What a sad, sad story. "He remembered bits and pieces. A year into Paradise Cove, Christopher sent an emotional video message home to his parents: John, Susan and Melissa traveled to Samoa to see for themselves what it was like. The difference I see is that Kopp didnt shoot his mum but a stranger really. It doesn't even seem real that it could have even happened," he told Troy Roberts. Florida 32302 -- www.floridalegionpost13.org Skip & Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family with their arrangements. 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. John L Sutton - Plantation, FL. Why did she not step up? He was born in New Castle May 10, 1963 a son of John J. and Lois Stone Sutton, II. Wimpy served in the Life Saving Corp as did both of his parents and his brother. On August 15, 1970 he married Jere Ann Collins at ST. The night before the funeral is when I was convinced that Christopher had something to do with it. He was born in Sewickley, PA February 11, 1945 the son of the late George W. and Mary C. Gregoria Sutton. He said, "We saw a particular number that came up several times.". "They paid rent. dancing and became Living Legends of Dance in 1997. It seems like these parents hearts were in the right place and the daughter attests to this. The business failed and Christopher went back to dealing drugs. He lived in the SAME environment as his adopted sister. Florida Obituary Archive Search | GenealogyBank 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. No one has talked about this fact. I challenge anyone interested in this to research Paradise Cove. He can't even cry because the bullets took out his tear ducts along with severing his optic nerves. "Susan taught me about like makeup and clothes and all of that stuff," she said, getting emotional. "He said, 'Look, you're going to have to protect me. Moreover, he was on the phone with Susan at the time of the shooting. He truly, always just wanted more. I could hear her screaming from Florida how happy she was and how thrilled she was.". This place (worse than prison) can only be described as hell & NO human deserves to be sent there:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thefix.com/content/evan-ebel-murder-colorado-police-chief-paradise-cove8162%3fampMurder is inexcusable but so is sending your child to the above. He served in the US Marine Corps from March 1984 to August 1987. Share your thoughts and memories of Mr. John, 14545 Carver Drive Miami, FL 33176 305-969-2588, 2018 - 23 Paradise Memorial Funeral Home. Christopher says he tried to telling his parents about the abuse. But police were hearing alarming stories about Christopher. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Organize and share things you love. It hurts me to hear them, you know, think that I had anything to do with this. It was one big mess.". It's now up to the jury. Little did they know that about four blocks away, there was a man who had driven up with one intention - to kill them both. John says his son was happy to see the family. @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. This person had a mission," said Miami-Dade Detective Rosanna Cordero. She says police yelled and threatened her with arrest. JOHN SUTTON OBITUARY. "So with that kind of spotty memory, the information he provided wasn't very helpful?" Chris Sutton came back on his 19th birthday, after 30 months at the school. "I think anyone who is innocent or wrongfully accused would want to get up there and speak their mind," Christopher told Troy Roberts about taking the stand. It was more they did what they thought was in my best interest," Christopher told Roberts. Police investigated every one of them - but they all had alibis. JOHN SUTTON OBITUARY. 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. Whether you want to find extended family or conduct extensive genealogy research, Florida obituary archives can help you achieve your goals. John Sutton also. Investigators questioned why he was on the phone with her. South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. John Sutton called authorities after he was shot in the head in his home as he slept. 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. As for their father, John's focus right now is getting his eyesight back. She suspected Montoto was hiding something. Susan had just turned 57, and John's firm had won three lucrative cases. John Sutton remains almost conpletely blinded and has lost his autonomy for ever. "Things would be good. "If he wanted this car, he should be able to have this car. The gunman turned back to the master bedroom and emptied the gun into John. There is no good reason for murder. On Monday, June 13, 2022, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. "There was actually bullet holes through the comforter," Belyeu said. Christopher was in and out of more than half a dozen schools. Nurture can only do so much if nature is stronger. Cordero recalled. Investigators learned that Kopp had a gun charge for a Glock .9mm pistol that had been impounded. A wealthy couple is targeted for death - but why? - CBS News "His only emotional reaction was about himself," Kahgan told Roberts. He helped start the Beaches Aquatic Club which put swimming in Jacksonville on the map. After arresting Christopher, he showed him Juliette's statement incriminating him. Christopher says he kept drugs boxed up in the closet of his old bedroom where his mother often slept and Garrett knew it. Why cause so much pain and hurt? Interesting. He insisted that was the only thing he was lying about. He and his girlfriend were at the movies - and can be seen on the theater's security cameras. John Sutton Obituary (1955 - 2023) - Legacy Remembers She had threatened to go to their law office and actually shoot up the place, Miami Herald writer David Ovalle told producers. Tierney was best known for her portrayal of the title character in the film Laura (1944), and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Ellen Berent Harland in Leave Her to Heaven (1945). Teddy Montoto's gun didn't match the murder weapon. Your Profile? Florida Obituaries - Public Libraries John R. Sutton is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer in Florida, has been licensed to practice law in the state since 1972, and has been a board . John Sutton Obituary (1934 - 2018) - Melbourne, FL - FloridaToday A Legend Has Passed: I've read up on Paradise Cove & anyone in their right mind would know that such a place would only aggravate things. "They were friends for years. Uncover John's photos, videos, and more . In cases of adoption the parents are willing and ready to adopt but they are not willing and ready to deal with responsibility attach to the adoption and once a problem comes they look for solution outside the home to solve the problem such as boarding school. "When I was told that Garrett was the shooter, and of course, I put that together. I couldn't believe it. Search Rockledge obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. In 1998, while investigating a story of abuse here, "48 Hours" filmed the isolation box. Published in Tallahasse Democrat. And police were able to confirm he wasn't in the Sutton home during the shooting. 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. He attacks his adoptive father, throws rocks at him, and woe is my ex-fiance if he doesn't cater to this child's every whim.I worry about my ex-fiance. Prosecutors immediately tell the jury how close Christopher was to admitted hit man Garrett Kopp. He was educated in the Hamilton City Schools, Hamilton OH, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1959. The individual was thoroughly investigated and cleared. The point of entry appeared to be a sliding glass door. But Marier is sure Christopher was behind the shooting of his father and the murder of his mother. Celebrate the life of John Sutton, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . Chris told Kopp hed get a cut of the insurance payout. How could this boy have problems with being adopted? 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. Obituary of Christopher Richard Sutton | Powers Funeral Home Hopefully that made an impact on the jury.". John Louis Sutton, 67, of Crawfordville, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. That woman didn't deserve to die and he didnt deserve to go blind And Christopher didn't deserve to go to Torture Island. ", Melissa describes her mother as "intelligent" and "confident.". FHL films 163932-49 This is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under WEST VIRGINIA, HARRISON, CLARKSBURG - OBITUARIES (see West Virginia Genealogy ). And for the most part, the Suttons did pay. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. "Who could have done this? Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Investigators observed jewelry and other valuables in plain sight, which ruled out a burglary. Let others know about your loved one's death. We hope that adoptive parents can learn from the work of David Kirschner and other researchers. Christopher was shipped off to Samoa to a place called Paradise Cove. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. BUT he choose to wait until AFTER the trial to have the surgery. As a teenager, he dealt drugs. Yes, there can be inherited mental health issues but many adopted children have behavior issues as do biological children. Macdonell Taylor(Rob) and Janet Macdonell(John Clancy), along with many wonderful nieces and nephews with whom he was very close. There are families who have natural born children who act out and get "sent away" and deal with all the same kind of struggles. Before everyone jumps on and says we are 'bad' parentswe have 4 other happy and well adjusted children (3 are adults with great professions). "You question yourself as to you're the father of a murderer," an emotional Mitchell told "48 Hours." Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. All Rights Reserved. 1701 Beach Blvd . And, as Shakespeare stated, "Good wombs have oft borne bad fruit. Kopps number was in Chris phone records, and the two had spoken the night of the crime. Christopher claims Garrett broke into his parent's home in a desperate bid to steal marijuana. I lost my eyesight ". Well said, couldn't have said it better myself. He coached his Fletcher swimmers to 179 consecutive dual meet wins, 20 consecutive conference championships, 15 consecutive county and district championships and TWO consecutive State Class A championships. 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. 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. That should be the same as being raised by his first parents. Let alone doing it solely for money. nnennem yea thts intense!! They had two adopted children. I really wasn't doing anything that was horribly wrong.". I don't know if he did it or not. She had been told by the police not to tell me about Susan," he said. "I remember asking Melissa, 'How's mom doing?' 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. OBITUARY John Edwin Sutton March 30, . July 20, 2013 / 10:02 PM 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. Now, the question was who could've done it and why? His wifes murder was kept from him while he recovered and stayed in the hospital until mid-September. On the tape, Christopher is seen leaving the theatre with Juliette a little before midnight. "Not about his parents and what happened to them. Montotos gun was found not to be a match for casings found at the crime scene. John Sutton is a wonderful man. No," John said. View John Sutton's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook. Search for birth, death, marriage, divorce, US Census, and military records. I could be wrong. An arrest warrant for Chris Sutton was issued on March 26, 2005. Garrett would get a deal: just 30 years for shooting John and Susan. Kopp, who agreed to testify in return for a 30-year plea deal, was the prosecutions key witness. 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 . THIS IS NOT AN ASSUMPTION THIS IS REALITY AND THEEY ARE WILLING TO PAY A HIGH PRICE IN ORDER TO HAVE A CHILD. "He said, oh, Susan was shot more than one time. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Further meld in more damage from the second adoption (the younger sister) and subsequent isolation from the adoptive family, and yet again, the brutality that is inherent in those campsPsychopath cocktail - yummy, just what the kid needed and just want the world needed.It amazes me how much they left out of that mess. "Garrett would say Mother Teresa did it to get himself a deal, to get himself out of the death penalty, to get himself out of the situation," Christopher tells Roberts. Published by FloridaToday on Nov. 28, 2018. He finally owned up to the fact that he and Susan were having an affair. He was a well-known and respected personal fitness trainer whose passion was in training . They bought him a 300 thousand dollar condo at a young age. What could his parents do differently is a good question. Scary stuff. In a fit of rage from his father when he'd disappointed his father?His father is a high profile attorney in the South Florida area and has a lot of influence in the political and legal circles. It showed that his responses to questions concerning his relationship with Susan were deceptive. My husband and I finally let our son go into state custody at 16 where he stayed until 18. Christopher's not like other people," she said. But could the outcome still have been the same? It's tragic that the Suttons didn't do this. "He wanted more.". "Yeah," Cordero replied. I remember all the bad times, too. ALL the above information came from his father after the shooting. But if prosecutors Hoague and Carin Kahgan wanted Garrett to testify, it was going to cost them. I have no clue what the opposite, forcing your anger on to others in that way would feel like. We'll never know. I never threatened her with that," said Belyeu. Bruce Fleisher: You need to tell us something Garrett, because they're going to fry your ass in the electric chair. John W Sutton, Age 94. Christopher: I was what -- what they called in denial. Bullet casings recovered at the scene were all from a .9mm gun. Those children were now planning their mother's funeral as police scoured the crime scene. "We were told that there was oppositional defiant disorder or conduct defiant disorder. He was placed when he was only 2 days old. And she pushed him for more information about his late night phone call with Susan. INSTEAD IT IS COMMON THAT A CHILD IS REMOVED FROM THE MOTHER WITH THE INTENTION TO FILL AN EMPTY SPACE IN A COUPLE UNABLE TO HAVE ONE. John was employed Florida Department of Corrections. IN THE CARE OF. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. ELGIN - A funeral service for Christopher Richard Sutton, 32, will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Worship Center with burial to follow in Greenhaven Memorial Gardens. "I said, 'Christopher can I speak to you for a moment.' We hear that there are many proud hamburgers and hotdogs still walking around today. If my son were to grow up and kill his adoptive parents I would first and foremost be devastated and second I would in no way blame his parents. John James Sutton, III, 57, of Meadville died at home Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She insists, though, that she never knew Christopher would actually try and kill his parents. "In fact, John had had death threats against him.". With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. "Christopher isn't like you and me. I don't like what the parents in this story did, sending the boy away, making him stay. Susan often slept in the second room because her husband John snored. Susan Sutton's jewelry and John Sutton's wallet were left untouched on a dresser. She was never under arrest. John Sutton Obituary - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Dignity Memorial Searching for Florida obituaries online enables you to delve into history and uncover long lost ancestors. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. They thought that I was gone. "Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life. Driscoll confirmed Chris resentment about Paradise Cove, according to Murdered by Morning.. He graduated Ragsdale High School in Jamestown NC in 1972. But, yet, she had the time to carry on an extra marital affair with her husband's law partner?This whole situation stinks. A lawyer who was blinded after being shot along with his wife at their South Florida home in 2004 in an alleged contract hit testified today against his 31-year-old . Laws in some states even go as far as prohibiting drug treatment or mental health treatment with licensed professionals even after the age of 14. He is not blinded in one eye, it's both eyes that hes blinded in, one is just shot out. John Louis Sutton Obituary (1955 - 2023) | Crawfordville, Florida Driscoll told police that a woman had railed against Johns firm days before the shooting because of a settlement that didnt go in her favor. Garrett went straight to the bedrooms where he said Christopher told him he'd find the Suttons. We were sued," John said of the damage that was "perhaps more" than $50,000. Roberts asked. You need a reality check woman! 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. Dressed in all black with a Glock 9 mm semi-automatic pistol, the man shot John, then turned to Susan and shot her six times. Born January 7th, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Stanley William (Bill) Sutton and Leta Pike Sutton. JOHN SUTTON OBITUARY. Roberts asked Rogers. Any of us put in their shoes could have done the same thing. One thing that I have not seen mentioned or considered I found out about this case from watching an hour long program on TV. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. thank you. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. That's something that he did as a hobby," Cordero said. It worked. I have news for you, none of you have every dealt with a child that refuses to follow rules ie selling and dealing drugs out of your home. But Juliette says everything she told the police was, in the end, true. But would the woman who once planned to marry Christopher now offer testimony that could put him away for life? Obituary | John V. Sutton of Wilmington, North Carolina | Andrews Maybe he is innocent. To some extent there is nothing these parents could have done besides seek treatment. John Louis Sutton, 67, of Crawfordville, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. I really believe the parents were misinformed and thought they were helping him straighten out. "Does anybody know anything about his original family and why he was made available for adoption? Christopher was taken to a number of psychiatrists and doctors. Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens. 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. The point is that adoptive parents need to understand adoption issues and find help for their troubled child. We DO NOT post comments that consist of nothing more than a link and the admonition to go there. Prosecutors say Christopher's surprising breakdown on the stand is evidence that he's still haunted by his experience. Upon his relocating to Miami, he united with Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. "So what he told me matched. A biggest misconception about adoption is the assumption that a child is given up for adoption by his natural parents to receive a better life. The Suttons, she says, treated her like a daughter. "She said, 'Don't let anybody in the house don't pick up the phone. Police needed more than Garrett's word that Christopher put him up to it. They paid bills. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Prosecutors say Christopher Sutton never got over his anger and in August 2004, he had his . "They only wanted the best for us," Juliette said. Exactly. July 14, 2010, 10:37 pm CDT. When John Sutton woke up in intensive care, he was blind. 1954-2020. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! John Sutton, shot twice in the head, shockingly survived. Asked how he dealt with the betrayal, John said, "I wasn't very happy about it. He also has a new love interest. It is a sad awful situation all around and talking about these people like they were some kind of monsters because they sent they're 16 year old son to boot camp is highly disrespectful and rather ignorant. ", "Uh huh. It is apalling to say the least. Years later, Chris, who still relied on financial support from his parents, was seething over what had occurred to him, investigators said. When questioned by police Kopp confessed that Chris had recruited him to kill his parents. Born in Anderson, S.C., he was a son of Scott Richard Sutton and . I knew absolutely nothing," she told Roberts. He had loving parent that adopted him imo. In shackles, Garrett Kopp takes the stand. dear anonymous..i am an adoptive mother and it hurt me to read that you hate your adoptive parents and have cut them out of your life. John L. Sutton. He WAS blind in ONE eye and customarily wore a patch over that eye, except when he went into Court for Christopher's trial, knowing the TV cameras would be there. Randy Rogers' parents sent him to Paradise Cove when he was 17. Christopher said he never lived up to his dad's expectations, that whatever he did, whatever grades he got were never good enough. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Louis Sutton to show support. It has been restored after 92,000 surgery as part of a clinical trial at Moorfields Eye Hospital in . Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. "And I thought people were trying to kill me while I was in the hospital.