Re: The Late Seydou Ba’s Murder Suspect Apprehended.
By YJ
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/arrest-made-in-millersville-homicide/29859744
“Police said witnesses and evidence helped lead them to Gunter. Detectives found him Thursday and said he admitted during an interview to shooting the victim” (Wbaltv, Culled from the web, 11/22/2014).
Here are some interesting developments. One Shupelle Gunter, Baltimore, has been apprehended in the murder of Seydou Ba, a Senegalese national, Mbaltv reported.
Killers and brutes have no shame. While they are doing evil, they forget that their foot tracks are traceable. I think it is rightly said, "You can run but you can't hide." Most of the time, their foot prints are right there, clearly visible, especially with today's technological advent. In the case of one Shupelle Gunter, suspect to the murder, he ran and couldn’t hide. It is cowardice.
I am not saying that such criminals are not capable of thinking and doing evil but they can't help that they will be apprehended and tried.
Their lack of a belief system as in God, lack of human feeling, lack of respect for a human soul, added to drugs usage, gives them that killing pride in their hearts and minds, a dangerous instinct, without caring whatsoever the person they are eliminating and repercussions of their hate actions. They walk on earth like pacing lions ready to pounce on the next victim. Worshipping one’s desires and the material world is scary. The societal moral attitudes needs correction and such dangerous minds need rehabilitation to be better citizens and sociable human beings. Their minds are left loose and empty. Shupelle killed Seydou but he should have known better and now here he is....behind bars probably the rest of his life, and that is only if he is lucky, otherwise if in certain states, he can be put to the death penalty.
Again, while we all mourn and pray for the deceased, it is just good to see justice and a closure to the case. With the noted developments so far, I can see justice being served with hindrance. I think the motive of killing is clear; it is a targeted killing, where the suspect lured Seydou. It is premeditated and calculated murder. From it the killer's intention becomes clear. While the process of justice would be seen to be done, it is again the closure of the whole case that is important. It offers healing as well as a way to move on to Seydou’s family and friends.
I think the authorities did a great job and to that I am personally appreciative.
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By Yero Jallow
I was alerted to the death of Mr. Seydou Ba, a Senegalese national, whom I happen to know from early 2000. Seydou was my neighbor in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Seydou was in his mid-forties. According the news report (Source: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/mans-body-discovered-monday-in-car-in-millersville/29772530), Seydou was found in his car and pronounced death on the spot in the early hours of Monday November 17th 2014.
Seydou studied in Russia to the level of graduate studies, after which he moved with his Russian wife to Maryland. He continued studying while in the Washington DC area. He was so eager for education.
Seydou was such a humorous person, shared his rides, and always willing to share humorous moments. Upon seeing this video clip from WBALTV, Seydou's one time happy and kind memories, his face, and overall spirit struck me hard. Seydou was largely defined by generous nature and the lasting smile he carried on his face, a man truly free in his heart and spoke openly in sociable language. I was left speechless for a minute, owing to the terrible way he is lost. For one thing I can say, a kind spirited soul like Seydou does not deserve death in such a brutal nature. As investigations continue to find his killers, I hope the perpetuators will be apprehended and brought to justice.
An immigrant’s life remains a life of struggle. Seydou is a typical example of a determined young man who left the beautiful shores of Africa for greener pastures as in education and employment. Seydou got the education and eloquence. He was a star in his areas of studies. His education, specialty and experience could have been better utilized in the African continent. Blame it to under development and lack of a work force to support its citizens. That is all the more reasons why African leaders must move fast from dictatorship to developing the nation, so educated young men and women can have places to work, live in peace and contribute their quotas to nation’s development.
I wanted to share his memories with you all, to solicit your prayers, for his soul to eternally rest. May the Almighty God, owner of majesty and honor, give Seydou the best of receptions with high salutes from the ever obedient angels. Seydou will be greatly missed and rest in peace till we meet again.
"There is no god but Allah; & Muhammad (SAW) is His messenger"
Kind Regards,
Yero.