An aspie friend of mine has possibly been murdered

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22 Sep 2010, 9:57 pm

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Matthew Finnigan was a friend of mine. We weren't extremely close, but we did hang out at each other's apartments and had decent conversations. He was a nice, bright, and creative guy who loved computer programming and dragons. Like me, he also had Asperger's Syndrome. I think the world is a lonelier place without him.

I also happen to know Torrey, the accused murderer. He was as far as I could tell a NT, albeit a f**ked-up one (possibly due to the brutal abuse his father dished out to him during his childhood). If he really did kill Matt, it wouldn't be the first anti-social act he committed. He also tried to poison his own grandmother and vandalized my Facebook page so that it had the word "n****r" written on it. He also got along poorly with Matt. I'm not the least bit sorry the douchebag got arrested.

It's mortifying knowing that a friend of yours has possibly been killed by someone else you know.

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22 Sep 2010, 10:02 pm

Hugs :O)

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22 Sep 2010, 10:08 pm

Jesus, man, that's rough. My condolences go out to you. Just do me a favor and promise me you won't do anything stupid like try to avenge your friend. I know it's tempting to deal out vigilante justice in a situation like this, but from your description of the murderer it sounds like the police won't have any trouble making a case for him to be locked up for a LONG time. So let them handle it and give them all the information you can give (while still being honest of course). He'll have to answer to the US justice system, then he'll have to answer to God. Either way he'll get what's coming to him.

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22 Sep 2010, 10:16 pm

Roxas_XIII wrote:

I'm not going to go all vigilante on Torrey. I know the cops have taken care of him. I just hope the bastard rots in jail for the rest of his miserable life.

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22 Sep 2010, 10:17 pm

My condolences. It wont be easy for a while, I wont lie. I have had this happen a few times in my life.
Just know that he was your friend, and appreciated you. Think of the happy times.
perhaps an 'irish wake' is in order with some mutual friends of his. talk about the good times.

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22 Sep 2010, 10:43 pm

BrandonSP wrote:

Roxas_XIII wrote:

I'm not going to go all vigilante on Torrey. I know the cops have taken care of him. I just hope the bastard rots in jail for the rest of his miserable life.

I figured as much, I just wanted to make sure. Anyways, I'm sincerely sorry for your loss.

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22 Sep 2010, 10:48 pm

I am really sorry, that is awful. It seems like he was a great guy.I am sorry, it must be difficult to lose a friend like that.

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22 Sep 2010, 11:12 pm

OMG, I'm sorry. I wish people would not see violence as the answer to their conflicts. I wish you comfort and peace in this tough time.

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23 Sep 2010, 5:34 am

I'm so sorry. How are you bearing up?

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23 Sep 2010, 6:36 am

My condolences on the loss of your friend.

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23 Sep 2010, 7:09 am

I did read the link, what is wrong with the killer's ear?

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I show no remorse towards the killer even though his family life seems to be bad. I hope your friend is at peace and that justice gets served. Was your friend bullied by this killer?

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25 Sep 2010, 8:17 am

Holy s**t, the murderer sounds like a classic sociopath.

I'm really, really sorry about your friend's death. If you ever want someone to talk to, just PM me.

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