming forward." OR do we the public deserve a weepy interview on the Today Show?

I don't get it.

Leave her family out of it. THey have done nothing wrong. They are entitled to their privacy and their grief. They have suffered a loss. also. They are not obligated to satisfy some of your seemingly insatiable curiosity for interviews, public statements, and "coming forward", whatever the hell that means. Leave these people alone

[Anonymous]

I can't imagine that at this point they would make an apology that someone hasn't been found guilty for yet. And I think we are just saying what they could do if not just to save face for themselves. And quite frankly whether they do it or not who cares! Actually they could probably even capitolize on this if they really wanted to. Until she goes to trial though no one is going to apologize for a crime that hasn't been proven in the court system anyway.

[Anonymous]

Is this thread a record for DCUM on the number of views? It's over 90,000 already. It's such a sad and tragic story.

[Anonymous]

I am not sure why someone here continues to defend the position of Brittany's family and is so concerned about sparing their feelings unless they are somehow related. What difference does it make if some people think that they might want to make a public statement? They either will or they won't but whoever you are you don't have to bash other people for thinking it might be something they could want to do.
The interesting thing about this thread so far is how many people seem to be displaying anger over other peoples ideas? The very thing that caused this murder was anger and rage. I would hope that at minimum that anyone that is reading this thread might learn some sort of lesson with regard to controlling your anger and allowing other people to think what they think or feel what they feel. There is a distinct differnece between debate and bashing with some sort of anger over the fact that someone had the audacity to express themselves!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not sure why someone here continues to defend the position of Brittany's family and is so concerned about sparing their feelings unless they are somehow related. What difference does it make if some people think that they might want to make a public statement? They either will or they won't but whoever you are you don't have to bash other people for thinking it might be something they could want to do.

I have made several posts questioning why people expect a statement from Brittany's family. I have not bashed anyone. I have ended every post with a question or a statement that I do not understand. I am not bashing. I am genuinely trying to udnerstand.

And why is it impossible for me to sympathize with Brittany's mother without being related to her? I can only imagien how heartbroken I would feel if my child committed such a crime.

[Anonymous]

Earlier in this thread, there were several posters who posted about their own experiences with mentally ill or severely troubled family members. When you have a situation like this in your own family, it is very easy to feel empathy for Brittany's family. They did not cause this situation and are experiencing a great deal of pain right now, too. It is entirely possible to feel for both families in a situation like this.

[Anonymous]

I feel for her family, too. I cannot begin to imagine. Their pain is as deep at Jaynie's and they have no rituals, no outlets, no flowers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not sure why someone here continues to defend the position of Brittany's family and is so concerned about sparing their feelings unless they are somehow related. What difference does it make if some people think that they might want to make a public statement? They either will or they won't but whoever you are you don't have to bash other people for thinking it might be something they could want to do.
The interesting thing about this thread so far is how many people seem to be displaying anger over other peoples ideas? The very thing that caused this murder was anger and rage. I would hope that at minimum that anyone that is reading this thread might learn some sort of lesson with regard to controlling your anger and allowing other people to think what they think or feel what they feel. There is a distinct differnece between debate and bashing with some sort of anger over the fact that someone had the audacity to express themselves!

I understand exactly what you mean. Regardless if I disagree with your statement or not there are people on here who have attacked things I have said as well. And when I say "attack" it does not mean they have to call names but the repeated argumentative nature of some posters is ridiculous. People are going to express things that other do not like but there is no reason to be all up in arms and repeatedly keep disagreeing with others.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am not sure why someone here continues to defend the position of Brittany's family and is so concerned about sparing their feelings unless they are somehow related. What difference does it make if some people think that they might want to make a public statement? They either will or they won't but whoever you are you don't have to bash other people for thinking it might be something they could want to do.
The interesting thing about this thread so far is how many people seem to be displaying anger over other peoples ideas? The very thing that caused this murder was anger and rage. I would hope that at minimum that anyone that is reading this thread might learn some sort of lesson with regard to controlling your anger and allowing other people to think what they think or feel what they feel. There is a distinct differnece between debate and bashing with some sort of anger over the fact that someone had the audacity to express themselves!

I understand exactly what you mean. Regardless if I disagree with your statement or not there are people on here who have attacked things I have said as well. And when I say "attack" it does not mean they have to call names but the repeated argumentative nature of some posters is ridiculous. People are going to express things that other do not like but there is no reason to be all up in arms and repeatedly keep disagreeing with others.

Exactly! And NO one has said at any time that they don't feel empathy for Brittany's family. What does that have to do with whether they woudl come forward or not and make a statement! This is more about them displaying some sort of compassion for Jayna' family whose life was RUINED by their daughter, sister. Not to mention how many others lives were affected by the actions of their relative. Where in there is ayone saying they have NO compassion for them. You might want to realize how much you make up about what you hear that isn't true!

[Anonymous]

Um, this statement does not exactly convey empathy- that's what I was responding to:

I am not sure why someone here continues to defend the position of Brittany's family and is so concerned about sparing their feelings unless they are somehow related.

[Anonymous]

It has nothing to do with empathy on a personal level? For whatever reason you just don't get it. Personally I feel bad for them because they are going to have a lot to deal with given that she is their family member. But quite frankly I feel WAY worse for Jayna's family and fiance' who no longer have her in their life as a result of Brittany's actions.