roxbury says

Collegemom SHUT YOUR MOUTH YOU are a idiot to hurt someone this way.  You can block all my comments but your still a fool. 

RememberTheLove says

Wow, "collegemom" you really are worse off than I thought. Maybe it makes you feel safer to think there has to be "some reason" this happened to Phil. The mideval superstition that "bad things happen to bad people" so it can never happen to me or mine. That is just not the case here for Phil Masterson. He was no different than any other kid. I tell you if this can happen to the Masterson family it can happen to anyone. Maybe it's because I know them so well that I find your comments so repulsive. We choose to comfort the family and remember that a mother is suffering and a father who is fighting cancer is in pain. That the children of Geoprgeanne and Kevin are expieriencing this kind of horrific trama that most people never know at such a young age. That a young lady lost the love of her life while she was preparing for her wedding. I would never dream of inflicting more pain on a mother who had to go through this. Are you capable of suppressing your hateful thoughts for one moment and trying to comprehend what that family is going through. Again pray that you never randomly cross paths with someone capable of the violence and total disreguard for human life like Zachary Brody. 

The Lord gets to decide who's a saint and who's not worthly. That's not your job. Again focus your prayers on yourself.      

collegemom says

Because many of us are tired of hearing about st. phil--tell it like it is and not thru rose colored glasses and it wouldn't be a problem at all. His actions weren't limited to grade school. You obviously didn't know him well enough or you wouldn't be willing to defend him so much. It's not smearing a reputation--it's a fact.  Plus I find it ironic that you mention the bible yet you obviously don't have a problem with someone fighting.  ???

I speak the truth.  We do feel for the family because as I said before regardless of his actions they've lost a son and brother. And we do pray for them. Obviously you didn't read everything I said. Again, I believe Brody needs to be punished because dragging Phil into the woods and leaving him to die is inexcusable. No matter who started fighting first. I hope he gets the maximum for it. 

 By the way--we're all anonymous here.   This is my last post.

RememberTheLove says

Well "collegemom" I find it absoultly repulsive that you would choose to smear the murdered child's reputation of a family that you knew so well. And that you would choose to do it anonimously, in capital letters no less! What could you possibly have to gain other than to hurt people you claim to know on a first name basis? You say this was a childhood encounter during grade school with your child that Phil made such an impression that you feel the need to say such hurtful things about a human being that was brutally murdered, left to die and be discovered by his family hidden under a tarp after worrying and searching for 36 hours. What does that say about you? I think you need to refocus your so called prayers on yourself and the children you raised. Pray that you and yours never cross paths randomly with a sociopath with the morals and conscious of the likes of Zachary Brody. Turn away from sin and return to the gospel. And then contact Georgeanne and appologize for your comments on this blog. As she has read them and so has the rest of the Masterson family. 

collegemom says

Our family also went to school with the Masterson family and yes-we do know them well. They are a very well known family for sure. Georgeanne is wonderful and our hearts go out to her, Kevin, and the rest of the family over this senseless tragedy. No matter what we think of Phil, their family has lost a son and brother. Noone can know the heartache of losing a child unless you've been through it.

With that said, I stand by what I said before. Maybe he did become a nice guy and changed--hope so--but we knew him best by when he was younger growing up and he was a BULLY and that's how we'll remember him. Us and many others ---and here he was fighting-AGAIN. So you can say we didn't know him--but we did. It is what it is.   He definitely didn't deserve to be left to die in such a horrific manner. Brody definitely needs to be punished for that if nothing else. Phil might be alive if Brody had only gotten help. That was inexcusable. And now he's up for murder. Again what a senseless tragedy. We've prayed for both families--one whose son is now up for murder and the other who has had to bury their son and brother.

Hopefully, we can all learn from this.

roxbury says

I have a feeling that College Mom is a comment by Brodys defense lawer. Prove me wrong. Will be trying to find ip adresses soon.

RememberTheLove says

Dear College Mom,

There is no way you knew the Masterson family and could have made this comment. They are a very beloved family in the community and I waited in line for hours at the wake to try to offer some comfort for the painful loss they have suffered. My children went to Catholic school and grew up with the Masterson children and there is no way any one would say that those boys were not well mannered and parented. Yes they were boys and they played sports. But they know how to behave and that family was an example of love and respect that many people look up to. So if you knew them for an hour you would feel the same way. And as a "mother" had you spoke to the Mastersons about any concerns you had with one of thier children you would know this. So as I feel horribly sorry for the pain the Brody parents will have to endure over the next 50 years of hopfuly that dangerous son of thiers is locked up, nothing compares to the pain that everyone in that lovely Masterson family is going through. And will go through for the rest of thier lives. If only Zach had shown Phil an ounce of compassion that Phil had shown that kitten we wouldn't be here flinging hurtful words behind the veil of web postings.

The community lost a great kid.

Ledgewood says

Everything TaxPayer said.... dead nuts on. 

Our trial-by-jury system is such an ancient and inefficient practice.  Please research what functioanl MRI machines are.  Go to noliemri.com. 

What do we honestly think the % of cases juries get right are?  Because counting all the guilty parties that are let free, I'll bet its EXTREMELY low.  Functional MRI machines will tell us beyond a shadow of a doubt if someone lies.  People give slippery slope arguments about using these things in trials, but how about the fact that we are on the bottom of the slope on using lawyers and juries to decide who is innocent and guilty?

bjlilacs says

Once in awhile a family comes along that sweeps you away with their love and generosity;  this has been the Masterson family for me.  They are the kindest, most sincere people I have ever met, including Phil!!!  CollegeMom should be ashamed of herself for playing the grade-school game and posting her hurtful comments.  If you bother to take the time and accept My5Kids' invitation you will realize that she cares about you as much as she does her own family.  Phil was a remarkable son, brother, fiance and friend.   It breaks my heart everyday knowing his family is grieving and struggling to live without him.  I pray to God on a daily basis, that He can help them continue on and love each other the way Phil would have wanted them to.  Brody's attorney has a job to do, but  It is so sad that many attorneys in our justice system, including him,  feel the need to help the guilty by trying to make the innocent look bad.  In this case, it will not work as anyone that truly knew Phil knows his great personality and how much he loved everything under and (in) heaven. 

roxbury says

I told myself i would stay off this site' but after reading a comment by collegemom i am back. I can understand comment by defense attorney, but he is being paid to defend Brody. I cannot believe comment by Collegemom. You could never have known this family. Your comments are so hurtful. No one deserves to die in this manner no matter what may have happened.One day hopefully this never happens to your family but if it did you will know the pain ,and frustation,and the hell this Christian family is going thru now and will forever and ever. I would like to say more of what i really think of your comment but i will be blocked from this site.  I know this family somewhat and they are the most giving,kind, and loving people you could ever know.  Just by My5kids invitation to you       you can see what a christan family this is.   I do hope you take up their offer for coffee visit so you can see what this does to a family.           My5kids try to stay of this site  these people  need to learn to love GOD and i don,t want you to be hurt by their foolish godless comments.   I think god put you family here to teach us all what true love is.     GOD TESTS THE BEST    and you are a teacher.

My5kids says

Dear Collegemom,

I am so sorry that you didn't know Phil as a young man.  I think you would have been suprised.  You know, children DO grow up.  I am sorry if he mistreated your child.  Perfect children are like unicorns...they only exist in your imagination.  Mr. Brody is paying his attorney a lot of money to defend him.  I can assure you, the truth will come out.  You say that you've read "every" blog/article regarding our nightmare.  If you have that much time on your hands, might I suggest that if you really know me, please stop over for coffee sometime.  As a Christian and a mother, I am very hurt by your comments.  I pray that you will never know the pain and suffering that this family has come to know.  I pray that you never have to look into your childrens' eyes and see the shock and disbelief, pain and anger, sorrow and misery that I see every day.  I pray that you never feel the pain of a mother who lost her most beloved (if not perfect) son.  I pray that your heart softens to all of the injustices that have befallen you and your family.  If you were my friend, you would be praying for me and mine.  I can't believe that I know a cold hearted "mother" like you....But...I couldn't believe that someone would/could be cold hearted enough to do to Phil what was done.  BTW, I feed Phil's cat every day.   Phil found him under a bush while working a landscaping job at the Irish Heritage Club in Avon.  He left work and took the kitten to the vet.  Then he bought bottles and formula.  We never had a cat and I wasn't thrilled...but I just couldn't say "no".  I am so glad I didn't.

Still a mother of 5

collegemom says

our family knew phil masterson and his family well.   and the defense attorney has it right----i've read just about every blog since hearing  the awful news and i couldn't believe how he was portrayed. it wasn't the same person my family knew. Phil was a BULLY and a trouble maker since he was a little kid. Maybe in recent years he matured and changed--i believe that can happen ---and we didn't stay in touch when he was older---but the "he loved kittens" was in an article in the PD and I was told it was written and sent in by his mother.  I do believe that death could've most likely been prevented if someone there--brody or whoever had just called 911. Granted I don't know what happened that night----I feel for both families. One buried their son and brother and the other has their son accused of murder---how devastating.  Hopefully, we can all learn from this tragedy.

Julie R. says

I agree with Taxpayer --- I think the death penalty for Randleman is already off the table. In fact, I don't believe it was ever really on the table to begin with. Like the DELAY being used to placate the public, I think the DEATH PENALTY (which he more than deserves) was only said to placate the public, too.  

As for this case in Port Clinton --- I think this guy will get it for involuntary manslaughter and serve a couple of years, if that.   

Sweep88 says

Wow Taxpayer... I find your words un-nerving because they carry a tone of truth.  I hope you're wrong and we dont see the justice system get manipulated for the benefit of these murderers.  Randleman's case should be a slam dunk straight to the injection table with front row seats for the NAACP and whoever else.  And the Brody trial, you're probably right again.  I believe he's guilty of murder for not dialing 911 the second the deceased was unconscience.

roxbury says

ABSOLUTELY UNBELIVEABLE

roxbury says

Giving out this much information to the public before a jury is picked is wrong. This defense team is trying to slant this case. This is wrong.  The Sandusky Register will be sued for this . Have you ever seen this kind of info published before a murder trial starts.

Taxpayer says

I believe all residents of Erie County are "awaiting" the trial for RANDLEMAN.  But, you are absolutely CORRECT!  We are STILL waiting and will continue to wait for this MURDER trial to be scheduled on the docket.  Trust me, this will be the mega trial in history.  The delay is DELIBERATE to placate the public into forgetting about their anger and passion for this incident.  Remember all the blogs from people last March?  The Register could NOT manage all the HATE from everyone.  Now, hardly a PEEP.  It is all by design.  The TEAM of attorney's for Randleman and the prosecutor's office are playing legal strategy.  Here is a tip.  The DEATH PENALTY is already off the table.  There are more issues involving more groups and people who are trying to influence this trial than you can imagine.  It will be the decision of twelve PEERS to make a decision.  Even the selection for the jury has already been challenged.  Everyone wants their way and demands to have it.  I want justice.  But, wanting justice in this liberal county has been a losing prospect.  All it will take is ONE juror with a liberal, entitlement, "FEEL GOOD" mindset and the trial is over.  This will also be a trial involving a multitude of liberal groups and media against each other.  In this case, I am afraid of the outcome.  The trial in Ottawa County will be a, "NOT GUILTY, you are FREE to GO!"  There is too much uncertainty and plenty of reasonable doubt.  They are slamming the victim as the aggressor and he is not around to dispute it.  It is the perfect defense.  The acts and conduct of the dead victim will be on trial.  I believe Brody will walk or plea to a lesser charge.  This MURDER trial involves what happed prior to, what precipitated the fight and why.  It will have nothing to do with what happened afterward.  All we can do is pray for a reasonable decision by the people.                      

wiredmama222 says

Ottawa county just moves it right along, doesn't it?  And here we sit still awaiting trial for Dunn?  Why is that?

sanbayboy says

It's a shame for all involved but we all now what testosterone and alcohol can lead to........

ReallyGood says

William Settina, Zachary Brody's defense attorney claines that the victim Phil Masterson, who is deceased because he was murdered by Brody, isn't the innocent victim. Wow...is all I have to say