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The following are letters to the Editor in regard to 

Equal Justice For All? That Depends…

Grady County Gazette Editorial by Camille Hunt

Date of editorial - August 23rd, 2007


From:   robert cole 
To:   CamilleHunt@gcgEMAIL.COM
Subject:   KWROUNDUP
Date:   Tue 09/18/07 07:24 AM
    This is in reference to the letter that Mrs. Wilson wrote about the so called murder of her sister. I was one of the officers who was dispatched to Pam Rodgers residence on a complaint of a foul oder being called in by the neibor, As I recall there was a very decomposed body lying face down in the floor.  I also  recall there were several attempts made by the Sheriff's office to contact the D.A. Office with no response from them. And when the Sates Medical Examiner arrived and investigated ALONG with the deputies they  found NO evidence of foul play the body was turned over to the funeral home of your  choice I also remeber you telling the deputy that she had a drinking and drug problem. Well Mrs. here is a suggestion for you and your 22 year vetran brother, look in the mirror and ask yourself why did I let my sister lye dead in the floor for several days without checking on her. Seems to me like you failed her not the sheriffs office, I know this may hurt you but is'nt it the truth? Face the facts it was an unattended death, NOT A MURDER.   

From:   "Danielson, James" 
To:   <CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com>
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Tue 09/18/07 07:27 AM
Dear Mr. Buxton,
 
In no way did I imply that Johnny Modrell has 7 DUI's.  Those were all random truths that I stated.  If you read the article, as you also state, it is obvious that I am talking about Mr. Burns.
 
As far as a stand up guy goes, maybe I am wrong in saying it the way I did.  I do not know Johnny or his family.  But I do know of Johnny.  In saying that I must agree that we should not be judged on a few of our actions.
 
Mrs. McAdoo,
 
You say I added salt to your husbands wound as if I myself had cut him.  What wound are you referring to?  He is the one who commited the crime. 
 
In order to heal and move forward you should probably sever your ties with this community.  Something like this will never be forgot.  As soon as you turn your back people will be saying, "Is that the guy who stole all that money from the Y."  It is human nature.  Besides, I believe the healing you are referring to is more in reference to yourself.  If that is what you are looking for then you need to quit seeking sights such as this one and as you stated, "move forward."  You can not move forward by always looking backward.
 
Bottom line is while staying in this community you will not truly ever be able to move on.  It may be months, years or longer but this subject will always pop up.  Your husband did not get caught stealing bubble gum.  He was caught embezzling 30,000.
 
You said, "Don't act like you have concern for these peoples friends, families and this community when you only have your own interest in mind."  Then you go on to say, "I feel sorry for all of you who have nothing
better to do than to continue to hurt these peoples families."  Sounds a bit hypocritical to me.  Now you feel sorry for the people who voice there opinions on issues that effect the community and for hurting your family. 
 
You need to get something straight in your head, I did not hurt your family, your husband did.  You should be guiding whatever anger you feel to, "All of (us) who have nothing better to do," towards your husband.  He put you in this situation.  Like it or not, your husband is the one who drove you in this direction.
 
By the way, what interest do you think I have?  You act as if I am running for a political seat.
 
If lying and stealing are on the same level then your husband should win two gold medals in the lying and stealing games.  When you steal 30,000 from the YMCA, what kind of thougts are going through your head?  I don't think that any of the following mission statement was, "Puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy body, mind, and spirit for all."
 
I have no real ties to any of these issues except that they are taking place in the community I am trying to raise my children.  Hmmm, maybe that means I do have an interest.

From:   Neal Locke 
To:   CamilleHunt@gcgEMAIL.COM
Subject:   KWROUNDUP
Date:   Fri 09/14/07 12:39 PM
I would like to express to Mrs. Wilson that I am sorry for the loss of her sister Pam Rogers. However, I was one of the deputies that responded to your sisters home when she was found to be deceased. She had been deceased for several days. As I recall, when I spoke to you at the scene, you told me about all of your sisters health issues. You stated she had drug and alcohol problems and you stated she use to work for you, but you couldnt keep her around with the problems she had. You stated that it was written off as a drug case gone bad. That is not true. Yes, drugs were found at the scene, prescription drugs, and lots of them. We found several pills with teeth marks, which would indicate she tried to take too many at one time and possibly choked on them. We will never know. You stated the DA was not called, not true again. I made several calls to inform a representative of the DAs office as to what we had and no one returned my call. You stated that the Sheriff refused to let you identify the body. Not true again. I am the one that spoke to you and your husband and told you that, due to the decomposition of your sister, it made her unidentifiable. Your sister had been deceased for several days and I told you it would be best to remember her the way she was when she was alive. ME Brian Louch came to the scene and did his investigation. He saw no signs of foul play. You stated no autopsy was done. Maybe the reason for not doing an autopsy was that when the body was viewed at the MEs office, they found no evidence of gunshot wounds, stab wounds, or blunt force trauma to any part of her body. The MEs office does a fine job at what they do and they informed us that no foul play existed. The scene did not reveal any signs of a struggle, nothing appeared to be out of place. As far as missing items that you thought she had in her possession, we will never know who took them or whether she even still had them. I personally gave you your sisters purse that was next to the couch where she was found. I believe the purse had money in it, that you showed me. If someone was going to murder your sister and take items from her house, then why leave the purse with money in it? As far as pictures, I dont know what pictures you are referring to, because we dont release pictures. If there was any indication that your sister died from foul play, a thorough investigation would have taken place. Even though the Sheriffs Office and the District Attorneys Office has its differences, they still do a good job on prosecuting cases on facts based on evidence.
Sincerely, Lt. Locke, Grady Co Sheriffs Office

From:  
Michael Laffoon
To:   CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.com
Subject:   ref. kwroundup
Date:   Wed 09/12/07 09:47 PM
This is for Ms KW Roundup,
First of all, I can and will cross the county line if I have enough information to do so. First name, height and hair color is not enough information to cross the county line, hang out at a casino, waste the taxpayers money, to look for a so called woman named  Thelma. I worked the case for over two weeks and had no information to go by, other than Thelma. I checked out the motels that you told me to check and I called all the numbers that you provided me. It's hard to convict Thelma for heresay. The deputies that worked the unattended death of your sister tried several times to make contact with the on call D.A., the Medical Examiner was called to the scene, they took pictures of the scene and residence and then released it to the Medical Examiner. There was no sign of foul play. This was a simple unattended death. I am sorry for the loss of your sister and know that you are looking for answers as to why, but pointing fingers and accusing me of not doing my job is not going to get any one anywhere.
Sincerely,
So Called Detective Laffoon

From:   KwRoundup
To:   CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Tue 09/04/07 07:05 AM
I would have to agree on all counts of the district attorney but not let the sloppy police work of the Sheriffs go unnoticed. I would love to tell all about the case of my sister murder that was wrote off as a drug case gone bad. That there was no drugs in her system. Or how the Sheriff refused to let me identify the body that we buried . Or about the fact that all unattended deaths are suppose to have a autopsy , was not done. I would also like to tell about the stuff missing out of her house a girl was selling and they say they cant cross county line to question her. About the fact that the D.A. was never called when the body was found. But I also have to say when he was told he did nothing he was to busy going after the Sheriff. I would also like to tell about the so called Detective Lafoon that was supposed to be investigating the case who never questioned anyone. ( He was the one who couldn't cross county  lines) .  I have a brother in a different state that read the police report and saw the pictures that said " In 22 years of police work I have never seen such bad police work"  I feel like our whole system is a failure. They fail the people, they fail the community , they are all total failures.Keep up the good work of telling people the truth.  Thank you, Kim Wilson

Leroy Mayhugh, Retired Police Officer, Chickasha Oklahoma.

Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018

Great editorial, keep writing.

From:   Bill Fowler 
To:   CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Wed 09/05/07 10:35 AM
Thank you very much for reporting the unequal justice re: District Attorney Burns flouting the law. I hope the citizens of three counties will rise up and see to it that Burns is not only disbarred, but prosecuted for his seeming crimes.
 
But, I must tell you that as a citizen of Caddo county I am not optimistic about anything happening as all sorts of misdeeds have apparently occurred in our county and in the city of Anadarko without any outcry of the citizenry.
As I told one of the reporters on the Anadarko Daily News, which by the way has been in the forefront of exposing improprieties, I have almost lost faith in the power of the press to effect change. I am reminded of Niemoller's comment on how the Nazis took over Germany, namely, that good people did nothing and that was all that was necessary for evil to flourish.
 
If the citizenry continues to be indifferent to what some law officials do, then as you said in your article, Camille, we deserve the kind of government we get and have no one to blame but ourselves.
 
Bill Fowler
RR 4 Box 120A
Anadarko, OK 73005

From:   Belinda Smith 
To:   CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com
Subject:   haha
Date:   Mon 08/27/07 09:07 AM
HA HA
Sounds like McAdoo and Bret have you all figured out Camille!  You are an Elks member that some attorney has put up to all this.  So why dont they tell us who you are so McAdoos sixth cousin Bret can sue you for slander!!!   Hahahaha
  1. Lineage degrees are not determined by birth order.  Maybe it is better you keep your mouth shut and not expose what a huge idiot you are.
  2. Truth is an ultimate defense to slander Bret…….you should know that, right mister big time DA?
Signed:
A person who thinks this is hilarious
Grady County

From:   James Danielson 
To:   CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Mon 08/27/07 11:42 AM
It's funny how you can embezzle 30 grand from the YMCA and get on here and try to stand on some kind of high ground.  One fact that is right is you are a thief that stole 30 grand from the YMCA.  Is that truth enough for you?  Shouldn't you be running and hiding in full disgrace?  Is there anything worse than a thief?
 
I read the article and realized right away that there were some truths, some half truths, misunderstandings and possibly some lies.
 
Some truths I know: In Oklahoma Non Indian Casino Gaming machines that payout are illegal.  If 30,000 in embezzlement gets you 120 hours of community service (regardless of who prosecuted) then 700 dollars worth of embezzlement should get you 2.8 hours of community service and 22,000 dollars worth of embezzlement should get you 88 hours of community service...do the math.  Richard Cochran is not a stand up guy but neither is Johnny Moddrell.  7 DUI's should put you in prison... for a long, long, long time.
 
A question for Mr. Burns, if that indeed was you who replied: Which accusations were false?
 
I feel pity for all of you, the DA, the thief, the three drunks, the other thief, the Sheriff.  Most of all I feel sympathy for your families and friends who you have no doubt betrayed in the worst kind of way.  How could you put yourselves in such awful situations where you end up betraying your families, your friends and your communities.  Why can't you be decent enough to accept responsibility for your actions?  Repeat after me, "I am responsible for my actions."  You all need to get your life together.  Everyone mentioned in this article should be a rock solid pillar in the community.
 
As biased as this article may be you need to read articles from here and from the Chickasha newspaper as they are just as biased the other way.  So my advice is read both, keep an open mind and make your own opinion based on fact.
 
As for me, I am still developing my opinion.  There are to many twisted stories out there to form a true opinion.  It's way to hard to call it as you see it when everyone is giving you a kaleidoscope for binoculars.
 
James Danielson

From:   Johnbuxton111
To:   editor@GCGeMail.Com, CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Fri 08/31/07 01:28 AM
Dear Mr. James Morrison:
 
I appreciated your opinions stated in the Grady County Gazette. I believe they were well thought out and well stated.
 
However, I respectfully summit, the way your article was written, implied Johnny Moddrell has 7 DUI's, which is not true. I believe you were referring to Mr. Burns senior, who does have several DUI's, however, it was not clear to those who do not know.
 
Also, I believe Johnny Moddrell is a stand up guy. I have known Johnny Moddrell for seven years. I met him shortly after his family moved from Edmond to Chickasaw. He actually lent Mr. Cochran $100.00, at the casino, the very night he was attacked, in his own driveway, by Mr. Cochran. This information came from a casino security guard who was on duty that night. His name is Jamie Threadgill and you are more than welcome to check with him.
 
The ONLY witness to the altercation, the driver of the vehicle they were riding in, was NOT allowed to testify to this fact, at Mr. Moddrell's preliminary hearing. The driver was subpoenaed by the DA....why was he NOT allowed to testify?
 
HMMMMMMMMMM
 
Best regards,
 
John Buxton

From:   jackie mcadoo 
To:   CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Tue 08/28/07 10:27 AM
Mr.Danielson,

     If you are so concerned about how this has
affected these peoples families then why do you and
others continue to add salt to the wounds.  How are
these people to heal and move forward with their lives
when people like you and Camille continue to slander
and hurt the same people that you say you feel sorry
for. 

     Oh and by the way my husband did accept
responsibility for his actions and is trying to get
his life together.  It is a little hard when people
like you keep drudging up the past to make what point?
Don't act like you have concern for these peoples
friends, families and this community when you only
have your own interest in mind.

     A liar ranks right up there with a thief so don't
think you are on any higher ground Ms.Camille if that
is truly your name.  A slander suit may be coming your
way.

     I feel sorry for all of you who have nothing
better to do than to continue to hurt these peoples
families.

Jackie McAdoo

first of all to the dunb bitch that wrote this article. you need to get the facts right

Brad McAdoo
Can-Ok

bmcadoo@can-ok.com
Chickasha
Ok
73018
Grady


If you are going to write an article at least know the facts. Bret Burns who is not the first cousin but the sixth did recuse himself from the case and so did the grady county judge. The D.A. that prosecuted was from Woodward and the judge was from Caddo county. The judge ordered the restitution be paid to the Grady County DA fund. It was not by choice. Just because you don't like the D.A. and you are an Elks memeber doesn't mean you can print false statements about a case you obviously know little about!

Brad McAdoo
Can-OK

bmcadoo@can-ok.com
Chickasha
Ok
73018


From:   "Bret Burns" <bret.burns@uptmail.net>
To:   <CamilleHunt@GCGeMail.Com>
Subject:   GCG Editorial Response
Date:   Sat 08/24/07 1745 15 PM
You talk a big game but are a coward who lies and hides behind a fictitious name.  What is your name? I hope you have enough assets to satisfy my slander suit against you. I don't mind a person expressing their opinion, but when you publish false information about a person in an attempt to harm them, you are crossing the line.
 
Bret Burns
 


This is an awesome read and so totally what everyone wants to say but wont get printed in the local paper.

LaPrinia Richardson
Self - Nail Saloon
Chickasha
Okla.
73018
USA


Dear editor I feel very sorry for you, your friends, the lawyers who put you up to this pitiful web sight.

you are fullof shit
sherrifs office

slander911_911@yahoo.com
chickasha
ok


Would like to see more and subscribe

Johnnie Moyer
Grady County Sheriff's Office
Ninnekah
OK
73067
USA



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