Comments on: The Sugar Land Conspiracy

An All-American Family Is Gunned Down In A Bizarre Plot

[slim1h2o]

We see this every day, and it still surprises me, how on earth can somebody kill their family is beyond me.

It''s disgusting, and sad how some people treat others.

[spiffyh2o]

Our family just watched this family''s tragic story. Kent Whitaker immediately reminded us of Elisabeth Ellior and her book, Through Gates of Splendor ~ the true story of five young missionaries who were savagely killed while trying to establish communication with the Auca Indians of Ecuador.
Just as we marveled that those young widows could muster a true spirit of forgiveness which ultimately melted the hearts of the their husband''s murderers so that they accepted Jesus and salvation, we marvel at Kent''s faith.

We know that his forgiveness is not a logical thing, but a spiritual thing. If he hasn''t already, Bart will accept Jesus and one day join his family in Heaven because of the spirit of forgiveness.

May Kent''s candor in stating that forgiveness is a gift from God coupled with Kent''s true forgiveness of his son''s sin will melt the hearts of those who watched the show tonight. We pray that the same gift of forgiveness given to Elisabeth Elliot and the other wives some 40 years ago and was given to Kent in the hospital in 2003, will flow over the viewers so that hearts will be opened to the ultimate gift of salvation,too.

We are proud to call Kent our "brother" in faith.

[barbbberry]

I hope someone points out to Kent Whitaker that Bart will be more likely to deal with his soul situation alot sooner with a death penalty than he would have if he had gotten a life sentence. And forgiveness does not mean "escape from consequences". Bart can be forgiven, but that should not mean he should escape the consequences of his actions. That is both an Old and New Testament teaching. See 1 Tim 1:8-11, which speaks specifically of those who kill their fathers or mothers....

[jjcardenas]

This is truly sad, our coach is the lead detective on this terrible tragedy, and unfortunately this affected a family and a community. I pray for The Whitaker family now, more than anything that Kent will find that he is not alone. He has proven incredible strength and faith, for that I believe God has him in his sight. God Bless.

[darladavis37]

Don''t know how someone could do something like this. That is just mean and cruel even if not your family member. My best friends Brother in Law is the lead detective on this case.

[blathersby]

Actually, Kent forgave Bart because that''s what God wants him to do. He did not do so out of any agenda.

[sal567]

What would drive a man to murder his own mother and brother is beyond comprehension but I will defer comment until I know the whole story. It must be riveting.

[katzjoshua]

"Whitaker hopes he can persuade the Texas jury to forgive his only living son, but first his son must convince that same jury that he is no longer a threat to anyone - inside or out of prison."

Bart has already been sentenced to death. I know you''re trying to build up suspense and hype for your program, but this is really disingenuous and shoddy writing.