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Longtime Alabama Limousin Breeders might remember Bill Carleton who was very active in the breed in the 80s and 90s has passed. Bill was our County Cattleman's Assocation President ~10 years ago and I liked the guy. Unfortunately, he apparently had some issues with his son, Bob who reportedly shot the old gentleman in the back of the head yesterday.

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2009/03/st_ ... depar.html
 
That is awful! I read the story and some accompanying stories. I don't know this man, but the whole thing reminds me of an older cattleman here who has had problems of this nature with his son. I believe the son has taken a couple of shots at him before...and so far he's missed. My brother intercepted the son once as he headed into an auction that his father was attending. I guess people kind of look over their shoulders anymore. Sad, sorry state of affairs this kind of thing is.

Alice
 
yes that is a very sad thing.but the truth is some families dont get along no matter what.
 
bigbull338":2fksu6i7 said:
yes that is a very sad thing.but the truth is some families dont get along no matter what.

There is nothing wrong with disliking a family member. If you really, really hate a parent...move and never let them know of your wherabout or see/know of their Grandchildren. Assassinating a parent (or anyone for that matter) just to revel in the moment is a perverse pleasure.
 
yes your right the best thing is to leave them alone.but sometimes that just dont work.a year or so ago 2 brothers that hated eachother got into it.1 went an got or had a gun.an he shot an killed his brother right next to a church.
 
kerley":fx6jtro3 said:
How can any son kill his own father, or anyone.
Tom.
mental illness can even turn a loved one into a monster.. theres a man here thats a schiephrenic... he would walk constantly, i bet there wasnt a ounce of fat on him. and he would walk for miles a day ive seen him stop and be talking to sombody who wasnt there and sometime be trying too run em off like they where followin' him....no telling what kinda he1# he was going through in his head. but it all came too a head one day, with a fight with his father and sister .he was beating both up and his paw shot him in the side.med flight and a year later you wouldnt know him he got treatment and aint the same person
 
I don't think there is ever any reason to put yourself in that sort of position. If you can't see somebody on the street without wanting to kill that person, MOVE and I mean 200, 500, or a 1000 miles away (and don't send a forwarding address or come visit either).........and if that means giving up your paid for, rent free house on your family's ranch (as Bob had)....DO IT anyway.
 

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