Comments on: First Remains Identified From Dozier Boys School In Marianna http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:31:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dennis HE Wiggins http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276994 Dennis HE Wiggins Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:48:43 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276994 While I am glad there is now closure for the Smith family, I think there should be a re-ordering of priorities here. I do not have the information on Florida - it may may be in better standing chronologically - but Alabama is about 2 years backlogged in DNA tests for rape victims. (I would presume murder, also.) How is it that the Federal government can spend all this money to identify remains of people who have been dead for YEARS in such a short period of time - and yes, in this field, at this time, one year is a short period - while making LIVING victims wait twice as long to see their violators brought to justice? While I am glad there is now closure for the Smith family, I think there should be a re-ordering of priorities here. I do not have the information on Florida – it may may be in better standing chronologically – but Alabama is about 2 years backlogged in DNA tests for rape victims. (I would presume murder, also.) How is it that the Federal government can spend all this money to identify remains of people who have been dead for YEARS in such a short period of time – and yes, in this field, at this time, one year is a short period – while making LIVING victims wait twice as long to see their violators brought to justice?

]]> By: Reality Check http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276922 Reality Check Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:47:00 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276922 That, Governor Scott, is why the state of Florida needs Anthropologists. I am glad to see closure for these families. That, Governor Scott, is why the state of Florida needs Anthropologists. I am glad to see closure for these families.

]]> By: 429SCJ http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276877 429SCJ Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:11:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276877 There is no statute of limitations on murder. If any of these monsters walk the earth they should be hunted down and prosecuted for these crimes against humanity. Were the lives of these boys just an unfortunate circumstance, to be swept from memory, or did they matter as much as you or me? When we fail to pursue justice, our culpability exceeds that of the perpetrators. There is no statute of limitations on murder. If any of these monsters walk the earth they should be hunted down and prosecuted for these crimes against humanity.

Were the lives of these boys just an unfortunate circumstance, to be swept from memory, or did they matter as much as you or me?

When we fail to pursue justice, our culpability exceeds that of the perpetrators.

]]> By: Doug Brown http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276839 Doug Brown Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:22:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276839 Even today we don't hold government officials accountable. How many children have been abused, lost, raped, murdered or otherwise permanently damaged while under the supervision of the Florida Department of Children and Families or the Department of Juvenile Justice? Even today we don’t hold government officials accountable. How many children have been abused, lost, raped, murdered or otherwise permanently damaged while under the supervision of the Florida Department of Children and Families or the Department of Juvenile Justice?

]]> By: Mexican Bob http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276824 Mexican Bob Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:52:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276824 If the public really knew what happened within the system I would hope there would be mass protests for change. Our nation tauts itself as above many other nations as to due process but in some areas we are no better than many other third world countries. If the public really knew what happened within the system I would hope there would be mass protests for change. Our nation tauts itself as above many other nations as to due process but in some areas we are no better than many other third world countries.

]]> By: Who Knew? http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276793 Who Knew? Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:50:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276793 Growing up in Panama City, in the 50's,' the"reform school" was the boogie man. It was always the ultimate punishment for straying from the "straight and narrow." Ironically, the Boy Scouts and other organizations were allowed to tour the campus. Every year the Dozier School, had a real neat Christmas decoration display, and was enjoyed by many. Little did we know the hideous secrets hiding behind those walls. God bless those kids. Growing up in Panama City, in the 50’s,’ the”reform school” was the boogie man. It was always the ultimate punishment for straying from the “straight and narrow.” Ironically, the Boy Scouts and other organizations were allowed to tour the campus. Every year the Dozier School, had a real neat Christmas decoration display, and was enjoyed by many. Little did we know the hideous secrets hiding behind those walls. God bless those kids.

]]> By: Saddened heart http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276777 Saddened heart Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:12:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276777 I hate this for the boys and their families. Truth is even today, there is dirty business in some of the correction facilities. I knew someone, now passed, who made the mistake of wounding someone in his own defense instead of finishing him off and then took a plea for 5 years instead of possible 20 years, 3 months later, the castle law and he would have been ok, but he went on to do his time, things were looking up for him, then he had a major heart attack, was sent to their hospital near Jacksonville and witnessed many things...people would be ok one day, then they would disappear...something strange happened to them and they were dead. And at some point they began pressuring him and his mom to sign a paper that should he die, to save money, they would have him cremated~ hello! to get rid of evidence! Well, he later had a major stroke and his mom had him moved to Panama City to a hospital there and he was after a verrry long time and much legal stuff allowed to come home to live out his months there...much longer story, but everything that glitters is not gold! And things are still going on that's not right! Just saying~ I hate this for the boys and their families. Truth is even today, there is dirty business in some of the correction facilities. I knew someone, now passed, who made the mistake of wounding someone in his own defense instead of finishing him off and then took a plea for 5 years instead of possible 20 years, 3 months later, the castle law and he would have been ok, but he went on to do his time, things were looking up for him, then he had a major heart attack, was sent to their hospital near Jacksonville and witnessed many things…people would be ok one day, then they would disappear…something strange happened to them and they were dead. And at some point they began pressuring him and his mom to sign a paper that should he die, to save money, they would have him cremated~ hello! to get rid of evidence! Well, he later had a major stroke and his mom had him moved to Panama City to a hospital there and he was after a verrry long time and much legal stuff allowed to come home to live out his months there…much longer story, but everything that glitters is not gold! And things are still going on that’s not right! Just saying~

]]> By: melodies4us http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276775 melodies4us Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:56:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276775 That "school" was hell on earth. It is so horrible and sad for the 1000s of boys that were sent there. Parents, let this be a lesson to you: Don't expect someone else to raise your kid. Spend alot of quality time with them. Raise them with love and expect their obedience. It makes me sick to think that this could happen to children anywhere in this world. We fought WW2 because of a place like this. I am so glad the nightmare is over. That “school” was hell on earth. It is so horrible and sad for the 1000s of boys that were sent there. Parents, let this be a lesson to you: Don’t expect someone else to raise your kid. Spend alot of quality time with them. Raise them with love and expect their obedience. It makes me sick to think that this could happen to children anywhere in this world. We fought WW2 because of a place like this. I am so glad the nightmare is over.

]]> By: John Bonner http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276773 John Bonner Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:35:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276773 I am John Bonner who is a former abused boy from Dozier. As Vice-President of " Black Boys At Dozier Reform School, I'd like to first, thank GOD for making this happen for,the Krell family. We are happy for you Ovell Krell, You can now rest in peace, because you have succeeded in your quest to find Owen.I know your parents in Heaven is watching it all, and now can rest in peace themselves. Our struggle and fight for justice is not over. We still have a long ways to go, but a short time to get there. Perhaps thousands of boys have yet to be found and identified. I will continue this fight until it's over or I am dead. I am John Bonner who is a former abused boy from Dozier. As Vice-President of ” Black Boys At Dozier Reform School, I’d like to first, thank GOD for making this happen for,the Krell family. We are happy for you Ovell Krell, You can now rest in peace, because you have succeeded in your quest to find Owen.I know your parents in Heaven is watching it all, and now can rest in peace themselves. Our struggle and fight for justice is not over. We still have a long ways to go, but a short time to get there. Perhaps thousands of boys have yet to be found and identified. I will continue this fight until it’s over or I am dead.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/first-remains-identified-from-dozier-boys-school-in-marianna/comment-page-1#comment-276759 Michelle Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:04:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=186974#comment-276759 This is heartbreaking. I hope this brings some closure to all the families involved. I'm sorry this ever happened to them. This is heartbreaking. I hope this brings some closure to all the families involved. I’m sorry this ever happened to them.

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