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(December 4, 2008)—Lariat Wade Jackson, 18 was in custody Thursday evening in the Coryell County jail in Gatesville charged with indecency with a child and there counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child in connection in an incident involving a 13-year-old girl.

Jackson turned himself in at the jail at 8 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred Nov. 29 in rural Coryell County west of Gatesville.

Jackson was ordered held on bonds totaling $200,000.

At the time of the alleged incident, he was free on $3,000 bond after his arrest along with two other teenagers in August in connection with vandalism that left as many as 50 headstones in the Turnersville cemetery damaged or destroyed.

The three were charged with criminal mischief to a place of worship, cemetery, or public monument, which is a state jail felony.
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Posted by: Lacy on Dec 14, 2008 at 03:43 PM
People need to stop saying stuff they dont know the hole story about. Lariat would NEVER do that to a girl. Ive been around the girl once and she was bragging on how she had sex with two guys at once. I mean come on her myspace gives how she is away. I know Lariat pretty dang well and i know their is noo freaking way he'll do that. I love him still and always will.
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 12, 2008 at 05:58 AM
I am so saddened by this. I have sons and daughters and don't want to see this happen to any of them. I don't understand why the parents didn't first go to the Jackson's home and scare this boy to death with the threat of pressing charges if he ever came near their daughter again. Why did they just jump and run and create such a big mess over what their daughter started. This is so sad. We should all be on our knees praying that this doesn't happen to our own children. God bless our children and be with them in every decision and choice that they make. Show them You are there because so many have never truly known You. Forgive us all God, for we all are sinners.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Gatesville on Dec 11, 2008 at 10:45 AM
I agree with the comment below, you can't blame the parents. They have raised their children to be good kids, but kids do make bad choices. I do believe, however, the parents need to take a look at the whole picture and realize their daughter is just as at fault as Lariat. She has done many things that would shock them, and will hurt them when they find out, but she needs some help. Lariat does not need to have this follow him for life when she invited him over and pretty much took the initiative to fool around with him. She is a sexually active girl, and has done this several times to other boys; lied about her age so they would sleep with her. All I ask from the parents is that they take a good look at what they are doing. I understand being hurt and mad. I have a daughter and would feel the same way but would never ruin a guys life when the daughter was ready and willing to fool around. I hope you pray about this and do the right thing for all involved. God Bless
Posted by: Am Location: Close by on Dec 11, 2008 at 10:18 AM
First off I know Lariat he is an awesome Person and its not just his fault.I mean come on here the girl knew what she was doing hello wake up and smell the coffee..
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 11, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Parents of the girl, you really really need to think about pushing this. You have no idea what your daughter has been doing behind your back. She is not telling you everything for fear of getting in trouble. There are guys willing to testify on Lariat's behalf that have had relations with your daughter. They are looking into granting immunity to these boys. Your daughter has sent naked pictures of herself and received them of guys. I know this because my daughter said she has seen them. You are going to ruin a kids life all because your daughter lied about her age and they fooled around. They did NOT even have sex. The exam she had showed she had sex, which is true about 4-5 times before, but not with this boy. There are text messages sent from your daughters phone which prove this. These pics can be retrieved to have proof that your daughter has done these things.Please focus on your daughter and drop the case. There will be punishment for Lariat but he does not deserve jail
Posted by: CFC on Dec 10, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I am saddened at the way some choose to handle these types of situations. My son too, had consensual sex with a minor (15 year old)and was charged. This will be a hard road for the family of Lariat. He faces a lifetime of punishment called the registry. His family needs prayers. The young lady also needs guidance and prayer. This is a heartbreaking, devastating charge for a young man. He and his family will suffer humiliation, ridicule, and embarrassment because of the registry. His life will never be the same again. please look at the website www.txvoices.com and sign our petition if you feel that our goals are justified. Pray for the families involved and teach you sons about these consequences or contact us and we can set up an educational conference for your church, school or adult organization
Posted by: Kat Location: G-ville on Dec 10, 2008 at 07:59 PM
It's heartbreaking to see so many young people who have no self worth. They look for fulfillment from outside themselves & begin a terrible cycle. If only they really understood that they were created for a purpose by a loving Creator. It's easy to judge others; both his side & hers, but that judgement can be returned to any of us under the right circumstances. I'll be praying for both families.
Posted by: anonymous! Location: Gatesville on Dec 10, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Yes, Lariat is at fault and so is the girl, but you CANNOT blame the parents. If it is in the middle of the night, how on earth can you expect them to keep tabs on their daughter who is sneaking out? It is the children to blame, so don't you dare say it's their fault, especially if you don't know them.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Gatesville on Dec 9, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I am personally involved with this incident. I think the boys were wrong for going over there in the first place. But, what mom and dad don't know is the girls had beer in their room and were drinking before the boys showed up. The girl told the boys where to park so noone would see them and were to come to her window. Lariat had never met this girls before in his life. He has never dated her. That is a fact. This little girl used to be friends with my daughter and my daughter has named 4 guys she has slept with. She is proud of it. I don't think mom and dad know all she has been doing. Her parents are good people. We need to quit bashing both families and get these kids some help. There is a problem when a girl is having sex at 12 and 13. The best thing for the parents to do is drop this and focus on their daughter. This family is going to be drug through the mud, and it will be bad for all involved. Wake up parents, make your daughter tell you the whole truth.
Posted by: Rachel Location: Fort Hood on Dec 9, 2008 at 08:57 AM
So what are WE as parents doing to change this problem? As for my family, we do not allow certain behaviors in our home. I have confronted teenagers that think they are adults, I have told them that their behavior is not acceptable, not in my house, and the friends come back, they know we care. Kids are treated like kids, not buddies or friends, they are loved, disciplined, held accountable for their own actions. The blame game is not acceptable, you did it. What are adults doing to change things? Lets all open our eyes and see the hurting kids, give them a safe haven, let them (your kids and their friends) know that your home is always a shelter from lifes storm. Love them, teach them and dont let them blame others. Lets change the tradition and attitude of pass the buck, its not my fault. Maybe the next generation will have a better world to live it, at the rate its going... it is too much to hope for, lets all get on our knees and pray for saftey for these generations.
Posted by: Becki Location: Gatesville on Dec 8, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Whether this girl is telling the truth or lying through her teeth does not diminish the fact that so many girls her age do infact lie about their age to boys.I have no idea if she's telling the truth or not. But, I just hate to see a young man's life ruined because he will now be named a registerd sex offender. And, this girl will have to live with the reputation that all the gossip around gatesville will cause. I feel for the families of both the girl and the boy.
Posted by: BETSY Location: JONESBORO on Dec 8, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I THINK LARIAT IS BASICALLY A GOOD KID BUT OBVIOUSLY NEEDS SOME OUTSIDE HELP. AS FOR THE GIRL SHE NEEDS SOME HELP AS WELL SINCE THIS WAS NOT HER FIRST TIME AROUND THE BLOCK
Posted by: A Location: Gatesville on Dec 8, 2008 at 04:42 PM
I totally agree with the poster below. Everyone is assuming the girl is lying to her parents but you don't know what has transpired between her and her parents and law enforcement. Just the fact that something happened makes it a crime. He's 18 and she's way younger. If he has known her for any length of time at all, he has to know that she wasn't even in high school. And if hasn't known her long enough to know that, then he should even be more ashamed for what happened. There's no excuse for behavior of either one, but he's the adult in this picture so he has to be the one held responsible. I don't particularly agree with sex offender registry in this case either but that is something to get changed if enough people care about the law.
Posted by: ANON Location: Gatesville on Dec 8, 2008 at 04:39 PM
First of all, i guess too many people have nothing better to do, that have no idea about the situation. Yes, i know both involved. The girl is no angel but the boy does indeed know how old she is, that is no excuse. People that is making stabs at the parents, get a life. Sure talking big, go and tell them that. She sure isn't the first to act older and she won't be the last. He knew she was a minor---can't say he didn't. The people that used names and "places"--real smart.
Posted by: ME Location: CLOSE BY on Dec 8, 2008 at 04:25 PM
The thing that is going to hurt both these families the most is all the terrible things being said here. Stop judging the parents and the 2 involved and pray that they work this out and make the best decisions to help these two young people.
Posted by: no name Location: Gatesville on Dec 8, 2008 at 02:29 PM
This type of thing; young girls entraping older boys; does not only happen in Gatesville. It is happening all across the USA. Laws need to be changed so that not only the boys are held accountable but these young girls are held accountable for their actions also. Times have changed, and it's time to change the laws. It's no longer a one size fits all. check out txvoices.com.
Posted by: Anon Location: Anon on Dec 8, 2008 at 01:41 PM
How do you all know that she is not being honest with her parents? Who says they don't know everything already??? I am not saying that she is right, but the law is the law, and if you were already in trouble with the law, wouldn't you be extra careful to stay out of trouble again? And by the way we are talking about a very small community- kids know how old other kids are....no question about it.
Posted by: anonymous Location: Gatesville on Dec 8, 2008 at 09:40 AM
You all are from Gatesville. Don't act like this has not been going on for years. You have either lied about your age to get a boyfriend or to get into a club just to look cool for your friends. Peer Pressure in this community is the worst. Too many little girls now a days are spoiled and that is evident if you walk into the JrHi. Trying to outdo the next has gotten out of hand. How about all the other little girls why are you being so harsh on this one. I don't know either family, but I do know what I see all over town. You all need to stop sitting around judging and look at your own extended families you have had something happen or have someone that you aren't so proud of. And to you boys and girls that have consolidated against this girl were probably her friends a week ago and were probably the peers she was trying to outdo. I think you all need to quit typing be thankful for what you have and worry about your families.
Posted by: Mom Location: Cameron on Dec 8, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Obviously quite a few people in Gatesville have come forward and know both parties. The judge should take a close look at this - if the parent swere home??? hello! the parents should be held responsible and should be held in contempt for wasting the courts time, and their precious childs reputation. Get a grip and become a prent - it really doesnt take all that much to spend time with your child. You have lived your life - now become a part of theirs before it is too late. They really do grow up way to fast and you are missing it and messing it up.
Posted by: Steve Location: Temple on Dec 8, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Can parents no longer be expected to teach their little boys to keep it in their pants regardless of the temtations placed before them? Why am I thinking that if both these boys and girls were attending church services on a regular basis (and actually paying attention) they would not be making the papers. Respect for others, respect for themselves, and a healthy respect for the Lord begins at home. my 2 cents
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 8, 2008 at 08:13 AM
If she did text him all that. Blame the parents for not teaching there daughter proper.
Posted by: Lynne Location: Gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 11:45 PM
You can go to the drive-in on the weekends and find many of these 11 to 15 year olds all made up and on the prowl. Not only are they enticing young men, like my own son, but also kids like Lariat. These girls lie about their ages not only for sex but they will do sexual favors to get things such as alcohol, cigarettes and yes, even drugs. I am wondering if these girls parents are just blind or just in denial that their little angels could do something like this. These girls are the actual predators. They prey on these boys. Someone needs to reign their little angels in before they really find themselves in trouble. They could end up pregnant, with an STD, and they could entice the wrong person; such as an actual sexual preditor. And, if they get ahold of one of those, these little angels will be lucky to make it out of the situation alive. Parents reign in your daughters, know what they are doing and who they are with at all times.
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 7, 2008 at 10:04 PM
i have a teenage daughter that looks older than her age and has since she was about 11. i feel like this girls will lie to look big in school or whatever and say oh i have an 18 year old bf. when my daughter was 15 an 18 year old that we knew for a long time asked her out. i said ok to it however his parents threw a fit. i looked at it like this they were protecting their child and i was happy they said no to it. 18 is not grown hes still a teen to me anyway. i am pretty sure it wasnt rape however everyone knows the old saying 16 will get u twenty or whatever so he shoulda thought it through. soon as his parents got wind of him even talking to her they should have explained what could happen to him. girls are not innocent by no means but why should they be? they arent the ones that will go to prison for this kind of thing.
Posted by: Concerned Grandma Location: Gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:54 PM
I am still madder than thunder about Lariat vandalizing the cemetery in Turnersville. He should be punished for that crime. However he is not a sexual predator that females need to be afraid of. He is a spoiled young man who has not been disciplined and his mom and dad have always been able to pay him out of everything. These young people are drinking booze and acting very irresponsible. Where are they getting the beer? At home? From adult "friends". There are a lot of people that need to share some of the blame in this incident. The girl involved is also a spoiled brat and has not been disciplined because her parents were too busy making money to take time to parent her. There are a lot of guilty people here. Both young people should be punished, but there is no way that Lariat should be sent to prison or listed as a sex offender. Come on parents, drop the case. You really don't want to sit on the stand and be questioned about where you were when this happened.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I don't know the boy or his family but I do know the girl and hers, they have spent all their time judging and condeming everyone else.....mmm looks like they should have been tending to their own business and keeping their nose out of everyone elses...............what goes around comes around
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Coryell County on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:31 PM
To "Don" who commented on Dec 5 (the 6th comment from the bottom): What do you mean his eyes show no emotion? This is a look of bewilderment and absolute devestation if you ask me. This girl lied to him about her age and lied about what happened the night he was at her house and now his life is on the line. Those eyes have shed many tears. This all happened because she is a promiscuous little girl with the "itch". Nasty!! No guy in his right mind would ever want that thing near them ever again. Not because of what her Daddy might do, but simply because she is... well I can't say on a "G" rated web page. But I think you know what I mean. If her parents were smart, they would drop the charges because this is gonna hurt their "precious" baby more than they know. Take a look at her myspace page. She claims to be 15. If she is only 13, why did Mommy and Daddy allow her to even have a myspace page? Aren't you supposed to be 14 to have one? Sounds like they were asking for it.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 08:02 PM
To Lariat's lawyer: Please see about granting the other boys immunity who have had sex with her and get them on the witness stand. Another thing I hope you check into.... The word around town is that she has been caught 3 different times performing oral sex in the movie theater. I don't know who caught her, but it would be worth looking into.
Posted by: Lynne Location: Gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 05:04 PM
I do not know the Lariat's Family but my heart goes out to them. I am going through the exact same thing that they are. Everyone needs to band together so we can get the sex offender laws redone. It's not right for all offenses to be lumped together like they are. txvoices.com, check it out.
Posted by: Texas Location: Texas on Dec 7, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Unfortunately whether it was consentual or not, in the state of Texas, sex with a minor is illegal. I do agree with those who say that these young girls are having sex and acting like they are grown ups. That is where the parents should hang their heads and take responsibility. After the fact is no time to popint the finger. I'm sure there are enough witnesses to this young lady's behaviour that make it all too clear what the situation was. Unfortunately it doesnt help the young man in this case. Young lady's like this are the ones who make it very hard on true victims of sexual assault to come forward. It is a real shame that this young man has to learn a hard lesson this way, but I hope the young girl and her parents get a lesson out of this as well. I doubt it.
Posted by: me Location: gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 03:49 PM
we (boys and girls) have been talking, and no body wants to go out with you anymore, you are a liar Missy. No body trust you, get out of town, you lier.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 02:22 PM
This girl has been chasing and throwing herself at older guys since she was like 11. She has been preoccupied with sex from an early age. Doesn't help that her parents thought it was cute and let her run around the auction barn and didn't keep an eye on her. Now they are going to ruin this boy's life because they can't accept the fact that they have raised a daughter that is very promiscuous. Maybe people need to take this as a wake up call and realize that their children aren't as innocent as they might seem.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 12:34 PM
i have known lariat for a really long time & i know he is not a rapist! katie you need to come clean bc you may be trying to keep yourself from getting in trouble with your parents but they wont kill you..lariat has to live with this for the rest of his life it will follow him! i have no idea why such young girls are having sex so early..save yourselfs as long as you can! i will keep lariats family in my prayers and pray for the best. I can only imagine what this has done to the family
Posted by: gville Location: gville on Dec 7, 2008 at 11:25 AM
i know this girl....shes one of the biggest sluts around here...thats why all the guys like her!!!
Posted by: Anon Location: Waco on Dec 7, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I agree. This little girl needs to fess up to what she did. Does she know that he will have this on his record for the rest of his life? Her parents need to use their heads and get the truth out of their little precious angel. If all of the things being said on this is true, then the police need to check in to all of these allegations that she is sleeping with all of these other guys. If these allegations are true, then they need to let this guy go. Girls do act older than what they really are these days and look older than they really are. It should not be the guys fault if the girl is going to lie. Just seems to me this is a story of a girl that is trying to act like an innocent little angel when the real fact is she sleeps with any guy that shows interest. They are trying to get an inccoent boy in trouble because she is too scared to tell the truth. Grow up. If you are going to sleep with any boy that shows interest then at least be honest about what really happened.
Posted by: Lynne Location: Gatesville on Dec 7, 2008 at 09:39 AM
This is the second young man that I know of in this town that has been screwed (pun intended) by these little ho's that run around this town pretending to be older than they are. My son is in the same situation. The girl lied about her age and now my son will spend the rest of his life with a stigma of being a sex offender. Somebody needs to reign in these little tramps in this town. These two boys are not rapists or preditors, the only real thing they are guilty of is believing these little ho's lies.
Posted by: Dale Location: Waco on Dec 7, 2008 at 02:37 AM
I hope all of you reading through these comments see one thing in common. The Texas Sex Offender Law and List is seriously flawed. The statutory rape law has always been on the books, but this Sex Offender law and list is being abused beyond belief. It was originally intended to keep a list of child predators and serial rapsists. It is now being abused itself and is being used to scar people (mostly guys) for life because of a single incident which has nothing to do with predatory people or serial rapists. A boy was in school in the boys restroom using the urinal. A girl walked into the boys restroom and saw him. She told someone else she saw his privates, and now they are trying to charge him as a sex offender. The boys is 12. This is just plain crazy.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Purmela on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:57 PM
OMG! I just can't quit thinking about this. Such a cheap shot from the girl and her parents. Lariat is no predator. This girl is something else. KT... please wake up and be honest with your parents. You will ruin Lariat's life forever. How will you deal with that?
Posted by: Mary Sue Location: San Antonio on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Unfortunately, this young man will most likely be placed on the over-burdened "sex offender" registry for life. There are hundreds more in Texas, just like him, who are not dangerous, violent predators but are labeled as such. Their families have been emotionally and financially drained due to laws which group all offenders under the same umbrella. As for the girl, she will more than likely be found at another party, with another young man in a couple of weeks from now.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: JONESBORO on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:39 PM
SET LARIAT FREE! THIS GIRL IS A LIAR. DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING SHE SAYS. SHE IS A VERY SEXUALLY ACTIVE.....UM GIRL. THIS MAKES ME SICK. IN BIBICAL DAYS SHE WOULD BE STONED!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: gatesville on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:37 PM
what a gross injustice. what can she be charged with? she lied about her age and told him to come over for sex. even told him to park on the other side of the hay bales and how to sneak in her window. she is the delinquent here. not him. and she claims he took her virginity.... and mommy and daddy believe it? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Jonesboro on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Lariat is good kid and comes from a good home. Let's get real. Lariat is the victim here, not her. This little girl has been around the block SEVERAL times with SEVERAL guys. I don't agree with the statutory rape law and this is why. It is just a way for parents to get back at a boy for screwing their daughter. All the boys who have had sex with her should be granted immunity and step up to the plate and testify on Lariat's behalf. If all the guys were to show up in the courtroom, chances are there won't be enough seats left for the jurors. She is all used up. That's all I gotta say about that.
Posted by: someone Location: waco on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:09 PM
In Texas, even if you are married in another state/country where such tings are legal, the husband will be prosecuted. It's happened before. No matter the circumstances (and there are plenty of 13 year olds that are going on 18!) the man is at fault. Case in point, woman in San Antonio went for prenatal care. Dr found out she was 14, married in Mexico with parental consent. They prosecuted the husband and sent him to jail. To me, that's taking things a little too far.
Posted by: kats Location: belton on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Read up on the facts at www.txvoice.com www.changethelaw.com www.rickyslie.com again my heart goes out to this young man and his family .if i can do anything to help you through this please let me know . may god bless you
Posted by: kats Location: belton on Dec 6, 2008 at 08:57 PM
i cant believe you people .come on hes only 18 teen still a kids him self doing what all teens do .i bet alot of you did the samething when you was a teen .he dont deserve to go to prison for having sex with a girl who was willing ..i feel for the family this is going to tear them apart .how do i know because my son is going through the samething the girl lied about her age now my son will pay for the rest of his life for it ..should he be punished yes but should he in prison or on the sex offenders list for life NO .now days we dont know who the true pedophiles are when they have young boys like this one on there for having consual sex .you people better wake up before it happens to one of your family members .dont say it wont because it can it only takes one lie to find your name on that registry for life .how about the 4 yr old that got the cops called on him when he gave his teacher a hug bye and she felt offended cause his face touch her breast ..oh come on hes a baby.
Posted by: sho Location: nuff on Dec 6, 2008 at 08:30 PM
There were two high school boys and two younger girls drinking and partying while the parents of the girl were in the house...Yes Lariat was wrong..sounds like all involved were wrong...If this was consentual sex ..what responsibility do the girl and the parents have for this? Where did the alchohol come from?
Posted by: researcher Location: Waco on Dec 6, 2008 at 05:26 PM
IF this girl has the libido that is being eluded to then her parents need to wake up and get a grip on the situation before she winds up pregnant, hurt, diseased or worse. How can any parent approve of their 13 year old dating an 18 year old, regardless of which is the boy or the girl? I am not condoning the boys actions, he definately needs to deal with the consequences of his actions, all of them! Prayers go out to all involved.(Am I allowed to say that in a public forum?)
Posted by: Jan Location: Georgetown, TX on Dec 6, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Under Texas law, this boy has no defense. Even if the girl presented him with a fake i.d., looked older, acted older will not matter. Her reputation will not be called into question because she is a "victim" in a sex offense. The only defense is if there is no more than 3 years age difference, and the younger party is no younger than 14. This is Texas law. It varies from state to state. Some states allow a large age gap with the younger no less than 13. Age of consent in Texas is 17. However, if a 16 year old has sex with a 13 year old, it is still considered sexual assault of a child be cause the younger party is less than 14. This case will not be dropped. This is a slam dunk case by law. Easy prosecution and lawyers get rich off of them. Lawyer will explain the law;prosecutor willing to reduce to lesser charge; in exchange, the kid will be given 10 years deferred adjudication as a SEX OFFENDER.There are 1000's of boys like Lariat on the registry now. txvoices.com
Posted by: cfc Location: Temple on Dec 6, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Bear, you need an education in the law. There is no such thing as statutory rape any longer. It is sexual assault of a child now. I am thankful these laws were not around when i met my husband of 32 years. He is 6 yrs older than I am. This boy should not be in jail and definitely not on the registry. Planned parenthood will hand out birth control without parents consent at 12 yrs old, but a 12 year old cannont legally consent to sex. That makes a lot of sense duh? Someone please tell this family to contact txvoices.com for support and advice. They are facing a lot of heartbreak now. This family will need to know the facts and have support from others who are in the same situation.
Posted by: classmate Location: local on Dec 6, 2008 at 12:05 PM
she had sex with more people
Posted by: anonymous Location: gatesville on Dec 6, 2008 at 12:02 PM
She told me that she had sex with 2 other boys. how came they arressted only this one.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: jonesboro on Dec 6, 2008 at 10:27 AM
i have known lariat and his family all my life. they're good people. lariat has always been a great kid and has excelled in sports and academics at jonesboro high. when the cemetary incident happened in august everyone was shocked that lariat had any part in it but since he had never been in trouble before people figured that he would get probation and after apologizing to the turnersville community his lesson was learned. then all this. im sorry to think that a 13 year old girl is sexually active but in this world now its very common. she lied to larait telling him she was 16 and to come sneak in her window and he would "get some." come on! what boy wouldnt?? especially when she told him she was 16 and makeup can go a long way. lariat was accompanied by a friend the nite of nov. 29 and im sure the friend will be a very strong witness. little girl own up to what you have done! he could now face up to 99 years in prison because your afraid to tell mom n dad tht ur having sex!
Posted by: resident Location: gatesville on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Lariat KNEW how old his "girlfriend" was. His girlfriend is bragginng at school how she is grounded for having sex with an 18 year old.. BUT he is an adult, something wrong when a highschool kid has to look in jr high for his girlfriends. Something wrong when 14 yr old girls are able to have freedom enough to "date" 18 yr olds. We in G'ville had seen the two at Wal Mart togehter, in Lariats truck.(no other adults present.
Posted by: Reppin da 254 Location: CenTex on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:04 AM
For all the idiots on here that a few days ago attached mexicans for this. BOOYAH! *LMAO* Now your trying to save face by attacking that Rose chick for checking you. You are DIRTY. What this boy did is wrong period! Get the little criminal off the streets and throw that key away. Desacrating a cemetery??? No telling what else. Teach his ass a lesson make him think twice about where hes headed.
Posted by: Back in Iraq on Dec 6, 2008 at 08:55 AM
OK this is a prime example of the double standards in our legal system he is eighteen probably just turned she is thirteen actualy nearly fourteen he is charged with sexual abuse even know she was probably consenting. If she killed her parents with a baseball bat she would probably be tried as a adult because she is in control of her own affairs(is it just me or can this be wrong)
Posted by: Hrd2pleez Location: Temple on Dec 6, 2008 at 03:32 AM
My prediction is that this case will eventually be dropped. I doubt that the girl will want all of her "dirty laundry" to be hung out in court. Also, some of you need to read up on Texas law. Just because someone under the age of sixteen has sex with someone does not mean it is rape. It depends on the ages and difference in the ages of consenting partners.
Posted by: Re Location: Waco on Dec 6, 2008 at 12:19 AM
...I always have alot to say when I comment on these stories. But it will be short tonight,lol. I agree with the fact that kids these days do look alot older than they are. I have an eleven yr old little girl and she looks fifteen, she acts more nmature than kids her own age, and it's scary. If the girl did text the boy saying what was supossedly said to him, then I blame the parents. There are ALWAYS two sides to every story. And I'm sorry, if she did text that to him, he needs to not be in jail. He shouldn't have to carry that label on him when a girl, 14, knows what it means to "get some" C'mon! I can bet she has been sexually active for a while. Again, where was mommy and daddy? This is crazy. I'm responding to some of the comments you left, assuming what the paper said. Now, back to what the paper DID say: if he forced himself upon her, he needs to get what he has coming to him.
Posted by: JMG Location: Killeen on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:39 PM
This young man should have thought about what he was doing and the consequences of having sex with under age female.That by law is rape. He should have been associating with his age group. Rape is rape. He knows right from wrong. He made that choice.
Posted by: godslittledude Location: rosenberg on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Casrate, hang, let him get rape, this and no court yet , I feelfor you when judgement comes for you . your words will come back to haunt you , nobody knows the evidence,they are all speculating, my aunts were 14 when they married my 20 yr old uncles . wow times dont change , young girls that dont want to playwith dolls ,when they see sex and relationships on tv. why do they want a 14 yr old boyfriend ,no job , no car, no money . does anyone know math, if it was a 14yr old boy everyone would say he wanted it , if things change ,equal rights then think about that . wrong would always be wrong, did the girl persue him e have no justice , it is all about money tobe made . by lawyers and all the others involved . dont plea bargain young man cry out for equal rights . if we can say a 14 yr old boy wanted it no charge,then why not a 14 yr old girl, if it wasnt force then both are to be tried. open your eyes
Posted by: Glad Location: Waco, TX on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:42 PM
What a surprise. Dirty white guy. And some on here have the gall to say most sexual assaults around here are committed by illegal aliens? LOL!!
Posted by: godslittledude Location: rosenberg on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:32 PM
why are we at war with our fears . let the courts decide , not you , if you are a male 16-20 you may be in this young mans seat .only to be called guilty and beaten.wow what are we .
Posted by: godslittledude Location: rosenberg,texas on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:28 PM
wow ,are we in the United States of America.the country that the president said I did not have sex with this woman. made a joke of this country , that i served to protect its freedom , even this young man innocent until proven guilty. say nothing dude,
Posted by: BEAR Location: WACO on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:23 PM
The age makes it rape regardless with or without permission but it seems kids don't understand that.
Posted by: kayla. on Dec 5, 2008 at 04:32 PM
The fact remains that he is an adult and she is a child. He is old enough to fight in a war and old enough to find some booty his own age...if you are unsure check ID...that is how to get some for sure. duh! AND in his spare time he likes to kick over headstones....how about teaching this boy a lesson in zero tolerance.
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 5, 2008 at 04:16 PM
To Rose in Belton~~~ You are assuming KilRoy is white and attacked him yet said nothing to Me in Waco who threw the race card out here. Who is ethnocentric??? I agree with Bear in Waco!!!
Posted by: Family Friend Location: Gatesville on Dec 5, 2008 at 03:59 PM
I am a friend of the family and I want everyone to know that the father and mother of this boy are very good people. They both work and have made a home for this boy and his two siblings. It is a shame that this is happening to them as I know it is an embarrassment. First the cemetary incident and now this. All you can do is raise your children right and hope they make good decisions based on their upbringing. This boy has been raised to respect others and be a good person. I dont know what has happened to him but I will pray for his family through this tough time. I will also pray for the girl and her family and hope that there is some way some good can come of this situation.
Posted by: A Parent Location: Jonesboro on Dec 5, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Some of you do have some pretty valid points, but others are very ignorant. Talking about these "little hoes" and what not. How would you feel if your child was actually raped? I bet your tune would change now wouldn't it. I doubt that many people, if any, truely know the whole story. My thing is, if he didn't know she was that old or whatever and didn't think he did anything wrong, then why would he turn himself in. Apparently he had a guilty conscience. I personally couldn't believe that after the stunt he pulled at the cemetary the school still not only let him participate in sports but crowned him King. Seems to me like the school thought this type of behavior was okay. I have heard from law enforcement persons that Lariat was anything but a "kind boy" and definately doesn't show respect to those that he should.
Posted by: Tired of sickos Location: Here on Dec 5, 2008 at 02:27 PM
How silly for one to bring up that others are "just deadset in their ethnocentristic views" when that very thing is all that comes out of her mouth. Racism is a two-way street even when crime is in every race.
Posted by: Suz Location: Waco on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:40 PM
IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW OLD SHE LOOKED! It is the responsibility of the ADULT to know how old the kids are that they are having sex with. School Girl, if you are under 16 then it is rape. You sound a little cognitively delayed to be honest. Same to you Someone who knows. To be clear, if she was 14 it is still rape. I don't think that you little kids understand the impact that this type of crime has on a person. There are rules for a reason. When you're a grown-up you will understand. Felons like this deserve to be castrated or put to death immediately so they cannot hurt another child. You may think that a person is incapable of committing an act such as this but the truth is that you never know anyone. If they want to hide the fact that they are a predator, they can and do. How do you think child molesters can be married and the spouse has no idea? These people are great deceivers and obviously, this man had you fooled. BEAR and KILROY, shame on you both. Wait till it's your kid.
Posted by: BEAR ALSO Location: WACO on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:30 PM
DITTO!!!!!!! HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD.
Posted by: local Location: jonesboro on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:27 PM
i personally know both kids in this situation. i'm sure it was consintual on both ends and not rape. Plus she is the one who called him over. let's not put all the blame on him. if she was willing what teenage boy would not take it? come on.
Posted by: Lynne Location: Gatesville on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:17 PM
These little girls that are trying to play at being grown up need to be held accountable too. They claim that they are old enough to consent, most claim that they are 17 (when they are not). But, when mommy and daddy find out what they are doing, they start crying wolf. I'm not going to say whether this guy is innocent or guilty, that's not my place, however, I will state that something needs to be done about these girls that run around gatesville pretending to be older than they are.
Posted by: la chupacabra Location: hell on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Girls that age are very capable of going astray. I remember when I was growing up other kids would talk about a 12 yr old girl in their neighborhood who would put out for a pack of cigarettes. That boy seems to be a stupid looking failure for defacing a cemetary. That 13 yr old girl most likely lured and provoked the vunerable boy to have sex. The real people that should be held accountable are the parents of both of these kids. Obviously these reject kids are the product of poor and negligent upbringing.
Posted by: Someone that knows both kids Location: gatesville on Dec 5, 2008 at 12:56 PM
My son went to school w/Lariat and my daughter goes to school w/the girl. I wish that everyone would stop judging a situation they know nothing about. I think that what he did was wrong, but what everyone needs to know is that she is not an angel. My daughter has told my numerous stories about her bragging at school about sexual experiences with different High School boys. She has been doing these things since the 7th grade. Yes, Lariat should answer for what he did, but so should she. He will have this hanging over his head for the rest of his life and she can keep on doing just what she wants to. I think we can all say that we did stupid things when we were teenagers. I bet some of these people judging him right now have made the same mistake as him.
Posted by: Yep Location: Cove on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Hey Rose......ethnocentristic? You go girl! Awesome!
Posted by: Kelli Location: Hewitt on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I'm sure the majority of the people commenting do not know the families. So before you start bashing people, you need to know the whole story. As hard as parents try to raise their children right, they don't always listen. I have been around both these families all my life and watched both of these kids grow up. I think Lariat should be punished for previous crimes he committed, but not this.
Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:31 AM
It Appears; Once-A-Trouble-Maker, 'Always' a Trouble Maker!!!
Posted by: Jan Location: WilCo on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:05 AM
I seriously doubt this 18 year old took this 13 year old against her will, then "had his way with her." It may come as a surprise to some, but girls also have "urges." I understand state law that anyone under 17 cannot consent to having sex, but it is happening all the time. Middle school age girls like high school boys. They will do what they can to get them, including lying about their age. If caught, the girl walks away with no consequences and the boy is a sex offender for the rest of his life. As a victim of child sex abuse, I am insulted that legislators and some in the general public do not know the difference between TRUE sex abuse and two kids having sex. If the boy RAPED the girl (not in the legal sense but used force and duress), then he should be prosecuted. If this is consensual, then deal with both because the girl broke the law as well. However, neither should be placed on the sex offenders registry. Make them take parenting classes.
Posted by: BEAR Location: WACO on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Under 16 is statutory rape. Life in prison and any girl under 16 and is pregnant she has to give up child and noway to find it. And tie her tubes permanantly. If they know that this will happen they might think twice.
Posted by: School Girl. Location: Jonesboro/Gatesville. on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I know this guy personally and I know he wouldn't rape a person. He was a good sport in football and a kind boy in and out of school. Rumors have been going around about this but the true is the girl that's 14 NOT 13 is just as responisible as he is. Not only ws there alcohol involved but her parents where on the other side of the house when it happened.
Posted by: Someone that knows. Location: JONESBORO ( Where he's from) ! on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Lariat didn't know how old the girl was. She acted like she was 16; & The 14 not 13 year old was drinking that night and text hiim on his cell and told him if he came over he would for sure get some. Lariat might be guilty of all this but it's just as her fault as his. This wasn't rape!
Posted by: Rose Location: Belton on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Jake-- yeah he's serious. Some people are just deadset in their ethnocentristic views that they would try to convince themselves with the lame ass excuse KILROY used. Pathetic! One less sexual predator of the streets regardless of his color.
Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:45 AM
The girl needs to be in trouble too it takes two to tango.Yea he is wrong in what he did and he is a sex offender now and its by State Law(read it) If he forced the act then the charge would be different.
Posted by: Yep Location: Cove on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Me is an idiot - Not me, THAT me. As for this little degenerate. Plop him in a cell, forever.
Posted by: Carrie Location: Mexia on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:35 AM
I agree with Kilroy. Which is why parents need to be teaching these girls how to dress and act like young ladies. Too many parents think their girls look "so cute" when they actually look like mini-sluts. It does not excuse the boys.....they also need to be taught how to dress and act like gentlemen and how to treat women like ladies (whether they are a lady or not).
Posted by: blog Location: waco on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Yea I agree with KILROY heck most now a days you can check ANY middle and 9th grade high school and they are walking around pregnant likes it all good. I think its stupid!!!! Tax payers have to pay for them to have the baby anyways not the family. She might have misled him I agree and if she id not then he gets what he deserves.
Posted by: jake Location: killeen on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Kilroy, are you serious? You must be speaking from experience.
Posted by: who cares Location: temple on Dec 5, 2008 at 08:59 AM
okay ME, what does it have to do with the persons color. if he was mexican, black, asian, chinese would you be saying the same thing? get a grip AND get over the color issue.
Posted by: Anna Location: Temple on Dec 5, 2008 at 08:30 AM
He looks thirteen himself. To young to be in so much trouble, where are mom and dad? We'll be paying for him the rest of his life while he's in and out of jail.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Temple on Dec 5, 2008 at 08:20 AM
This guy looks like a loser. Look like child predators come in all shapes, sizes and colors to all those racist bloggers that were so eager to point out the race of the other loser earlier this week you got the same type of animal in your race. Stop being so racist. Even your gonna judge, judge the person not the race.
Posted by: Kay Location: Waco on Dec 5, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Before everyone jumps to conclusions, some of these little hoes lie about there age. You can't rape the willing!
Posted by: Marlin Location: Texas on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:55 AM
To "me"....you are obviously more concerned with race than anything else in your life....I suggest you get over your race issues and see what is out there in life other than race. I doubt you'll do that because then you won't have any exccuse to fail other than yourself and your own actions. Losers always blame someone else for their own faults. You sound like one of those losers everytime you spout "RACE" on anything. Race has NOTHING tyo do with this, and little to do with anything else except in your mind. As for this "comment is unprintable" "man"... No matter what race, whether illegal or legal alien, he is the lowest form of life out there. He ought to be buried under the jail after letting the prison inmates do anything to him they want to! He deserves nothing except the worst possible sentence. The girl was 13 years old, probably thought that he loved her, and he took advantage of her innocence. I hope he rots in Hell after he suffers for a long time in prison.
Posted by: KILROY Location: Robinson on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Lets be realistic here, this boy is 18 not 30. The girl is 13 not 8. Lots of 13yr olds these days look and act more like 16 or 17yr olds. This young man may have not known how old she was... She may have misled him... "Just food for thought"
Posted by: Just sayin is all Location: Ft Hood on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:34 AM
To - Posted by: me Location: waco on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:12 PM. What an ignorant statement. Chichi - Works for me...
Posted by: Don Location: Texas on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Ever really look at these guys eyes? They show absolutely no emotion or signs of life at all. They are dead already. Don't worry about hanging him. He's a pretty boy, so they will definitely take care of him when he goes to prison.
Posted by: Gary Location: Mart on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:15 AM
Why bring race into this? It doesn't matter what color his skin is! Anyone who will vandalize a cemetary is not fit to be part of our society, although he could have gotten out of that. I do feel sorry for the girl, but sexually assaulting a thirteen year old is something that he won't merely walk away from. He'll get the punishment he deserves.
Posted by: Michelle Location: Waco on Dec 4, 2008 at 11:32 PM
"bring the rope, he is white" what a perfect example of the stupidity in the world today. Thanks for showing us what an idiot you are, "me from waco." oh, and I also love the fact that you weren't brave enough to post your real name.
Posted by: me Location: waco on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:12 PM
What are we going to do with this white men? bring the rope, he is white.
Posted by: chichi Location: copperas cove, tx on Dec 4, 2008 at 09:09 PM
what makes any male think that he can do what he wants to a female and get by with it??? Need to hang him by his "private parts" until they dry up and fall off!!!
Posted by: e Location: nuff on Dec 4, 2008 at 07:00 PM
His parents must be so proud
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