Posted by countrygirl08 (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I do not know this family but I will pray for them. I know they will need all the support of their families and friends during this holiday season. May God be with the family and put a special hold over the child.

Posted by bigbama (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what in the world is going on here in Selma?
I too will be praying for these families, lets pray that it all stops all the killings, all the stabbings, all the turmoil going on in this town stops.

Posted by aTrue1 (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am so sadden by this. I hate this for her son, mother and other family members. I am glad that her mother has some closure.

What is going on in Selma? Can someone please answer that question! I am sick of this our city needs some help FAST!!!

I will keep the comments about the boyfriend to myself.

Posted by sharon (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is so awful, to leave this world at 22, possibly at the hands of someone you loved or loved you, how very terrible for all involved. I hope God watches over that child he lost both parents on the same day.

Posted by bowdick (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to the family as well. What in the world is going on is true bigbama, however, this is not just in selma but everywhere. Have we forgotten God?

Posted by countrygirl08 (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Alot of people have forgotten God which is a shame. I just hope the family turns to God during their loss.

Posted by eyeonyou (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The people in this town are really making Selma pitiful. Until these thugs and killers can stop their idiotic acts of taking lives...then this town will be hostage. I feel for these families having to deal with this right here at the Holidays...or anytime. Senseless and ignorance at its best.

Posted by eyeonyou (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sounds like the Selma/Dallas County Jails are filling up. Maybe we need to recruit a new prison to Selma for Economic Development.

Posted by popdukes12 (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BEING A THUG,RAPPER WANT-A-BE,DOPER IS ONE THING, BUT TO BRING THE LIFE OF A YOUNG MOTHER TO AN END IS TOTALLY SICK. POPDUKES12

Posted by Trublu (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I too think it's a shame and pray for Shamika's family and friends during this tragic and hurting time.

I also pray for this young man, Rodriques Simpson. He has a family that loves him too and if he's found guilty his life will be destroyed as well. He deserves punishment if he did this horrible crime, but his family is also gonna suffer and they did nothing. I can only pray that he will turn his life over to God and ask for God's grace and forgiveness.

Posted by sickandtired (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

im sick and tired of all this killing . i know both of these people and my prayers go to both of these families. this so sad. i always thought Rod was a very nice young man. BLACK people we have to wake up and save city. every week or so another black on black crime. this has got to stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by wallyworld (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

STJ at least get the names correct. It was Lt. Art Friene with the SPD. This is a tragic situation for both families. My sympathies to all.

Posted by keephopealive (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Deepest regards go out to both families as this is tragic. Nothing is worth taking someone life. You know America have to go back to acknowledging GOD, as we as a country became to politically correct and wanted to take GOD out of everything to please the masses. More than ever, we need GOD's presence. Again, may GOD strengthen the family during these tragic times.

Posted by praize (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It saddens me when I here of what has happen, my heart goes out to both families. I know their hearts are hurting right now. I know the young mans family and have been knowing them for years and it really shocked me when I heard of this. I am hoping and praying that both families would please turn to GOD, he is the only one that can help you through this trial in your life.

Posted by caramel_36_2000 (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a very sad situation. To take this young girl's life is very, very sad. Men and women need to know that another life is very precious and when a child is involved it makes it even more complicated. He does not need to be put to death, he needs to live with this horrible crime in his mind for the rest of his life and to here and see how badly this young child will suffer from the loss of his mother. Deepest sympathy to the families.

Posted by woods1110 (anonymous) on November 25, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

does anyone know if either of them attended troy university in montgomery?

Posted by 2MCH2LSE (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 4:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I know The Walton Family and my prayers go out to them . I met Shamika some 11 years back and i hate this had to happen . a life taken so quickly and it saddens me to think that one day you are saying hey and the next moment you are saying your goodbyes . Another Angel has fallen . she will be missed by all that got a chance to meet her and who was graced by her presents you will be missed but not forgotten .

Posted by pari1220 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Simpson...what a true COWARD you are!! I hope the image of Shamika's face when she took her last breath will be embedded in your soul forever. Ms. Walton was another of Selma's innocent victims of Black on Black crime. God Bless her Son & Family.

Posted by medstu10 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First I would like to say my thoughts and prayers are with both of these families during this time. This is a very tragic situation and people should think before they just comment on a story. In regards to the comments about being a rapper, thug, etc., I understand why you say that. But why must you assume since this was a black on black crime that he was a thug. From what I understand, Mr. Simpson recently returned from the war. He has had a hard time coping with living back in the U.S., as can be expected. I am not saying this excuses this behavior at all, but what I am saying is that you shouldn't judge a person just because of one side of the story. Please be considerate of both families during this time. Both sides will be reading these comments. Again, my prayers and condolences are with both families.

Posted by pari1220 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

medstu10.....it does sound like you are trying to excuse what he did......Solidiers come home every day and they don't kill their girlfriends! He is still a COWARD!! It take such a little man to hurt a woman....it really scares me to know he was defending our Country.

Posted by MICHELLESOLES1POWELL (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm a family member from Atlanta Ga . My children and I came to Selma to help with the search this past weekend hopeing to find Meka alive. This has been a sad moment for the family. For someone to take another life just because he couldn't have her to himself..!!! Is a very selfish act.. He didnt think about how his own son was going to feel......For the rest of his long life to come. Knowing that his Father took the one thing he loved the most was his Mother from him. How heartless could he be... But we all know: GOD DONT LIKE UGLY SO WE'LL LEAVE THE PUNISHMENT TO HIM.....My family and friends here in Atlanta will always have the walton family in our prayers.... If theirs anything we can do here in Atlanta get in contact with us.. PEACE AND LOVE FROM: MICHELLE SOLES AND FAMILY

Posted by medstu10 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

pari1220: How can you say that I am trying to excuse what he did? I have plenty of friends that have come home and currently suffering from post war trauma. It is a sad and difficult situation. I think what he did is awful. A child is going to grow up without their mother or father. I could not even begin to imagine this. Maybe there is another side to the story though. Has anyone thought that she might have done something to trigger an emotion and he did something in a rage and is now going to be paying for it for the rest of his life? I am not trying to start an argument or disagreement. It is a devastating tragedy.

Posted by Dixie (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart breaks for the family and friends.
This is such a terrible thing.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family & loved ones at this time.
May God give them the strength to get through this trying time.
May she rest in peace

Posted by selmapray (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

medstu10 I understand your sympathy statement but to some extent I agree w/pari1220 you are still responsible for your actions no one triggers you to kill them, her life was valuable but not enough for even the family to tell him to turn himself in. I have been married 22 yrs. and my husband suffers from post tramatic stress he went to war in 91 Operation Desert Storm (Front line) and again in 2003 During the gulfwar and every veteran have programs available to them for various symptoms, medications, support groups, etc. I will echo we must return back to God. Oh by the way we are a proud black family 5 kids one off to college 4 down to go.

Posted by tiredofthistown (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If she did something to trigger an emotion, then break up with her. Why kill her? He is a coward! I am a war veteran myself. I know what it is like to be overseas fighting for this country. I do not have post-traumatic stress syndrome. It did bother me to see friends die over there but you can not use that as an excuse to kill anyone. If it bothered him that much then he should have just turned the gun on himself. He knew he would go to prison for the rest of his life, so he actually ended two peoples lives. He also tried to get his cousin to help bury the body because he was too lazy to do it himself. I hear that his cousin ratted him out for that. Thank God for that cause they may have never found her body if it wasn't for the cousin.

Posted by catchem (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You never know. They were both ideal tenants, leasing from our Management Agency until several months ago, and they seemed to get along just fine.

Posted by pari1220 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

medstu10....you have got to be kidding me "triggered an emotion" .....you just triggered an emotion with me so I can kill you now and it will make it OK?? Are you a Woman beater because that is the only type of person who would make that comment.

Posted by singdoll (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tiredofhistown I didn't here that it was a gun he used. I thought it was just an argument and maybe he pushed her to hard or anything and she stoped breathing, then he panicked and tried to hide the body. He didn't kill her on purpose.

Posted by medstu10 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pari1220: You are very inconsiderate! I can not believe how rude people can be! How could you call someone a woman beater and not even now them? What does that even have to do with this story?
I never once said it was okay to kill someone. Maybe you should go back and read my posts. I was simply seeing both sides of the story. Why must you be so closed mind and see only one side? There are always two sides to a story. Mr. Simpson is a human being just like the rest of us and he has a family too.

Posted by pari1220 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

medstu10.....I never accused you of being a woman beater...it was a question because I really can't understand how anyone could make the comment you made.
tireofthistown...it's OK because "He didn't kill her on PURPOSE"??
Send him to Texas State Prison...they really know how to handle THUGS!!

Posted by swilli (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why are you all arguing on this site. The issue here is that lives in Selma have been lost. You all can sit around on your computers or in your homes and gossip about what is going on in Selma but get brave and get out on the streets and lets make a difference. Stop running mouths and get to work to help EVERYONE in Selma.

There is so much hate in the world. Selma has been a place known for hate and it seems like this is what we will always be known for. I challenge any of you to join together to make our town a safe place for our children.

Posted by SadStory (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well how do we know if it was accident are not? Neither of us was there so no should just put the blame to one person yeah he was wrong,but like medstu10 said maybe it was something that triggered him.Rage will make a person act without thinking.I'm pretty sure everyone of us has done something that we regret be considerate of the family LET GOD BE THE JUDGE!(he has to pay himself he has to be accountable for his actions so stop judging MR.SIMPSON love is blind.Deepest sympathy to the families

Posted by misssincere (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wake up and listen to what you all are saying. No one can justify what happen to this young lady's life. Yes, this is a tragedy but, the tragedy is this child growning up knowing that his farther may have taken his mother life. That burden would be his to carry on his back for the rest of his life. There are no more holidays or birthdays because the people he wants to spend it with, will no longer be there. I used to work with Shamika and I knew her as a lively person. Her son and mines are the same age. They're a day apart. I couldn't imagine a day without my son and I'm sure her son can't imagine a day without her. Deepest sympathy to the child and whoever has to raise him and someday explain to him, when he ask that question, What happen to my mom?

Posted by sickandtired (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

im sick and tired of people making excuses for these people who committe these crimes. this young lady did not deserve this, i dont care what she did or said to tick him off.im sick and tired of people defending these people who committe these crimes. lets think about the victims sometimes!!!!!

Posted by ISIS27 (anonymous) on November 26, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

if people knew that he suffered from post traumatic syndrome after the war, did anyone not say anything or think it unusual that he suddenly became violent....if you go to the STJ records section and look under incident report published Oct. 26, he was arrested for domestic violence/ harrasment....now just 1 month later, not a year later, but 1 month later arrested on Nov. 26 for murder. People I can't say this is always the case, but usually when someone gets arrested for domestic violence, it ain't gonna get any better, so start standing up for yourselves....Have higher demands and expectations from the people that supposedly love us and stop settling for sh#%!!!! I don't think that asking someone to treat you right is asking a lot and if they don't, just realize they are not worthy of you...I keep hearing some women say that John Doe is a good man, you just have to work with him, it will get better....well, like the saying goes you can do bad by yourself.....