Jayson Williams...I'm still in shock...

[b-ball-lunachik]

By now, I'm sure most of you have heard about the tragic shooting of a limo driver at Jayson Williams's mansion...the first report I heard on the news said it might have been a suicide, then yesterday it was officially declared a homicide...with reports coming out that Jayson may have been acting recklessly in twirling a gun while giving the limo driver and others a tour of his home...

Obviously, I feel the worst for this limo driver whose life was taken in what appears to be a horrendous accident...and I think another life may be taken if Jayson Williams is found to be responsible for this accident...it just makes the tragedy that much worse...

I've had the honor of meeting Jayson twice and you could not find a nicer person on the planet...and it seemed very genuine. I'm inspired by what he's done in his life -- he was left to raise his sister's children when he was still a baby himself...my friend went to a banquet in his honor and he said his proudest accomplishment in life was not reaching the NBA, but raising those kids and getting them to school each day, while he attended college and played basketball and that neither the kids or him barely missed a day of class...

Many athletes would be bitter about having some heartbreaking injuries that ended their career way too early...but he always said how lucky he was, and that he still got a lot of money and the least he could do was use it for good...his house was constantly opened up for charity events, etc...his very generosity of opening his house may be in the end what does him in...that and a very stupid, risky act...

I've done a lot of stupid things in my life, but it still amazes me how some people get away with it, and some people pay the ultimate price for it...while I think someone should pay for the loss of life, I'm just going to hold out hope, however naive that is, that Jayson wasn't the one involved...

anyone else heard any other theories on what may have happened? or have any thoughts on Jayson or the incident?

[Xanadu Dragon]

I heard it's a "homicide" only because they have to list a cause of death - and, it was not suicide or natural causes.

The homicide is only being used in medical circles and not legal/criminal.

Personally, I think this will be like the kid Ramsey (sic?) - - we'll never know.

[b-ball-lunachik]

Originally posted by Xanadu Dragon
I heard it's a "homicide" only because they have to list a cause of death - and, it was not suicide or natural causes.

The homicide is only being used in medical circles and not legal/criminal.

Personally, I think this will be like the kid Ramsey (sic?) - - we'll never know.

they had said no charges were filed -- thanks for that clarification steve...

you may be right in that we never know exactly what happened, but does that mean you think no one will ever be prosecuted?

I can't see how they can't charge someone because there were so many people there...unless they all say they were in another room or give 100 different accounts...I wonder if he had the powder burns on his hands or whatever...and if he is prosecuted, would he be found not guilty, more on his celebrity and reputation?

[Xanadu Dragon]

Does Williams have his own Kato?

[b-ball-lunachik]

Originally posted by Xanadu Dragon
Does Williams have his own Kato?

LMAO, I'm not sure!! With his generosity, he's probably letting about a hundred guys stay at that mansion -- it's certainly big enough...makes that Rockingham estate look like a pool house!!

if he did do it, what the hell was he thinking twirling a loaded shotgun? wtf? ugh....

[ChrisCary]

There were too many people there for nobody to be charged.

Someone is going to go to jail deservedly for a long time and my guess is it's Mr. Williams.

Prisons are flooded with good guys that made baaaad mistakes

[BuzzBuzzard]

I am with you Chris. Williams is going to the Big House.

[Mexicani Blue]

Originally posted by BuzzBuzzard
I am with you Chris. Williams is going to the Big House.

I have to disagree with you, my friend. He's going no where. He's a very likeable person and as sad as I am to say this, his positve influence will work in his favor.

I don't disagree that if he did shoot this guy, it was probably a very big mistake. I just don't see him sporting an orange jumpsuit.

Mex

[BuzzBuzzard]

Let me restate. Williams will be found guilty or pleasd to a lesser charge, but unlikely to see the inside of a jail. He will get preferential treatment and is the case with most people who have money.

[BuzzBuzzard]

Reports this morning are that Williams will be charged with manslaughter Monday morning.

[gyb13]

Here's the story:

Report: Williams agrees to surrender Monday

[chrisfostermusi]

Ironic that this subject ends up under just shooting it.

[TGwynn19]

Originally posted by chrisfostermusi
Ironic that this subject ends up under just shooting it.

OUCH!!

[Eddie160]

I own a few fire arms none of which are loaded. they stay locked up and the only time I load them is when I'm at the range. Accident or not he used bad judgement and wrecklessness and I think he should be punished in one way or another. I mean didn't he read the safety instructions that came with that weapon?

[pathogan]

Williams is a nice man,certainly good to his friends, etc...middle of the night, everyone has had a little too much to drink...damn...another senseless stupid death from a gun...