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 The suspect in a Tuesday shooting in Longview sits in a police vehicle shortly after being detained in the 3200 block of Oak Street. Roger Werth / The Daily News
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One dead, one injured in Highlands shooting
Thursday, October 9, 2008 2:08 PM PDT
By The Daily News
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E-mail this articleA Longview woman shot Tuesday morning in an apparent revenge attack has died and the suspect — her daughter’s ex-boyfriend — is being held on $1 million bail.
Anthony Michael James Scott, 19, was arrested about an hour after the shooting and booked into the Cowlitz County on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
St. John Medical Center reported that Kathy Tubbs died late Tuesday morning following the shooting at her residence in the 200 block of 24th Avenue.
Her husband, Bob, also was shot, according to relatives and family friends. He was listed in satisfactory condition late Tuesday morning, according to the hospital.
Longview police arrested Scott in the 3200 block of Oak Street about an hour after the assault, which occurred just minutes after 9 a.m.
Family and friends told reporters that Scott was the ex-boyfriend of the Tubbs’ 17-year-old daughter Cassandra.
Scott had been living with the Tubbs family but had recently been told to move out because of “behavior problems,” said Lila Vaughn, Kathy Tubbs’ aunt. Vaughn spoke as she rushed to the scene Tuesday morning and had to wait at the police line before being escorted to the house.
Family friend Glen Ryan said Cassandra Tubbs and Scott had been broken up for about a week and that the shooting was motivated by “revenge.”
It appears Cassandra Tubbs was not home at the time of the shooting. But the Tubbs’ 4-year-old grandson was there, he told Ryan and others after being brought out by police.
The boy — the son of another Tubbs daughter — was placed in Ryan’s car until other family members came out and headed to the hospital. Ryan gave the boy a construction hat to wear and keep him occupied.
The exact location of the shooting still was unknown. Early reports indicated it occurred in the alley behind the Tubbs’ home
Longview police and Cowlitz County Sheriff’s deputies swarmed the Highlands-area neighborhood and cordoned off a broad area but did not order any evacuations.
St. Helens Elementary School was locked down for about an hour. Exterior doors were locked, but activities and teaching continued inside as normal, said Longview School District spokeswoman Sandy Catt. The lockdown was ended at about 10:15 a.m.
Scott should make his first court appearance Wednesday.
For more on this story, see Wednesday’s edition of The Daily News.
Mom of 2 boys wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:50 AM:
" Thank you TDN for this little blip of info. So many people complain about not being informed in a timely manner, especially since there was a school lockdown. Good job!! "
lola*in*longview wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:09 AM:
" CRAZY FREAKS, TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL SICK AND TIRED OF THIS HAPPENING IN OUR TOWN. WE HAVE GOT TO DO SOMETHING, IT'S ALMOST TOO LATE ALREADY, MORE COPS? I DON'T KNOW BUT SOMETHING. "
Bleuangel wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:16 AM:
" Thank you for getting this on so fast. I personally know the victim(s) and I appreciate that I could look here to find out more details. I had received a call informing me about this, but details were not available. "
Raven wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:47 AM:
" I was wondering when something like this would happen. This neighborhood has steadily decilned due to those living in it not being vigilant and becoming lax about driving out the riff raff that float through. Drug dealing in broad day light, prositutes shuffling from bar to bar, it's time people start taking responsibility for their neighborhoods and driving out the drug dealers and other unwanted people.
I personally don't know the people or what they've done, but this stuff could be prevented if people got more involved in their neighborhoods. "
I personally don't know the people or what they've done, but this stuff could be prevented if people got more involved in their neighborhoods. "
Pinky wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:09 AM:
" How tragic.... my prayers to the family, I hope the wife pulls through! "
crowsfeet wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:14 AM:
" I have been listening to the whole thing on my scanner. Sounds like the law enforcement agencys did a rapid and good job of stopping the possibility of further destruction. "
mikadax wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:15 AM:
" What an awful thing to happen to innocent people. But, I don't think this has anything to do with the Highland area. This incident could happen in any neighborhood, anywhere! "
Grandmother wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:22 AM:
" Tragic! Just senseless and tragic! Now this girl has lost her mother... "
Past Chinook wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:30 AM:
" Im very sorry for the loss of this family, and this could happen anywhere, however, with all of the recent detors through town, I have been driving through these areas alot more then usual. It is VERY apparent that there is negative activity going on in this community. I was nervous to even drive by some places. "
Mrs. Pellwerds wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:32 AM:
" Raven: what does this shooting have to do with drugs and prostitution or the neighborhood? This was revenge over a broken relationship. And, the suspect was not from the Highlands area, but from the north side of the tracks. "
l-town mom wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:00 PM:
" TDN~
Thank you so much for your timely, accurate, and informative report. My husband's job takes him in this area at times, and because of the quick posting online, I was able to give him a call shortly after the lockdown and alert him to be extra careful. My heart goes out to the family; it is so sad. Thanks again to the Daily News. "
Thank you so much for your timely, accurate, and informative report. My husband's job takes him in this area at times, and because of the quick posting online, I was able to give him a call shortly after the lockdown and alert him to be extra careful. My heart goes out to the family; it is so sad. Thanks again to the Daily News. "
loved_by_the_king wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:05 PM:
" This is a tragic situation..Our prayers are with the family and the employees at Burgerville... "
funnyone wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:09 PM:
" WHAT! Kelso was in lockdown to? You mean the High School? "
Mr. Torch wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:10 PM:
" Lola , It's not just your town , I'm in central California and it's going on here too "
justareader wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:30 PM:
" Not being from Longview, would someone please clarify the boundaries of the area known as "the Highlands"? Thank you. "
chick3k wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:40 PM:
" Justareader-
The Highlands are basically the area between Beach St south. So if you know that area it might help. Also the 1,2 and 3 hundred block of (I believe) 15th Ave - 25th?. Included in there are some other named streets. This area use to be mill housing, the mill workers lived in these houses back in the day.
I hope I have all of my areas correct.
I feel so terrible for this family... My thoughts and prayers are with the husband, daughter, and all the other family/friends touched by this terrible event. "
The Highlands are basically the area between Beach St south. So if you know that area it might help. Also the 1,2 and 3 hundred block of (I believe) 15th Ave - 25th?. Included in there are some other named streets. This area use to be mill housing, the mill workers lived in these houses back in the day.
I hope I have all of my areas correct.
I feel so terrible for this family... My thoughts and prayers are with the husband, daughter, and all the other family/friends touched by this terrible event. "
mikadax wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:45 PM:
" to justareader,,,the highlands is the so called "bad part of town" "
Silly Billy wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:46 PM:
" The run down part of town across Industrial Way from Weyerhaeuser. "
daveslady57 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:48 PM:
" Kathy was a close personal friend of mine as well as being a co-worker at
Burgerville. I'm in shock that this happened. The fact that it occured in the Highlands has nothing to do with the circumstances of the attack. This selfish boy was out for revenge against Cassy and her family for kicking him out. He took away someone I loved very much. May God have mercy on his soul, because I cannot. "
Burgerville. I'm in shock that this happened. The fact that it occured in the Highlands has nothing to do with the circumstances of the attack. This selfish boy was out for revenge against Cassy and her family for kicking him out. He took away someone I loved very much. May God have mercy on his soul, because I cannot. "
Gramma cc wrote on Oct 7, 2008 12:52 PM:
" So very sad...I like alot of others will be praying for the Family..I also pray that someone watches over the daughter who's x boyfriend did this, she is more than likley going to suffer a great deal of guilt over this...she needs to know that she is not responsible for someone elses actions and this is not her fault... "
justareader wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:03 PM:
" chick3k, thank you very much, you have helped me immensely. I have felt very uncomfortable driving through that area when going places in Longview. While I agree that these kinds of things happen all over, I believe that that area needs some kindness and care. There is a great difference in the income level, the changes can be seen very distinctly. No, I'm sorry I don't have a solution but I am keeping that family in my thoughts and prayers. "
Raven wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:17 PM:
" Mrs. Pellwerds-
A lot of it has to do with the fact that the North side of the tracks is moving South. That's the problem. Three four years ago, stuff like this didn't happen where we live. Now it's so common place that something like a shooting while tragic is unsurprising. "
A lot of it has to do with the fact that the North side of the tracks is moving South. That's the problem. Three four years ago, stuff like this didn't happen where we live. Now it's so common place that something like a shooting while tragic is unsurprising. "
Lucky7 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:23 PM:
" Tragic! Now if the courts will just do their job.... An eye for eye! "
Block Watcher wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:28 PM:
" The Highlands neighborhood boundries are: Industrial Way, Beech/30th Ave. - Washington Way and Oregon Way. "
Just4Thought wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:31 PM:
" This has nothing to do with drugs or prostitutes or the nieghborhood but with some guy who has a problem and needs some serious help I know the guy who did this and he is not all there this not not excuse what he did and he needs to be scintenced to death I am sick off all these people getting away with murder... like the ones hwho say oh I was under the influence of meth or how about not enoufe evidence or even better menatly ill these murders and shotting could be prevented if all the people that know these people would take the tiem to get involved in making sure they were making better choices it all starts somewhere and it all can be prevented if people would work together instead of against eachother... SOmthing needs to change but who is gona step up??? hopfully they make the choice to do so before its to late for you or someone in your family... Do somthing... "
Just4Thought wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:34 PM:
" My heart goes out to all the loved ones in volved in this situation and I will pray for you I live on the 200 block of 24th Ave. and it was very well delt with yet I can't believe how cassandra must feel... I am so sorry for what happend and wish the best for you and your family stay sclose to your dad now he is gona need it just as much as you will.. I have lost a family member due to murder as well... I am so sorry... "
beazelbud wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:43 PM:
" I feel for the family and there loss. People need to stop jumping around passing blame and saying that this could be prevented. People are going to do what there goiong to do. You cant stop things like this before they happen. Sounds to me like the guy went crazy over his messed up relationship. This kind of thing happens in good, clean, rich neighborhoods too. "
Realist wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:57 PM:
" This story just breaks my heart. I don't know anyone involved but when something like this happens so close to home, it seems like you do. My most sincere thoughts with this family and their friends. I don't know where the "Highlands" area is as I am relatively new to the area, but it seems to me if this could happen there, it could have just as easily been in the nicest house in Longview/Kelso. Again, I am so sorry for your loss, daveslady & company. "
Just4Thought wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:16 PM:
" Just clarifying that by preventing somthing like this I mean when someone whos family knows that they are not all there in the head and need meds they should be on them...Some times it can really make someone or break them...Sorry if I offend anyone but facts or facts I just hope he don't get away with this by going to some dame mental ward or plea insaintiy... this is whree somthing can be done who to say if he does get out cause he claims he is crazy how does anyone know if he will get out and do the things to stay safe or just kill agian... It is a scarey situation and people need to just be aware... Just my oppinion. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:20 PM:
" There is still more information that has not been given out. My son called me (he lives on the same block accross the alley and a few houses down). His first call was about the shootings, while I was reading about it, more information became available and I called him back. This has had a huge impact on the locals neighbors there. It is so sad that this young man couldn't get let this just go. I hope they throw the book at him for what he has done to this family. That little boy watched as his grandparents were shot (killing his grandmother), that is too traumatic for a child so young. The only person to blame is the person that did the shooting. I wish they still allowed hanging, because that would be the most fitting sentence. It isn't the neighborhood only, it is the ignorance of some of the people, and only a few at that. My heart and prayers go out to this family... wishing I could offer more. "
CrazyJ wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:24 PM:
" This is a very sad series of events, and my deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends who have been affected. Sidebar: The ignorance of some of the "haves" never ceases to amaze me. The "have nots" in the Highlands are not all vicious, heinous criminals devoid of human value, they are human beings. There are many wonderful people, families who live in the Highlands who are doing their best to make ends meet. I have one word for those who would lump the whole neighborhood into an image of complete squallor... Xenophobia! Shall I assume that because a few square blocks of Columbia Heights has a high rate of sex offenders, that the entirety of Columbia Heights are deviant child molesters? "
lola*in*longview wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:25 PM:
" I agree this could have happened anywhere. I grew up in the highlands and lived there until a few months ago. It used to be a great plae to live, when we moved in there were only two houses ont he block and the streets were gravel. I don't think it's a rundown part of town as some have stated, there are tons of homeowners there. It's just the select few who choose not to give a crap about there house, there neighbors, there kids or themselves. It's horrible that it's this way but it's not just in the highland, it's just everyone EXPECTS it in the highland, they forget about the drig busts and all the crime in the
" GOOD" part of town. "
" GOOD" part of town. "
tallsy wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:37 PM:
" We have got to stand together and end this violence. Now people are using uns instead of being mature and handling the situation better.
I don't think it is only the Highlands area, it is everywhere. We need a town meeting to stop the violence for good. The family will be in my prayers "
I don't think it is only the Highlands area, it is everywhere. We need a town meeting to stop the violence for good. The family will be in my prayers "
Zucchini wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:39 PM:
" This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month... now, we are all aware! "
CR RES. wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:43 PM:
" What a sad and tragic event my thoughts and prayers are with this family. God Bless You All. "
BWELLS wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:45 PM:
" Rosey Glasses: Hanging is allowed. The options for the death penalty are Lethal Injection or Hanging as listed on the http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/ website. : ) Let's hope for the best! "
yourfavoritereddhead wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:50 PM:
" Though most comments are trying to justify that this happened because of the area need to understand that this happens in multi-million dollar neighborhoods, as well as the worst part of town daily. It DOES NOT give anyone cause to commit murder, let alone any crime. Kathy is a dear friend of mine for 20 years and will be extremely missed. Much love and prayers go out to Bob, all their babies, and mom too. I hope they throw the book at him. "
Louie wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:02 PM:
" There have been some very unsettling thing going on in Longview as written about in TDN in the past week. With the incident of the bi-racial beating a month or two ago, the problems at the lake with racial slurs being shouted at groups of kids and now this shooting death.
So much of what is happening is due to meth abuse yet this community twice voted down a tax to help fight the addiction and the problems caused because of it.
I am more than willing to pay extra tax to get some extra help with meth abuse in our area. What about you?...any of this change your minds? "
So much of what is happening is due to meth abuse yet this community twice voted down a tax to help fight the addiction and the problems caused because of it.
I am more than willing to pay extra tax to get some extra help with meth abuse in our area. What about you?...any of this change your minds? "
Bleuangel wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:09 PM:
" Kathy's mom is a dear friend of mine and I know the whole family. This is such a tragic catastrophy. I'm praying for the entire family. Channel 8 recently reported that Anthony is now in jail with a bond of 1 million dollars. What has not been reported is that Kathy's mom is in the ER. She went there with heart pains today and they say she might be having a heart attack. Unfortunately, there will still be many repercussions. I also have met Anthony and while he is slow, I do believe he was very well aware of what he was doing. May God have mercy on his soul. "
nickandholly wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:18 PM:
" Wow I can't believe this. My sister and I were just in Burgerville visiting her cousin and Kathy was there and now she is gone. I didn't know her personally but I know this has affected alot of lives. I am sorry for everyones loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. "
belieuchick7 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:20 PM:
" Kathy was a wonderful person. I worked with her for almost two years. She was a great manager and friend. She was always there if you needed someone to talk to as were most of our managers. She NEVER deserved to be shot! I hope God convicts his soul to the point of redemption. And to Kathy's family I am sorry you have to go through this. May God guide you through your days without Kathy. ~Tif~ "
mom of four wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:47 PM:
" To Louie~ No, I am not willing to spend any money on meth or any other drug abuser. As far as I am concered if they needed to turn to drugs cause their life is so bad then do us all a favor and finish the job. We can't change people by giving them are money for drug recovery. I have 4 children that I hope to send to college. Our community won't give these people a hard sentence instead the LPD pulls over hard working men and women for a no seatbelt ticket. I can point out a druggie a mile away doesn't mean that the LP will do anything about it. So you give the city your money and hopefully you can do wonders in this wonderful town(sarcasim). "
klp1102 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:53 PM:
" I knew Kathy as well she was a very nice person, she also loved her family very very much and will be sorrily missed by all that knew her, She and Bob certainly did not deserve this, may God watch over the family and guide them and to keep them safe. "
Common Sense wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:27 PM:
" To "Mom of Four:" I really wish it was as simple as you believe. The most devastating losses in our community relating to life, money, family values, and hope is due to the meth problem. This tragic shooting is but a sample of the many direct and indirect meth and substance abuse related issues surrounding this community. Your belief that any sort of resource being used to address the problem is just to the benefit of the addicted is false. The meth tax talk that you responded to would have put more law enforcement on the street to arrest the drug users you stated can be seen "a mile away", more prevention advocates in our schools and neighborhoods to break the cycle of substance abuse and violence, and extend treatment options to give our community a break from the shear amount of meth use. The by-products of such a move is more money in our pockets every year as taxpayers. In a logical sense, we're already paying a "meth tax." We spend millions of dollars every year to provide a hotel and health care to addicts in jail, millions on Hospital Emergency Visits due to meth related activities, and millions on law enforcement to attempt to break the cycle and minimize it as much as possible. When do we as taxpayers draw a line and say "enough is enough." Let's save money and save lives by using ~Common Sense "
kg wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:49 PM:
" To the people who know the ex-boyfriend... do you think he understood what he did? Do you think he knows remorse? I certainly hope so. I hope he'll never forget that moment in time when he decided to pull the trigger ... over something as frivolous as a breakup. I hope he understands the anxiety, stress and heartbreak he has put that family through. I hope he can picture the face of the little 4-year-old grandson the moment he is told that grandma is never coming back and grandpa will never be the same. I hope that Anthony lives this for the rest of his life and carries it with him. Although no kind of punishment is ever going to bring home Kathy or make Cassandra feel better. "
landlord wrote on Oct 7, 2008 5:06 PM:
" First, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends affected. The real answer is to lock these criminals up before something like this happens. This might not be the case for the tradgedy, but too many people with criminal records are aloud to offend and re-offend. There seems to be little fear of commiting crimes, because the rarely do people do serious time. There needs to be responsibility at the level of the law makers and our Govt to protect innocent people effected by criminals. Write your congress men and women, state senators, and the Governor. A visit to local city councel meetings and neighborhood watch programs may create positive effects as well. "
bearlyyellow wrote on Oct 7, 2008 5:23 PM:
" Dear Tubbs family I am so sorry that something like this happened. Until I was fired back in Nov. 2006 I work with Kathy side by side we went to classes together for work we even went out on the town when we didn't have to work. I'm am sorry that her kids and grandkids had to experience this. I wish Bob and family my concern and pray for them and if any of them need to talk or shoulder im hear for them. And again sorry to hear of this. Love From your caring friend Holly West. "
KelsoMom98626 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 5:50 PM:
" To: Funnyone and Day2Day
Multiple Kelso Schools were in lock down today as a precaution until the shooter was located due to early reports that someone related to the him lives in the area close to those schools. "
Multiple Kelso Schools were in lock down today as a precaution until the shooter was located due to early reports that someone related to the him lives in the area close to those schools. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:16 PM:
" To Common Sense: how can such rudeness come from you brain? This had nothing to do with drugs, it has to do with a young man that couldn't handle a break up due to his anger issues. So instead he went to this home and shot two people that treated him well. It is a sad day when someone like you has to shoot a bunch of crap out. I am going to be offended for the rest of us. This is a tragic day for many people that know and knew these people. is there no compasion in your soul? The hospital told my daughter-in-law that Bob is out of surgery and should make a full recovery, how sad that the first thing for him to find is that his wife is gone. You should be ashamed of yourself and go to the hospital and ask this man if there is anything you can do to help. Maybe you could offer to clean the home he shared with his wonderful wife before he gets out of hospital. I don't think it is in your heart to do any of that. If you don't have anything respectful to say, don't say anything at all. No where in this story is there anything about DRUGS. give it up. God bless this family and all those affected. "
LadyHarleyRider wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:27 PM:
" This is so sad, But my question is why would a mother and father allow their 17yr old daughter to have a boyfriend live with her? Setting that aside this is sick man and he needs to be put to death. OM-gosh that poor baby and the daughter. Sounds to me that laot of people are blaming this on the area. it could happen anywhere and it has happen. Maybe not because of a broken relationship but other reasons. Reminds me of that TV show snapped but a guy doing it. Our hearts go out to family and Hope the father well. "
Raven wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:31 PM:
" I think what people are trying to say is that all of this is culminating, all of this is very concerning to the citizens. Mental illness, drugs, what have you is becoming a bigger and bigger issue as time passes. Rich or poor neighborhoods, things are happening on our very doorsteps and not much is being done about it. I mean I live in a rather decent neighborhood and I have you, I kid you not, drug dealers living -next- door to me. They sit and deal their drugs right off their front porch. Cops have been to their house at least four times because of disputes and the renters have been arrested twice. Yet they're still there and still dealing drugs. My two boys can't play in our back yard because I'm honestly scared that these guys will be gunned down some day in a drug deal gone bad.
I think what people are trying to say is that no matter what, mental illness, domestic violence or drugs people need to start standing up and getting vocal about community issues. That poor girls parent is dead because the man in question has mental issues. He doesn't need coddled or given meds. He needs put down like he put that poor woman down.
My thoughts and prayers are for the family and I feel sorry that anything like this had to happen to them. "
I think what people are trying to say is that no matter what, mental illness, domestic violence or drugs people need to start standing up and getting vocal about community issues. That poor girls parent is dead because the man in question has mental issues. He doesn't need coddled or given meds. He needs put down like he put that poor woman down.
My thoughts and prayers are for the family and I feel sorry that anything like this had to happen to them. "
CONCERENED wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:02 PM:
" my deepesth thoughts and prayers go out to all parties involved!! "
Common Sense wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:12 PM:
" Rosey Glasses: I apologize if I offended you in any way. I was taking part in a conversation within this blog between "louie" and "mom of four." My words were based on the frustration from senseless crimes like these and I do have much compassion for the loss of life especially in this fashion. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. "
bigchuy08 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:25 PM:
" I'm reading these comments from some people who dont even know this family and are basing this tragedy on where they lived or what people believed partook in their home. Miss kathy and her family are very good friends of my wife and I and heres the real deal. the tubbs family is a very close family every person worked every single day to contribute. miss kathy her husband bob her son bobby and her daughter cassandra all worked. this family opened there doors to me and my family and showed us nothing but genuine and true friendship. my friends have lost half of their foundation due only to a jealous ex boyfriend. nothing more. so to the people passing judgement,stereotyping a brutal crime based on where they lived, know something first about my friends and their family before you speak. and to my friends... i love you guys and am deeply sorry about your loss. i'll see you soon. "
Louie wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:02 PM:
" common sense has dittoed the feelings and hopes of many in this community on this senseless death and others and dismay that funds have not been forthcoming from the populous to help fight meth addiction and what it does to families as well as the community at large. Rosey Glasses just didn't see the previous posts...it happens.
Thanks "
Thanks "
Runofthemill wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:13 PM:
" This is absolutely horrible. My families thoughts and prayers are with the family and surrounding friends. To the people on here who keep on being negative about peoples comments, this is what a comment section is for. Nobody is meaning to be rude to the family. "
local wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:41 PM:
" I agree with LadyHarleyRider. Why in the world would the parents of a 17 yr old girl allow her 19 yr old boyfriend to live with them. Where are his parents and why isn't he living in his own home? This doesn't mean that what this kid did is okay because it's not, but the adults in this situation invited an outsider into their home who was having some issues and it all ended very badly for them. I'm sorry for them all. "
tigger4 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:44 PM:
" I moved in the highlands last year and some of my family was concerned. However if you look in the daily news police blotter; most things are not in this neighborhood. So look once and awhile. Besides, i like living down here. If eople are so concerned about this area, do something about it, wheather you live in this area or not. Get real!! Crime happens everywere.. "
sleepless wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:47 PM:
" this is a sad tragedy, our thoughts are with the family and friends...
it is a sad thing to happen in our town "
it is a sad thing to happen in our town "
Gramma cc wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:01 PM:
" Way to go "Bigchuy08", Very well said..glad to hear that someone is setting everyone straight...Just because this happened where it happened everybody is to quick to assume things that have nothing to do with what happened to this family... "
carpenter19 wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:41 PM:
" My prayers with the Tubbs family. How could anyone take anothers life like this. Kathy was an amazing boss, friend, mother and grandmother. "
bobsfoxes wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:06 PM:
" I am so sorry to the Tubb's family. My prayers are with you all. All of these comments are right in someway. I live on the fringe of the highlands. and my door is locked at all times, anymore. I can see why people are afraid of driving around here after dark, the streets are crawling with people, good and bad. Most people that you talk to know at least one, drug house on the block, and at least one house that sells drugs, but they are right this hss become main street america. We could point fingers and place blame all day long, but the reality,is that a young man thought nothing about taking another person's life. The family had throw him out because of his acting badly. Most people just don't snap. The hand writting is on the wall. Sometimes they fall thru the cracks, other times they refuse to get help, other times family just simply don't know where to turn. I don't know what the right answer is, but something has to be done to stop the next shooting. Again my thoughts and prayers are with all of the Tubbs family "
Canine_Caretaker wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:25 PM:
" I never knew Kathy personally, I only met her once through my mother and she seemed like a very nice woman. This is absolutely horrible and I hope the selfish boy who made someone else pay for his own mistakes is sentenced to life in prison, there is no room in this world for beings so heartless. May God/any higher power that exists watch over Kathy and her family through this tragedy. "
hazeleyes wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:04 AM:
" First of all ,Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tubb family .Although we have never met I feel as though we have by all the nice things that are being said about this family ..But it is very true it doesnt matter where you live or what part of town you live in there is crime .I have lived in this area my whole life and although we have our share of crime, I also know we have alot of caring and loving people in this town. "
justmytwocents wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:45 AM:
" I would agree that it doesn't matter what neighborhood you live in, bad things happen everywhere. God bless this family and the little boy that will forever have to live with this tragic event...and to those of you who think you live in the "good" part of town and this couldn't happen...look closer, evil is everywhere. "
LadyHArleyRider wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:38 PM:
" I agree with alot of you and one I read I really agree with "biasmedia". everyone is so worried about how much time this guy is looking at. Who is worried about that gun that is hiden somewhere. People dont understand or don't think about all the little kids that are running around in that neighborhood. I read all these comments and alot of you are not addressing the facts. alot are assuming things. The one who knows the truth and only the full truth is that "SICK" man that did this. yes it was because of a broken relationship and anger towards the family but too many speculations. Some of you come down on the TDN and the LPD but look at some of the stupid things you are saying. I will not say who you are because you know who you are. I think our police department has done a fine job at finding this man and fast about it. most the time they don't find them. Also i think TDN is doing a fine job at keeping us up-dated to the best of what they know. Our hearts go out to this family. hope i didnt up-set to many people. "
Taunya Hall wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:12 AM:
" I grew up with Bob. Kathy has been my close friend for 20 years. We've worked together at 9 different jobs. We work well together. I weep at the loss of her. I can't get it out of my head of her running away and being shot in the back. Our children grew up together, Birthday parties, fourth of July. Skinny dipping at lewisville park in the middle of the night. I miss her very much already. It's not fair! Bob, Maria, Bobby, and Cassaundra My heart aches for you and I have said many prayer in the last 24hrs for you and Kathy. Misty and I will see you at the funeral. Taunya "
kalamamom77 wrote on Oct 13, 2008 12:19 PM:
" Such a sensless act, My prayers are with the family of the victims. Why is such a senseless act not being considered for the death penalty. I dont understand how someone can purposely end someones life and not have to lose their own. An eye for an eye doesnt always apply but this is a clear cut case of revenge and premedatation. How can justice be served for this family. By them paying taxes to support the murder who took their wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. No death penalty in this case is a big injustice. We have the death penality in this state for people like him, Texas has the right idea. Convict them and get them off the tax payers dollar, low income people are criticized for being "on the tax payers dollar" and alot of people really need the help and they are only allowed 5 or 6 years in a lifetime of welfare yet, people are willing to pay taxes for a young man of 19 to spend the next 50-60 years if not longer in prison. Whats wrong with this picture? Take the people on death row and the people that should be and discard them with no regards just as they did to their victims and their families and try applying a little more effort into our youth or something, and try to teach our youth responsibility for their actions and respect for others. IDK it just makes me sick!!! "
press wrote on Oct 22, 2008 6:54 AM:
" I am glad the suspect has been caught and is being held in lock up.
I am disgruntled to read such a horrible thing and since I have been away from my home town and county for about four years now and living in another country that is third world I would have to say our justice system in Cwlitz works a heck of a lot better than where I am at.
Here the suspect would be set free no matter what is the crime and arrested if the victim has money to have him arrested and convicted.
Isn't that why the people get away with so much where I am at.
Be happy we live in a free country actually Cowlitz and Kelso/longveiw are so much more mellow compared to many other places. "
I am disgruntled to read such a horrible thing and since I have been away from my home town and county for about four years now and living in another country that is third world I would have to say our justice system in Cwlitz works a heck of a lot better than where I am at.
Here the suspect would be set free no matter what is the crime and arrested if the victim has money to have him arrested and convicted.
Isn't that why the people get away with so much where I am at.
Be happy we live in a free country actually Cowlitz and Kelso/longveiw are so much more mellow compared to many other places. "
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