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September 29, 2006

Station Fire: 'Trial would have been too hard on judge, AG'

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John Longiaru
Sus Longiaru, the mother of John Longiaru, wanted a trial to learn the truth about her son's death.

She called her 23-year-old son her "best friend."

"We had great talks," she said. "Now it's so quiet."

After talking about her son for several minutes, Longiaru said she refused to give up her right to talk about the plea agreement, though she believes it would fall "on deaf ears."

Judge Darigan has admonished several speakers to limit their comments to memories of their loved one and the impact of their death.

"We have been given a life sentence with no opportunity for parole. We all deserve a trial to find out why our loved ones died. A trial would not have been too hard for us... I think it would have been too hard for you, judge, and for Mr. Lynch," Longiaru said.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 11:39 AM | Permalink

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SuS;not a day goes by that I do not think of you or John..I remember the days were long for you at work,and how I tried my best to get you to smile, if not for me but for John.. I remember getting you 100 votive candles,wrapping them in a gift bag..and asking that you go light them for me at the memorial..it was John's birthday..I haven't been able to get together with you ever since..I hope you get to see this though..you and John will always be in my prayers as well as in my heart..

donna carosi | February 17, 2008 7:01 PM link

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