All Rights Reserved. Investigators questioned why he was on the phone with her. He was born August 18, 1943 to the late Nina (Agamet) and John R. Sutton in Green Bay. Cordero recalled. "The fact that people could even think that I would know something like that. "How did [Christopher] react when this happened?" He doesn't ask for leniency. John accepted Christ as his savior at a young age and united with Pilgrim Baptist Church, Hamilton, OH. It is time to develop some guidelines to protect the rights of adopted children. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Susan had just turned 57, and Johns firm had won three lucrative cases. Roberts asked. February 28, 2023 (59 years old) View obituary. John and Susan Sutton brought Christopher home two days after his birth on April 13, 1979. No evidence -- not the letter nor a statement from whomever supposedly diagnosed him as a sociopath -- was ever offered as evidence. Actually a number of kids from the same Samoan camp Christopher went to did commit murder.http://www.thefix.com/content/evan-ebel-murder-colorado-police-chief-paradise-cove8162?page=all. They immediately got a restraining order against him and sent him away a couple weeks after that. He wants that kid gone and his wife ? "Regardless of the result, this is a bad case," John told the court. ", "Doesn't do any good," John replies. At any time at Fletcher High School you can take Sutton Lane to the John Wimpy Sutton pool. To plant trees in memory, please . Where this come from when we don't know the facts about Christopher's adaptation. A resident since 1970 coming from Pittsburgh, PA. 5,037 court search results for people named "John Sutton" in the United States. ", Belyeu said, "She denied knowledge of anything And she continued to deny for hours.". Christopher said he never lived up to his dad's expectations, that whatever he did, whatever grades he got were never good enough. Christopher wasn't told about having to stay another year until his 18th birthday, the day he thought he was going home!Christopher's father was the attorney for the "camp" in Samoa and fought against having it shut down, even after many other boys and their parents brought lawsuits against the camp for the maltreatment of the boys there. They may have gone about it the wrong way (boot camp vs psychiatrist) but they tried given the worldview that they had in front of them. Everyone points the finger, but their are no resources for those of us with an adolescent with mental health issues, thanks to state laws. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh, Five deaths with a connection to Alex Murdaugh's family investigated. SUSAN SUTTON OBITUARY. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. what can i do to turn this around? Minutes after John R. Sutton's adopted son was convicted of masterminding the bloody attack that left Sutton blind and his wife dead, a . He's a criminal, nothing more nothing less. Obituaries. A man named Garrett Kopp had been arrested less than 24 hours after the shooting for assaulting someone with a gun in another part of Miami. Terms of Use | Privacy Jail apparently is where he belongs. Of course what he did was wrong. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Louis Sutton of Crawfordville, Florida, who passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Roberts asked. "I was the one who told him that Susan had died and he was very emotional about it," Cordero recalled. "I recovered the surveillance tape of Christopher walking out of the movie theater," Cordero said. He was a successful lawyer, she managed his office. Our blog, our decision whether to publish. Belyeu: Did Christopher tell you he left it unlocked? I really believe the parents were misinformed and thought they were helping him straighten out. It showed that his responses to questions concerning his relationship with Susan were deceptive. He was educated in the Hamilton City Schools, Hamilton OH, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1959. The reality is that the adopted parents will have to deal with the same responsibility of fatherhood as a natural parents but why you see in adoption, in a large number of adoption cases, once a child give some indications of behavioral problems the adopted parents will panic and in some cases taken the position that they do not want the child anymore and want to return the child as if the child was a piece of use merchandise that can be exchanged to the adoptive agency, the natural mother or others. To the detective, Christopher's reaction appeared to be an admission of guilt. He had been diagnosed a sociopath even before he was sent to samoa. He served in the US Marine Corps from March 1984 to August 1987. She wasn't. It's unfortunate.". And at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Joseph Rizzo is ready to start discussing electronic technology - implanting a device around the back of eye. "It hurts," Christopher said. On August 22, 2004, there was a lot to celebrate. Because we wouldn't have to worry about money.". He can't even cry because the bullets took out his tear ducts along with severing his optic nerves. Leroy Eugene Rollins. I see a lot of people saying the parents did a bad thing by sending him to Samoa. WHY and again WHY we are assuming that "Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life". "The whole trial opened the wound back up, you know? It was one big mess.". One monumental day was July 4th, 1947, when he rescued 8 swimmers (6 men and 2 women) from drowning. . Past Addresses: Spring Hill FL, Chicago IL +10 more. We were sued," John said of the damage that was "perhaps more" than $50,000. And the complaints continued after the shooting, too. Police say what happened in Samoa more than 15 years ago, may hold the clue to solving the case. Was it random? Kopp, who agreed to testify in return for a 30-year plea deal, was the prosecutions key witness. Lead Detective Larry Belyeu ordered Christopher's phone records. The questioning lasted for 13 hours -- none of which was taped by police. For John and Susan Sutton, life in Coral Gables, Florida, an upscale community near Miami, life was filled with blue skies. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. I remember a lot of pain, he told Murdered By Morning, airing Saturdays at 8/7c on Oxygen. Robert Frady 1944 - 2022 Obituary Lillian Hendrick 1950 - 2022 Obituary Kimmy Moore 1960 - 2022 Obituary Edward Scott 1931 - 2022 Obituary Janie Pauline Earwood 1940 - 2022 Obituary. . I can't connect the dots between what he was doing at age 5 and what happened after age 13.". . February 21, 2023 (78 years old) View obituary. I am a birth mother as well as a former adoptee and this thread breaks my heart. He only finished 8th grade, spent much of his teen years on the street, which is where he got into dealing drugs and other crimes (and did spend some time in jail).This story is very sad. Perhaps they were mislead by the adoption agency into believing that adopting is just like having your own child. Belyeu. SUTTON, SUSAN MARIER, age 57, of Coral Gables, passed away Sunday. "Yeah.". Survivors include his brother Jimmys children Greg Sutton and Lynn Sutton Mhoon. Up until that point, John and Montoto had a strong working relationship. It has nothing to do with his being adopted. @Sunday, actually, since I grew up in foster care in an era when those "camps" were a big thing, I can tell you that it wasn't just the parents in the end. Surviving, Husband, John R . The gunman turned back to the master bedroom and . The case revolved around a construction . Some adoptees fare better than others. Susan often slept in the second room because her husband John snored. Along with the late Reverend John Hibbard, he founded the First Christian Church of the Beaches, where he served as an elder, youth leader and Elder Emeritus. Born and raised in Newtown, John was a long time resident and a former resident of Largo, FL before moving to Buckingham Springs. He kept his ass out of the electric chair.". After serving in the Army for two years, he attended the University of Florida and remained a proud Gator for the rest of his life. Seems like there were problems in this family (not just with their child, but with the whole family unit) loooong before the terrible crimes in this case occurred. And it turned out to be the same gun used in the Sutton shooting. He remained sweet, funny and thoughtful until the end of his life. Why we can question the behavior of a natural mother when she is unfaithful but is a case of a adopted mother the conduct is relevant in front of the adopted children. There is something wrong with Christopher Sutton. "I cried. He was adored by his family and will be greatly missed. Teddy Montoto, the man who was secretly having an affair with Susan, had already told Christopher about his police interrogation. "There's so many changes in my life. I have my own suspicions why Chris was adopted. It definitely raised some flags, said Chief Rosanna Cordero-Stutz, former homicide detective, Miami-Dade County, Florida. He was a successful lawyer, she managed his office. This 2,457 square foot home is the last known address for John. It doesn't even seem real that it could have even happened," he told Troy Roberts. But Juliette says she felt pressured and told them what she did know - that Christopher had a deep seeded resentment towards his parents for sending him to Samoa. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Discover work experience, company details, and more. He lived in the SAME environment as his adopted sister. Pinterest is an online pinboard. The interrogation continued until Montoto finally revealed his secret. Forced statements? When questioned by police Kopp confessed that Chris had recruited him to kill his parents as revenge for his time at Paradise Cove. for accessing adoption records are on the Oregon Judicial Department's website. It is obvious there was a problem with Christopher sutton, emotionally and mentally. --. Video: Jurors talk about reaching a verdict. John R. Sutton is an attorney serving South Miami, FL. IN THE CARE OF. When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Updated: 07/09/2018 . He finally owned up to the fact that he and Susan were having an affair. Maybe he is innocent. Wimpy was selected as a Beaches Jaycee Young Man of the Year in 1955 and a Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 1977. at Beaches Chapel Church, 610 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach, FL with reception hosted by Wimpy's church, First Christian Church of the Beaches, to follow at the . The answer is no," Bruce Fleisher said in his closing. "They were friends for years. It was clear that that is a murder weapon that killed Susan and almost killed John, said Cordero-Stutz. January 16, 2023 But could the outcome still have been the same? I listened to it for six years. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He insisted that was the only thing he was lying about. Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. OBITUARY John W. Sutton December 26, 1926 - December 11, 2017. . It was more they did what they thought was in my best interest," Christopher told Roberts. I knew absolutely nothing," she told Roberts. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Louis Sutton of Crawfordville, Florida, who passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. "He wanted more.". It showed that his responses to questions concerning his relationship with Susan were deceptive. Nothing they could have done would have ever been enough for this sick and twisted and young man. Calling his kids Hamburgers and Hotdogs was his favorite term of endearment. Apparently I need to work on how my sarcasm comes off in type. As a young man his favorite way to impress Bobbie was to walk on his hands up and down the ramp in front of the Jax Beach Life Guard Station. So he raced to the scene, arriving just after police. Twitter is an internet service where users can update the world in real-time as to their current activities, thoughts and location in 140 characters or less. John D. Sutton ("David") John D. "David" Sutton, 77 of Parkersburg passed away July 8, 2022 at the Camden Clark Medical Center after an extended illness. FL 33143 View John R. Sutton's office location ; Peer Reviews. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. They were happily married for 61 years until the time of Bobbies death in 2009. Stay where you are. "The magnitude of my injury, the facial pain and the loss of the eyesight was just so huge," he told Roberts. I really feel this boy was a sociopath from a young age, and d I do not believe that as of now there are any treatments (medical or psychological) that would have made him a decent human being. I challenge anyone interested in this to research Paradise Cove. Once inside, Christopher claims Garrett panicked when he saw John and Susan awake and shot them. Juliette told police Christopher was furious. Peon met Christopher in 1999, about a year after he returned from Samoa. Fort Pierce, Florida. He says Susan was under the covers when he fired. He was now out on bail. She was never under arrest. I really believe the parents were misinformed and thought they were helping him straighten out. He memorizes his briefs and with the help of an aide, he's winning cases much like he use to. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was sentenced to three life terms without a chance of parole. And then shortly before the murder, Susan Sutton refused to pay Christopher's car insurance bill. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "I said, 'Don't live with Christopher. "Every one of those bullets was Christopher saying to his parents, 'I hate you. Mr. Sutton was born on March 30,1930, in Findlay, Ohio. "I didn't believe it and I can't imagine that's what was happening.". Regardless of whether the son is guilty. Susan Sutton's jewelry and John Sutton's wallet were left untouched on a dresser. And that piece of shit birth mother! . Most recently Wimpy was honored by the Beaches Historical Society as Living Legend in 2016. For John and Susan Sutton, life in Coral Gables, Florida, an upscale community near Miami, life was filled with blue skies. Prosecutors immediately tell the jury how close Christopher was to admitted hit man Garrett Kopp. And worse, how much they blame on the natural parents and not the rejection of the supposed "forever" family. Nobody knows what really happened except for him and Garrett," Juliette testifies. He reminds me, unfortunately, of my ex-fiance's fostered/adopted son.Yes, he was shaken as a child.Yes, he has numerous tragic circumstances -- as do many, many human beings, to one degree or another.But there seems to be some kind of attachment to cruelty present in some -- regardless of being fostered and/or adopted.In this child's case, he killed a bird to watch it die. Last Name. John L. was a native and lifelong resident of the area. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Eric Polk invited Christopher to live with his family; the judge agreed. Searching for Florida obituaries online enables you to delve into history and uncover long lost ancestors. He is survived by : his son Louis Randall Sutton; his mother Jane Yancey Sutton; his siblings, Patricia Robb (Merle), Lulu Hosford, Yancey Sutton (Caroline) and Andy Sutton (Mina); and also, Jesse and Bessie Potts. A DNA test probably would tell us about Christopher's blood parents--he looks just like his adopted father.NO ALL CHILD ARE GIVEN FOR ADOPTION TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE. Seven years later, the Suttons adopted a daughter, Melissa. Aren't many still uneducated today? "I remember asking Melissa, 'How's mom doing?' Birth mother grief is acknowledged at last--Amy Coney Barrett may have done us a favor by acting as if it doesn't exist, Adoptees making contact with natural/biological/birth family in the time of Covid-19. Do you assume that because the father is an attorney and the boy was raised in an affluent neighborhood in Miami?I see the family life as problematic and I see red flags with the mother's behavior. Born in Anderson, S.C., he was a son of Scott Richard Sutton and . Chris told Kopp hed get a cut of the insurance payout. In 1954 he and Coach Don Jarrett opened the first Coaches Tree Lot and 2nd Avenue North and 63 years later it is still a Beaches landmark. In July 2010, Christopher Sutton stood trial for murder. What a sad, sad story. Born in Jacksonville in December 26th, 1926, Wimpy spent his summers at the Beaches with his mother and grandmother, working at his great grandmothers place, Perkins Bath House. I've always considered him my father. If you are ill enough to take another person's life there are clinical issues at play. John was a graduate of Theodore High School and the University of South Alabama with a degree in Business. The Sutton's were too busy with their careers to handle a disturbed child. Because of the a-parents? Before the internet, obituaries were published in both local and state newspapers archives. ", Melissa Sutton was 18, a freshman in college. They took us on vacations," Juliette said. And he said for years and years and years," she replied. I couldn't believe it. Cordero asked for one, Christopher replied, "Because of Teddy's interrogation.". Nolan, 85, of Orange Park, FL passed away on May 28, 2022. Anon,Read the post which follows this one (October 23, 2010). Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. We did not fault the Suttons although they did the worst possible thing in sending him to a brutal camp far from home. As for their father, John's focus right now is getting his eyesight back. Period.Christopher was the prototypical spoiled "cute" kid. It is apalling to say the least. John Sutton John F. Sutton, 76, De Pere, passed away January 12, 2020. But celebration turned into horror hours later. THANK YOU TO ALL THE READERS WHO REMEMBER TO GO TO AMAZON VIA FIRST MOTHER FORUM. Most recent obituaries in Plantation, Florida. But Juliette says everything she told the police was, in the end, true. "When I was more mature and realized it wasn't something they did to me maliciously. Find census, military, and other historical records.*. "I didn't suspect him, and of course, I wouldn't have wanted it to be Christopher. "You know, they force someone to lie - it's hard to swallow," he said. Omg! We located 13 sex offenders matching the name "John Sutton" in the US. This statement is a complete lie. 260+ Million obituaries Expand your family tree in all directions with the world's largest online obituary archive, updated daily. Obituary. He told Cordero that he was a marksman and he'd been shooting a gun earlier that day. I question any parents willing to send their children to a place like that. His parents sent him to boarding schools where he was expelled for bad behavior. You know, I was in shock. Colby Michael Erskin is a representative of Primerica located at 551 NW 77Th St Boca Raton, FL 334871330. John E. Sutton reported to the staff of the Supreme Commander on June 8, 2018. ", Asked if he thinks about his family, Christopher told Roberts, "All the time, absolutely. Christopher's not like other people," she said. "Christopher was familiar with details about the shooting that had not yet been released?" "The plan was for Garrett Kopp to go into the Sutton's home and do the shooting and get paid once the defendant got his money.". "No. Juliette says she never told anyone because she didn't believe Christopher was serious. JOHN SUTTON OBITUARY. "And [John] was very angry with me about that.". Wimpy was proud of his 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. "So what he told me matched. "I got a call from one of the detectives," John said. 1428 Obituaries. "I saw it. OH I read a lot more about this WWSP, really sad. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. You'll see that we say clearly that Chris' adoptive parents were not to blame for the tragedy. "I said, 'Christopher can I speak to you for a moment.' He knew his father had just received a $1 million-plus legal settlement. Posted online on January 18, 2023. "He was a valued member of our household," Polk said. "The fact that I knew his hands, and I knew his ears and his skin tone, I could tell that this kind of disfigured person was my dad," she said quietly. He attended Central State University in Wilberforce, OH.He was drafted into the U.S. Army, upon his discharge in 1968 he decided to make Miami his residence. "He said that? At the time of his death. Email Address: j UWEH @icloud.com +2 emails. The officer did and it was a match. While he waits for a breakthrough, John Sutton remarkably continues to practice law. "And she loved them unconditionally.". Adopted or not when you have a baby that you raise as your child the love is unconditional!!! In 1998, while investigating a story of abuse here, "48 Hours" filmed the isolation box. "Christopher had a rifle it was not loaded. (Crying). I no longer can believe the adoptive father's assertion that he researched it thoroughly. The truth will set you free. "Take the wallet, easy cash, at least. Nature vs nurture? Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. "I was thinking that possibly, you know, Chris might have been behind it," he replied. But forcing them to a place that physically & mentally abuses them is obviously only going to aggravate their anger. Entire comment published is in full as written. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Just hours after someone broke into John Sutton's home, murdered his wife, and tried to kill him doctors weren't sure he would live. Kopps number was in Chris phone records, and the two had spoken the night of the crime. He and his girlfriend were at the movies - and can be seen on the theater's security cameras. Savannah McCarty Walker. He said, "We saw a particular number that came up several times.". His son was a spoiled entitled brat and came up with this scheme on his own. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Fleisher believes he can win this case and he's about to get his opportunity. He has given up all hope of having his vision restored via surgery as the medical advances necessary are unlikely to happen within his lifetime. They bought him a 300 thousand dollar condo at a young age. Family Funeral Home at Harvey . Detective Rosanna Cordero was dreading what she was about to do: tell John Sutton his son was behind the shooting. But this was no vacation; it was a hardcore behavior modification program for troubled boys. There was no doubt that this was a premeditated effort to make sure that they were dead. "You must have been wracking your brain thinking, 'Who could have possibly done this?'" This sounds so much like my son's story, although he didn't kill anyone and isn't in prison right now. The couple believed that Chris was making progress. "He might be a black man or wearing all black clothing he was not sure.". And the adopted child because of his "subordinate position" as adopted has to keep his voice silence because he will be label as an "ungrateful" adopted child. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. People seem to be criticizing the parents here but what can you do if your own child wants to kill you. However, if you have problems with a child, sending them away and isolating them from their families does not make the situation better. Never tried. The family lived in an affluent neighborhood near Miami; the children did not lack . Christopher was dealing with anger out of control and was given a condo of $300,000 and a business and blew it. I looked at Christopher and I thought, 'You killed her. We identified 559 records related to "John Sutton" in the state of Florida. Hopefully that made an impact on the jury.". But before Cordero could even offer condolences, he said something to her that just didn't seem right. He admits he had problems from the get-go, ended up in a mental institution for evaluation at 13 (he doesn't know his diagnosis, in fact insists he was declared healthy), then sent to group homes, in other words his parents washed their hands of him. Kopp admitted shooting them and testified against Christopher. "He believed that he was entitled to have whatever he wanted," she explained. That number came up 331 times in the weeks leading up to and right after the murder. Such an incredible difference, so sad! He is survived by his wife, Teri C. Sutton and son Matthew Sutton. And thankfully for them, I had no mental illness. 2015 - 2016 | Charleston Gazette - Mail obituary and death notices in Charleston, West Virginia. A father helping prosecutors convict his own son -- the boy he had raised for 25 years. "His only emotional reaction was about himself," Kahgan told Roberts. "Who could have done this? They have two adopted children. "That raised our eyebrows.". "We were told that there was oppositional defiant disorder or conduct defiant disorder. Kopp, who agreed to testify in return for a 30-year plea deal, was the prosecutions key witness. 5.0/5.0. And, as Shakespeare stated, "Good wombs have oft borne bad fruit. And when John finally left the hospital, he moved in with his son. Christopher's friend, Eric Polk says the Suttons tended to overreact. 1954-2020. Chris's father said he doesn't love him anymore, and Garett's father was sobbing for his son, even though he knew he was a murderer. Christopher claims Garrett broke into his parent's home in a desperate bid to steal marijuana. I have watched this feature on investigation discovery and read up online. Published in Tallahasse Democrat. John L. Sutton. Adoption in itself is a gamble. Y'all need to get off what they are drilling and do the math. He, in fact, got VERY good grades all through school but they were never good enough for his father.His father went into the courtroom as if he needed someone to help him, going with the "I've been blinded." Detective Roseanna Cordero met Christopher at the crime scene shortly after he'd been told about the shooting. Exactly. He says he got over his anger about being sent to Samoa long ago. He was a well-known and respected personal fitness trainer whose passion was in training . Every parent has their flaws and we are all just as screwed up as the next but I don't think bad parenting (aside from flat out abuse/manipulation/emotionally disturbed parenting) can cause someone to become a psychopathic killer. When he was just 16, John and Susan Sutton sent their son away to a behavioral school in Samoa; Christopher, they say, had been getting into lots of trouble. We'll never know.