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(May 10, 2008)- Police are looking for any leads in the investigation of a hit and run accident that killed one teenager and left another in critical condition late Friday night..

Bree Anne Breichner, 17, of Bruceville-Eddy and 18-year-old James Preston Nolan of Valley Mills were reportedly walking south on the I-35 frontage road after leaving Mayfest just before midnight, when they were hit by a 2007 Dodge truck.

Breichner was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nolan was airlifted to Scott & White Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

After Bruceville-Eddy police put out a description of the suspect vehicle, a Bell County deputy found a truck matching the description abandoned in Little River Academy.

No arrests have been made.

If you have any information about the hit and run, call 254-757-5222.

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Posted by: RENAY Location: HUBBARD on May 9, 2009 at 09:52 AM
TO BREE'S FAMILY I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR DAUGHTER,SISTER,NIECE,COUSIN,AND FRIEND.I REALLY HOPE THAT JUSTICE IS SERVED SOON.NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS KIND OF HEARTACHE.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND TRUST AND BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE PEACE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AND DESERVE.JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 8, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Airbags didn't deploy, this case would be solved otherwise.

Posted by: Aunt Sandy Location: China Spring on May 7, 2009 at 11:28 PM
I would like to thank everyone for their prayers. It will be a year Saturday May 9th. We stay in close contact with the police. It seems like forever since something has been done. We do know they have one chance to get it right. We spoke to them yesterday (the police)they explained evey thing to us. I feel sure it will want be much longer before someone, are some people are taken in to custody.I do not know how the people that killed my niece can live with themselves. She would be getting married this year. My sister and her boys will never be the same again. Her sons were so close to Bree. They did so much with her. Bree was like her brothers best friend. The people that killed her should have to walk in our shoes for awhile. Not only did they kill her. They killed apart of all of us. Bree was like my own daughter.I had more fun with her and shopping for her. she appreciated every thing. She loved life it self. Bree was such a giving person. I am sorry that was taken from her.

Posted by: troubled Location: local on May 7, 2009 at 03:19 PM
seems like DNA is a sure answer but what happened to the DNA on the airbag. There can't be that much going on in bruceville that they are to busy to work on this case. Come on a year later and no answer

Posted by: concerned Location: local on May 7, 2009 at 08:46 AM
An anniversery should be a happy time but this one is not. It is so sad that this has not been settled. Life goes on for the accused while the family suffers. Sometimes life does not seem fair. I pray for the families involed all the way around.

Posted by: local Location: local on Apr 30, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Well it has been almost a year. Let's see if they go this year. What a mother's day gift that would be if this case would be solved

Posted by: waiting Location: local on Apr 20, 2009 at 04:20 PM
It is not far from being a year. What does this mother have to look foward to on her Mother's Day?

Posted by: Aunt Sandy Location: China Spring on Mar 14, 2009 at 09:35 PM
To Annonymous: Please reread my statement again that was posted in Feb. I never said he did not have insurance. And I could care less if it is a Dodge,Ford are Chevy. I said I was amazed that the insurance covered it. With having liabilty only. Am I still mad about accident, yes I am. I was the one who saw her at the funeral home. I was the one who fixed what little of her hair that was left. And also I was the one who told her mom that she had to be covered up. And that only her face could show. And I pray all the time for the KILLER to be caught. Before he stikes again. And maybe takes out a whole family. Bree would be graduating this year. And also getting married.She was my sister only daughter. And all that was taken away from her. And another thing I am planning my own daughter's wedding this year. Do you know how hard that is on my sister. Very hard. Bree was going to be in my daughter's wedding also. The KILLER ruined everyones life. I can only pray for justice.And the Killer

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 12, 2009 at 04:04 PM
I will assure you the white dodge has been paid for by insurance. That is how they got the maroon ford. The owners were still making payments on the white dodge until the insurance finally paid it off and he got a new vehicle. Regardless of whos fault it was they still had insurance and they have to pay for it. If it does come back to being someone else the insurance will go after them aswell.

Posted by: local Location: local on Mar 12, 2009 at 08:57 AM
The home was hersif it was lost to foreclosure she che could not have bought the truck. I know insurance would not have paid off on a truck that has not been released back to the owner and that can't happen until case is solved. It is a mess.

Posted by: Karen Location: Rogers on Mar 11, 2009 at 05:01 PM
The white Dodge was paid off--they have also lost their home in Academy to foreclosure and are currently putting in a mobile home outside of Rogers and no one wishes more than me they could find out who done this horrible thing and lock them up for a long time.

Posted by: ano Location: temple on Mar 11, 2009 at 04:57 PM
if insurance did not pay off the dode how did he get a new truck and if it is new he hasto have insurance on it...Maybe the wife bought it? Been done before

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Rogers on Mar 11, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Well I heard the owners are moving to town and have already had the cops called on for assualt of a family member. Already causing problems and they aren't even living here yet...

Posted by: Kurt Location: Temple on Mar 11, 2009 at 02:18 PM
My deepest sorrows goes to Bree's Family for their lose. I also lost my daughter when she was 18 to an alcohol related accident. Reading Bree's Mom's comment upset me and reminded me about my daughter death, even though her death wasnt from a cruel act of cowardness. No one will understand losing a child until it happens to them, they can only imaging the pain, sleepness nights, and heartache you feel when someone else suffers the same lose. After reading comments left by others who think they are helping with their statements. I just ask you know it is a fact what you are writing. I know some people can only express or release anger here. Just remember who might read it before you write. I hope and pray the truth will come out and Bree's Family can get some closure. I am the Brother of the accused and I am not defending him or anyone else who may be involve in this incident. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your lose and know the pain you are suffering. Again I am sorry.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 at 01:02 PM
I'm sorry about the way I stated about the red pickup, I'm mad at that person and Bree's Mom statement was not posted at that time. If it was I would of kept my mouth shut. I was trying to let Aunt know about the right type of truck and about the insurance not paying off the white Dodge.

Posted by: Kim Location: Temple on Mar 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Anonymous, I love the fact that while you are brave enough to smart off at the remarks of a person that lost a loved one you are not brave enough to use your real name.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 at 04:35 PM
What Red Dodge, Try a Red Ford. Insurance would pay on the White Dodge.

Posted by: Bree's mom Location: Mart on Mar 10, 2009 at 03:57 PM
To curious about what happened .I will tell you my daughter and her boyfriend was walking to the Cefco to see Bree's brother and the truck came from behind and hit them. James went under the truck and my daughter was shoved forward and then hit again and killed. the person who did this never stopped .The reason I know this is because James DNA was under the truck and I had to see my daughter at the funeral home with her broke back ,leg ,neck arm and both of her hands . I could only see her face everything else had to be covered because of the damage to my only daughter. Now maybe you and everyone else will get the picture.Oh and 1 more thing to those of you who want to know why the kids were walking on the road. It was the side of the road and you could see the tire tracks where the truck left the road before our kids were hit. Thank you for your time.

Posted by: Aunt Sandy Location: China Spring on Feb 27, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Thank You all for your prayers. I just wanted to let the concerned people know. That this case is NOT CLOSED. We stay in close contact with the police and dps. Also with the grand jury for indictments. The people invovled would like everyone to think that this case is closed.I am just amazed that he got a new red dodge truck. while trying to say he liabilty insurance only.And I wonder if he told the insurance company the truck was stolen. Anyway I hope they are having a good time. Living with the lies it's about to catch up with them all.I am almost certain that they will see a big change in thier lives coming ahead. And I pray in the mean time he does not kill someone else with his drunk driving. Next time it might not just be the other person walking are driving. It could also include the passengers in his on truck. Something to stop and think about now. Thank's again for all who is concerned. And for the kind thoughts and prayer's

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 27, 2009 at 05:38 PM
so some people dont think this is fair how about if this happened to yall. and the people that think its fair god bless yall. i just wanted to say that nothin mean at all

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 27, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Let me just tell you Local, I am a family member and I will assure you that that his family are not drunks. He is the ONLY one who drinks on a regular basis. Not saying he is an alcoholic but he does drink on a regular occasion. I am just as curious as the next person to know what happened that night and it doesn't all add up to me nor will I defend him. I can't vouch for hers but his family are not drunks....

Posted by: local Location: local on Feb 26, 2009 at 12:12 PM
I would probably drink more if I had done something that horrible. Just think he and his family are out on the streets. I heard they are all the same. Her family and his. It is always a beer fest. I feel sorry for them that they don't realize what they are doing. Time is short and getting shorter

Posted by: Me Location: Rogers on Feb 24, 2009 at 08:44 PM
He is nothing more than a drunk....still doing the same as before, but someday he will have to justify before god.

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 23, 2009 at 11:04 AM
If I did this in my own vehicle and wanted to hide it I definately would not drive back to my house. I would have driven it in the river before I would ever go even towards my house...This doesn't all add up!!

Posted by: local Location: local on Feb 20, 2009 at 03:59 PM
watch pets, children,family and neighbors seems this people don't care who or what they hit and kill.

Posted by: Worried Location: Rogers on Feb 19, 2009 at 09:46 PM
I hear the owner of the truck is moving to Rogers soon. We should all watch over our children.

Posted by: UNKNOWN Location: LOCAL on Feb 19, 2009 at 01:07 PM
By the article in Wednesday's paper that this case is close to being put to rest. It sounds like they have given up on the whole thing. It is sad they can't prove something. Who would steal a truck go to the same small town then have an accident in it and drive back to the same small town before dumping it? There has to be some time lines and phone call records that should not match up to the time line...who knows what is being done here. It is very sad though for all involved.

Posted by: unknown Location: rogers on Feb 8, 2009 at 05:07 PM
I am sad for the family, and for the 2 that did this, I hope that beer was worth it, I pray (maybe) nothing like this happens to you. People see what drunks and trailer park you are I hope you suffer 4 ever over this, or better yet, have another drink.

Posted by: unknown Location: local on Feb 2, 2009 at 01:38 PM
What was his reason for taking statement? I think the family needs to try and move on because I do not think they will ever settle this. I think it is to big for them. Other than a local speeding violation and rumor has it that they can't even get that right. I feel for the family having been given so many false hopes by them. Wonder what would have happen if it would have bee one their family members? Somene know what happened. what cowards

Posted by: unknown on Jan 31, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Did you'll know there is a witness that saw 3 kids near the pickup when it was left on the side of the road? The Chief of Police wont take his statement.

Posted by: someone eles Location: Tx on Jan 24, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Not only was the truck started with a key but was driven to where the owner was and back to the town a mile and a half from where he lives .

Posted by: someone Location: tx on Jan 17, 2009 at 08:24 PM
i talked to an aquantince and they told me that the truck was started with a key so how was it stollen someone found a key and just knew what truck it went to sounds kinda fishy to me

Posted by: local Location: local on Jan 7, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Well according to the article in the paper Bruceville-Eddy police can't even right a ticket correctly so how can they ever solve a crime this large. It is sad for the family to be told there is hope.

Posted by: Daniel Ford Location: china spring tx on Jan 2, 2009 at 10:20 PM
2009 brings basically the same thing.Im sure the person responsible for my sisters death was having a good time laughing and visiting with freinds and family over the hollidays.I hope deep in the back of that persons mind they were a train wreck .Welcome to our life.Cristmas was not the same for our family .We missed Brees smile and her laugh and her hugs.How any Human Being can go thru life knowing what they have done.Then again maybe there not human or just heartless.I hope the person that killed my sister will come forth and except there punishment for what they have done so my family can start healing but that is not likely to happen considering the type of person it is.Thank you to all for your support goodnight.

Posted by: hoping Location: disappointed on Dec 31, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Like all the other times before---A Large Let Down. I don't think they will ever solve this case...Do they really know how or have the experience to do so. If not call in help. It is a new year so do some work.

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 18, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Well it's been over a week now and no arrest. Guess someone was wrong.

Posted by: Hoping on Dec 16, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I really wish something would happen in this case I think that would be the best gift of all!

Posted by: concerned Location: local on Dec 11, 2008 at 10:57 AM
If all he needs is arrest warrants then why wait till next week then more time for them to be drawn up and served. Why not move asap to get this over and done so the family can get closer before the holiday. What a gift that would be.

Posted by: anono Location: local on Dec 11, 2008 at 07:48 AM
looks there may be a leak. If that is not true it is sp sad for the family to hear because it gets their hopes up the knocked out again. where does this info come from...

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Here on Dec 10, 2008 at 08:28 AM
If this is true, with the way the cheif is running his investigation he won't convict anyone because evidentially he can't keep his mouth shut on stuff that should have been kept confidential. That's the problem with small towns, everyone's gotta talk.

Posted by: concerned Location: waco on Dec 9, 2008 at 12:28 PM
just to let you all know the chief of police is going to the D A next week to and get an arrest warrant for the 2 people who hit and killed Bree and put her fiance in the hospital. Just thought those concerned would like to know.

Posted by: yall Location: temple on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
you made you an authority on it? if it isn't then what is taking so long.

Posted by: just to let you know Location: WACO on Nov 20, 2008 at 04:18 PM
THE CASE IS NOT CLOSED NOT AT ALL !!!

Posted by: aconcernedmom Location: Close Enough on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:12 PM
I don't think they can put anyone in the driver's seat of the truck, and until they can, this case can't be solved. It hangs over everyone's head on both sides of the fence. If I knew I know I would have to speak up, but I don't know and nobody I know knows. I think somewhere down the road there is hope that it will work out. Bless Bree's family with comfort and strength. Bless all involved.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:55 PM
How would you know it was the owner that was responsible,for Bree's death, wouldn't it be the driver! I think people do know what happened but have no way to prove it, but one thing you said is right I don't know anyone that would cover for the people or person we all know it is. Bree's family knows who is responsible they just have to wait on the police to put them in jail, and by them getting married doesn't stop them both from going to jail. This case is not closed, its not closed until someone is in jail and paying for killing someone. God Bless Bree's family,I hope this is solved soon before they kill someone else.

Posted by: Freind Location: Temple on Nov 10, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Believe me, if any of us that was there knew what the owner was driving, this thing would have been over by now. But money is not going to bring forth any information that no one has. Only the driver knows of their guilt. No one that I know would hide this for a friend.

Posted by: jeff Location: texas on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Maybe they should offer a reward, seems money always seems to turn lips loose..

Posted by: here Location: there on Nov 6, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Give up looking here for answers. I think this is a closed case. It is sad for the family though. Seems they have given up and moved on to something else. Maybe this was to much work for them to handle outside of giving a speeding ticket or two.

Posted by: concerned Location: Central Texas on Nov 5, 2008 at 07:16 AM
The funny thing is the truck was found a mile from the owners home. He reported it stolen hmmmmm.

Posted by: with you Location: here on Oct 30, 2008 at 01:10 PM
if I were you i would camp at the police station every day until I had satisfaction. What are they doing and what excuses are they using now. They go on tv telling how they are working on this then give up. Did they think it fall in their lap without any work.

Posted by: brees brother daniel Location: waco,tx on Oct 27, 2008 at 03:09 PM
We are still waiting for an answer as to who killed our lil sister.I have kept in close contact with the bruceville eddy police department and other law enforcment agencies.Christmas will be here soon and i dont even care to participate.People keep saying they hope this is solved swiftly so our lives can get back to NORMAL.Swiftly has come and gone and noone has been arested our has come forth to take the blame for my sisters death.If your out there i hope you rot in hell.As far as life getting back to normal that will never happen.I always here older brothers talking about how protective they are of there lil sisters . I used to be the same way and i feel like i failed her.It is coming down to the point where i am ready to start doing some investigating of my own.Sad thing is its the person that killed her who should rot in prison not me.So that being said all we can do is sit and wait and wait and wait some more.Thanks again for those that have been there for us and well thanks again.

Posted by: concerned Location: local on Oct 21, 2008 at 07:50 AM
it's really sad that it's taking so long for this case to solved. I feel for Bree's family. They need some closure, lets get on with the results.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Around Town on Oct 10, 2008 at 02:46 PM
The owners son has been working with the Marines before he ever graduated high school. The owner of the truck even had a marine decal on it before the accident happened so quit trying to put pieces together that don't fit. By the way the investigator is awaiting approval to go to California to get the DNA otherwise they have to wait until he comes home from boot camp. He is not a suspect however they need to rule out whos DNA it is starting with family. If it isn't any of the families then who's is it????

Posted by: disappointed Location: local on Oct 6, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Seems if he joined the military he would not be hard to locate and the military shsould be more than willing to turn that over. If they know where he is what are they waiting on? I am like the others--so disappointed in the system. I hope and pray nothing like this ever happens to me because I would not stand still and wait. It breaks my heart everytime I see the ones in question just going on with life. If they did not do it they are covering up

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Texas on Oct 5, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Well it seems they want the DNA of the owners Trucks son, but he is all of a sudden joined the military and is now in California.hmmmmm

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I keep checking back to see if anyone has went to prison yet, and I'm very disappointed to see there hasn't been any progress made toward an arrest. This tragidy kind of hits close to home for me and I'm hoping they will be held responsible soon! I know the family is in much pain and need closer, may god be with yall. Please keep us updated when the arrests are made and never stop pushing the police to do something, don't let them let it sit around, make a big deal and big fuss. Keep us updated I would like to know when these murders are off the street and my childern are safe from them, you never know if the media will. My prays are with yall!!

Posted by: disappointed Location: local on Oct 2, 2008 at 03:16 PM
It has been almost 5 months since this happened and still nothing but a promise that it will not be to long. We are still working on it. We have a few more people to look at. It will be the holidays soon and what a sad time to have to be without family but the guilty will be bringing the new year without a hitch....I am disapointed. I thought the wanted to get to the bottom of this asap.

Posted by: Mimi Location: Killeen on Sep 22, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Alisha/Harker Heights. I believe the cross you are refering to on Comanche Gap is for a young lady who was murdered a couple of years ago by her so called baby daddy. His aunt drove, while he stabbed her to death in the back seat of the car, then dumped her body on the side of the road. Very tragic. I can't really remember all the details but i know the scumbag is in prison

Posted by: local on Sep 22, 2008 at 03:12 PM
that sounds like a good excuse.

Posted by: looking for answers Location: local on Sep 20, 2008 at 08:16 AM
The police are still waiting to get DNA from at least one more person , but that person has left the state.It is going to take longer than what they thought.

Posted by: local on Sep 18, 2008 at 01:52 PM
I think the law enforcement have been feeding is info so we will settle down and not look down on them for not getting to the bottom of things. If they have the DNA back what could be the hold up. I know the family needs and wants some answers and if the owner did not do it they probably need their names cleared.

Posted by: f Location: belton on Sep 18, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Has anyone been arrested yet! Has any one heard anything? I hope they go to jail soon!

Posted by: Bree's mom Location: Mart on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I would like to thank everyone again for keeping us in your prayers .The police are working very hard on Bree Anne's case they are very close now we belive to making a arrest.This is the worst nightmare I have and will ever go thru.There is not a moment that goes by I dont think about her .We should be planning a wedding right now and getting ready for her to graduate .I hope who ever did this reads this .I pray for anyone who has to go thru this ,it is awful.

Posted by: mommy Location: killeen on Aug 23, 2008 at 10:50 AM
To the families of the victims...You all are in my prayers. I prayer that the police will be able to find the cowards and that justice is served. But just remember that if they are able to escape justice here on Earth they will definetly have to justify their actions with God. They will get theirs...one way or another.

Posted by: malya Location: texas on Aug 23, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I pray that the police are able to find the cowards and that they go to jail for the rest of their lives. Being a parent myself I pray that I never have to bury one of my children. No parent should ever have to bury their child. I can't even being to imagion what the families are going through. Just know that there are people out here that do care and pray for you every night. God Bless you!!!

Posted by: Alisha Location: Harker Heights Tx on Aug 23, 2008 at 02:18 AM
Hi I am trying to search for information about a murder/death that happened sometime between 1997 to 1999. I use to live near where it happened and drive by the cross that the family put down everyday now. My kids always ask what happened and for the life of me I can't remember. How would I be able to find info about that? It happened in Harker Heights near Dana Peak. Could you please help me with this? Thanks

Posted by: interested on Aug 22, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I hope that when it is solved that the public will be told not so we know who it is but so it can be put to rest for all involved with their families and friends. Life can get back to normal for the others involved. It has to be hard for all waiting the out come....

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Temple on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:53 AM
So did the DNA prove anything? All would like the guilty to pay for their crime. Is it any closer to an arrest?

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:51 AM
yes they did get dna back but they are also check on some more

Posted by: Aunt Sandy Location: China Spring on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:21 AM
I would like to thank you all for your prayers and concerns.The police have not given up on this case.I know that thier are some people out there who wish they would. They have a lot of DNA to check out. Not only the driver and girlfreind but others as well. This does take a little time and we more than willing to wait for it. If this could mean putting some one behind bars for the cowardly crime they committed. The people who we all think that did this if they are married are planning it,Just to let you all know that does not matter. In the state of Texas if a crime is done before marriage the D.A. can still have them testify about what happened on the night of that crime.They still are working very hard on this case. They have just a couple more DNA to test. And they do have a witness and a anoymous letter staying some hard facts about the truck and the passengers in it. They are making sure all thier facts are correct and together. So please just keep us in your prayes.We miss Bree

Posted by: a mom Location: waco on Aug 20, 2008 at 08:06 AM
The police is working very hard on this case if anyone would like to know that really cares!!!!!

Posted by: local on Aug 19, 2008 at 02:22 PM
No I guess BE got a new donut shop.

Posted by: concerned Location: rogers on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Did they get the DNA results back yet?

Posted by: another Mom Location: Little River on Aug 19, 2008 at 06:42 AM
To Rogers: No, I'm not related to anyone who may be involved because I don't know who is involved at all. I just think, as Aunt posted that the person who should be remembered is Bree B., her friend who was also hit and their families and loved ones. The point is that all the gossip does no one any good, certaintly not the families of the victims.

Posted by: Aunt,Sandy Location: China Spring on Aug 16, 2008 at 11:22 PM
To the MURDERS OR KILLERS what ever you call yourselfs these days. YOU sure can not be called a responsable loveing person. My niece would of been 18 years old this weekend.And THANKS to YOU we got to go her grave and put happy 18th balloons and flowers on it.We didnt get to have the big birthday party for her that we had been planning for so long.The one like her older brothers got to have and her cousins had.YOU took that from us and her.She will never get to expience marriage are having children. You took that from her also. Bree loved kids and they loved her. She was a aunt to 3 kids. Those kids miss her so much. They cry for her. We all miss her greatly. She was so sweet and had smile and a wonderful hardy laugh.You could be in our shoes right now.(But you also think well i am not so what).You and everyone who knows about what you did are guilty. So just stay in your on little world of lies, one day you will pay. Rather here on earth are judgement day you will pay the price.

Posted by: somewhere in tx Location: rogers on Aug 15, 2008 at 10:59 PM
tsk, tsk, MOM, sounds like you might be related to the murders..so sensitive

Posted by: Another Mom Location: little river on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:29 PM
I'm not upset with anything anyone has said other than the gossip about another kid. Yes, we do have freedom of speech,however that freedom doesn't include, or at least shouldn't include, inflicting more pain, which is what all the gossip is accomplishing. You're right, it does hit close to home but not as close as you implied. You said "all the situations", I assume you are including the little league coach who has recently been in the news. In case you aren't aware, he lived outside of Rogers, not in LR. That's another situation that will probably cause innocent people more pain than they deserve. But the point is like local wrote, it doesn't really matter where they are from. My point, silly though it may be, is that the most innocent victim, Bree B.,seems to be forgotten in all the gossip about other people and their lives. The guilty will pay for this, the innocent shouldn't.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Rogers on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Hate to say it "Somewhere in Tx" but you are making yourself and Rogers look pretty stupid. And yes we have freedom of speech but atleast make sense and think before you speak...Thats always helpful!

Posted by: somewhere in Tx Location: rogers on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:40 AM
To Another Mom, sounds like I hit a nerve with you, no need to get so hateful and snippy, unless being in LR makes all the situations a "little to close to home." So settle down "MOM." This is a country where freedom of speech is allowed even if you dont like it. And as far as the stock market, well I would suggest that you watch it, its not that difficult, and price of gas? Well if you havent noticed it has gone down, by the way it is .92 cents higher than last year. Oh and a thought, dont get yourself so upset over what I've said, it makes you look, well, really silly. have a good day, hon.

Posted by: local on Aug 15, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Does it really matter where they are from but that they committed a crime. They ran over a human being and killed them and drove off. Let's just kkep praying they come foward before they go after them. It is hurting both families involved.

Posted by: Another Mom Location: Little River on Aug 13, 2008 at 08:15 PM
To Somewhere in Tx., Location: Rogers: First of all you don't wander, you wonder. You also are sickened, not sick end. If you live in Rogers you know little towns are just like cities, the only difference is that everybody knows everyone's business or thinks they do. Maybe you can also tell us all what the stock market will do and how much the price of gas will be next year. Now that would be helpful.

Posted by: somewhere in tx Location: rogers on Aug 12, 2008 at 06:04 PM
To anonymous, thanks for all the facts now I dont have to wander about the little towns you gave me enough info that im sickend.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Temple on Aug 12, 2008 at 12:14 PM
In the Friday paper it said they would have the DNA back in 2 weeks.

Posted by: concernedcitizen Location: rogers on Aug 11, 2008 at 03:15 PM
I keep following this story. I thought that perhaps it was going to go into a cold case type of situation. I hadn't heard about dna evidence. It seems they would have had that by now.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Temple on Aug 11, 2008 at 03:01 PM
I think we should just pray they get caught for the families involved it really doesn't matter where they are from.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Rogers on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:58 AM
How can you blame Academy for the citizens that live there. I live in Rogers also and there are alot that happens here that I'm sure not proud of. What about the SWAT team that has visited here quite a bit lately due to the drugs in our town. AND considering "chester the molester" and one of the accused has recently lived in Rogers looks like we have the same sick celebrities. Looks like you need to review your facts before you run your mouth!!

Posted by: somewhere n tx Location: rogers on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:38 AM
They can catch 'Chester the Molester" but they can't catch the two that murdered and injured the two kids from BE? Looks like Little River Academy has some sick celebrities. LET"S GET THEM CAUGHT-CONVICTED-SENTENCED and throw the key away!

Posted by: local on Aug 8, 2008 at 03:27 PM
by the article in the paper maybe they are getting closer or is the BE police smoothing htings over. it is the same stuff just leaving a little hope of an end.

Posted by: another Mom Location: Little River on Aug 8, 2008 at 02:51 PM
This was a terrible tragedy that robbed a young girl of her life and the future she should have enjoyed. However; that doesn't make it right for every one to be judgmental without knowing all the facts. None of us are aware of all the facts. Let's try to leave the gossip alone and let our judicial system do it's job. Gossiping about other kids does a diservice to everyone. As in most crimes, there are many innocent victims, and of course, Bree B. was the most innocent victim. I pray for God's Grace to help ease everyone's pain and for a swift end to this for all the families involved.

Posted by: me Location: here on Aug 4, 2008 at 04:37 PM
seems like you know her too. Her whole family would be in a up roar. Someone would be paying. I also heard the party has not stopped even her oldest in out and about at 17 years of age. I would hope that would have stopped.

Posted by: ME on Aug 3, 2008 at 12:35 PM
I am really am intrested to find out or not if the suspects are who did it, because if it is I know for a fact that one of them in particular would be raising all sorts of hell if had happened to one of her kids!! It is ridiculous how long it is taking for them to convict somebody!! We always knew her drinking would would catch up to her one day, it's just a shame that it had to cost someone their life, and another family a great deal of heartache. To the family who lost their daughter I am truly sorry for the loss of your daughter, and just know I hope they can convict someone soon!! My paryers are with your family.

Posted by: Daniel Ford(Bree's brother) Location: waco,tx on Aug 1, 2008 at 07:48 PM
We had our family reunion this past weekend it was not the same without her .Her birthday is in 15 days and it is killing all of us.We contact the police department on a daily basis.Belive me when i tell yall they know that we are tired of waiting for justice but all we can do is wait.Our family is very far from being able to cope with the loss of our little sister.When the gutless coward or cowards are brought to justice only then will we be able to begin the healing process.Until then we wait,on a daily basis ,through the pain and the rage and the dissapointment of what all has conspired.To the person or persons responsible for my sisters death,i realy hope your heart is being torn apart with guilt you deserve every sleepless night you get.To the people that continue to pray for and support or family thank you very much.God bless our friends who have helped tremendessley in the last 2 months and godd bless or supporters again thank you.

Posted by: home Location: home on Jul 30, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Well this is the first we have heard of a witness. I hope your facts are right but just do not understand if they have all this "stuff" what are they waiting on?

Posted by: somewhere Location: texas on Jul 28, 2008 at 10:16 PM
I just tought I would let you all in on something. If a crime happens before a marriage, The distric attorney can still call on each of them to testify. By people saying they cant testify against each other is wrong. That was true at one time. They have new laws now. So if their DNA comes back on them. They each can be called to testify by the D.A. are who ever it is in the court room. That is representing the parents of the teenagers.So if they think the marriage will keep this from happening they are wrong. And the case is still being investgated and they do have a wittness. They are just making sure all their i,s are dotted and their t,s are crossed. I still keep the family of all in my prayers. And for the sake of the parents of the teens I hope justice will be served.

Posted by: local Location: local on Jul 28, 2008 at 10:38 AM
to somewhere in rogers- I am with you on that. But now that they are getting married-yes look in Sunday's paper the license have bee filed and issued. Now that makes it even harded since that do not have to go against each other. Do they know the meaning of marrying for love? I hope the law feels good about this.

Posted by: somewhere in Rogers Location: Rogers on Jul 26, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Why is it that they can catch convict and sentence a 26 year old to 30 years for his murder in a DWI, but that do it with the two that killed the young girl and injured the young man? See why I have no faith in this wonderful system we have? Its pathetic

Posted by: local Location: home on Jul 25, 2008 at 04:16 PM
It's that true. Makes me ill to know this people get up every morning and go to work and still continue about their daily lives while nothing seems to be getting done. First we were waiting on the crime lab now what? Do they really have anything to go. I could not sleep at night if I knew I had this hanging over my head to solve. All is well in paradise for the couple. They get to enjoy their freedom and family...good luck to them.

Posted by: somewhere in Rogers Location: Rogers on Jul 25, 2008 at 12:10 PM
I have lost my faith in the legal system! I think its shallow and only people with powertrips holding a badge. Anyone else it would have been solved sentenced and key thrown away. what happened to this system? I guess if you have money and friends in "low" places you can get away with murder. God help everyone. Looks like in "any" case we all can "free-for-all" with no reporcussion. To me these people are as low as pediphiles, but at least pediphiles get caught!

Posted by: ME Location: A TOWN on Jul 24, 2008 at 01:13 PM
I AGREE WITH LOCAL. ITS LIKE IT HAPPENED & WE JUST KEEP ON WITH OUR LIVES WHEN SOMEONE OUT THERE KNOWS SOMETHING. HAD IT HAPPENED TO THE KILLERS THEY WOULD WANT JUSTICE FOR SURE. IDK HOW YOU COULD LIVE WITH THIS DAY IN AND DAY OUT EVENTUALLY YOU WOULD CRACK AT LEAST ANY DECENT HUMAN BEING WOULD. I STILL PRAY FOR ALL INVOLVED AS WELL.

Posted by: local Location: local on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Looks like you have to be from West before anything happens to you for drunk driving.If I were the family I would be at the police department everyday all day until something happenend. It is sad they can't solve this. What is the real hold up. We have gone on with our everyday lives as always.There is someone out there that knows more than they are saying. Hiddng the truth is just as wrong as the act itself.

Posted by: ?question? Location: moody on Jul 23, 2008 at 05:47 AM
why haven't we heard anything lately about the updates in this case?

Posted by: concerned Location: temple on Jul 17, 2008 at 11:51 AM
It seems that if they had a case they would have made an arrest. I would hate for someone to get away with this crime. I have always thought the truth would come out and we would know what happened, but I'm beginning to wonder if we will ever know who was driving that truck. I don't think anyone will come forward if they think there is a chance they will escape criminal prosecution. I'm not justifying that, but they may think they are doing the right thing for thier children or families. I really don't know. I just want to think the best of people. I would think it would torment their minds and living with it would be impossible. It would be little solace to the family that lost a child to never know. I'm glad that James is doing better and moving on. I know it will be a long hard process. You all have my prayers.

Posted by: local Location: local on Jul 16, 2008 at 09:12 AM
If they have not felt bad by now thwy never will. Just people with no heart or feelings. Very self center people.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: local location on Jul 15, 2008 at 05:40 PM
i will be glad when they catch who did this.you need to confess. i would think you would fill bad.

Posted by: local Location: local on Jul 15, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Sounds like the owner is saying "you didn't see me so prove it"Is he bragging about it? He better hope NO one saw him/her. This is not a game or just hitting an animal or something.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:54 PM
We were told thru someone the owner works with that they are confident that since there are no eye-witnesses, that they dont have anything to worry about. They best not believe that for a minute. Prisons are full of criminals who never had a eyewitness. Wont be long now...Heard they are having a wedding in a couple of weeks. What a way to start a marriage...

Posted by: just some info. Location: Texas on Jul 8, 2008 at 01:45 PM
James is doing fine he is trying to move on with his life now. Im sure he will always miss his girl, but he is young and needs to start rebuilding.As for the people who did this to the families your day is coming very soon , I feel sorry for your family it is plain to see you care nothing about them cowards.

Posted by: concerned Location: texas on Jul 8, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I know that the owner of the truck and his girlfriend was picked up for DNA testing. They WOULD NOT come in on thier own. So they had to be picked up for the test. And pretty soon everyone will find out if it was them are not.I feel like if it is not them, then why wait and have be picked up for the test. Unless you have something to hide. Hmmm maybe that is why they lawyered up. Maybe justice will come soon. My prayers to all who is involved. And I hope James the young boy continues to recover.

Posted by: central Location: texas on Jul 7, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I do think we all will find out soon enough. And yes it is still being investigated. I hear that the dna is back now and they just have to match it up. So I pray for all who is involved in this case. For those who lost a loved one. And for those who might have a loved one locked up for awhile. I do hope justice will be served for all, who have tryed to hide what has happened to this child. I would think whom ever did this they sure would not want this to happen to thier family. I would hope they would like to see justice done. Again my prayers are with you all.

Posted by: concerned Location: temple on Jul 7, 2008 at 07:26 PM
I guess this is just old news now. I wonder if we will ever know what really happened? I'm sure to the family it is still fresh and painful. My prayers.

Posted by: To: am I the only one Location: From Academy resident on Jul 5, 2008 at 01:10 PM
You are the only one who left a totally ignorant comment. The child molester doesn't live in Little River. The hit and run isn't investigated by this town, but Bruceville-Eddy. Yes there are bad people in Little River, just like everywhere else. How do you come to the conclusion that the town is protecting it's citizen's from the law? And as far as not wanting you to raise your family here..where do you live? Are you really that dumb to think that your town doesn't have any crime? These pedophiles are EVERYWHERE. For the sake of your children, if you have any, EDUCATE yourself.

Posted by: to: am i the only one on Jul 5, 2008 at 09:34 AM
the child molester lived in rogers and came to academy and molested the kids here and if he hadn't ever been caught how would anyone know that. As far as the other I'm not sure about.

Posted by: Am I the Only One on Jul 4, 2008 at 12:45 PM
A known child molester and a couple who ran down and killed a teenaged girl and severely injured another teen. WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE LIVE IN LITTLE RIVER ACADEMY??? Doesn't sound like any place I would want to live or raise my children. Maybe the town should stop protecting their residences and work on making their town a more decent place to live.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: texas on Jul 3, 2008 at 07:17 PM
I do belive who this will be caught.its just a matter of time.

Posted by: concerned Location: central tex on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I don't think anyone knows except the person that was driving that truck and whoever was with that person. I'm assuming more than one person was in the truck. If you look at the picture of the truck, it looks like they would have had to drive it almost standing up to see over the crumpled hood. If they can't put someone behind the wheel, then they can't make an arrest. I don't believe that they will come forward either. I do hope the truth will come out in the end. I know I couldn't live with that on my conscience. We do have to face our Maker one day.

Posted by: Mother of a Daughter and 2 Son on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I definitely agree with the last two comments....the owner and his girlfriend are not standup people. They are the people that just go through life never taking responsibility for their actions. They really do not care about anyone other than themselves. They are definitely not christians no matter what they say for if they were they would know what the right thing to do would be. I also agree that their relationship is doomed....no relationship could make it based on the foundation of lies theirs is based on. The police cannot arrest them because they think they did it. There has to be evidence and it takes time for the DPS lab to process that evidence. I hope and pray for Bree's families sake that the evidence points to them and they get arrested....if not then chances are the truth will come out as the longer things go on the more apt people are to brag about not getting caught. To anyone who knows what happened, please tell the police and quit protecting your friends

Posted by: anonymous Location: home on Jul 2, 2008 at 12:37 PM
It looks like they think they may have gotten away with the perfect crime but then they may. It is unbelievable that with all the evidence they say they have and the crime lab being here what is missing? They are not going to sign on the dotted line. You can only hope things will catch up with them and what goes around comes around later on. I wonder what their families think in the back of thier minds about right or wrong. What is is teaching others? It is ok to drink and drive and even be involed in an accident just lie......

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:54 AM
These people are not gonna be the stand up and take their punishment type. Everyone that has posted on here will need to understand and realize that it will not happen. They are going to deny what happened to the bitter end, hoping that the law does not have enough evidence to get a conviction. As to how they can live with themselves? Good question, but they are fighting for their freedom and I suppose they can somehow justify their actions based on that. Its so wrong, and hopefully justice will be served.

Posted by: PapaSmurf Location: Mart on Jun 29, 2008 at 01:40 AM
I am the stepfather of Bree. First of all I would like to thank everyone for there thoughts and prayers during our difficult time right now.Bree was a one of a kind young lady. She made us laugh,cry,mad,and crazy. That was the way she was. She had her own way of doing things.She was compasionate also. When my father passed away in 2000, one of the first things she said to me was Im sorry, what can I do to help you. I will never ever forget that. I might have not shown it very much, but I really loved that girl. Now that someone has taken her away from us,I have an empty spot in my heart that will not be filled untill we are reunited in heaven. I am proud to have helped raise Bree for 13 and a half years,and to not call her my stepdaughter, but to call her my DAUGHTER. As for James, I believe he would have made a good husband to Bree. Get well soon. To the driver of the truck, have some remorse and turn your self in and take the punnishment, like a Man or Woman that you should be .

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 27, 2008 at 10:05 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of James and Bree. May God be with each of you.

Posted by: No Neck Location: Waco, Tx on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Has anyone other than the families thought what it feels like to lose someone so dear? I am sure there are a few that have lost a member of their family. I have and so has my wife( hers was a child 6 months old to SIDS). The pain never goes away, it just becomes more like a dull ache. And nothing you hear or think will bring that person back. So put yourself in any one of the families shoes and walk that MILE...........maybe then you can say I KNOW how they all feel. I knew Bree and her family pretty well and they are stand up kinda folks and would do any thing for anyone. Still they are that way. Our God is very loving and holdes them all in his hands. I try to come here everyday so if you want make a comment back to me! Thanks.

Posted by: Bree's mom Location: Mart on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I would like to say thank you to everyone who sent out prayers to our family and to James and his family. This a very hard time for all of us. We miss Bree very much.I would also like to say that no the police have not given up they are very close . I would just like to know how someone can sleep at night after doing what they did to our families. For those who really care James is doing much better. Thank you again for all the prayers.

Posted by: another mom Location: waco on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I know the police have not given up in fact the time is very near they are just taken care of some last min. details .

Posted by: observer Location: texas on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I saw....just what I said. 4 police cars at his house. I was responding to a poster wondering if the police have given up. And the presence of the police indicates that they haven't. That was all I was saying, nothing more. But you sure are defensive aren't you???? BTW if you see your spouses car in someone's driveway, he probably is. lol

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Does Bruceville even have 2 cars?? Any how just because they were there doesn't mean anything, it was his vehicle I would assume they would need to speak with them. Did you see him or her in cuffs? NO, so I guess it doesn't matter. That is like saying I seen my spouses car in your drive way so you are sleeping with them???

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008 at 10:04 AM
what is it that you saw???

Posted by: observer Location: texas on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:33 AM
to another anonymous Texas at 08:00 am: I do not believe they law has given up. There were 2 county and 2 bruceville eddy police cars decending on his house just last week. Oh, and to the friend or relative in Rogers: Don't even bother telling me I don't know what I am talking about. I SAW IT

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:19 AM
More like Barney Fife, I think Bruceville is so desperate to solve this case so they can get everyone off of their back they will blame anyone. That's pretty bad when they believe rumors or even worst, starting & spreading the rumors.

Posted by: Another Anonymous Location: Texas on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:00 AM
time together does not matter since they have already been living together and work for the same company. They are seen on a regular bases going to lunch together. What does any of this matter. Seems the law may have given up or slacked.

Posted by: Another Anonymous Location: Texas on Jun 25, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Ok first it does not matter if they are married or not the hit and run happened befor they were married so it makes no difference. Maybe they just want some time together married before they go away for killing this child. IF IN FACT THEY REALLY DID IT.!!

Posted by: anonymous w Location: tx on Jun 24, 2008 at 08:03 PM
I can't believe they still haven't found out anything yet, they must be using the Keystone Cops to investigate this tragic event!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 23, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Exactly where did you get your information?? Maybe you should lookup the public marriage records, I can guarantee you will not find theirs on file because it isn't true. They did plan to get married by the JP quite a while ago but instead are planning a wedding at the end of the year. I guess their marriage is not so doomed afterall. I do pray for all of the families involved and are as anxious as anyone for justice to be served.

Posted by: My Last Post Location: Bruceville on Jun 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Let me just recap the way I see things...First off the owners says is truck was stolen but the theives then drove it to were he was drinking and partying???? Then the theives left in the stolen truck from the party they same time he left, again????? THEN, the truck broken or was abandon less than 1/2 mile from his house, WOW HOW RANDOM CAN THAT BE,oh yeah and there was no sign of forced entry and a key was used to start the truck. Now instead of helping the police prove that he is innocent, he and his girlfriend lawyer up and instead of having the big family wedding as planned they quickly get married at the JP so that spousal prviledge attaches and they cannot testify against each other. At this point let me inject that this marriage is domed considering the foundation it is based on. And as far as suing for slander what is being said would have to be false and they would have to prove that what was said is false and since they cannot prove it, they cannot sue. Do they look guilty,YES!

Posted by: Daniel Ford Location: waco texas on Jun 22, 2008 at 12:57 AM
if the person who hit my sister is coming in this forum and reading it then i would like u to know that your free days are numberd.you will be arrested and u will be punished for the cowardly ,gutless,ruthless,meaningless,senseless act that you have commited.i hope you lose as much sleep at night as we have because you deserve every thing that is coming to u .if you would have pulled your vehicle over and tried to help my sister and james it would be a different story but like the gutless coward you are you did not,there for i have no sympathy for what you get.however i would like to look into your eyes one time just to see if you have any kind of remorse.now that i have said that ,and to anyone who wishes to make a comment please send it do daniel_ford79@yahoo.com,for everyone else thank you ahgain and god bless you all and GOOD NIGHT

Posted by: Anonymous Location: rogers on Jun 21, 2008 at 08:00 PM
ya'll have no idea what ya'll are talking about so stay out of it and let the police take care of it. my prayers go out to the families that lost there loved ones.

Posted by: no neck Location: waco on Jun 21, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Can't we all get along in here. As a vetern I don't play well with others but I can still hear what other peeps say. I may not like it but the 1st amendmant says it all "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" If you can read this thank a teacher, if you can read this in Engilsh thank a vetern. Try to think the we agree to disagree. Much ezer and better on the thead. The family to Breezy have become a closer and more loving family, that still feels the loss of a sister, daughter, friend, and a smile when one was needed most by someone in the family. I pray and I hope everyone does for the families of these 2 kids and up holds their soul in Gods glory. Thanks to all that have posted here I may not agree but I will read it and accept it.

Posted by: concerned mom Location: temple on Jun 20, 2008 at 07:28 PM
BB -I think you are right. I misinterpreded your comment. I should have kept my mouth shut. I think I'm done here. This isn't helping the families any.

Posted by: BB Location: bosque county on Jun 20, 2008 at 03:26 PM
ok first of all lets get one thing straight "concerned mom", since you're obviously so caught up in picking apart and over-analyzing peoples comments on here then why dont you re-read it again. i never said i "hope someone elses child gets killed or some other tragic event happens". what i said is that i hope the person who did this and just left the scene without rendering aid will feel the kind of pain that this poor family is feeling over the loss of their child. i wouldnt wish death on anyone because nobody deserves to die like this no matter how good or bad of a person people think they are. so why dont you take your "holier-than-though" gig somewhere else because you arent the only person who feels sympathy for this family. maybe i worded my comment wrong, but i do still uphold my statement on the fact that suddenly somthing "tragic happens and everything is about you". so thanks for your opinion on my opinion but i really could care less.

Posted by: concernedmom Location: temple on Jun 20, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Lets see...BB First you talk about praying for the family and then you talk about hoping somebody else's child gets killed or some other "tragic" event happens so they can feel the "same kind of pain". Something is definitely wrong with that kind of thinking. I do think that "what goes around, comes around". I don't think for a minute that whoever did this will get away with it even if they are not prosecuted, but I wouldn't take any joy in their pain or wish that something terrible happens to them or their loved ones. People have said some rude things, but I think they will have to answer for them without my suggesting to the Almighty how to go about it. My heart goes out to BOTH these families, especially the mother and family that lost a precious child, the young man that is recovering and will have to live with this for his entire life, and all the other children/young people that are affected. Blessings and Peace.

Posted by: BB Location: bosque county on Jun 20, 2008 at 02:03 AM
some of you idiots are rediculous. i pray the family is doing ok. i also pray that some of the people on here who have posted rude comments have to feel this kind of pain sometime in their lives. something tragic happens and suddenly its all about yourself and not about the people this happened to. pathetic.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Rogers on Jun 19, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I totally agree with "concerned mom in temple". People are still innocent until PROVEN guilty.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Very well said Concerned Mom!!!

Posted by: concerned mom Location: temple on Jun 19, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Companies can be sued for doing things like that. People have the right to continue working at thier jobs and living their lives while under suspicion of committing a crime. Nothing has been proven. If he is innocent the company would have to pay alot of money for jumping the gun. While I understand you want justice and perhaps you don't like the accused and believe him to be guilty or not a nice person, you will have to wait for the charges to be proven before any punitive action can be taken.

Posted by: wondering Location: temple on Jun 19, 2008 at 12:04 AM
What is really sad is the company that this man works for, should ask him to take a leave till this is cleared up because with him behind a 18 wheeler he could and i am sure will hurt more people as long as he is behind a wheel.He should turn himself in and put an end to all of this at least for the family he has ruined and the man that loved this girl.I pray the police do something and they do it soon before he does do this to someones family again.

Posted by: stop cryin Location: in my chair on Jun 18, 2008 at 05:10 PM
no one has commited slander so lose the pi

Posted by: PI Location: somewhere on Jun 18, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Just because they got a lawyer doesn't mean they are guilty - it just means they are going to need legal assistance in sueing all you people for slander.

Posted by: Wondering Location: Texas on Jun 17, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I guess you are right it could of been a man or a woman. I do know they both have lawyered up now. That is the the owner of the truck and his girlfriend. Well it just makes one think now. With all the talk of it could of been a woman well maybe. Are is just the that the girlfriend was there in the truck also.If she was she is just as guilty as the driver. And if she was driving and the owner was the passenger he is guilty. Could this be why they lawyered-up(maybe so)I think if they were not guilty, they would have no reason for a lawyer now would they. Just kinda makes you stop and think about it all. But which ever the case maybe I am still praying for Bree,s family. And I pray that justice will be served one day sooner are later.

Posted by: concernedmom Location: temple on Jun 17, 2008 at 05:40 PM
just because the truck is a man's truck doesn't mean that a woman can't nor didn't drive it

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 17, 2008 at 05:31 PM
CONCERNED-(MORE LIKE BEING NOSY) And your point is??? My husband drives my vehicle....I swear some people should really use their head before they start spitting words out.

Posted by: CONCERNED Location: ROGERS on Jun 17, 2008 at 04:23 PM
IT WAS A MANS TRUCK NOT A WOMANS

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 17, 2008 at 11:22 AM
To wondering. How do you know that it was a man who hit these teens? There are just as many women out there who would hide this as there are men. Unfortunately being a mother only makes you act more irrationally when faced with lose of freedom. Think about it. I dont think it was a man at all.

Posted by: CONCERNED Location: ROGERS,TX on Jun 17, 2008 at 08:53 AM
THE TRUTH IS SOMEONE GOT KILLED AND INJRED VERY BAD.

Posted by: concernedmom Location: temple on Jun 16, 2008 at 09:42 PM
I don't know what to think about this anymore. I am just praying for all concerned. I wouldn't want to be on the jury if this ever went to court. It would be hard to sort out the truth.

Posted by: To Everyone on Jun 16, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Why have the police not made an arrest....could it be that they are being thorough to make sure once this goes to trial they will get a conviction. Sometimes arrests in situations like this do not happen as fast as a lot of people would like, but some times slower is better. Police cannot arrest someone on purely circumstantial evidence they have to build a case based on fact and evidence. As for the person who did this you will get arrested and put in jail for a lot longer time than if you had just stopped that night and done the responsible thing. The owner of the truck and his girlfriend or soon to be wife are doing a lot of things that make then appear guilty, probably because they are.... but to everyone stop speculating and let the police do their work and just be concerned with the families and their tragic losses.

Posted by: wondering Location: texas on Jun 16, 2008 at 01:12 AM
I am just wondering if the person/s are starting to have any guilt. It has been over a month now. And I have not heard of an arrest yet. You think that person/s can sleep good at night? Knowing they have killed someone. And they dont have any guts to turn themselves in. Maybe they are thinking they might spend the rest of thier lives in jail. They way I look at that is, oh well YOU STILL have your LIFE. What a BIG COWARD you are. And what if it happens to your child is still ok to run from the law. And be a COWARD as you have been. Justice will be done sooner are later.I hope dont have to many bad dreams of the girl you KILLED. Are the boy you injured.

Posted by: anywhere Location: anywhere on Jun 13, 2008 at 05:54 PM
If the police are so close to make an arrest,why have they not done it.Get this man off the streets before he kills someone,and puts a family thru this again.

Posted by: momofateen Location: texas on Jun 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Hello James. We are very happy that you are doing better. I know you miss your girl. We are all shocked at how the person who hit you could just leave you and Bree. I apologize for the behavior of coldblooded adults honey. You focus on getting better and trust that the person who did this will be brought to justice. I know that the police have a pretty good idea of who it was. Blessings to you and your family. May your body and your heart heal...

Posted by: James Location: Valley Mills on Jun 12, 2008 at 09:48 PM
this is James Nolan the guy that was hit i miss bree very much and i am doing much better. thanks to all that prayed for me and my famly.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Thank you, someone. You are right!!! Not all signing anonymous are the same people. What does that matter anyway? Stick to the subject at hand.

Posted by: someone Location: somewhere on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:01 AM
And by the way, do you know how many people come up on here anonymous. It isn't the same person every time you see that name.

Posted by: Someone Location: Somewhere on Jun 10, 2008 at 09:54 AM
I guess you would be pretty upset too if someone was accusing your family or friends of murder. This is not something that people take lightly. This is a serious issue and there are peoples lives at stake. Remember that if you are heard spreading rumors about this you can be charged for slander and that came from the Bruceville Eddy Police Dept so you might watch was you say and who you say it in front of.

Posted by: curious Location: close by on Jun 10, 2008 at 07:19 AM
To Anonymous It sure seems like you get upset when you come here maybe you have a bit of a guilty feeling yourself is there something that you might not be telling the police.

Posted by: Aunt Sandy Location: China Spring on Jun 10, 2008 at 01:36 AM
I would like to thank you all for your kind words. And most of all your prayers for our family. We have had our first Holiday without Bree. And rolling up on the second one. I can say they will never be the same again at my house. Bree was here alot speacially on every Holiday. The summers we spent time playing Volleyball or swimming. Then when it got to late for that, we went right in to playing games. We would all see how many people we could get around the kithcen table. She loved all that and so did we. She is missed by us all so much.Next month is our camping family reuion. I think Bree was the life of the family on our side. It makes it hard for us knowing she will not be there. She loved them the most. Because if you knew Bree you knew she loved little kids. And they loved her,they were drawn to her. That will be the hardest part on all of us.Not seeing her smiling face thier with us.I think I can speak for us all. She is a great loss to our family. Please keep praying. Thank You

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Rogers on Jun 9, 2008 at 10:51 PM
I think that this website should be shut down. It would sure spare the feelings of all that are involved. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!

Posted by: friend of family Location: waco on Jun 9, 2008 at 07:14 PM
My heart goes out to you this being the one month since you lost Bree. Please know that GOD will be with you and he will be there when justice is served.

Posted by: concerned Location: Temple on Jun 9, 2008 at 10:57 AM
I honestly dont think the owner was driving. I feel that she was driving. Someone needs to look at her. Just my opinion.

Posted by: Debbie Location: Brockton,MA on Jun 9, 2008 at 09:51 AM
My heart goes out to the family of this young girl,I know how it feels to lose a love one to a hit and run driver my nephew is the soldier that was just killed by a hit and run driver in Harker Heights,it takes a coward to run someone down and just leave them there.My heart and prayers go out to your family.GOD BLESS YOU...

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 9, 2008 at 09:26 AM
To Bree's family & friends. I know today is extra hard today being One month ago. I pray God's loving touch gets you through today and all the days to follow. I'm so sorry for your lose of your little sweet daughter (sister of friend).

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 8, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Shouldn't anything being discussed with a city councilman be kept confidential. What gives the police department the right to give any information to anyone other than the investigators on this case. That sounds kinda screwy to me.

Posted by: Daniel Ford Location: waco tx on Jun 7, 2008 at 08:31 PM
As much as i would like to meet the person or persons who viciously ran down my sister i would much rather see the person or persons go to prison.I would rather see justice than revenge ,that is what our sister would have wanted .I appreciate the jesture to whomever wrote that but my sister would not want us to ruin or own lives.This person will get what is coming to him or her.I have faith in that .JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED .Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers.On the other hand ,i would like to meet the person face to face and look into his eyes to see if he does have any knid of remorse .If you knew me you would understand.And for the accused who are innocent,i am sorry for what you are having to go through,but you will have your day when your names are cleared and the respnsible party comes forth,and for that person or pesons when that day comes and you are found guilty for the homocide of my sister ,I have no remorse or sympathy for you.thak you all again for your praye.

Posted by: No Neck Location: Beverly Hills Tx. on Jun 7, 2008 at 08:01 PM
As the father-in-law of one of Bree's brothers and I like to think friend to all of them I have seen their pain from the moment that they got the call, about Bree. I am not here to condem anyone just to say my 2 cents.......1st if you did this or saw this, or you were involved in this STAND UP and say what you know is right!!! 2nd if where your little girl on that hot pavement what would you want? Think hard before you say anything! 3rd I ask every one to take 60 seconds after reading anything on this posting and say a pray for the familys that have lost a loved one, or have seen a loved one hurt so badly they cry when they see him, or the family of the driver. They need prays too. And pray for the truth to come to light so all of the differant familys can rest at last. God Bless you and God Bless America.

Posted by: someone Location: waco tx on Jun 7, 2008 at 06:03 PM
well when they do catch who ever did this they should instead of throwing that person in jail they should hand em to brees brothers.im shure they would agree to handel the punishment phase.

Posted by: speculator on Jun 7, 2008 at 04:31 PM
IF the driver is the owner, I sure hope they arrest him soon. It makes me sick seeing him run around on his motorcycle almost daily, like he doesnt have a care in the world. And if he isn't the driver, he sure as heck knows who is. And that makes him guilty also for lying.

Posted by: City Councilman Location: Bruceville-Eddy on Jun 6, 2008 at 07:08 PM
To everyone...the police department is close is making an arrest and not only will the driver go to jail so will the passenger who failed first of all to come forward and second of all when questioned did not tell the truth. There are many others from Rogers and Academy that were questions....some told the truth by many have been found to be lying and covering for the driver. Those people will also have to face their day in court as they will be charged with making false statements and interfering in an investigation. To Bree's family I am so sorry for this horrible event and I pray for God to comfort you during this terrible time. I also will keep the driver of the truck and passenger's teenaged sons and other children in my prayers as they will soon be without parents.

Posted by: central Location: texas on Jun 6, 2008 at 06:57 PM
To the localmom form rogers;I just wonder if everyone will be so proud and grateful if Greg might be guilty.Some people only tell what they want to tell. That may be the case here, That they are ashamed of what they have done. And they think they will never get caught as long as they keep thier mouth shut.Some people start to believe thier on lies after a while. One thing you are right on is the trueth will come out. And if it doesnt they just might may be ate up with GUILT. One more thing to think about, if a drunk hit your child and said oh my truck was stolen or I was not driven it. How would you feel. Would you say oh well they still have their kids and I am grateful for that. Are would you be some what hurt by the excuses that they are handing out. Trust me your family is being prayed for. And so are the familes that that the BIG LOSS of a child. And the boys family that was injured as well.

Posted by: localmom Location: rogers on Jun 5, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Just because folks know who is being accused doesn't mean they have information they are withholding. I do know several that have cooperated fully with the police. All they can tell them is what they know and that isn't much for the most part. There are innocents in both families suffering. I know there is no consolation for the loss of a child and my prayers go out to the family that lost theirs. We love our young people too, and it hurts to see them going through this, but we still have them with us and for that we are blessed and grateful. The truth will come out soon, I believe that it will.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 5, 2008 at 09:11 PM
The kids that are being accused and harrassed from it are suffering. They have nothing to do with it.

Posted by: daniel Location: waco tx on Jun 5, 2008 at 07:31 PM
to anonymous from rogers,the only familys suffering is mine that lost bree and james family,and all our friends too.the only other person that could be suffering is the driver of the truck beacause he or she whatever the case may be is having to live with the fact that he or she has killed a young child being my sister and badly injured almost killing another.but since apparently you know this other family is suffering that perhaps you have an idea as to who hit my sister and her fiance if that is the case i urge you to contact the texas dapartment of public safety or the bruceville eddy police department thank you and to all the people sening your prayes from the family thank you very much

Posted by: somewhere in texas Location: rogers on Jun 5, 2008 at 05:15 PM
The person or persons involved DNA will be not only left inside the truck, but will also be all over the airbags if they deployed. So let the investigators handle it. We need to concentrate on supporting every family that is going thru this and has gone thru it. God Bless all involved

Posted by: caring Location: rogers on Jun 5, 2008 at 03:49 PM
When talking about Other Families that are suffering just who but the victim's family is suffering. I would hope there are not people who know what happened and are covering up for the driver because that is making them as guilty as the driver. I could not sleep knowing I had that kind of a secret not being able to tell anyone but like many have said it will come out sooner or later and hopefully the right person or persons will pay.

Posted by: blank on Jun 5, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Amen Dad in Rogers!! And God WILL be the judge in the end for whoever did this horrible thing.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: ROGERS on Jun 5, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I THINK ALL OF YALL ARENT TO SHUT UP AND LET THE POLICE HANDLE IT. THERE IS OTHER FAMILIES THAT ARE SUFFERING TOO.

Posted by: Dad in Rogers Location: rogers on Jun 5, 2008 at 10:47 AM
What happened in this country "Guilty until proven Innocent? So far all I read is that everyone is "the Judge and the Jury." No one knows what happened except the people or individual that was driving. I am NOT defending the driver(s). This is about all the "hearsay" that is going on. Why dont we stop trying to play CSI and let the professionals do thier job, and lets come together as families and support the needs of these family of the injured young man, and the family that lost thier little girl. We all have become so obsessed with the "who dunnit" aspect, that we forget the tremendous loss that is happening right now and will always be. Lets "Give Love" and let God be the judge in the end.

Posted by: mom Location: Mart on Jun 5, 2008 at 08:22 AM
First of all I would like to thank everyone who has sent us their love ,support and most of all prayers. Second of all I would like to set something straight. Bree was not preg. James is doing very well he is walking much better ,but misses Bree very much. The last thing is that My daughter and her boyfreind was walking on the SIDE of the road her time of death was 10:28 not midnight. The driver of the truck hit them and Killed my daughter .I dont understand how the driver could just leave her that way. He does not deserve to be behind the wheel of a truck, car or anything. I never want anyone to go thru the pain I am going thru now . PLEASE do the right thing and turn yourself in and dont get behind the wheel and hurt someone else PLEASE !!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 5, 2008 at 08:15 AM
You know everyone is so quick to put the guy at the wheel his girlfriend was with him why couldnt she had been driving? The police are still investigating and we wont know the truth till that is done no matter what we think and unless you really know who did it you shouldnt run you mouth in case your wrong.

Posted by: anonymous Location: temple on Jun 5, 2008 at 01:46 AM
I have never meet the man of this truck but everyone I have talked with says he would do something like this crime.He is a man without a heart to kill a child and never think about it.I know where this man works and I would never feel safe with him driving a 18 wheeler.He should take a leave until this is all cleared up.I just wish he would come forth and tell every thing he really knows about this crime.He needs to quit telling all the lies and be a man and own up to what he has done,he has killed a child who will never see a wedding or a birth of a child,this child is in the ground and he is walking the street like he has done nothing wrong.Be a man and just tell the truth so these families can have so peace.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Wow anonymous-You should be a detective on this case. We would already have the driver on Death Row. You even investigated the crime scene. Problem is alot of your evidence that you have collected is a bunch of lies and rumors. Like the fact that he is a volunteer firefighter, that was over 10 years ago. Just because everyone you have talked to that knows him beleives he did it doesn't mean anything. Isn't it obvious that they don't have enough evidence to charge anyone. You will never get the truth out of this because everyone runs their mouth so much and adds to the story everytime it is brought up. I know this is a place to put your comments but you should atleast have your story straight before you go posting it to 100's of people. I know the owner of the vehicle drinks but who doesn't, can you honestly say you have never drank before? Just because he is loud and obnoxious doesn't mean he is capable of murder.

Posted by: honest Location: holland on Jun 4, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Come on yall. Let's face it this is not a waron personal options but the truth. If you know the truth you need to come foward. You are just as guilty as the driver if you don't. He will have time to pay when the truth does come out let's just hope he does not bring others down with him

Posted by: anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 at 01:29 PM
To localmom: you really got me with that spelling thing!! Its my typing thats not so good, not my spelling skills. We'll just see what happens won't we. I think the only one leading the lynch mob is the driver of the truck. Thinking he can run over 2 people in cold blood and never slowdown or stop to render aid because of his own selfish tendencies. I drove right by the spot it happened at and there are no skid marks on the road anywhere. I don't need to lead a lynch mob to bring him down because he is doing it himself. We'll just see what happens won't we.

Posted by: localmom on Jun 4, 2008 at 11:24 AM
To Anonymous that can't spell. Just because you don't like him doesn't make him guilty. You don't know who was driving the truck. You just think you know. If anyone knew who was driving there would have been an arrest. That is why we have a legal system instead of you leading a lynch mob.

Posted by: Does it Matter Location: Rogers on Jun 4, 2008 at 11:03 AM
For someone who knows him so well you should know that he hasn't been apart of the volunteer fire department for over 10 years. Just another rumor to go around.

Posted by: anomyous on Jun 4, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Folks we all know the owner of the truck was also the driver of the truck. Even before I found out who the owner of the truck was I kept thinking this and now that I know who the owner of the truck is I KNOW him!!! I know what kind of person he is and I say HE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. I know many people that know him and everyone of them says he is guilty. He is also a volunteer fireman, want him coming to your house to put out a fire? I don't think so. He might run YOU over in the process. This sorry excuse for a human being is just worried about himself because he knew that if he stopped he would get a DWI and then he would lose his truck driving job and go to prison. Bet he wasn't banking on the license plate falling off at the scene, was he? Imagine this kind of a person behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler driving down the interstate, its a scary thought. What he doesn't realize is he will be convicted of this and then it will be 100 times worse because he tried to cover it all up.

Posted by: localmom on Jun 4, 2008 at 09:23 AM
I think they are investigating and trying to make a case. If there was anything to report I know it would have been on the news. They can't put a driver behind the wheel of the truck. We have to wait for the truth to come out. It always does in the end.

Posted by: heidenhiemer parent Location: heidenhiemer, Tx on Jun 3, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Has anyone an update on this tragedy? My prayers are with the kids families. This was preventable. Dont we teach our kids Think before you Drink, Friends dont let friends drive drunk?etc... These perp's need to be caught! To be a Human Being is compassionate, caring, and helpful. These people are not human. Not stopping and aiding injured people? They probably would have stopped if it was a deer, or dog. Or if they had a collission with another vehicle and exchange insurance. Where is the humanity in them? We need to come together as a whole community and love our children and raise them with guidance and love, for we dont have them long. As for the driver(s), I hope that you NEVER have a loved one taken from you in this manner. You need to be caught and prosecuted. We as a community, as parents, need to support the families of these victims and pray for strength among them. May God wrap his loving arms around both families. God is the final judge in this unforgivable tragedy!

Posted by: anonymous Location: temple on Jun 2, 2008 at 08:41 PM
there are to many telling lies so the driver of the truck will get caught before this is all over.Our prays are with family who lost a child.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 2, 2008 at 04:40 PM
"What does "alcohol related" domestic disturbances have to do with a hit and run?...The guy is a drunk, get it now FLY ON THE WALL. He gets so drunk at home that the law has to be called. So maybe he was drunk and got in his truck and drove home....is that too far of a strech for you FLY?

Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 2, 2008 at 01:04 PM
there was no motorcycle involved

Posted by: A Fly Location: On the Wall on Jun 2, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Ok how long has this gone on now?? All of the rumors are really getting old. Don't you think that if the driver is so guilty he would be arrested?? There is obviously other evidence that is keeping the driver from being charged otherwise he would be locked up. What does "alcohol related" domestic disturbances have to do with a hit and run?? Absolutely nothing.. You people on here are so caught up in the rumors that even if we all did know the truth you wouldn't believe it. If the owner of the truck didn't do it you all are going to have alot of apologies to say.

Posted by: p Location: temple on May 31, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I'm just thinking here. Someone said on here that the owner of the truck was in Eddy on his girlfriends motorcycle that night. Soooo, whoever "stole" his truck dicided to take it there, where the owner is, at the same time? Pretty gutsy, I'd say. And than the "thief" takes the truck back to the owner's house. (well he tried, it didn't quite make it there). Maybe the owner wouldn't realize that it was all smashed up???? I also heard, and I don't know if it's true, that there has been several domestic disturbances at the owners residence. And they were ALCOHOL RELATED. Conclusion: There is no thief. Only a guy telling a whole lot of lies.

Posted by: concerned Location: Temple on May 30, 2008 at 03:13 PM
its been 3 weeks today. I hope they can put an end to this really soon for everyone involved. My prayers are for all involved. that everyone will get their just rewards.

Posted by: SLL Location: waco on May 29, 2008 at 01:24 AM
Thak you for your concern, It was a horrible and tragic thing that happened that night. The police are still investagating the driver-owner of the truck.He has told about 3 stories about that night.We had heard that someone sent a letter to the police station. That didnt want to be known at this time. That the owner of the truck. Was talking about going to get more beer. To put in his cooler. That was in the back of his truck. And that he was pretty well on his way to being drunk to start with. So it is only a matter of time before he is caught.If he dont come forward then you have to wait on DNA. James is doing a little better now he is at home. He can recall some things about that night.I pray for all that are involved. Including the driver of the truck. Bree was a great delight to all that knew her. And she will be missed greatly by us all. We will miss her big bear hugs and silly little smiles.

Posted by: followingthisstory Location: rogers on May 28, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Has anyone heard if they have found out who was driving the truck? My blessings to the families. It seems like they could have figured something out by now? We were at Mayfest and saw all the young people having a good time. It is heartbreaking that we lost one so horribly.

Posted by: sarah Location: eddy texas on May 24, 2008 at 10:53 AM
alright guys and girls me and bre had our ups and downs but we still huged eachother and said we loved eachother 10:26 is not late for a 17nyr old and an 18 yr old and she was not going to go get drunk she was just going to see her brother at his work there shouldnt be no negitive remarks on here have respect and the person who did this should turn themself in karma does come back to bite you

Posted by: JENNIFER Location: BRUCEVILLE on May 24, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I heard that between eyewitness accounts and the evidence from the crime lab that the police have a pretty solid suspect and now it is just a matter of time before an arrest is made.

Posted by: Me Location: Rogers on May 23, 2008 at 01:45 PM
It makes my heart hurt to think that whoever was driving the pickup that took the life of one teen and injured another does not have the decency or respect to come forward and make it known. It doesn't matter who you are... THAT IS WRONG!!!! Turn yourself in and put an end to all of this for everyone involved. DO THE RIGHT THING!!!!

Posted by: Meme Location: Texas on May 23, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Whomever is responsible for this horrible horrible accident, please come forward. You are ruining many lives. You need to pay for all the heartache that you have caused by your carelessness. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bree and James' families. May God be with you at this time in your life.

Posted by: volleyball Location: waco on May 21, 2008 at 05:05 PM
I left a comment on the other story also and it read the same as everyone almost. I HOPE THE PERSON THAT DID THIS CAN NOT SLEEP AT NIGHT AND HOPEFULLY WILL CARE ENOUGH about the families to turn yourself in and do the right thing. The truck looks horrible and I can't even begin to imagine what the parents have gone through and for that I am sorry. James's mother is one of my best friends from way back and I wish her prayers and healing along with James and Bree's family. God Bless you all and one day we will be writing on here about the person that turned thereselves in for us to have closer.

Posted by: concerned Location: Waco on May 21, 2008 at 10:41 AM
James' family also reads these comments-to the person who did this horrible thing-TURN YOURSELF IN!! and for the people who know who did this-YOU ARE AS GUILTY AS HE IS--MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOULS-YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IT!!!! For those of you who have expressed your concern and said prayers for Bree and James' families-Thank You-keep them coming we are going to need them in the days, weeks and months ahead. FYI..James should be getting to go home on May 23rd-but has a long recovery road ahead of him-To Brees' family-GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY HE KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS DURING THIS SAD TIME..WE LOVE YOU!

Posted by: David ford Location: waco on May 21, 2008 at 01:13 AM
I do read all of these things. I am Bree's big brother David, and yes we do read what you say. she was not out at midnight. by midnight she was gone from us for almost 2 hours.I think if you have an 18 year old you know that they will not be home at 12. they have friends and things they want to see. Bree just happened to be going to see her brother at his work. And to yall that has said things about under age drinking, she was going to the store also to get a coke. thank you for all the kind words and prayers.

Posted by: aal Location: cetral,texas on May 20, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Bree was also my niece she was walking actually in the grass, on the side of the frontage road. Her And James was struck when the truck veered off the road. So that tells me he must of been DRUNK or not paying ATTENTION.And if some of you all would watch the news. You can certainly tell he never stopped at all. He hit them with full force and never looked back. His truck looked like it hit a tree. And I also think 10:30 is not to late to be out. They were with relatives and decided to walk about a block to the store. Where Bree,s brother worked to meet up with him and wait for there dad.So please before you make any commits on them being out until 10:30.Think about the truck that veered off the road some. And KIILED BREE and injured her FIANCE. Must of you all dont know the story. And some of you may know who did this horrible thing. And if the justice system doesnt get him, guilt will.And I hope he is doing some heavy duty praying to God. Because he will need him.

Posted by: Sandy Location: waco on May 20, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Hi All I am David,Daniel and Bree,s aunt.First let me say it was 10:20 at night when my niece was KILLED. The time dosent matter anyway. What matter is that the person who did this should come forward. And if he dosent, I will pray for him and his family because it will be hard for them to live with. Knowing he took the life of a young beautiful girl. Im sure he can see it play over and over in his mind. The sounds and the screams of that night. The messed up front end of his truck. Justice will be done rather by the judicial system. Are by the man above. And for those that said she was pregnat she WAS NOT.You should thank the Good Lord for that one. If she would of been it would be 2-counts of VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER. And for those of you who want to know her fiance is doing better. He did have to under go painful back surgery. He will also have to have some pretty painful rehab. And maybe get to go home pretty soon. God Bless You All

Posted by: Daniel Ford Location: waco tx on May 20, 2008 at 04:36 PM
hello all.i am brees second oldest brother and i have been reading these comments and i have to get some things straight.first,my sister and her fiance whom she was going to marry AFTER SHE GRADUATED was killed at 10:20 pm not nidnight not 1 am 10;20pm.her and her fiance was going to the store where our youngest brother worked to meet him.i would like the person who is responsible for my sisters death to please turn yourself in .it would not be hard to tell if you hit a dog or a person if any of you seen the truck you would understand that.the person that hit them had to have some kind of injury.also for those of you concerned james is doing well he is walking with use of a walker but is still badly injured.if anyone would like to clear anything else up email me at daniel_ford79@yahoo.com thank you

Posted by: suelangford Location: Joshua, TX on May 20, 2008 at 09:47 AM
How did an article about the death of one young girl and a young man injured turn into this "HATEFEST" I have sat and read through these comments and it disappoints me to see what American society has become. What happened to love thy neighbor? What happened to loving everyone? This is pathetic, I would like each of you to read the very first comment that was ever posted..it was from her brother David Ford. Do you cold-hearted people realize that her family is reading all of these hateful comments that you are writing. Do you think that helps mend her family's broken hearts? Did any of you go by the funeral home and tell them any of this BS you are writing?... no because you are cowards. Did any of you self-righteous people sit and watch her family as they buried their only daughter and sister? Stop already! Just stop have a little respect for her family. Respect... try hard and you might remember exactly what that is. I am ashamed of people... they just don't care anymore.

Posted by: jeff Location: belton on May 19, 2008 at 04:20 PM
how easy is it to say that my truck or car must if been stolen when something goes wrong. I hear it all the time in my job. Own up to what you do or have done and stop placing blame where its not due. No person walks on water but the one that does will try you in time.

Posted by: rogersmom Location: rogerstx on May 16, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Smarter than you think....I really don't disagree with anything you said. Whomever did this should do the right thing, and I hope they will, and I believe the truth will come out in time. I have faith in justice and the truth has a way of making itself known sooner or later. I hope sooner for everyone involved as I think that would make it easier on all the families, and especially Bree's parents. I know thier loss is incomprehensible and inconsolable. I still have compassion on all involved including the driver and his/her family, and I will stand by that. I do not understand or support their actions, but my heart does go out to them and their family as well. I would think by your response that you are probably very close to the situation and feeling the loss and anger deeply. I understand that and honor that as well.

Posted by: someone Location: somewhere on May 16, 2008 at 02:36 PM
YOUR NOT SO SMART..My point is unless the driver is telling you personally the different "stories" then you cannot sit back and say they are all different because you haven't heard for yourself. STORIES GET MIXED UP WHEN THEY ARE RUMORS and everything on this board and everything you hear is nothing but rumors. NO ONE KNOWS THE TRUTH.

Posted by: Smarter than you think Location: Bruceville on May 16, 2008 at 12:22 PM
If you are telling the truth that it is not easy to get your story mixed up.....because it is the TRUTH. Stories get mixed up when they are LIES. Maybe you should try the TRUTH and you will know what I am talking about!!! TO ROGERSMOM....Your heart goes out to a killer....I agree thay probably did not setout that night to kill anyone but were is that persons morals....I don't care if you hit a person, dog or whatever!!!!! You stop and render aid or see about taking steps in correcting the damage that was done. This person had no concern or conscious of doing anything other than running away and hiding like a coward. Yes I am sure they have a family as well but what about the family of the girls who life was taken do they not matter because the person who hit them has a family? Bottom line, family or not, they need to take responsibility for their actions, turn themselves in and face the consequences. If their family means that much to them then they will help them through this.

Posted by: rogersmom Location: rogerstx on May 16, 2008 at 08:34 AM
krv in waco It takes alot of courage to stand up and say you were wrong about something and I am grateful to see your apology to Bree. I did not know her, but know what it is like to have a child that is looked down on for being a bit "different". I hope that you take it a step further and take a stand against bullying and rudeness whenever you see it in the future. The world would be a sorry place without the "eccentricities" of "different people". It is good to appologize, but it is even better to put some action behind it. It breaks a mothers heart to see her child mistreated because someone else thinks they are better, smarter, prettier, etc. You may not realize the tears that are shed later, or the pain and hurt that it causes deep within. You are young, and you can make a difference with your actions in the future. I think that Bree would like that. I don't speak for her, but for my own child that has been treated similarly.

Posted by: RogersMom Location: Rogers Texas on May 16, 2008 at 08:24 AM
My heart goes out to the family. I did not know Bree, but the loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy. If you haven't experienced it, then you can't possibly know. I know she was a precious little girl to her family. My sincere condolences to you all. My heart also goes out to the driver involved. I'm sure he/she didn't set out to kill someone that night. It is hard to understand why they didn't stop. I know they have family and children too and must be suffering as well. It is a tragedy all around. I am sure that the truth will come to light in time. Blessings on all the families involved.

Posted by: someone Location: tx on May 15, 2008 at 06:16 PM
i was lucky enough to meet bree .she is a sweet young lady. i feel so bad for both familys. i hope they catch the person who done it. and they will. and they know they did it and it is just a matter of time . they will get you. hope it is soon. you should go and to the police and tell them you did it . it will be easier on you. so please do the right thing now

Posted by: Someone Location: Somewhere on May 15, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Do you personally know the owner and heard the different "stories" he has told? Do you know if his kids are even old enough to drive?? Have you not seen how many different stories have been said on here alone?? It's obviously pretty easy to get a story mixed up. I'm not defending the owner in any way but no one knows what happend except the person who is responsible and God. The police will catch whoever done it and if it was the owner then they deserve what they get...It's people like you that get the "stories" mixed up.

Posted by: Smarter than you think Location: Bruceville on May 15, 2008 at 08:07 AM
To Someone.....I believe when it comes down to it the owner or one of his kids is responsible for this horrible tragic event and he is just covering everything up. How can you say he is cooperating with the police when he is telling different stories to anyone who will listen....just go talk to his friends, neighbors and coworkers!!!!!

Posted by: Someone Location: Somewhere on May 14, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Just for your information the owner of the vehicle had a family member who was killed due to drinking & driving as well. She was 18 out of high school visting friends in college and was out after midnight, is that the reason she died? NO. She switched sides with the guy sitting with her in the back and a mile down the road they were hit on her side. When God says its your time it doesn't matter who you are, where your at, what time it is or anything else for that matter. The owners are cooperating with police and have given all the information they have available. No one knows who done this or what really happen otherwise they would be in jail. Fact of the matter is someone has died, everyone needs to quit there bickering and come together to help prevent more accidents like this one.

Posted by: Smarter than you think Location: Bruceville on May 14, 2008 at 06:52 PM
To Jessika from Lorena it sure seems you know who hit these kids and you are withholding information from the police. The owner of the vehicle if he knows anything should be working with the police and not trying to coverup what really happened. How would he react if it was his son or daughter that was killed or injured. Just the fact that he is not going to the police with what he knows tells me he is guity or knows who is. The police should prosecute and convict any and all parties that are withholding information or lying about what they know. My prayers continue to be the victims two families and I am praying for a speedy recovery for James.

Posted by: mm Location: be on May 14, 2008 at 06:00 PM
this will rest on the community as a whole for sanctioning this all out drunken party on Mother's Day weekend every year! Shame on all of us! This started out as a way to raise monies for our emergency services, now look! our ems had to be employed because of Mayfest. It is time to close the doors on this celebration, our community as a whole is not considered 'wet' so why would we want to continue to have this affliated with our town?

Posted by: Jimmie Location: Holland Michigan on May 14, 2008 at 05:43 PM
I can not believe all of this. So far from what I have read the main concern is that a 17 and 18 year old were out late. I guess it would make this ok if they were older??? I am very good friends with Bree's parents and watched Bree grow up. I love her like my own and I will miss her and feel for both sets of parents. All I have to say is some people need to get a life and realize it does not make a difference if they were 18 or 80. This should have never happened regardless of age. They have a right to walk along the side of the road with out fear of being hit by a vehicle. My prayers are with both families and I wish the best to James and his Family and to Bree's Family.

Posted by: Cindy Location: Corsicana on May 14, 2008 at 01:39 AM
This is so tragic. It has impacted so many lives. My heart goes out to James, his friends and family, and the family and friends of Bree Anne. My prayers are with you all. I cannot imagine how devastated you must be.

Posted by: Whitney. Location: Eddy on May 13, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Oh Bree, I miss you honey. Fourth period isn't the same without you. We always seemed to get in each other's way walking out the door! =] Oh, I would give anything to see you after fourth period just one more time! You are truly already missed! It's weird now not seeing you. I miss you Bree baby!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Eddy on May 13, 2008 at 10:43 PM
I checked this story because I graduated from BE last year and knew Bree's brother. I feel for her family along with the fiance of this young girl. I should have known before signing on here that the comments were going to very typical of Bruceville-Eddy. Over-dramatic and nothing but criticism and drama. Grow up BE, please show some respect to these families. Jeff I am so sorry for your loss.. First your friend our junior year and now your sister. I wish you the best, and truly feel for you. I am so sorry.

Posted by: Jessika Location: Lorena on May 13, 2008 at 07:17 PM
God Bless the boy who lived and is having back surgery. It is so horrible that this has happened. And it is really horrible that this is the second accident like this in 2 months. 2 MONTHS!!! Drunks need to stay off the road. My dad works with a guy who is the friend of the guy who owned the truck that hit these kids. It was stolen that night and by one of his kids' friends. They cannot prove which one it was or if it really was by one of the friends but the son was at a baseball game and the daughter was out to dinner with her friend and his parents. The owner of the truck was at mayfest that night with his girlfriend on her motorcycle. They said that it had to be a friend that knew where everything was in the house to get the keys and steal the truck. And to just to put a point forward..this accident happened at 10:20pm that night...NOT MIDNIGHT!! stupid people! God Bless the families of these two kids. R.I.P. to Rene and Ericka who also got hit last month. Love and miss you so much!!

Posted by: Susan Location: Valley Mills on May 13, 2008 at 06:23 PM
This girl and boy are apart of 2 wonderful families. James I know personally, because he dated my daughter. The person that has done this horrible crime is a coward for not comming forward. But the person should know this... YOU WILL BE FOUND. SHAME ON YOU!!

Posted by: Suzi Location: Waco on May 13, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I have kept quiet on this,you see I knew Bree.She was a wonderful loving and talented young lady.We miss her so much it can't be put into words.All the bickering and fussing over what time and what they did or didn't do only adds to her family's pain.So please stop.Thanks to those who have sent the family love and prayers they need it. To her family we send our love,to the coward who did this shame on you, God will be the only one who might have mercy on your soul.She is a bright star in heaven and will shine on us all.

Posted by: krv Location: waco on May 13, 2008 at 03:24 PM
I used to go to school with Bree when she attended Mart High School. I admit that I never really talked to her mostly because she hung out with the "weird" group in school. She would come into the office everyday, when me and my friend were in there as office aides, she would write Breezy on the sign out sheet and we were like "Breezy? Why does she call herself Breezy?" We didn't get it, we were rude, and we looked down on her. I am now a Senior at Mart and I have grown up a lot since I last saw Bree. I know that it is too late to apoligize to Bree, but to her family I am so very sorry for my actions. I am not just saying this because of her ill death, but I now know that what I did was wrong and that I am trying to make it right. I am truely sorry for your loss. I had also heard that James was Bree's finace, but I know that it must be a tremendous loss for him also. Lord let James heal quickly and just touch him from the top of his head to the soles of his feet in Jesus name amen.

Posted by: TE Location: Belton on May 13, 2008 at 03:18 PM
To get real: Bravo!!! couldn't have said that better my self. To ladytexan, thank you for the update. Both families are in my thoughts and prayers. To the rest of you judging everyone and their comments.....shame on you all, you bunch of social deviants. I pray for all of you

Posted by: my prayers go out to ya'll on May 13, 2008 at 03:09 PM
My heart and prayers go out to these famillies...I'm so sorry for your loss...I have heard that they young man passed away and that the young lady was pregnant and they were married...

Posted by: Concern Location: Temple on May 13, 2008 at 02:03 PM
What is really sad is that every event you go to anymore serves beer. That is where they make their money. People that dont drink have to watch all the drunks make fools of their selves and in turn they drive drunk. The time does not matter...those kids where their to have fun like most of the people were. How many people does it take to get killed for someone to realize the laws need to be more harsh? They say that smoking is the leading cause of death....wake up...I think drunk driving is right up there. My prayers go out to the families of those kids. Staying close with god and your family and you will get through this horrible time. God bless you.

Posted by: ladytexan Location: waco on May 13, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Yes Carrie the young man had to have back surgrey yesterday and they upgraded him to serious. His back will take 6 months to heal. They have to give him morphine to clean his back beause of the road rash. But he will be ok I hope. God Bless everyone again and I hope the driver feels guilty, can't sleep at night and has to turn him self in because its the right thing to do.

Posted by: Carrie Location: Lampasas on May 13, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Any word on how the young man is doing?? What a tragic loss. I will be praying for the families involved and hope the driver has a sense of decency and turns themselves in.

Posted by: ladytexan Location: waco on May 13, 2008 at 10:14 AM
The young man was my one of my best friends sons. He had to have back surgrey and has now been upgraded to serious in case anyone would like to know. His back is terrible and can take up to 6 months to heal. I am glad he is ok but my heart aches for the girls family and I have many prayers for them also. My daughter lost her sister at 13 this past January because she was in the wrong place at the wrong time and Adam's mom was also a friend of mine. It's awful to lose young people at that age and I will pray for there familes everyday. God Bless them all because they are all really good families these kids come from.

Posted by: Lauren Location: Coolidge on May 13, 2008 at 09:16 AM
That is such a tragic loss and at such a young age.

Posted by: get real Location: here on May 13, 2008 at 08:40 AM
WOW, you people are unbelievable!! Instead of giving condolences, you've all become psychic ....like you know what other commenter's children are doing? I think you all have a (conscious problem) because you were ALL AT BEERFEST DRINKING!! This is a tragedy and B/E needs to either stop this fest or not allow any drinking ...period. You ladies need to STOP all your self righteous, "know it all poop" on here. My prayers go out to the families and I hope the coward is found.

Posted by: Waco on May 13, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I usually dont comment on these things but do you hear yourselves...you sound so selfish...well my kid this...and thats too late for those kids...A PERSON DIED AND ONE MAY NOT WALK AGAIN. I knew the girls Erika and Renee-Hit and run, Adam Martinez-Killed by a drunk driver- and now my next door neighbor-Hit and run...all within 3 mths of each other...this is getting bad! They went to Mayfest where most kids their age go when they have it...they were walkin on the SIDE of the road...the driver should have stayed between the lines regardless of what time of night it was! We will miss you Bree! Rest in Paradise baby girl! P.S. if you think your children arent out that late....WAKE UP! you were 18 once...As far as the driver...he will be judged...whether he is caught or not...your a coward and I'll pray everyday you get yours!!!!!!!

Posted by: Phil Location: Waco on May 13, 2008 at 01:25 AM
I knew Bree, and her family, and my thoughts go out to them. Bree was a very sweet, funny girl, and the world is a little bit darker without her in it.

Posted by: mistical Location: eddy on May 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM
first to sue : if you think your daughter isn't out after midnight you are a fool she is 18 and whether you like it or not she is living life..... any way god bless these families losing someone you love is the hardest thing you can go threw so for the families and friends of these families may god be with you and shine a light of peace upon you ...and to the spineless coward who did this may god have mercy on your evil sole

Posted by: Rachel Location: Temple on May 12, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Oh, my gosh, Sue, have you no compassion whatsoever? To say that you are sorry and then proceed with a comment like the one you made is unbelievable. Don't you imagine that members of this family are reading the news and reading comments. My comment to this family is simply - my heart goes out to you and I hope that somewhere God grants you peace that passes understanding for it will never be understandable. I find yours and the other Christian people's comments interesting - self-righteous before compassionate. HMMMMMMM!!!!

Posted by: PJK Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 10:03 PM
You people really need to get a life. This is so tragic. It doesn't matter how old the kids were or how late it was.This should have not happen. I know Bree's family and they are the kindest people you would want to know. Before you open your mouths .. you should know the facts.. the kids were not there without their relatives. Whoever did this knows that he or she did it and hopefully will turn themselves in. Right now ... all that really matters is the family .. my heart and prayers goes out to Bree's and James's family. Please remember to be carefull about what you write here ... family members read this too.

Posted by: amber Location: houston on May 12, 2008 at 08:20 PM
I was getting in to town that night and stopped at the store there in eddy on my way to my parents house that night and we saw this horrible accident i cant stop thinking of this poor family and this child's whose life was cut way to short. i didn't know Bree at all but i cant stop thinking about her how awful this was. i really would appreciate an update on the condition of Jason if possible sense i live in Houston i don't get the news down here my e mail is goldy1127@aol.com

Posted by: hmmmm Location: belton on May 12, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Sue I never said you said they deserved it. My daughter stayed out to midnight @ 16. She can be trusted and I too feel sorry for your adult child. 12:00 is the going time and actually kind of early for an 18 yr old. The newspaper said it was 10:30 pm anyway. It does not matter, it was the drivers fault. And as much as we think we know what our kids are doing. As much as we think they tell us everything....they don't. These children were innocent in this and it is sad. I hope they catch the driver soon. Again my prayers to the family!!!

Posted by: Concerned Parent Location: Bruceville on May 12, 2008 at 05:24 PM
To MM if you are a longtime resident then you probably also know that until recently there was only 1 officer and no chief to man the department. According to what I hear the department is still very understaffed and the chief is relatively new....maybe you should give the new chief time to get things back up and running before you critize. It also sounds like the organizers of Mayfest should have put some rules for participanting into place along ago and what about adults being responsible and monitoring the youth who show up with alcohol.

Posted by: Lisa Location: Bruceville on May 12, 2008 at 04:55 PM
I was there right after it happened and it was around 10:30 or 10:40. I really don't know what the time has to do with anything it was not midnight!!! My heart goes out to the families involved.I believe the person or persons who did this needs to grow-up and accept the responsibility for what they have done.I still have a very hard time thinking that someone could just drive away and leave a fellow human being out in the middle of the road and never have a second thought about it. This person should be put under a jail and never see the light of day!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 04:44 PM
to Parent no i have not walked down a road at night. but your right the kids where in the right but looked who got hurt. sometimes the right way is not the best way.

Posted by: JustMe Location: Eddy on May 12, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Bree was an amazing girl! Anonymous, that is just ridiculous. What would you do if one of your loved ones was walking on a road at night and someone hit them. Would it be the same as hitting a dog or something then? Huh? I would like to know. I want you to think about that. Anyway, has anyone heard anything about her funeral?

Posted by: BE resident Location: Eddy on May 12, 2008 at 04:23 PM
To Sue, your child is 18, does that mean you will be driving him/her around campus at the college they will attend? Get real. I pray the families of these two will find peace and this killer is given his day in court to face what he/she did!

Posted by: Concerned Location: Eddy on May 12, 2008 at 04:18 PM
No matter what anyone on here says, where the accident took place, the person driving that truck was going well beyond the speed limit!! There is an exit ramp there and the speed limit is 45 mph, this person needs to pay for what he has done to these innocent human beings! These other idiots on here that talk they way they do need to wake up!

Posted by: pam Location: waco on May 12, 2008 at 04:11 PM
sue, you don't have a clue do you, your 18 year old child could probably teach you a few things, wile you have those rose colored glasses on thinking nothing bad could ever happen to your child because you hold them too close...let me tell you their out there living and experiencing life, you had better catch up..

Posted by: MM Location: eddy on May 12, 2008 at 04:09 PM
we have lived in the BE area for many years, long before Mayfest started...I would have to agree with many others--there is not enough supervision and way too much drinking (alot of it underage) going on! They start camping and drinking long before Friday night and get in their vehicles parked right by city hall and the 'police station' and drive off. The only thing that is of importance to most of the people in BE is who won and who judged? The only way to avoid this being repeated again and again is to have tighter reigns on this beer fest or do away with it all together! so more families will not have to suffer as these for the rest of their lives

Posted by: kay on May 12, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Miss you Bree. Save a place for me in heaven.

Posted by: Stephanie Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 03:13 PM
To all those who ask the question what were they doing out so late...what the heck difference does it make? Whoever did this needs to man up and turn themselves in, and if anyone knows and isn't saying anything you are just as stupid and evil as they are! I am sure that anyone walking anywhere where cars go can get hit, so why even ask that question. The only thing that people should be thinking about is both of the "adults" parents, they are grieving and have to deal with this no matter what, it is still a death of their loved one.

Posted by: Some One Location: Eddy Texas on May 12, 2008 at 01:43 PM
She was a very nice young lady and she was a good friend to my friend Libby, Sarah, and Krissy i am so sorry the the relatives of Bree

Posted by: KIM Location: TEMPLE on May 12, 2008 at 01:33 PM
My son is 18 and I don't know where he is or what he is doing half the time. Sue, you are sadly mistaken if you think an 18 year old will never be out past midnight. I was at the Mayfest when this happened and I know there were a lot of drunk people out there. The police were there but there is no WAY they can keep tabs on that many drunk people. It was a tragedy and I feel really bad for the parents. It was the driver's fault and he should be punished severely.

Posted by: Denise Location: Moody on May 12, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Apparently the driver is at fault and not these kids. If it were an accident then the driver would have stopped and rendered help. Apparently the driver knew he/she was wrong and left the scene. It's just horrible to think anyone blames these kids for walking anywhere....Whoever it was should turn themselves in and suffer the result of their actions. These families will never be the same again. You can run but you can't hide, they will find you eventually and then may God help you! My prayers are with the families of those kids and also to their friends who are now sick with grief....

Posted by: Sheila Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I have a friend who was walking with two other friends on an access road and they all three got hit by a motorist. To this day, my friend lives, almost didn't, with a limp. However, walking on a dark road at night, my friend even says, gave a higher percentage of getting hit. Some people are night blinded. And drunk?! Enough said. I know the family of the deceased. Prayers should be abundant.

Posted by: Sue Langford Location: Joshua, TX on May 12, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Bree was our cousin and she will be truly missed! She was a great young adult and was a very sweet person. Do not judge her if you do not know the facts! My prayers go out to her mother, father, and brother. These are great people and do not deserve some of the comments that have been written!

Posted by: Someone Location: Somewhere on May 12, 2008 at 12:20 PM
In the paper today a friend of the family said the driver was arrested is that true? The owner of the vehicle was supposedly not the driver, it had been stolen...

Posted by: Kristie Location: Bruceville on May 12, 2008 at 12:04 PM
My heart felt condolences goes out to the victims and their families. To Sue and Anonymous these kids were not out at MIDNIGHT and they were in the grassy area on the side of the road not the MIDDLE of the road. Keep your mouth shut unless you know what you are talking about and to the driver who hit these two teens get some morals and do the right thing. what if this was your child or neice or nephew how would you feel? Take some responsibility for your actions.... obviously you made some horrible choices tnat changed and many peoples lives forever. The least you could do is step up and take responsibility and give the people whose lives you have changed forever some peace of mind and closure to this horrific event.

Posted by: Mike Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 11:26 AM
This is a horrible thing to happen. Mayfest has always been a weekend of pure out of control and under age drinking. I quit competeing in the BBQ cookoff several years ago because of that very reason. Someone needs to get a handle on the event. It's getting worse every year and now not only these families mentioned here but another family is suffering as well. Another man has passed away there on Saturday. Bruceville Eddy really needs get a control on this event or just shut it down completely before any thing else happens. My heart goes out to the families who have lost soo much.

Posted by: Jessika Location: Lorena, TX on May 12, 2008 at 11:15 AM
ok sue you need to quit being so freakin overprotective. your child is 18 so he/she is an adult and can do whatever they want and you have no control over that...sorry so wake up! and the time does not have anything to do with it for all of you who thinks it does. and anonymous you need to come clean and let someone know who did this because you obviously know who did. was it you?? because it sure looks like you were sure putting your guard up!! hhmmmm....someone needs to find you and run you over is what i think.

Posted by: Donna Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 11:02 AM
To Anonymous. I have a friend who is a friend of the young girl who was killed and she is really torn up about what happened. Do you know the whole story about why they were walking on the access road of I-35? It is my understanding that they had problems with the vehicle they were in and they were going to the store to call for help. What would you have done if you didn't have a cell phone and needed help? These kids were deifnitely doing nothing wrong. I hope they find the person who hit these young people. This is very tragic.

Posted by: me Location: waco on May 12, 2008 at 10:41 AM
well said Anonymous!

Posted by: noyfb Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 10:34 AM
OMG people, why is everyone picking on Sue, I totally agree with her, these kids are too young to be out that late. I too am a very involved Christian mother just like hmmm, and last I knew this was still a free county, so say what you want, I will still be praying for the families of all involved, and praying that the person that did this turns themselves in...

Posted by: Sue Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM
To: Parent & hmmm, I never said that they deserved this, learn how to read. And I do trust my 18 yr old, but she will never be out that late at night. And again to you hmmm, 20 is a lot different than 18, and I am so glad to hear that you are involved "christian" parent, I am too, I just don't agree with them being out that late and that age, that was all I said!!!

Posted by: Parent Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Anonymous, are you saying that you have never walked on a street? People walk streets anytime of the day and it could have happen in plain daylight. Ever heard that pedestrians have the right away, humm that law is for a reason & guess what it dont matter what time it is. Not everyone drives...You are as stupid as the person that did this!

Posted by: Valerie Location: Belton on May 12, 2008 at 09:52 AM
For all of you who don't know...the Mayfest actually takes place right off the access road. A lot of people have to walk along the road to get to and from their vehicles...not that it should matter, but since some want to make that the issue...my thoughts and prayers are with the families of Bree and James, all their close friends and the entire community and I hope whomever caused this tragedy will come forward...God Bless

Posted by: mary Location: nc on May 12, 2008 at 09:24 AM
My brother knows the victim...it was a very tragic crime.The guy that was injured may never walk again. THe time does not matter---they were doing nothing wrong. Many friends and family are pleading to the driver TURN YOURSELF IN--give this family some closure!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Marie roads are made for cars, pick ups and trucks. why would anybody say its alright to be walking down a highway at night. 17 years old and walking down a dark road.

Posted by: AKA Location: Texas on May 12, 2008 at 08:27 AM
My heart and prayers go out to all the families involved! Hope they catch whoever is responsible!

Posted by: Parent Location: Waco on May 12, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Sue, you dont think that you "child" will ever be out past midnight, do you live in your own world? Just b/c they were out passed 12:00 dont mean that they deserved what happen...wake up lady!

Posted by: Betty Location: Bosque Co. on May 12, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Oh, my goosh, Anonymous! I can't believe you are defending the person who hit these people. What difference does it make what time of day it was. So, do you know who hit these people or do you know some one who has done it in the past. Sounds to me like you are very defensive and protective of this killer.

Posted by: Marie Location: Eddy on May 12, 2008 at 07:28 AM
To Sue, I left Mayfest and drove up on this right after it happened and that was @ about 10:40 and the helicopter had just left. And to anonymous, hit a dog or something?? I would have to think that hitting 2 people and hitting a dog is something that you could tell the difference between. If not, you need to stop driving.

Posted by: me Location: Belton on May 12, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Correction the Temple newspaper says it happened at 10:30 pm.

Posted by: anonymous Location: eddy on May 12, 2008 at 12:09 AM
My heart and prayers go out to the family.Mayfest was full of people drinking and then getting in their cars and driving.Where were the cops...hanging out at the fest and then watching people drive away.This event was an accident waiting to happen...beer tents, little or no supervision, cops not patroling those leaving.

Posted by: hmmm Location: Belton on May 11, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Sue there was no need for that comment. I am a very involved Christian mom, midnight and 12:30 on a Sat. night is reasonable. my oldest is about to be 20 and I have known where she was and where she has gone. If an activity lasted until 11:30 or 12:00 then I gave her travel time so she can enjoy the activity. She was and is very responsible and we have never had problems. I feel sorry that you can not trust your daughter to be out until midnight. Sometimes the kids just sit around Starbucks until 12:30 visiting. After midnight is not always a bad thing. I pray for these families.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 11, 2008 at 11:22 PM
people need to stay off of he roads that late at night. who would be walking down the roads that late at night. the person in the pick up might thought they hit a dog or something.

Posted by: To Sue in Waco Location: Texas on May 11, 2008 at 11:11 PM
A family just lost a loved one and another in critical condition. Did you ever stop to think that 18 is an adult? Some 17 yr olds and many 18 yr old live on their own without mom and dad, have jobs and attend universities. Even if they didn't, they are well old enough to go to Mayfest and stay until midnight. They were not 3 and 5 yrs old or even 2yrs old like I have read in the past few months even days that have been out on the street without a parent or adult. Do not judge these parents or families, pray for them to have strength to get through this...I did not know them or the families, but I do pray you can all find peace and the driver that hit your children will be found.

Posted by: Alicia Location: Waco on May 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM
My heart goes out to the family. My baby brother was killed the same way on the same stretch of road in March. I am so sorry someone else has to go through what we are going through especially with one so young. I hope you get the answers as to who did this cowerdly deed that we still have not gotten. May God bless you and be with you.

Posted by: Sarah Location: Central TX on May 11, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Why does it matter how late these people were out for? Some one hit her, killed her, and left. That's what matters!!!

Posted by: Pam Location: Smithsburg, Maryland on May 11, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Your family in Maryland is praying for all of you. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you.

Posted by: Sue Location: Waco on May 11, 2008 at 02:06 PM
I'm sorry, but what were they doing out at midnight? My oldest is 18 and she will never be out that late!!

Posted by: me Location: gatesville on May 11, 2008 at 10:13 AM
another hit and run? my prayers go out to the families.

Posted by: BRANDI Location: WACO TX on May 11, 2008 at 03:21 AM
PEOPLE NEED TO STOP DRINKING AND DRIVING BREE IS MY COUSIN AND I HATE WHO EVER DID IT I HOPE THE KILLER GO TO JAIL FOR LIFE.

Posted by: David ford on May 10, 2008 at 10:26 PM
THIS WAS MY BABY SISTER. AND HER LAST NAME IS SPELLED BREICHNER. THANK YOU

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