Just hours after someone broke into John Sutton's home, murdered his wife, and tried to kill him doctors weren't sure he would live. Never tried. He can't even cry because the bullets took out his tear ducts along with severing his optic nerves. He scored 25 Premier League goals that season, but after Walker defected to Everton in January to be succeeded by assistant John Deehan, Norwich slipped out of the top five and finished a disappointing 12th in the final table. "Regardless of the result, this is a bad case," John told the court. He played as a forward from 1991 to 2007 for "I don't know where he came up with that stuff," Christopher tells Roberts. Christopher's not like other people," she said. Some adoptees fare better than others. All day long, a hopped up Garrett had been calling him for drugs. 1. Her bond with the Nortons dates back to Emilys high school days, when she mentored Whittley. The interrogation continued until Montoto finally revealed his secret. After hearing the evidence, he's convinced his son is responsible and he takes the stand. Sutton was sold to Chelsea for 10million after Blackburn's relegation. No evidence -- not the letter nor a statement from whomever supposedly diagnosed him as a sociopath -- was ever offered as evidence. The one they never sent away like trash. That number came up 331 times in the weeks leading up to and right after the murder. Not sticking up for Chris and what he has done but his dad is a Narcissist human being. "It did Obviously, he has a motive," Cordero replied. The questioning lasted for 13 hours -- none of which was taped by police. Christopher says he assumed he was next. I believe without a doubt that the parents were uneducated on how to facilitate healing in their sons loss but then again weren't most adoptive parents during this time frame? An_thony. [45][46], His first game as manager came at Sincil Bank against Aldershot Town on 3 October 2009. Christopher was taken to a number of psychiatrists and doctors. Other people for sure, but not my adoptive parents. We DO NOT post comments that consist of nothing more than a link and the admonition to go there. Any of us put in their shoes could have done the same thing. But on cross examination, Juliette says she only told the police incriminating information about Christopher after they threatened her with arrest. The jury found Christopher guilty on July 21, 2010. ", Asked why he offered up an alibi before Det. He was out of control then sent away and discarded at bootcamp when they saw out out No one has talked about this fact. Chris Sutton's prediction: 1-3. For this week's Premier League predictions, Chris Sutton faces rapper and Man City fan Blanco. Chris Sutton takes on rapper and Arsenal fan Dapz on the Map to pick his winners and losers from this weekend's Premier League games. IT MATTERS NOT WHAT YOU PURCHASE. "Every one of those bullets was Christopher saying to his parents, 'I hate you. Chris Sutton Omg! They did not know (and most adoptive parents then did not know and many today do not know) that adoption can trigger many problems. Jail apparently is where he belongs. Of course what he did was wrong. Its been an absolute joy to be able to be there for these kids, through hard times, through good times., Chris adds: We went into it thinking that we would be the blessing to these kids, but theyre the blessing to us.. For a long time I buried everything I was feeling down on the inside and it just came out in anger, says Emily. It was updated on July 20, 2013.]. Chris Sutton Chris Sutton - a leading advocate for player welfare - branded his colleague Michael Owen a "caveman" for what he described as an "ignorant" view on concussions. They sent me to Samoa. Roberts asked. Read more on ibroxnews.com. Photo: Rachel Boland/ Moments & Milestones, Gloria Gaynor Reveals She Underwent Risky Spine Surgery: I Thought I Was Going to Die, Man Who Grew Up in Foster Care Adopts 3 Boys: Im the Father I Wish I Had Growing Up. The look-a-like is uncanny. I totally relate to him. And that piece of shit birth mother! July 20, 2013 / 10:02 PM I challenge anyone interested in this to research Paradise Cove. It sounds bad enough to turn a sane person into a sociopath. But something caught Cordero's eye. John Sutton remains almost conpletely blinded and has lost his autonomy for ever. Teddy Montoto's gun didn't match the murder weapon. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. 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. 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. Cordero asked for one, Christopher replied, "Because of Teddy's interrogation.". Coming home from the hospital, John says Christopher wanted control over the finances. There is abuse in our public schools so I find it interesting that people in hindsight are so knowledgeable about Torture Island. "I can't control how he feels," he replied. He got into fights even as early as preschool and committed acts of vandalism. I don't like what the parents in this story did, sending the boy away, making him stay. Losing defender 'Absolutely,'" he recalled. She says police yelled and threatened her with arrest. Prosecutor Carin Kahgan: Who was the person with whom you were in a plan to shoot John and Susan? It is common sense. A succession of injuries, combined with a loss of form, saw him make just 13 Premier League appearances during 199596 and fail to score a single league goal. Post Comments As Gordon Strachan took up the reins of managing Celtic in 200506, Sutton's appearances for Celtic became more sporadic. Sometimes brains are hard wired from birth and sociopathic or psychopathic behaviour is their norm. Thats my dad, Whittley said in response, Chris proudly tells PEOPLE. Incredibly, it wasn't the first time, prosecutors say, Christopher had tried to execute such a plan. A few feet away, Garrett's father, Mitchell Kopp, sat grieving his loss. "He said, oh, Susan was shot more than one time. Now, the question was who could've done it and why? "He had threatened his mum and sister with a gun, and written a letter saying he was going to kill his parents for money at 16. Until IFAB step up and change the concussion protocols, they are not looking after player welfare. They zero in on the tough interrogation by police. [4], In Stringer's final season as manager, 199192, Norwich were FA Cup semi-finalists and Sutton gradually broke into the first team. [21] Sutton endeared himself to Celtic fans four weeks later in his first Old Firm match against Rangers scoring the first and last goals in a dramatic 62 victory for Celtic. You need a reality check woman! Christopher was convicted on solely circumstantial evidence: The words of an already convicted killer who is serving less time than Christopher!!!!! He says if you didn't follow every rule, punishments were severe - including being sent to the isolation box for the day. The point is that adoptive parents need to understand adoption issues and find help for their troubled child. What happened to cutting them off and moving on? But forcing them to a place that physically & mentally abuses them is obviously only going to aggravate their anger. Prosecutor: Was he joking or did he seem serious? There is something wrong with Christopher Sutton. Am I the omly one who thinks the killer (sociopath) went in for the drugs - $7000 value, plus jewelry etc. The prosecution said in court filings that Christopher Sutton had been threatening since 1996 to make his parents pay for sending him to the Samoan school, Juliette Driscoll: That she was a f-----g bitch because he felt that she wouldn't give him what he wanted and what he deserved. Christopher, however, was trouble from an early age. As for their father, John's focus right now is getting his eyesight back. I looked at Christopher and I thought, 'You killed her. Bruce Fleisher: You need to tell us something Garrett, because they're going to fry your ass in the electric chair. DANA test should be done. "I didn't believe it and I can't imagine that's what was happening.". "It was a plan to kill his parents for the inheritance," said Marier. All of the story is so very sad.What i found interesting is that from my own perspective, I ALWAYS wished that i had been an adopted child; i.e. But would the woman who once planned to marry Christopher now offer testimony that could put him away for life? He didn't cause any problems living with us.". Oh, no. Christopher says he tried to telling his parents about the abuse. Worst pick (C+): OT Ryan Hayes, Michigan (Round 7, Pick 238) Classic Michigan blocker. It was one big mess.". thank you. 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. His parents sent him to boarding schools where he was expelled for bad behavior. Kopp's statement is a total lie. Chris Nortons wife Emily with daughter Ava. "A motive at least to kill John, maybe, not necessarily Susan, but love triangles can drive people to do very extreme behavior.". Chris Sutton Former Celtic star Chris Sutton reveals baby son's fight for life Belyeu says Garrett drew a sketch of how he got into the house. John Sutton is a wonderful man. (1962-1972) before retiring due to injury. However, with tension running high and arguments aplenty playing out online, Sutton would interrupt the constant bickering with a picture of his daughter To make a judgment about his behavior we need to see inside the family dynamics and we will find the answer to many unsolved questions. He was 19 and just back from Samoa. BT Sport pundits were given additional training to help in the way they report concussions, with workshops taking place after the well publicised and heated on-air row between two of their biggest talents. 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. "The fact that people could even think that I would know something like that. Juliette Driscoll was brought in for questioning. Lisandro Martinez continued for Ajax despite a clash of heads during the first half, Chris Sutton has been outspoken about football's response to brain injuries, 'My Manchester United star dad was first player to die from heading the ball', Jeff Astle's daughter promised to 'let the world know' about her father's dementia. "Yeah," Cordero replied. He regained his form over the next three seasons and was the joint highest goalscorer in the Premier League in 199798, scoring 18 times. BT Sport staff given training after Chris Sutton and Michael Once the appearance of a perfect family is created a lot of the inside issues are covered up to give the impression that the family is normally functioning and problems such as infidelity, drugs use or similar are not revealed to others to protect the falsely image that everything is normal. I've read up on Paradise Cove & anyone in their right mind would know that such a place would only aggravate things. Then, three weeks later, two men came to get Christopher. Chris Sutton's prediction: 1-1. Jose Peon, an ex-con with a murder conviction on his juvenile rap sheet, was called to the stand. 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 was the happiest day of her life, it was absolutely the happiest day of her life," said Susan's sister, Mary Marier. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. ( I just saw a 48 hours episode on this, and what had the biggest impact on me was the difference in the response of Chris's father and Garett Kopp's father. It wouldn't have gleaned him as much sympathy if he could see then, now would it?I'd guess there is soooo much more to this bad treatment by his father that we may never know. Sutton He was just kidding. Nightmare: Chris Sutton offers bleak reaction "It was like the boy who cried wolf," she said. Handles his assignments well, passes off stunts with ease. John Sutton vows he will fight to keep Kopp and his son, Christopher, behind bars. You blend in the surrender rejection of the natural parent, no matter the reason, and you have a beautiful blend of damaged child from adoption. Everyone saw our highlight-reel moments, Chris tells PEOPLE. "He and some other kids broke into a teacher's house and trashed the inside of the house and spray painted the inside of the house," said Susan's sister, Mary Marier. "He was not forthcoming with me," said Cordero. First published on July 20, 2013 / 10:02 PM. "You must have been wracking your brain thinking, 'Who could have possibly done this?'" This man lost his wife! Det. "I heard her on the telephone. Sutton was accused of hiring drug addict Garrett Kopp to kill his parents after they sent him to boarding school in Samoa, where he claimed he was traumatized. They paid car payments. "If he wanted this car, he should be able to have this car. When he was 18 in October 2010, Chris fractured part of his spine during a football play gone wrong. Chris Sutton has retired due to the eye injury which has prevented him playing this year, according to his agent. Father Blinded by Son Says Reconciliation Ain't What kind of logic was that? 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I agree just watched it on Dateline for what he did acting out wasn't really bad I've done worse to be honest with you it's a shame the kid got screwed all the way around from his real mom, then they adopt him and they too abandoned him at a prison camp they should have left him in the system he would have been better off. I really feel this boy was a sociopath from a young age, and d I do not believe that as of now there are any treatments (medical or psychological) that would have made him a decent human being. Right after the graduation walk [in May 2015], I actually went into a dark depression and struggled with anxiety, she tells PEOPLE. However, if you have problems with a child, sending them away and isolating them from their families does not make the situation better. [52], As of February 2007, Sutton was married with five children. I see a lot of people saying the parents did a bad thing by sending him to Samoa. A wealthy couple is targeted for death - but why? - CBS News 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. In shackles, Garrett Kopp takes the stand. "I was just at that point so shell shocked," John said of the news. Perhaps they were mislead by the adoption agency into believing that adopting is just like having your own child. Garrett Kopp was arrested, but Belyeu didn't have enough for a warrant for Christopher Sutton. Indeed, many of Sutton's most memorable goals for Celtic were scored in European competition; Ajax away in 2001,[23] Juventus at Celtic Park the same year,[24] goals away at Blackburn Rovers and VfB Stuttgart during the UEFA Cup run to the final in Seville in 2003,[25][26] and also a thumping volley from close range against Barcelona at Celtic Park in 2004. Sutton took Lincoln to the FA Cup third round for the first time since 1999, but lost 40 to Premier League outfit Bolton Wanderers. truly wanted. ibroxnews.com - Jonty Banks 6h. I hate you. Chris Sutton Forward, Profile & Stats | Premier League She unlike her dad always smiles God bless, Chris. They apparently gave me last rites. I mean he is crazy enough to brandish the murder weapon THE NEXT DAY ! Sutton and Owen clashed on-air with Owen branded a "caveman" for his views. Prosecutors argued that Christophers motive was revenge against his parents for sending him to Samoa and an expectation of inheriting a large sum of money. Instead, I moved far as soon as I was of age. He and his fiancee were working for them and were at a celebratory dinner at their home that night knowing what they had planned. Hit man Garrett Kopp is scheduled to be released in 2035. But then, in an unexpected moment, Christopher becomes highly emotional when discussing his alleged mistreatment there. I just cannot let my physical paralysis paralyze my mindset., RELATED VIDEO: Groom Paralyzed Playing Football Walks Down The Aisle: The Accident Brought Me To Her. The officer did and it was a match. Exactly. 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. 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. One thing that I have not seen mentioned or considered I found out about this case from watching an hour long program on TV. What could his parents do differently is a good question. "He wanted more.". In 2000, Paradise Cove, with a dwindling enrollment and accusations of abuse, shut down. Where first/birth/natural/real mothers share news & opinions. And vent. Adoptive Parents Ask: What Could They Do? Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life; instead he will spend his life in a Florida penitentiary for the August 22, 2004 murder of his adoptive mother and attempted murder of his adoptive father. [31], His best season at Celtic was arguably the 200304 season, when he scored 19 SPL goals. Rangers fans send support to ex-Celtic star Chris Sutton after Chris was convicted on solely circumstantial evidence, and years later still proclaimed his innocence. In a book foreword, written by Tim Tebow, the former football star writes that after meeting the family, he felt that Chris and Emily could not be better examples of parents that live out faith and determination every day., If readers take anything from their story, Chris says, We want other people to find the courage in themselves, through our example, to keep pushing the limits and leaning on each other.. The main thing he did wrong was bring a sociopath home as a son. They paid bills. "The magnitude of my injury, the facial pain and the loss of the eyesight was just so huge," he told Roberts. "Take the wallet, easy cash, at least. What amazes me is why do people bother adopting children and then send them off to boarding schools? I agree. I saw one claim that the adoptive father became the atty for the "program"How much the initial kidnapping and helplessness must resemble the experience of relinquishment. 21 Apr 2023 14:25:52 O'Neill said, "Chris has got a genuine concern. Detective Belyeu immediately called the arresting officer. I have witnessed myself a parent of an adopted child calling him a bastard, and in another case creating an innuendo saying that a three year old girl was dancing because she probably blood from a whore was running in the girl's vain; I reported the adopted mother to a government social worker. Celtic won 10,[35] with Sutton turning in an assured performance in defence. Discover Chris Sutton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career 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. 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. Det. The family let him back into their lives after he got back from Samoa and showed a lot of trust him, and took care of him financially. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. They deserve to pay for what they did.'". His absences were the result of a series of injuries. I worry about him, because I fear (and I know he does as well) that one or both of his fostered/and adopted children could possibly harm him for numerous reasons (including an inheritance).I entered into my relationship with my ex-fiance with a full and loving willingness to embrace these children as my own.I cooked for them, dried their tears, sat through at times numerous, difficult hours of homework.And, given the emotional (and physical - by the boy) abuse that I was.subjected to (by both of them), as well as the abuse heaped upon my ex-fiance (that I witnessed firsthand), I lost any desire to have children in this lifetime -- adoptive or otherwise.And so, there are always two sides to the parent-children stories.As I recall from my own childhood, a child can be rather cruel as well. After arresting Christopher, he showed him Juliette's statement incriminating him. He says Susan was under the covers when he fired. Once, when Whittley needed to be picked up from school because she was sick, the nurse told Chris that high schoolers could not sign out other students. She had been told by the police not to tell me about Susan," he said. "You saw the horrible incident at the weekend when Robin Koch carried on after a serious head injury. "Neither the biological nor the adoptive parents are necessarily to blame. "No. Nurture can only do so much if nature is stronger. "He said he could find somebody to kill his parents," she said of Christopher.