Viewer's comments are in bold, my (Curtis Bloes) responses are in regular font. Anything between brackets "[]" are the additions of the editor. This letter was sent in via Facebook message service. The name was withheld by request.
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I would like to know how it is you post everything about everyone but when the panty raider is arrested and already bonded out the only thing you can find of your site it a few lines of bull shit about how nothing has been comfirmed…
There is a world of difference between “knowing” a thing is true enough to be able to gossip with your friends about it, and having proof that a thing is true. TSN has more readers than the second and third largest newspapers in the county combined, and that gives me the responsibility to both myself and to you to adhere to a level of proof that goes beyond merely repeating what everyone is saying. So even though I was contacted by, (I’m guessing,) probably hundreds more people than you giving me all kinds of gory detail that may be true, the only FACT in my possession was that it was possible based on the overwhelming volume of calls and messages I received, that an arrest was made.
…and have made it so no can post anything about it.
Something I learned a couple of years ago from a previous case is that, if given the opportunity, friends and family of people accused of crimes will inevitably jump at the chance to help incriminate their loved ones by coming to my website and saying things like, ‘he didn’t mean to do it, he was just drunk” or “You’re full of shit! He didn’t hit her with a baseball bat, he hit her with a tire iron!”
As you can see this could be problematic for the accused when it comes to defending themselves in court. Had commenting remained at the level of, “I think someone who would do such a thing is disgusting.” it wouldn’t have been a problem… but I was already getting the kind of comments that could be perceived as defending a specific person before any charges were even filed!
Thus, comments were cut off. It was the only responsible thing to do.
How is that even fair to all the other poor citizens you spout off the mouth about, you allow people to bad mouth others on subjects you like to stir the pot on no matter if they are true or not, but when something like this comes out you turn coward and don't put anything on your site.
Actually, the most bad mouthed person at TSN is the editor. ;) It’s funny you talk about me not putting anything on my website. Typically I would wait until I have a police report to publish, but in this case, I published in spite of a complete information black out on this topic by the police, MONTHS in advance of any preliminary information.
So call me a coward if you like, I have published everything that I have been able to confirm about the panty burglar, which is more than you have read anywhere else.
Could it be you are afraid of [Name of local family]
I have published every single fact from every single crime act that I have been able to confirm for a period of nearly 3 and a half years. I have no fear of naming the names of the people that have been charged with crimes no matter who they are. The reason I have no fear of this is because I make sure that the people accused are OFFICILLY accused, unlike you who seem to feel that gossip is a good enough standard before you feel comfortable “spouting off the mouth” about them.
When it becomes an official, documentable fact that the police have accused a specific person of acts that seem to make them guilty of being the so called “Panty Burlgar” (I.E. are accused of breaking into homes and stealing panties, I guarantee that you will read it at TSN before you read it anywhere else.
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I'm sure he has been threatened by family if he posts anything on here. I have heard the police have been threatened and I heard that not from the police but from friends of friends of the family. And would it surprise anyone in this town ???????
ReplyDeleteYou allowed viewers to comment on the sexual abuse case. What's the difference?
ReplyDeleteanonymous 10/27 7:13Am,
ReplyDeleteThe difference is the type of commenter. here is that part copy pasted for you to re-read:
Something I learned a couple of years ago from a previous case is that, if given the opportunity, friends and family of people accused of crimes will inevitably jump at the chance to help incriminate their loved ones by coming to my website and saying things like, ‘he didn’t mean to do it, he was just drunk” or “You’re full of shit! He didn’t hit her with a baseball bat, he hit her with a tire iron!”
As you can see this could be problematic for the accused when it comes to defending themselves in court. Had commenting remained at the level of, “I think someone who would do such a thing is disgusting.” it wouldn’t have been a problem… but I was already getting the kind of comments that could be perceived as defending a specific person before any charges were even filed!
Thus, comments were cut off. It was the only responsible thing to do.
The family has NOTHING to do with this situation, actually. The family wants NOTHING to do with this situation. The family is just as shocked, and sickened by this as ANYONE else! So for ALL of you people that want to comment on here and bash the family for something they didn't do, or wasn't involved in then go right ahead. But, considering SOME people in this town, should I be surprised?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 10/27 6:22AM,
ReplyDeleteI think the only news product editors that aren't routinely threatened with physical or legal harm are those candy-ass editors of local papers that deal exclusively in regurgitated chamber press releases and chicken dinner announcements.
...and Beth makes an excellent point. Something I've observed while researching other cases is that while gossiping, people tend to criminalize both the family members of the accused ("They should have stopped them!") and the victims, ("they should have known that was going to happen!") and it's all such bullshit.
ReplyDeletePeople are weird and random and act against the wishes of those that love them on a routine basis. If that weren't true, we wouldn't need the police.
Very well said Beth.
ReplyDeleteit says on your facebook page that there has been a lawsuit threat. you are admitting you have been threatened, correct?
ReplyDeleteWhat's happened, happened. Although what this person is accused of doing is quite creepy, the more people talk about it and ag him on, the more he's going to rebel and keep doing things such as this. Let's keep our mouths shut so nothing worse happens the next time!
ReplyDeleteI received an anonymous call from an unrestricted cell phone threatening legal action should the words "Panty Burglar" ever be published (Panty burglar) on my (Panty Burglar) website ever again.
ReplyDeleteI didn't follow up on (Panty burglar) the call because I don't take anonymous calls seriously. I did let readers know on facebook where comments are linked to their names that they were possibly being monitored.
...and it's happening again. People that think they are being helpful are starting to link a specific name to specific crimes, for which the police haven't made an accusation. I hope that if I ever get accused of a crime, I don't have friends like you.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.stormlakeradio.com/2010/10/27/10-27-10--Sac-City-Man-Charged-With-Burglary/8443947
ReplyDeleteThe difference between Storm Lake radio (which Which is an entertainment product that has news,) and TSN (which is a news product that entertains,) is follow up. The radio station did not attempt to ascertain whether or not the man charged in that story is the Panty Burglar,that is an assumption you are reading into the story.
ReplyDeleteI actually took the time to follow up (twice) with questions about this case, and will continue to do so putting out more details as time goes on. Storm Lake Radio is now done with a story that is in my opinion, just starting to unfold.
i hate how people have the option to be anonymous when they are talking shit. its pretty lame..if you have something to say you should be able to say it..sure..but why wouldnt you wany anyone to know who is saying it?
ReplyDeletecause they don't want theirtiresslashed
ReplyDeleteAMEN Anonymous 11:44!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of that...guess I should've kept my name anonymous too.
ReplyDeleteIf we take time to think of how ridiculous and outlandish (excuse my spelling) this whole situation is...."stealing panties" and how shameful we all think that it is, shouldn't we too look at how ridiculous and outlandish and SHAMEFUL we are all being by bickering, accusing and acting as children by fighting about the situation. It is what is it, NO ONE IS EXCUSING IT OR BELITTLING THE SERIOUSNESS OF WHAT WAS DONE,but I feel we as human beings have a moral obligation to want to help people with such sicknesses. If we don't, and continue to belittle the accused and accuse the family aren't we just as shameful then as the crime that has been committed?? And as said before we all have "demons" in our closet that maybe if someone had taken the time with a kind word versus a harsh word, could have been something that could have been helped a long time ago. At what point are we required to "grow up" and behave as adults!
ReplyDeletenow is as good as time as ever..isnt it funny how the article about a man being accused of molesting two children gets commented on less than this? apparently everyone thinks that molesting little kids isnt such a big deal..seems that way to me anyways
ReplyDeleteBeing a fucking theif aint no sickness
ReplyDeleteHow do you think the victims feel in all this? One word sums it up..... VIOLATED!
ReplyDeleteTheiving something as personal as women's undergarments and doing God knows what with them is a sickness.
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteBeing a fucking theif aint no sickness
Learn some grammar.
This is a disgusting crime. Let the person pay for his crimes now. Its all up to the judge!!
ReplyDeleteBrittany, If you think anyone commenting here believes molesting children is less offensive than this crime is, you are greatly mistaken. I know that the person arrested for this is a [SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS REMOVED], so this might be why it is being discussed so much. I suggest that maybe you should just stop reading this site, because I have a feeling all it is going to do is upset you. It's not going to stop anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteI just don't understand why everyone in this piece of shit town are acting like he's such a terrible person. He would do anything for anyone and you all know that..people make mistakes..and if you arent directly affected by what has happened i don't know why you all feel like you have the right to talk about it..and its not going to stop anytime soon? don't you have better things to do??
ReplyDeleteThe whole town is directly affected by this! It's the security of our own homes that's at stake here! Yes, people make mistakes, you learn from them and move on. This is more than a mistake and people deserve the chance to express their concerns.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I'm sorry if the comments hurt you, but as citizens we have the right to discuss these type of things.
Brittany, first if this is a 'piece of shit town' like you said....leave. Second why is everyone acting like 'he' is a terrible person, are you serious!! Does a good person break into people's houses and take what they want of young girls and adults undergarments? Any house that gets broke into by anyone is bad on it's own but to violate the women of this town the way he did is even worse. Yes people make mistakes but you can't classify this as a 'mistake', this was sick and very personal to the people he did this to. While you sit and defend this person stop and think about those he violated, what they have gone through in the last couple of days, having to go and identify their personal items after he did god knows what on them. How do you know this 'mistake' as you call it wont turn into something else? How do you know what would happen if someone walked in on him in the act, how do you know he wouldn't have hurt someone? This directly affects every child, teen, young and old adult in this town. You say he would do anything for a person, does that include getting close enough to those he wants to break into, to watch them, mow their lawns, scoop their side walks, help them out just so he knows when they are home and when they are not? Your last statement was 'don't you have better things to do' so he had nothing better to do then to violate people in town and you are scolding us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the type of behavior that people do to fuel a desire deep within. Once they get bored stealing panties because it gets too easy what's next?? Maybe I watch too much Dateline, but all too often the rapists, murderers, or other criminals portrayed in these shows started off doing something "small" such as spying on people and stealing undergarments for their pleasure until they get bored with it. I hope he does receive the help he needs so that others can sleep peacefully at night knowing that noone is enabling this type of behavior.
ReplyDeleteI don't feel that anyone is "enabling" his behavior. As a matter of fact I am well aware that the family is just as disapointed, sickened, and upset as most everyone else, if not more. So by saying that his behavoir is enabled is just down right disrespectful.( What right do we have to accuse the family for HIS decisions.) Reguardless of what he has done he is still someones, brother, son, grandson, cousin, nephew, and so on and for Brittany to want to "have his back" is not so wrong. If I am right, she is not saying what he did is ok or should be excused, she is just saying that he, too is a person. No matter what he has done. You can love a person but NOT love their act. No one is asking to cut him any slack and everyone has a right to their fears, disapointment, anger, and whatever other emotion they are feeling. Why are we all putting each other on the chopping block here??
ReplyDeletethank you. that's the point i was trying to get across as well but i guess i was going about it the wrong way
ReplyDeleteI'm just wondering what I believe so many others are too...if someone broke into his grandma's house and stole personal items from her or his niece or aunt or cousin, what would he (and the rest of his family) do to them? Would they feel sorry for them and ask everyone to stop talking about it? It's almost comical! Haven't people had rocks thrown through their windows or been beaten up for less? Seriously!
ReplyDeleteNo one feels sorry for him from what I know, and as for the stop talking about it, that is ONE person. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and that's a GOOD thing..people need to express how they feel. I'm sure the VICTIMS feel violated, and I'm sure the community DOES feel insecure...and no one is saying that is wrong. What he did is wrong. It's a mental issue that he should address...as far as the criminal part, that he's going to have to face as well. I'm sure his family will STILL stand by his side because he's just that family. If this was one of YOUR family memembers, would YOU walk away from them, and not still love them? Like one anonymous said, you can still love the PERSON, but that doesn't mean you have to love the ACT.
ReplyDeleteI see nothing wrong with the family "having his back" I would do the same for my son, no matter what.
ReplyDeleteHe needs to suffer the consequences of his actions, get help and repent for what he has done before anyone will cut him any slack and begin to move on.
Getting talked about is part of the consequences of his actions. He deserves it. He's invaded too many people's privacy to have any respect at this point.
However, I do believe the only person that should be on the chopping block is the person that commited the crime not his family.
Well really I don't think this is any different than bashing the any of the other sights everyone is always puttiung down. Someone is always bitching about something. That is what some people live for no matter what it is !!!
ReplyDeleteI have since moved away from Sac City and currently reside in a much more urban environment in a different state, but I have been following this story since its emergence. Allow me to say "Thank You" for the entertainment it has provided me. I'm sorry for the violation the victims feel, but I have to say that I laughed hysterically when I saw who the culprit was. Are any of you really that surprised? I knew him in high school and was also a victim of his shenanigans (legally unproven) and he [LINE REMOVED] a huge advocate of forced sterility. Thanks for the laughs!
ReplyDeleteKarma is a B&$%#.........
ReplyDeleteWhen is court?
ReplyDelete...looks like there is a preliminary hearing for at least one of the charges on November 12, but my info is from a document that was filed on October 22.
ReplyDeleteCurtis,
ReplyDeleteHow dare you use filed documents to pass along information to the public. You know as well as anybody you should only be reporting by word of mouth....
I can tell you what i know 2years ago buster risked his life going after 2 kids stuck in a blissard after i tryed too get to them i know they owe you there lives and i also owe you mine thankyou buster form the bottom of my heart and i know mat scharn thanks you too
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