BLOOD SPORT: Martial Arts Fighter Rips Out Mans Heart

Fighter May Have Been Tripping On Hallucinogenics

In the time leading up to Jarrod Wyatt taking a knife and cutting out the heart of his still living sparring partner; the two apparently became obsessed with, apocalyptic events. They felt the end was near.

Just how this led to Wyatt cutting out the still beating heart, along with the tongue, and ripping out the eyeballs of Taylor Powell remains a mystery.

Oh yeah, almost forgot, Wyatt cooked up the body parts of his victim, he felt he needed to "stop the devil."

I must admit, I've been sitting on this story for a good long while. Really didn't want to post it, unsure what to do with it, I filed it away in my "potential stories" folder. But now for those with an insatiable appetite for news of the deviant, insane, demonic behavior that now seems to be on an increase throughout the land, I offer it up.

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GOODBYE SIR! -- West Virgina Sen. Robert Byrd Dead At 92

"The Klan is needed today as never before and I am anxious to see its rebirth here in West Virginia" and "in every state in the Union." -- Sen. Robert Byrd

• Voted against Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Only Senator to have voted against Supreme Court nominations of both Thurgood Marshall & Clarence Thomas --only blacks to have ever been nominated to the post

• Twice used the term "white nigger" on national TV.

• Former Klansman, was longest serving member of United States Senate

Not just a member, but a ranking active recruiter of the KKK.

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SORRY OBAMA! -- Ghana Celebrates World Cup Victory Over USA

For the second World Cup in a row, the United States is defeated by Ghana. CBS NEWS has more.

NOTE: the natural "illumination" used for the hand made sign.

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Greener Grass – Are Things Really Better In Baltimore County?

Today I had to run an errand near Towson. Heading up York Road from the Bunker in north east Baltimore, I was incensed by the level of traffic congestion and the snail slow pace of forward progress (traffic that is). By now I should be used to going no where fast, this is after all Baltimore City.

For years, I travelled about almost strictly by bicycle. These days due to work and business obligations, not to mention security considerations, such travel is almost impossible for me.

As I bounced about the bone jarring, teeth rattling, rutted out, pot-hole strewn thoroughfare, so typical for what passes as a main road in Baltimore, I couldn’t help but think; it’s gotta be better than this, somewhere, somehow.

Soon I realized part of the problem. Funerals. Not one, but two funerals, less than a mile apart, on the same road. That’s enough to jam up any travel.

I couldn’t help but think of the further irony. With the level of killing that is commonplace in this city, combined with all the natural and accidental deaths; Baltimore is constantly burying it's dead. It's just part of the rhythm that is life in charm city. A place where R.I.P. t-shirts are a common fashion statement, not to mention a cottage industry. A place where street side memorials are often the only place where flowers are seen in a neighborhood.

After feeling the muscles in my neck begin to tense so tight, I thought they’d snap like a rubber band pulled beyond it’s limit; suddenly I realized there was no more traffic congestion. No more riding the brakes, no more being nervous I might hit someone as pedestrian after pedestrian just dart out in front the car playing chicken. The road under my wheels felt remarkably smooth, I thought I was floating on air.

Was I delirious, dreaming, drunk or high? No, I’d just crossed over into Baltimore County.

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SURPRISE SONGS! -- 273 New Jackson Tracks Discovered

For those who just can't get enough of the King Of Pop may soon get the chance to hear a whole host of previously unreleased songs.

The collection is said to include duets with Tina Turner, songs with the family, and solo work from the most famous Jackson sibling.

Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of music legend Michael Jackson. Various reports state Jackson has earned over $1 billion in sales in the past year.

FUNDING FRAUD -- CA Gov. Schwarzenegger Bans Welfare Cards At Casinos

Could This Happen In Maryland?

An LA Times special report revealed welfare recipients in California had withdrawn nearly $2 million dollars since October, at casino ATM's using state issued welfare debit cards .

Apparently the report only has figures from that point, but one has to wonder how widespread has the abuse been. How much money did this cost the already broke and bankrupt California revenue system.

Reacting to the report, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an executive order banning such use. For the time being the Governator will have to rely on the honor system for compliance. Apparently the technology is not readily in place to bar ATM withdrawals from casino ATM’s. The order asked welfare recipients to sign a pledge stating they will only use public assistance money to purchase basic family necessities.

Will be interesting to see what happens next. Since card holders can simply go to say a 7-11 ATM across the street, withdraw some cash, THEN go to the casino, the order seems virtually unenforceable.

I can't help but wonder if such a future awaits the soon coming Maryland slots and gaming? What am I thinking, it's already happening. Half the people clogging up the line at my local corner store buying scratch offs are no doubt on welfare.

Truly, one can get upset thinking of your taxpayer dollars paying for others to gamble with, but get real. What do you think you're government's doing every day?

Gotta love it!

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All Is Calm On The Eastern Front -- After 13 Shootings In Three Days

Fresh back from vacation, Baltimore Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld made his first public appearance since one of his officers shot and killed an unarmed Marine over some sort of dispute over a woman.

Despite what you heard, Baltimore is getting safer by the day. At a mid-day press conference at Baltimore Police Headquarters Monday, Commissioner Bealefeld spouted off a litany of facts and statistics as to why we should not be alarmed by the weekend violence.

Despite an almost daily bombardment of gun fire in many neighborhoods, we the people of Baltimore are being told to calm down, it's not so bad. Read my full report on Commissioner Bealefeld's call for calm at InvestigativeVoice.

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**EXCLUSIVE** Slain Marine Tyrone Brown's Father Speaks Out

"This City Is Just Getting From Worse To Worse" -- Reginald Dargan, father of Tyrone Brown

After the candle light vigil held in front City Hall last Saturday, Investigative Voice Senior Reporter Stephen Janis along with myself, caught up with Reginald Dargan. Dargan is the father of former Marine Cpl. Tyrone Brown who murdered by Baltimore Police officer Gahiji Tshamba on the morning of June 5th.

Was Killer Cop Surrender Staged?

Disparities and continually changing facts leave many questions

By A.F. James MacArthur Ph.A.L.

The late night surrender of Baltimore Police officer Gahiji Tshamba, who was being sought on a warrant for the first degree murder of former United States Marine Tyrone Brown, should have begun to provide answers. But instead of clarity, there’s now more confusion and questions than ever.

Some with knowledge of the case suggest that in the last few hours leading up Tshamba’s surrender, his lawyer and top police commanders were in back and forth negotiations on just how to proceed. So while the public and most media were off chasing the trail of an “intensified search” for the rogue cop, some at police headquarters already knew he was about to surrender.

Was the 9:00 pm press conference, the highly publicized foot search along with neighborhood canvassing, complete with an old school wanted poster being handed out; all part of a well choreographed stage play?

For those that are skeptical, consider this; are we really to believe that with an area-wide manhunt involving city, county, state and federal officials, somehow, someway, the killer cop Tshamba, who we’re told doesn’t even own a car, just magically appeared in the lobby of central booking, sat down, crossed his fingers and waited for his lawyer to show. If that’s the case, this guy is good, really good, and damn scary. More like special forces recon than city beat cop. At least this is the way police tell us it happened.

EARLY MISDIRECTION

Also, it should be noted that initially police told us Brown was hit with six of the thirteen bullets fired. Considering the close proximity in which the incident supposedly took place, I found this quite suspicious. It wasn’t until after my prodding of Maj. Terrence McLarney, commander of the city’s homicide squad, did we learn Brown was actually hit nine times.

mis·di·rec·tion

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1.

a wrong or incorrect direction, guidance, or instruction.

I will leave questions as to why such a disparity to you the reader, but wait, it’s not over yet. After I got McLarney to up the number of bullet wounds to nine, all of the media took to adjusting and modifying their reports to include this count. Now suddenly, since Sunday morning, the Sun reports, according to charging documents and the autopsy report, Brown was actually hit with 12 of the 13 bullets fired from Tshamba’s gun.

How long was this fact known by police? Why were we not given an accurate shot count all along? Early attempts at some sort of cover-up?

Also, I’m being told that Tshamba was in the company of police officers on the night of the shooting. Could some of the witnesses have been part of an entourage of drunken cops doing their best to cover for a friend who lost it?

It is interesting to note, of all the witnesses interviewed, only the ones who were in Tshamba’s party made any mention of Brown getting into a physical altercation with Tshamaba. This story was quickly dismissed as being inconsistent and having no merit.

Furthermore, Tshamba, who we’re told hasn’t owned a car in years has been driven around, staying with, and in the company of fellow officers the whole time since AFTER the shooting, even AFTER the warrant was issued. Will we be seeing charges of aiding and abetting a fugitive?

We had gotten word of a serious and credible death threat towards Tshamba by someone with intent on avenging the death of the former Marine Tyrone Brown. It is a fact that Baltimore Police took it seriously. A whole day was spent investigating and seeking out the would be vigilante.

The Baltimore Sun did not report this, instead referring to the whole thing as a hoax. Yet today they report the death threat among other reasons why Tshamba was in hiding. In the newest Sun articles, the threat is no longer called a hoax.

In the drama filled week since Tshamba unloaded his police issued pistol into the unarmed Marine, Sunday morning’s act has got to be one of the most grand entrances ever seen, befitting of a Shakespearian tragedy. It had all the necessary elements of suspense and drama. Only problem was, with the news cameras long gone, most reporters asleep, family and friends from the vigil long gone, there was no audience, no one saw it. All part of the script? You decide.

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RETROSPECT ON COMPRENSIVE AS-IT-HAPPENED COVERAGE (oldest to most recent) WITH READER COMMENTS

OFFICER'S DOZEN — City cop shoots alleged assailant 13 times during altercation outside midtown bar; victim dies within the hour

NEWS FLASH - Police officer involved in weekend shooting suspended

NEWS FLASH – NAACP seeks briefing on controversial police shooting of Iraq war vet

NEWS FLASH — Police say off-duty officer shot Iraq vet nine times

‘LIFE IS TOO SHORT’ — Gunned-down Marine‘s last words haunt bar patron

NEWS FLASH! — Prosecutors issue murder warrant for off-duty cop, now missing, who shot ex-Marine

IN CUSTODY — Off-duty cop who killed Iraq War vet a week ago turns himself in to police

Slain Marine Remembered At Candle-Light Vigil

A Photo Journal With Commentary By A.F. James MacArthur, Crime Correspondent, Investigative Voice. All photos unless indicated by A.F. James MacArthur

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“Life Is Too Short” – Tyrone Brown

On the morning of June 5, 2010, former United States Marine, Tyrone Brown (left, family photo) was shot and killed by off duty Baltimore Police Officer Gahiji Tshamba. Brown served four years in the war in Iraq, surviving some of the heaviest combat of the conflict including The Battle Of Fallujah. His father Reginald Dargan (right hand photo) believed his son suffered with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dargan said "something happened" to his son during the war that changed him. Although Brown never really spoke about it, his father says "he wasn’t the same after returning home."

The warm glow of candles illuminate a t-shirt placed on the ground by fellow Marines who served in combat in Iraq with Tyrone Brown.

The Marines, none of whom reside in Baltimore made the trip to remember their fallen brother. At various moments during the vigil, they were overcome with emotion and reduced to weeping and crying. Brown was murdered in cold blood outside a Baltimore night club by off duty Baltimore Police Officer Gahiji Tshamba. Tshamba, currently wanted for first degree murder remains a fugitive. As of 10:00 pm Saturday, Police say they have no idea of his location.

Terrell Ashburn, brother in law of slain Marine Tyrone Brown displays a t-shirt in remembrance of Brown at a candle light vigil held Saturday night at City Hall. The back side shows Brown with his sister (different from wife of Ashburn) Chantay Kangalee, who was due to be married with Brown appointed to walk her down the isle.

“I'm very upset about it [shooting death of Tyrone Brown]. It seems like whenever he got [Officer Gahiji Tshamba] drunk, he wants to shoot someone. They [Baltimore Police] shot the wrong person this time.” -- Terrell Ashburn, brother in law of Tyrone Brown.

Friends and family members including the father, mother, and a sister of murdered Marine Tyrone Brown pause for a moment of silence at a candle light vigil held Saturday to remember the fallen warrior. Brown was shot and killed by off duty Baltimore Police Officer Gahiji Tshamba. Tshamba who is now a fugitive from justice, wanted for first degree murder, fired 13 shots at Brown. Nine bullets struck brown in the head, torso and groin.

Military veteran and former Baltimore City Police Officer Frances “Jean” Hamilton speaks with Joseph Armstead (back turned), Vice President, Baltimore Branch NAACP. Hamilton is currently running for election for Sheriff of Baltimore City. Armstead is a special correspondent to MacArthur Media.

A young boy watches candles burning in honor of former Marine Tyrone Brown

IN CUSTODY

KILLER IS CAUGHT

At approximately 1:30 am, Sunday morning, while this photo journal was still being edited, a few hours after the vigil was held, Baltimore Police reported Officer Gahiji Tshamba turned himself in to central booking.

Be sure to go to Investigative Voice for continued comprehensive coverage of this developing story. As of 6:30 am Sunday morning, every news outlet in Baltimore still had headlines referencing an intensified search for Tshamba, meanwhile this spot was updated approximately 1:59 am and Investigative Voice reported the surrender on the front page at 2:27 am Sunday.

"We Will Not Rest Until He Is Brought In" – Chantay Kangalee

Rest In Peace Tyrone Brown

Long after most have burnt out, two candles remain burning bright symbolizing the undying hope of the family, that justice will be served , and representing the eternally faithful spirit of the United States Marine Corps.

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RETROSPECT ON COMPRENSIVE AS-IT-HAPPENED COVERAGE (oldest to most recent) WITH READER COMMENTS

OFFICER'S DOZEN — City cop shoots alleged assailant 13 times during altercation outside midtown bar; victim dies within the hour

NEWS FLASH - Police officer involved in weekend shooting suspended

NEWS FLASH – NAACP seeks briefing on controversial police shooting of Iraq war vet

NEWS FLASH — Police say off-duty officer shot Iraq vet nine times

‘LIFE IS TOO SHORT’ — Gunned-down Marine‘s last words haunt bar patron

NEWS FLASH! — Prosecutors issue murder warrant for off-duty cop, now missing, who shot ex-Marine

IN CUSTODY — Off-duty cop who killed Iraq War vet a week ago turns himself in to police

Killer Cop Surrenders

IN CUSTODY

Wanted For Murder Of Marine, Rogue Cop Shows Up At City Jail ... developing story, check back for updates.

By A.F. James MacArthur Ph.A.L.

According to Baltimore Police, Ofc. Gahiji Tshamba who eluded a massive manhunt on a first degree murder warrant for nearly two days, turned himself in around 1:30 am Sunday morning.

Tshamba is said to have showed up at Baltimore's Central Booking And Intake Facility, commonly known as Central Booking. The facility serves as a first point of detention for persons arrested in Baltimore City.

Due to the nature of the charge, Tshamba will automatically be held without bail. The surrender comes after an intense period of searching begging Friday evening when a rare first degree murder warrant was authorized and issued for Tshamba.

The warrant came a full week after the shooting death of Tyrone Brown. During the ensuing week between the shooting and the warrant, Baltimore residents voiced fierce opposition and displeasure. Calling for the resignation of everyone from State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy, to Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld III, residents flooded online talk and comment forums, along with barraging local talk radio programs in order to air sentiments of anger and frustration.

On Saturday night a candle light vigil in front of City Hall was held by family and friends. a few short blocks away at the same time, was a press conference held by Baltimore Police. At the time of the press conference, Baltimore Police along with members of the regional Warrant Apprehension Task Force were actively seeking the whereabouts of Tshamba.

The surrender came as a relief to many including Reginald Dargan, the father of victim Tyrone Brown. Contacted at home by the Baltimore Spectator, awoken from sleep, Dargan said "Oh thank God, thank you for telling me!"

See continued comprehensive coverage and read our my detailed step by step, as-it-happened breaking stories on Investigative Voice, the Voice of The People.

Kill & Walk, Kill Don’t Talk

Commentary By A.F. James MacArthur Ph.A.L.

As I sit here attempting to focus my thoughts and crank out a cohesive coherent piece, I must admit, I’m struggling. In a bad, bad way, so bear with me as I do the best I can.

Thinking about my three neighbors on either side of “The Bunker” (my reinforced rowhouse) who were killed in cold blood via home invasion, I often weep. Gone is the relative comfort I once had, knowing should any trouble come through these doors, I’d be ready. Now my only option is to call 911. Lot’s of good that’ll do. Last time I needed help they arrested me. What’s next, shooting me and not the bad guy?

Thanks to the Baltimore Police and Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld’s bad guys with guns campaign, my constitutional right of self defense has been all but stripped from me. Thinking back to that fateful December night, had I killed the two intruders, rather than scaring them off, I’d be in better shape today. Had I just shot them, and kept my mouth shut, I would be free today.

Heck, Ofc. Tommy Sanders shot and killed an unarmed man who was running away from him, and some joke of jury, more like a pool of morons let him walk. Too bad his victim Lamont Hunt can’t do any walking of his own…. now that he’s DEAD.

I won’t even discuss the samurai killer, or any of the host of others, cop or citizen who’ve been able to kill and walk in this town. Truth is, of all the murders in this town, less than half are ever even solved. But bear a firearm to stand your ground against invaders, call the cops to report it, then look out. Brace yourself for what comes next. Arrest, release, re-arrest, legal fees, house broken into while arrested, a criminal record, man I could go on and on.

Then there’s that no good, piece of trash, psychopathic, killing machine Gahiji Tshamba. Another one of the finely polished, gleaming sparkling blue diamonds of the Baltimore Police Department. We all know the story by now so I’ll spare rehashing it for you.

Let me get this straight. You get to kill a man in cold blood. Remain silent, give no statements, refuse a breathalyzer, report to work… and NOW there’s a warrant. Way to go Patricia Jessamy!

Meantime while Tshamba was not under arrest or even charged, I’m sure his passport was seized right? Uh huh, I’m sure his house was searched for other personally owned weapons right? I guess not, you can’t do that without charging and arrest now can you?

It’s such a good feeling to know that the police force is replete with these kind of characters. Oh, but some of you would have us thinking these are isolated cases and anomalous incidents.

Sure they are. We B E L I E V E

But before I finish, I have to ask a few more questions. Except for Mayor Rawlings-Blake several days later making a statement, along with Del. Jill Carter releasing her own thoughts and comments, why have our so called leaders been so silent? With elected officials charged with serving the needs and well being of the citizens, an innocent man was killed by an officer of the law, but no one has anything to say about it.

Meanwhile, how come we’ve heard nothing from Frederick Bealefeld? Seriously man, it’s been like a week. One of your robo-cop killing machines has struck again. Is the silence approval, or are you too busy re-writing and revising your resignation letter?

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