Comments on: Broussard’s statement may help police clear two more killings

By: Mitochondria

Mitochondria — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:44:41 +0000

Delays, delays, delays…this is why I worry that somehow they will get away with these cold blooded murders.

By: Louis Calabro

Louis Calabro — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:42:35 +0000

Hello Raider: I too have been trying to find out some details about your brothers murder.
Please contact me and maybe we can put something together. eaifpresemeritus@aol.com

By: Louis Calabro

Louis Calabro — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:13:58 +0000

Jay: I have asked the same question. Please contact me and we will try to get the reasons behind no action. Thank you. Louie Calabro eaifpresemeritus@aol.com

By: Santos

Santos — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:31:53 +0000

BS way to go. Mike didn’t deserve that crap. Oakland is a cesspool of hate.

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:31:32 +0000

No only is it disturbing and painful that Mike Wills’ death is being treated as just another homicide, it’s ironic. Mike lived in the neighborhood he did because he was NOT racist, and did not distinguish people’s merit or kindness by the color of their skin. He had known some of the people who lived there for 5 years or more, and built bikes and gave clothing to homeless/struggling individuals. The “white devil” the bakery killed was nothing of the sort, and the ignorance that contributed to his death is blatant racism. Please continue to report on this issue, as like his older brother, I have been convinced that there is little or nothing I can do. Any media attention directed towards this crime is better than hearing nothing, and may force the public to see this racially motivated killing for what it is.

By: Mitochondria

Mitochondria — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:37:46 +0000

I have been following all of the developments in this case and I am wondering why things are happening so slowly? My opinions are as follows:

1. Broussard is just as guilty as Bey and Mackey. 25 years for two lives is an insult, but it seems like the state would rather let Broussard off easy because this way, they get to convict all of the other people from the bakery as well.

2. There were no riots in Oakland even though Wills was murdered because of the color of his skin because it is an unusual occurrence. It is not as if white people are being murdered because they are white so often that the community has to make such a big statement about it. I am Afrikan. I feel sorry for Wills and I know he didn’t deserve what happened to him.

3. I am worried that Bey and Mackey may be able to wriggle out of this somehow. I hope that they won’t, but do you remember what happened in the cases where they assualted store owners and vandalized their shops? Bey didn’t end up doing any time. And that crime was caught on tape! So who knows what they might be able to do in this case.

4. I was one of those children who admired the people that ran the bakery many years ago. I never worked for them because I don’t practice their religion, but they made the BEST DAMN FISH SANDWICHES in the Bay Area. I was proud of their self-reliance and their strength. But now that I think about it, I never saw any of the women that worked in the bakery smiling when I came in the store. They all were stone faced and usually looked tired. Now that I know about all of the horrific abuse that was going on in there, it makes sense.

5. I know one of Yusuf Bey’s sons. His name is Akbar and he is nothing but a thug. These are very violent people. I hope that no one from Wills’ family has any run-ins with those losers while the trial is going on.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:44:22 +0000

Why were there no riots in Oakland after my white friend Mike Wills was murdered because of the color of his skin?? Why was there barely any mention in the media about this racially motivated hate crime?? Please keep investigating this murder and please keep pushing the issue.

By: Malik Bey

Malik Bey — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:24:43 +0000

The charges against my brother are unjust.. Devaughndre Broussard killed two men and made up a lie and said my brother ordered it that is wrong my brother did not give him cash or anything so he did not order the killings… I believe that you guys were upset that you could not get my father so you take it upon my younger brother Yusef Bey IV. I’m not going to lie and say he is angel because he is far from it but the charges shouldn’t be filed against Yusef it should be filed against Devaughndre Broussard the killer who lied not once but twice about the crime he should be recieving the death penalty for this.

By: Nosh Riboflavin

Nosh Riboflavin — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:26:06 +0000

I would like to see Michael Wills’ murder given a hate crime enhancement. Since it is purely a black on white hate crime, that seems very unlikely, as most people seem blind to that concept, even though black hatred of whites is far more commonly acted upon than white hatred of blacks. Also, on my wish list for YBMB miscreants is to see Derwin Longmire tried for statutry rape in regards to the teenagers Bey iv was providing for the good officer’s sexual gratification. Connecting Bey Sr. to the Zebra killings would be quite a thrill, also. Please keep up your fine work. My wife & gave $100.

By: Raider

Raider — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:11:58 +0000

Trixie – I agree with you. How can you be charged with voluntary manslaughter when there was no self defense or anything? Voluntary Manslaughter is the killing of a human being in which the offender had no prior intent to kill and acted during the ‘heat of passion’ So the heat of passion lasted a couple of days or weeks for Chauncey’s killing? Ya right! How can you leave the person you shot, then come back for one more shot, and still be charged with voluntary….it doesn’t make sense. And in Mike’s case, there was no confrontation that occurred, so there couldn’t be a heat of passion moment. I guess it’s the lesser of two evils approach…..lower things for the smaller guys so you can get the bigger players above them. At least the indictment has been handed down and they are being arraigned. Hopefully justice is finally served.

Louis – I hear that! I’ve heard the news and read the articles that mention there are special circumstances with this case …… basically that circumstance is multiple murder with no reference to anything regarding race, which is a total load of crap. I can’t believe there has been no mention of this so far especially with all the info that’s coming out about Bey’s hate towards other races, and calling Mike a white devil. It’s a freakin joke