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Updated: 11:30 AM Dec 31, 2008
Investigators Explain How They Broke the Sidie Murder Case
Sergeant Pat LaBarbera of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department says the man who was in the house recanted his story from earlier in the investigation; the Jackson County Dive Team also found a handgun in a creek Posted: 11:33 AM Nov 21, 2008Reporter: WEAU 13 News Staff Email Address: news@weau.com |
39-year-old Doug Sidie has been arrested for first degree intentional homicide
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Posted by: sharon
Location: turtle lake, WI
on Nov 20, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I just want to say that we understand what your family is going through...my daughter was shot in October of last year...time will heal the wounds, but the trauma of the situation will never go away...my daughter was lucky, she survived her gun shot, but we hope things will get better ...
Posted by: in response to sick
Location: us
on Nov 20, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Sounds like you are trying to help the defense! he took a gun out of the garage,had time to think before using it, hid the body,weapon,personal items and used latex gloves-those facts show premeditation and depraved indifference-not insanity. Maybe you should take a course in law and criminal psychology before you write about things you obviously know nothing about. He deserves no mercy and should never be allowed out in society again.
Posted by: So Sad
Location: EC, WI
on Nov 20, 2008 at 02:48 PM
First, let me say to the families how sorry I am that such a tragedy like this could happen. It is heartbreaking to know that the families, and especially to her little boys, to lose such a loving mother and kind hearted person. Such tragedies as this should never happen, and now those two little boys have to grow up without both of their parents now, especially their mother. I have not been able to follow the story as much as I'd like, but did he give a reason for killing her, or was it just drugs alcohol temper? Either way, it should never have happened and he should rot in prison (or worse) for the rest of his life. He didn't just ruin his own life that night and if he really loved his kids, he wouldn't have taken their mother away from them.
Posted by: justme
Location: BRF
on Nov 20, 2008 at 02:45 PM
I just want to say that I do not know either party involved in this but I want to send out my deepest condolences to Alisha's family. Reading what everyone has wrote has opened my eyes to the kind of relationship I am in and my children involved. There are a lot of what if's and if only's involved with this. All anyone can do is pray for the families involved, especially those little boys. May God protect them and keep them safe. RIP Alisha, and may your family get the closure that they may need. Sending all my prayers your way......
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 20, 2008 at 02:10 PM
ok so now what is going to happen to the guy that was in the house and he knew that alisha had been killed
Posted by: To in memory always
Location: Jackson County
on Nov 20, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I would have to say there are a few blogs here questioning how the police handled this situation. Regardless, I obviously wasn't speaking about you. Didn't mean to offend you by any means, just wanted to respond to those who make comments such as "It didn't take eintstein to figure this out," and a couple others out there.
Posted by: She will be missed
Location: BRF
on Nov 20, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I have to agree the police were doing all that they could do, they were told that she left on foot that is all that they knew, in till he stepped forward and told what happened after a key witness told the police. I was also out searching everyday and to think that I stood by him at one point and said I'm so sorry we will find her, well then all this happened i really hope that he rots in prison,I have to agree he really won't serve justice intill he meets god, and then I hope that he doesn't meet god and he goes to hell for taking this beautiful women away from her family,children and friends that we all know loved her more then he will ever know.
Posted by: Me
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM
The article states that there was another person in the house when Alisha was killed. I hope they charge this other person with Obstruction or something for knowing that she was dead and not saying a word for an entire week. My thoughts and prayers are with Alisha's family.
Posted by: A Grandma
Location: BRFalls
on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:43 AM
As a grandparent and Mother I cannot imagine the pain the family is going through, I also cannot imagine the pain Dougs family is feeling. My heart goes out to the two little boys who have to grow up without either parents, and also to Dougs older son. It just broke my heart to see those little boys on TV asking for Mama, and I wonder how Doug was able to sit there and listen to that. As for the person in the house when all this happened, I hope he can live with himself for not turning Doug in sooner. I hope the family can find healing. I was impressed with the sisters when they were able to say they had loved Doug,which makes this harder for them. I know that they will always let the boys remember that their Mother loved them dearly and will always watch over them. God Bless all of the families involved.
Posted by: In Memory Always
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:24 AM
To All The Critics-- As far as I have seen no one has degraded the police for their work in this case. I have lived in Jackson COunty all my life and yes Jackson County officials have made not so good decisions, but I feel this tragedy will make up for that. Obviously they didn't arrest him even though everyone had their gut feeling about it because he didn't get arrested until the witness came forward on Saturday. My family and I wasn't too busy typing on the computer--WE WERE SEARCHING FOR ALISHA EVERYDAY! I'm pretty sure the police, family of Alisha, and searchers know the community is grateful to them. I searched and I know that the community thanks everyone and I haven't and don;t expect someone to say it to me. Please think before you speak next time.
Posted by: In Memory Always
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:13 AM
To sick-- Mentally insane!!! He knew everything he did to Alisha and hid it for a week. Where is mentally insane come into this?
Posted by: Emily
Location: Elk Mound
on Nov 20, 2008 at 07:00 AM
My heart and sympathy's goes out to all of the families, and friends that knew both Alisha and Doug. Those boys will forever have a hole in their hearts by not knowing the love and care of their mother on a daily basis. In one act of anger, he has forever changed the course of everyone's lives. I wish we did have the death penalty, this is one case in which you have no doubt that this person was solely responsible for the death of another, with no reason, justification, or cause that was worth ending another human being's life, ever!
Posted by: Cousin
Location: Wi.
on Nov 20, 2008 at 06:08 AM
Alcohol and "Violence"! Please people...if you're involved in a relationship that's not working...GET OUT...while you still have a chance! Try to see the warning signs, then do what you have to do, to help yourself! God Bless these families involved in this very sad situation. My heart goes out to each of you.
Posted by: a mother
Location: chippewa falls
on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Maybe if the court system would have just charged him with the battery charge when he kicked her in the head a couple years ago. Then.... maybe this would not have happened. Instead thet just gave him a disorderly conduct and he can keep his guns and not have to go to anger management and just pay a little fine!! Our justice system is so messed up. Plea bargaining... A JOKE. Give them the original charge....NO BARGAINS!!! God Bless the families and friends involved. Let them beautiful bay boys know that there is angel on their shoulder at all times watching over them!
Posted by: Doctor M.
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Apologies if my previous post sounded "preachy" or "holier-than-thou." I'm just trying to find the right words to encourage folks to think carefully about what they write. In my work, I see how damaging angry, volatile posts-like some posted here-can be to families that are already heart-broken by a tragedy. I absolutely agree that every person has a right to think and feel as he or she chooses, and the right to free speech. But along with our inalienable rights comes responsibility to think of the impact of our words. If we're posting here out of genuine caring, let's be very thoughtful not to add to the devastation and violence through our words. Please, put yourself, for a moment, in the shoes of those two boys when they grow up and someone shows them a copy of these comments. They are hurt enough already without being exposed to our outrage. WEAU Staff, please weigh the effects of these comments on loved ones in your decision to post or not to post. Respectfully, Doctor M.
Posted by: someone
Location: BRF
on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Yes I wondered the same thing how could he get on tv and ask to bring her home and all the prayers that he said that he did. Prayers that he would not get caught, I really hope that he gets life, he makes me sick each time that I see him on the TV.
Posted by: Marj
Location: redgranite, wi
on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:26 PM
I'm curious as to how the heck he could stand on national TV with his twin sons and plead for her to come home or any info on her and all along know exactly what happened to her. That is just horrific! Those poor boys.
Posted by: FRIEND
Location: EVERYWHERE
on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:53 PM
I graduated with the class of 1997. I knew Alisha very well.
Posted by: OLD BRF RESIDENT
Location: Out of town
on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Put yourself in Doug's parents shoes, would you single your child out and want them to have the death penalty? They didn't choose for their son to kill his wife, they had no say so at all. Making comments towards the parents, wondering how they raised him or where they went wrong. For all of you out there who have children old enough to smoke and drink, where did YOU go wrong as a parent to let them smoke and drink. Just think before you say something!! As for BRF, it will never get any better as long as there are BARS on every single corner of town. They are nothing but trouble. Think of how many bad things have come out of drinking in BRF. I can name one I know rocked the town when I was in school a friend to many, lost his life due to alcohal. Those of you who have kids and work in bars, stay there on the weekends and call yourself good parents need to think again.You will be saying where did I go wrong down the road.
Posted by: Bravo Ranger
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Doug is a worthless coward!Took an innocent life of a beautful mother of twin boys.Feel sorry for his 9 year old son.
Posted by: T
Location: Madison
on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:32 PM
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Alisha, her family or the boys, but I weep when I see their pictures. I know Doug very well and have known him for a very long time. The person I met so many years ago is not the person I see here in this mug shot. I see a very troubled, angry, disturbed individual. I'm shocked to learn that at this point in his life with so much more to lose, why now?
Posted by: BRF
Location: BRF
on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:01 PM
To those who don't know how an investigation work: you cannot bring someone in with no evidence of a charge. Even if you have a terrible gut feeling, your suspicions are only suspicions until you can prove something. Everyone there did a great job and everyone else should be grateful to them. This was a hard week for those LE officers too. If you are so smart, and knew so much from the beginning perhaps you should become a PO and show them how to do the job- of course for many you'd never get past the background check anyway.
Posted by: DB
Location: eau claire
on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:52 PM
It is interesting to me how much all of this is just lacking. The article above says there will be no child neglect charges becaue there was another responsible person with the children while this went on.....Can someone tell me how this all went unheard and unnoticed? and this person in the house didnt wonder what happened to Alisha when she did not return after they were outside? None of this adds up..Where was the evidence of this happening on the sidewalk how did this all go unseen and un-noticed while they were there organizing their search party.. How did no one hear anything? Especially this "other" person...Makes ya wonder how this will all really turn out.
Posted by: Ashley
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:13 PM
I think it's fair to say that we would all like answers to our questions and could ask "why" a million times and still be left stunned. The bottom line is two little boys lost their mother and will forever be left with that black cloud because of what Doug has done. Alisha was a strong woman and she will guide them through life no question. What Doug did is beyond most of our comprehension. I feel so bad for the family and friends who have to suffer. She was truly loved by many and I think we should all just focus that love now to Bryce and Zac who so need it. God will take care of Doug no question and Alisha died in a horrible tragedy that should have never happened and deserves justice! My question is what could they have been fighting about that was so bad that he could snap and do this? Rest in peace Alisha there is no words that can describe how much you were loved and will be missed! Watch over those boys they need you!
Posted by: Justice
Location: BRF
on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:02 PM
To Alisha's family and friends - this is horrible tragedy and I'm so sorry for your loss. For Doug's family - also a horrible tragedy and I can empathize with your sadness, anger and confusion. For Doug - perhaps in your remaining years in prison you can get help with your obvious substance abuse problems and anger management issues and try to improve your pathetic self. For all the law enforcement critics - do you seriously think that law enforcement put every aspect of their investigation in the press? And for anybody currently finding themselves in a relationship w/domestic violence issues - get out now. Things will not get better, it doesn't only happen one time, it will happen again and he/she doesn't really love you if he/she makes the choice to treat you that way.
Posted by: high school friend
Location: WI
on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I was a friend of Doug's in high school. We were in sports, went to movies, and did all the things normal boys do. How can something like this happen??!! It causes me great pain and anguish to see how he has caused so many of you so much pain and rage. These are emotions that you are entitled to; us, too! It breaks our hearts to see Alisha's picture...it moves us to openly weep when we see and hear about the boys. We will continue to pray for the families involved, and for the BRF Community who will forever be changed by what has happened. May our heavenly Father use your community to love and cherish those boys, and to give them the best lives they can possibly have.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:35 PM
after looking at dougs court record he has been charged before for battery and disorderly conduct so now i can see him having a temper and doing this
Posted by: A friend
Location: BRF
on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:28 PM
My heart goes out to both sides of the family but lets remember that the real victims here are Zak and Bryce. I knew both Doug and Alisha personally, and it breaks my heart to think that he could have taken such a beautiful mother away from those babies. I have read the comments on here about anger is ignorance and preaching forgiveness. But understand that we have the right to be angry and forgiveness, perhaps will come in time. I understand that only GOD has the right to judge but only GOD has the right to end a life. And not only did Doug end Alisha's life, he forever changed the life of those boys. And do I wish Doug death?? A part of me says an eye for an eye, but a greater part of me knows that the real torture for him is the sound of those boys' voices asking for their momma. May that haunt Doug for the rest of his life. Alisha, my love, you were beautiful mind, body and soul. You will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved you. May you rest in peace beautiful...
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: BRF
on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I agree that God is the only one who has the right to judge but just remember that in the Bible it also says "thou shall not kill."
Posted by: outsider
Location: wi
on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I have met Doug a couple of times, and can't imagine he was capable of this. It just goes to show you don't know someone like you thought you did. I feel bad for Doug's parents because now they have to live with the quilt of wandering what they did wrong as a parent for him to do this. My heart goes out to those kids because someday they are going to have to live with that the rest of their life as well. Something like this that touches home so close, makes me cherish every moment that I have with my family, cause you never now when someone can take everything from you in second. You can never take back what has happened. My thoughts go out to every one.
Posted by: LOST
Location: WI
on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:15 AM
I see that there is alot of anger in BRF, those who were close to this whole thing. Just remember...Anger does not bring love back, and right now people need to start healing with love. Look around the country right now, the news is full of crazy things happening, this world right now is crazy, your never safe, and that is true, we are here to live and make a good life with beautiful meomories, what will we have when hate and revenge fills the gaps? Be mad, be hateful, but when you go to bed tonite think about praying to god for forgiveness for the way some of you have acted on here. We are all sinners and need forgiveness, bad things make us act horrible. Think about being thankful for what you have and count your blessings. Todays world forgets that there is a higher power that will judge us all. Pray to that higher power and be good it may change what goes around in your neighborhood.
Posted by: outsider
Location: ec
on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:38 AM
I would have to say that everyone that looked for Alisha is a hero to me. I also think that its important here to realize that everything is not as it appears on the outside. But what goes on behind closed doors is another story. Its the same thing in any domestic situation. "regular" people have these problems, they are not exempt. Successful people have these problems. Never judge a book by its cover. I am sure Doug has some really great qualities. Good people do terrible things when they don't get help for their problems. Does this excuse them. ABSOLUTELY NOT. I like to think everything happens for a reason. We might now know what the reason is today, or tomorrow, maybe it was to protect the boys from it happening to them. We don't know, we may not ever know. I just pray that whomever takes responsibility for those young children gets them plenty of counseling and loves them to no end.
Posted by: Rachel
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I agree with you Doctor M. 100%. God is the only one who has the right to judge anyone. We all live in glass houses. My heart aches for both sides of the family. And also for Doug. God will heal our pain in our hearts if we let him in...
Posted by: another mother
Location: BRF
on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:57 AM
to make some sense of such a tragedy I would like to believe that Alisha died to protect her beautiful babies from the evil that is their father and I hope the only contact he will ever have with them for the rest of his miserable life is to look them in the eye and explain why he killed their mother in cold blood, hell is too good a place for such coward
Posted by: TO ALL THE CRITICS...
Location: jackson co.
on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:18 AM
Think you could have done a better job? To question how the police conducted this search and investigation and the tracking dogs' abilities is completely ignorant! You think that you can just walk in and say "You're guilty" and arrest someone let alone tell someone you suspect him of murder w/out having all your facts in order? I'm quite certain had they taken your approach by rushing things, Doug would probably go free on some technicality resulting from a poor investigation. Oh, then I am sure that all of you "Know-It-All Critics" would find fault w/that as well and blame the police for that. Where were all of you during the search for Alisha? Perhaps you were too busy sitting in front of your computers typing your ignorant blogs. You should appreciate the fact that these people and the dogs were out there everyday searching from morning til night, through the cold and even rain to find Alisha. They should all be commended for their committment and efforts in finding Alisha!!!
Posted by: Doctor M.
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Thank you George, for saying more concisely and courageously what I've tried to convey. I'm sure God wept over this tragedy. But still he promises to forgive us all. I wonder if God reads web sites? If he does, he may be weeping now as he reads such judgment and rage here. I share with all of you an aching for Alisha's loved ones. I echo your messages of support and caring. With that said, I'm going to say again to Doug and his family, I know you're hurting too, and you, too, need support and caring. I do not condone violence and killing, but I also know it is not my place to judge. Yes the children will have deep conflict over this, but I imagine in their two years with their mommy and daddy, they found real reasons to love both. I know the people posting here have good hearts, so please consider how it will affect the boys to have to hear that mommy is gone and daddy is all bad. Daddy, indeed, made a terrible mistake that was wrong. That doesn't mean there is no good anywhere in him.
Posted by: Mike
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Jeez, all you people who think that this should be shut down or "you should just post comments of sympathy", what a crock!!! People have the right to comment on this in anyway they want. WEAU reserves the right to post or not post comments that are left here. It is at their discretion. If WEAU just wanted comments of sympathy, this would just be a page with a button that said "Click the Button to Increase the Sympathy Count" and then have a number that increases everytime someone clicks it. Don't worry, eventually something equally as terrible will happen and this story and the comments on it will pass into yesterdays news, but for right now, this is a hot topic.
Posted by: Ruth
Location: Hatfield
on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:37 PM
As we left Hatfield we just got the news of Alisha's death by her husband, Doug. As a neighbor we watched them working together to make a home, the birth of the twin boys and what appeared to be a normal family. The home they had needed lots of repair, and Doug started on the inside, them to the outside, built a garage and the last thing was to put a fence around it as the Mug was to the south and the flea market to the north, and we had watched as people constantly crossed their yard to get to one or the other. Doug had a "gutter" business and had put in gutters for many of the neighbors inside and outside the Hatfield area. He always was friendly and helpful, and we thought he was a great guy. We watched the twins grow and eventually ride around their yard in the small battery-powered car they seemed to enjoy. We are shocked by this news, and our hearts and prayers go out to both families who are suffering and to those 3 children who have lost both parents.
Posted by: Resident
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:34 PM
I would like to say thank you to ALL that was involved from the begining. All of the volunteers, fire dept(s) and agencies. A SPECIAL thanks for the men and women that are members of the JACKSON COUNTY DIVE TEAM that ALSO put in MANY hours of work in the frigid water searching the unknown dangers. I have not HEARD or SEEN ANY kind of official thank you or acknowledgement from officials of the Jackson County Sheriffs Dept in ANY statements in written forms or video press conferences.The JACKSON COUNTY DIVE TEAM was responsble for the recovery of SPECIFIC items that helped make this case not last any longer than it did. SO PLEASE, Respect and support the members of this NON COMPENSATED team of dedicated individuals as they are to be affiliated with The Jackson County Sheriffs dept.
Posted by: sick
on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:20 PM
It is my true feeling that Doug is mentally insane and needs treatment for his illness.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:43 PM
everyone should just stop the arguing and let alisha rest in peace and the family really dont need to see all the comments of we knew from the start that he did it they know he did it you should just post comments of sympathy for both families this is hard for both sides of the family to deal with coming from a person who had something just like this happen but it was a friend and family member
Posted by: why?
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:38 PM
PART OF THE HEALING PROCESS IS TO TRY AND GAIN SOME UNDER STANDING INTO SOME OF THE EVENTS AND CONDITIONS THAT LEAD UP TO THE EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON THE NOV.07.08. What I am now asking for is for those of you with information and insight into doug and alisha's relationship step forward. I realize that some of the things that will come forward you may not want to hear. BUT non the less there are questions to be answered. some of us need answers in order to gain some understand in this whole thing!!!
Posted by: Peace
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Enough...we all need to take a deep breath. No amount of words will change what has happened. It is a tragic event that has affected many people. What needs to be done now is supporting those that will have to live with this the rest of their lives. Use what words you have to comfort and support whomever, whether it be Alisha's family, Doug's family or both.
Posted by: someone with so many questions and so much smpthony
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:20 PM
theres so many unanswered questions surrounding this case i hope the family get there answers i feel for both families nobody expects there family member to do something so horrific there is no excuse for what he has done and no family member expects to lose someone they love to such a crime. I pray that the families get the answers they need to begin the healing process if thats possible.I will keep the families in my thoughts and prayers during this time of need.
Posted by: jax
Location: eau claire
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:03 PM
this board needs to stay up. the families of all this probably wont read this board. to many of us are upset and angry because blame can be put all over but the bottom line is it continues to happen. my views might be kind of extreme but the lowlifes who disregard life bring those views out.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Where were the boys during all this???????? Where were the boys during all this???????? Where were the boys during all this????????
Posted by: george
Location: wis.
on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:30 PM
not defending mr.sidie but in Gods eyes everything is forgivable.
Posted by: outsider
Location: ec
on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:39 PM
WEAU should not take this off their website. If you don't want to relive it, don't read the news. People here are using their rights, freedom of speech. Everyone, even those who do not know Alisha or Doug have opinions and feelings. It's all very unthinkable. Hard to deal with. I am sure that those that do not want to see what others are thinking, are not reading this. My opinion is, we don't have a right to kill doug anymore than he had a right to kill alisha. Two wrongs do not = a right. If you really want him to suffer, keep him alive, he will suffer his whole life. Because now that he is sober, he will be living that dreadful moment over and over in his head. So, if revenge is what you seek, it is already there, it doesn't matter what that jury says. I am sure the realism is coming to him now. For some, this is just a way to vent how they feel & deal with the pain. Its not really fair to take some peoples outlet away from them.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:28 PM
women are always warned when they get beaten it gets worse but do they leave no, and we see this over snd over it will never end
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Neillsville
on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:19 PM
If she brought the boys home, and then he did this HORRIBLE act. Where were the boys at the time? Did he leave them home? Did he take them with? That should be checked into and added to his charges. If he left them home alone or took them with it was neglectful parenting. My prayers go out to Alisha's family and loved ones. God bless you.
Posted by: me
Location: WI
on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:54 PM
I wished people would let her rest and get a life. Nothing can change what happened to either family. Both families are extremley saddened by this. People can have their questions and theories but it will all be said and we will all know. I am glad Doug didn't stretch this out any further and waste more time and money looking for her. I am glad that she can lay to rest now, and I am glad he confessed and didn't make up some long story. Most killers never admit to anything, atleast the process will go faster for him in court than waiting 1-2 years like some of these guys. I wished they could have figured out the River drownings in La Crosse too.
Posted by: kym
Location: jefferson
on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:00 PM
DEATH HAS IT'S OWN FACE.Doug knows this. If he were ever to have a chance to see his boys, may it burn his retinas as he looks in their eyes, for he will see Alisha. Enough will NEVER be enough! do you think this will ever go away? These are actions that will effect people for the rest of their lives.One day will turn into another and the pain and anger will subside, but will never be forgotten.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: BRF
on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:52 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with Alishias Family, and her Twin boys who will have to grow up without there Mother!! RIP Alishia you will be MISSED VERY MUCH!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: WI
on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Everyone please stop. As the mother of a son that died, I know how hard this is for everyone to phathom. People are angry, hurt, and frustrated. Please stop all of this and let Alisha's family have some peace. As for Doug's family, I understand how hard this is for you. I was in Alisha's mother's position myself. Please don't make excuses for Doug. I know he is your son, brother, whatever, but, what he did is unforgivable. Unfortunately, his entire family will pay for it forever. To Alisha's family: I know your pain. Eventually you will learn how to deal with it. I wish I could say it goes away. We know better. It takes a long time but it does get easier, I promise.
Posted by: Susan E
Location: Fall Creek
on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:25 PM
to enough is enough. since the comments about this tragedy bother you stay off the site. people are expressing their sorrow to a horrible thing. it helps in the healing.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Neillsville
on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I agree with the person who would like WEAU to take all this off. Enough is enough the family has asked you to let them grieve,privately. It is not doing a bit of good continually having this on the website. Please pray for everyone involved in this terrible happening.
Posted by: Amy
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:40 PM
I just re-watched the Day 1 interview with Doug, and everyone is right...He does say "She HAD alot of great friends". Such a tragic story. I have many things I could say about Doug, but it's not worth my time or typing space. To his family, I feel for you. I'm sorry you never saw the maniac murderer that was your kin. He's a sick man. To Alisha's family, my heart and prayers go out to you. She truly was a beautiful, fun chick. Rest In Peace, Alisha.
Posted by: Laura
Location: BRF
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:32 PM
To the family member of Doug... I think your post is extremely sick and untactful! He murdered a beautiful mother of 2, put her in his truck like she was nothing and left her in the woods for days like she was nothing! He deserves to never see day light as long as he lives. He single handedly changed his boys life in a second and they will miss their dear mother for the rest of their lives. Listening to them ask for her while he facked a plead for her to come home makes me ill! I am so sorry for Alisha and her babies! She was a nice, decent person who enjoyed life! I can only find grace in knowing she will guide her boys in heaven! This is senseless and your post was senseless!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: wi
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:31 PM
if they were divorced last september what the heck was she still living there for?
Posted by: anonymous
Location: wi
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:14 PM
in response to dougs family member. do you honestly believe that the only reason he didnt tell the truth sooner is because he wasnt specifically asked did you kill her and where did you put the body? I can bet you he was asked not to mention the fact that he isnt a 4 year old. He knew what was going on and what people were thinking and asking and he purposly lied by pretending to care and help look for her. Its a good thing he will probably never ever see his kids again! the sicko took their mother away from them in cold blood! They will grow to hate him.
Posted by: excuse me
Location: ....
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:12 PM
He should have been asked more specific questions. Did you kill your ex wife, or do you know where Alisha might have gone? Is all they should have had to ask. While I am sure it is hard on Doug's family who thought they knew him to be a good person, do us all a favor and don't make excuses.
Posted by: PaythePiper
Location: Oshkosh, WI
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:04 PM
So death is not an option ~ as WI does not have the death penalty? (Shucks, but what can be expected from a liberal state?) Alisha’s family and loved ones can take some solace in the knowledge that criminals have a system in prison
Posted by: Marie
Location: Va Beach, VA
on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Amazing. I read people saying things about this guy as if this was some crime of passion. This guy did not commit a crime of passion. She walked away, to leave the argument. He got a gun, used enough foresight to hide the gun in the waistband of his pants and then went out to confront her. He then pulled out the gun and shot her in the face. That is killing someone in cold blood. If this guy was a ‘nice guy’; I’d sure hate to see what Wisconsin has to offer for ‘not so nice guys’! Further, I find it amazing that we are supposed to be against the death penalty in cases like this? How does that rationale work? On what planet is that fair? One man (Doug) decided this woman (Alisha) should die ~ he was the judge, juror, executioner ~ she did not get 12 jurors, rights afforded under the law ~ yet it is somehow wrong to want him to pay in the exact way only his trial and such will be fair ~ a decision of 12 men/women?
Posted by: enough is enough
on Nov 18, 2008 at 02:49 PM
To the people at WEUA.... Shes dead...he did it, its over. Please take these comments off your website. People read this and relive it all over again.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: BRF
on Nov 18, 2008 at 02:02 PM
So, because he wasnt asked more specific questions...we should cut him some slack...NO THANKS. It is what it is...he murdered an innocent woman and watched while the entire town paraded through the woods looking for her, while the whole time, he knew exactly where she was.
Posted by: A family member
Location: WI
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:44 PM
As family to Doug, thank you to those people out there thinking of both sides of the family. We are in complete shock, as well as denial, sickness, and sadness, we have many emotions to sort through, at this time it would be nice of many of you to let it out and get your closure but don't sit on here and sound like a killer yourself, your anger can make you sound, look and act very ignorantly, so before you post again, please think of others who are in pain. We know healing needs to begin for everyone, but posting acts of hate is not going to help heal the pain. We loved Doug, he didn't tell the media the facts he should have, he left many words of of his interviews, if you listen to his statements he left alot out but did state some facts, like she left on foot from her house, he should have been asked more specificley and this search could have been done sooner, thank you to all who have helped. May God Rest Alisha and we know the boys will be loved greatly by both families.
Posted by: Lila
Location: WI
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Yes Debra, I also suspected the ex husband right away... people always say never(she he) wouldn't do that. I say never say never we don't know what a person's breaking point is... I feel for all parties involved this is a sad case.
Posted by: RIP
Location: LAX
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:31 PM
To anybody who is reading this: Please pray for these innocent children. Pray for their futures. Pray for Alisha to get the justice she deserves! Lastly, pray that you don't let this violence happen to you or anybody you know! Please just pray!
Posted by: Debra
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:39 AM
The police interviewed the victim's ex husband a second time only after someone with information stepped forward. I cannot believe that it took a person stepping forward for the police to suspect the ex. I am not the police but I suspected her husband from the beginning. And I am sure I am not the only one who did.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:33 AM
i think there is no reason a man should ever beat his wife let alone shoot her... there is no sympathy that should be given to him. i feel bad for their twins and the rest of the family but i would never feel bad for him. hopefully the justice system will not take it lightly on him!
Posted by: Dougs friend
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:02 AM
First I am so sorry for Alisha's family, friends, and the boys. Next I am sorry for Doug's other little boy, his family and friends. There is no excuse for what he has done. As I walked through the woods with Alisha's uncle on one side and Doug's longtime friend on the other side, never did I believe Doug did the unthinkable. I feel guilty and sick to the stomach just knowing Doug was a good friend of mine. Rest in Peace Alisha
Posted by: A Mommy
Location: LAX Lived in BRF for many years
on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I am very sorry for you loss. I did not know Alisha personaly, But I do know alot of people that did. I do not understand how a father could do this to the mother of his children! I have two little ones and I can not image them ever living with out me. My heart is breaking for those lttle boys and their family! My Son who is almost 3 gave me the biggest hug last night, tighter then He ever has, and tears rolled down my face, because I couldnt help but feel for those boys that will never be able to hug their mother again becuase of their very selfish father.I cant not image what the family is going thru. Black river Falls has lost many young people for the very wrong reasons!I could name atleast 9 under 30 that we have lost and i know theI know there is nothing to really do about it except help people understand the effects of drinking. Most of the time Drinking is involed. May Alisha Watch over all of you, and bless you with her love forever. May all the young victims Rest in Peace
Posted by: very confused
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:16 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families. This was such a sad ending to this story. I am very confused on the fact that NO ONE heard the shot, saw him loading Alisha into his truck,where is the blood if he shot her right in front of their house, y did the search dog's track her down the road to a nearby road if he did this right out front and the biggest question of all Where were the boys during all this???????? He has lied about so much and for so long. I do believe he did I have since the beginning of the story but things just dont add up to him shooting her right out in plain sight in front of their house. RIP Alisha!
Posted by: ALM - LAX
Location: BRF is my hometown
on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:05 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the boys and all friends and family of Alisha/the boys. Alisha sweetie may you find peace and watch over your boys. My heart goes out to the community. This tragedy has opened our eyes to what is happening to our hometowns. :( When I was a child it was safe to roam the streets, take off on your bike for a day long adventure, trust the neighbors... Now it is not safe anymore. Not just this incident, but many that don't get the publicity that this one has. How can we get our safe small town back? How I wish I could just let my daughter be free like I was as a child to explore her world with a sense of security and belonging. Rare was the threat of kidnapping, drugs, MURDER... I know that most of us are just scared at how things turn out. Take care everyone, be careful in life, but live it like there is no tomorrow. Take care of the ones you love. Listen for cries for help. Answer them. God bless.
Posted by: joel
Location: kansas
on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:33 AM
how dumb of you what did she do wrong huh.
Posted by: Shocked
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:10 AM
I hope that everyone involved looks into thier own relationships.Everyone needs to focus more on family than drinking and "living it up".BRF is a heavy drinking community, nothing good has ever come out of it! Its horrible what happened. Its amazing what goes on behind closed doors. Im sure both sides will be revealed as time passes. I hope with all my heart that all of the family that will be taking care of the twins gives them the best life possible. Alcohol needs to be completely eliminated from those boys lives. Praying, attending church, coming together with friends and family will only bring all involved closer-and make everyone stronger. Going to the bars and drinking will only make everything worse. I think all the families involved should vow to never drink again-for Alisha, for the boys. Lead a respectable normal life.Counseling Im sure will be needed to cope with this. Please stop the cycle of drinking, violence, and pain. Be strong.
Posted by: outsider
Location: ec
on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:48 AM
I keep reading these comments and there is really a lot of emotion in this, as there should be. Many have some very valid points like where were the boys while this was going on & how much did they see. Even a two year old needs some counseling if they witnessed something this tramatic. I hope that the authorities are 1. Checking into where they were when this happened and 2. I hope that the two families come up with some type of living arrangements so that the boys don't lose other family members that they love. I don't know Doug, but there is reason to beleive that he probably needed some alcohol treatment. Alcohol in the hands of someone that does not respect = trouble.Sadly this is the case here. I am certain the reason that Doug hid the murder is pure shame and guilt. I don't like it anymore than anyone else. I don't feel sorry for him but he will be living with the guilt for killing someone that he loves for the rest of his life as well as the guilt of leaving his children.
Posted by: db
Location: eau claire
on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:28 AM
This is not to place blame anywhere as we all know where the blame lies but in the same breath why did this come as such a suprise you cant tell me no one knew this mans violent past including Alisha. We all know majority of abusive relationships like this end very very badly. Statistically more than 3 women are murdered each day by their husbands or boyfriends in america. Someone said below that you cant make an adult do what she doesnt want to do well im sorry I dont believe that OBVIOUSLY people dont ask to be abused just because they dont leave doesnt mean they want to be abused the abuser is MAKING THEM stay and it doesnt always mean physically but psychologically people reach out to those who can help them my friend did this she wasnt going anywhere she didnt have the strength she was broken down into nothing we physically MADE her leave him the law didnt help they never do! People live in too much fear u can fight back and take the chance or u can lay down and die anyways!
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Neillsville
on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:02 AM
My opinion is that you guys are turning this comment website into a arguing amoungst each other website!!! What do you think you are proving by arguing with other people on here?? You guys should have respect for her Family and quit arguing with each other. To Alisha's Family im sorry about your daughter i did not know her but she seems like she was a nice girl. Think about the family guys and quit arguing.
Posted by: In memory Always!
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:56 AM
To the twins first: When you see pictures of your mommy smiling and you see your mommy in reflection of grandma Sue, Grandpa Tony, and Auntie's Tracy & Melissa know that its your mommy sending her love and kisses all the way from Heaven just for you! Doug: Sit in prison forever and think of the night you took Alisha's life and think of what she was thinking in the seconds of having that gun in her face. My family went on searches all different days and we all had you in our group it was frightening to know a murderer was among us, but your actions had us from the beginning so you didn't fool everyone! Dougs family: I feel for you also but I lean very high on Alisha's family more because you still have Doug to see and be with, Alisha's does not! Be grateful! Alisha's Family: Alisha is always with you and she knows of the fight you done to bring her home. She is your angel and will watch over each of you. She is in memory and in your dreams. Rest in peace Alisha!!
Posted by: kt
Location: wi
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:56 AM
"Courage does not always roar, sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says 'I will try again tomorrow'"~Anne Hunninghake For Alisha and Dougs family, their friends, volunteers, police, EMT's, crime lab, etc, lets all try again tomorrow. Hug your kids a little closer. Call someone you've been wanting to. Tell someone you love them. Give someone a hug. Alisha would want that from us. We owe her that and more. RIP sweet pea.
Posted by: Sandy
Location: Menomonie,Wi
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:44 AM
God Bless each and everyone who help in this horrible, horrible case. Alisha may you Rest in Peace. Doug.... there are no words to describe you or your actions. You deserve what is coming.
Posted by: Bobby
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:42 AM
I didn't know Alisha, but from what I saw in the images on her website, she appeared to be a neat, fun loving person. My heart goes out to her two little boys. I pray God will send an angel down to hold them close under its wings. As for Alisha, God is taking care of her now. I can just see that big happy smile of hers in my minds eye. As for Doug, I will never understand what drives a person to kill another person. God has plans for his life, as well as, his life after. Even though I didn't know Alisha, the boys or the families, I have been deeply touched by this violent act of selfishness on the behalf of Doug. Let us all remember to pray for the families, as everyone is now a victim. Alisha, if you're reading this I must tell you that your smile has touched my heart, and I pray you will rest in peace. Peace from your brother in Christ - Bobby.
Posted by: tbmk
Location: Wi
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:37 AM
One of the best things we can do to remember Alisha is to help those you know who need help in getting out of a domestic abuse situation. These are people you meet every day. Black, white, red, yellow, old,young, poor, rich, Domestic Abuse/Violence has no barriers. Local numbers in the Jackson County are 715-284-8820,715-284-9970. They have shelters, an ear to listen, and a sense of worth to all who call. Love you Alisha, RIP
Posted by: tain
Location: osseo
on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:10 AM
the gall doug has to sit on tv with those two boys crying for there mom and playing off as nothing happen so HEARTLESS. I hope there isn't a lawyer or public defendender in there right mind to represent this heartless person. If i was his legal rep. in would just sit there and look stupid as he did on tv about the situation. My deepest sympathy to those boy's.
Posted by: Amanda
Location: BRF
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:45 PM
I graduated with Alisha. Alisha was always very nice to me and all her classmates. I am so sorry this had to happen to her friends and family and most importantly her boys. When ever I think of Alisha from this day forward, I will think of her smile. She always had a great smile. As far as Doug is concerned, we all know where he is going.
Posted by: SUSAN
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:43 PM
How can a man sit there and lie on the local news with his twin sons in his arms? I knew he was guilty all along.....he coudln't keep a straight face through the whole interview while she was missing. How disgusting......May god be with those twin boys and watch over them.
Posted by: SICK!!!!
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:03 PM
How can anyone look the person whom they married and "loved" in the eyes/face and kill them???? To look into the same face you looked into when you said I DO, and see the fear in her eyes when you killed her???? Why is this man still walking among us? I wish we had the death penalty, but ya know not really because I want him to sit in prison the rest of his life and think of what he did. Put pictures of Alisha and his sons in the cell and make him look at them everyday so he as a reminder of what he not only did to her, but the two little boys. I don't care how bad of a mother or wife anyone claims she might have been. If you didn't like her leave her, don't kill her, let her go and move on. If you didn't like her mothering skills, take the kids and file for full custody. There ARE other means to get someone other than selfishly killing them and taking them away from those who really loved them. REST IN PEACE ALISHA
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Merrillan, WI
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:48 PM
i don't know the ones involved but i seen Alisha in walmart quite a few times and i could tell how much she loved them boys of hers. what that lowlife did was wrong and i hope he regrets what he has done now... whatever he gets out of this he deserves... and i hope he ROTS IN HELL!!!!!
Posted by: confused
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:36 PM
ok, statinfg that doug killed alisha outside on the sidewalk........did none hear gunshots??? Noi blood on sidewalk, or did he have plenty of time to clean it off, if dogs were at gouse to get a trace of scent, thedy didnt sense it either.......doug is evil, may herot in prison. yeah death openalty may be nice, but torture him the way that those boys are gonna be tortured all their life without growing up with their mother. there are alot of unasnswered questions yet, living in town, no one heard arguing outside???? not hearring the gunshots??? or seeing blood????? this is not adding up, on police shows....the ones closest are questioned, and searched. why was this case so different????? was neighbors felt threatened by him??? rest in peace alisha, bless your family, friends, and your two precious children
Posted by: Erin
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:28 PM
Not only did Doug Sidie take the life of an innocent women, but he robbed the fullfillment in his twin boys lives. My heart goes out to the twin boys, I could never imagine my 3 yr. old without me. I just want to say, from the very beginning of this (Nov. 7th), I had a feeling Doug committed murder. What mother leaves her children after an argument...especially if it leaves the man angry, a mother would take the kids with her. This story seemed too innocent. Zakery and Bryce, be strong, God will watch over you. May the lord be with you boys!
Posted by: Doctor M.
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:25 PM
I feel deep compassion for both families. Someone said you should've made Alisha leave Doug. But there's just no way to "make" an adult do something she doesn't want to do. We humans are hopeful; I imagine she hoped things would change. I'm sure you shared your concerns with her and felt powerless to protect her. People are understandably upset and are speaking out of raw emotion. You loved her as best you could. Please know this is not your fault. I'm so grateful the God I was taught to believe in does NOT give ME what I deserve! Instead, despite my many failures and shortcomings, he gives me compassion. To Doug's family, I imagine YOU loved Alisha, too. Please know, this isn't YOUR fault either. I don't agree that Doug is a monster. He's a deeply troubled man who's made terrible mistakes, but I for one cannot throw stones, because my house is made of glass. May God ease the hurt, grief and anger, and remind us all to try to forgive, as we have been forgiven. God bless you all. ALL.
Posted by: disgusted
Location: rice lake
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:16 PM
I don't know anyone in this case so I can be a little more objective but try to think about this for a second from outside the box. I am all for the death penalty but in cases like this I'd prefer to have him suffer for the rest of his miserable life because death is an easy way out. Why make it so easy on him? To me, that is a far better punishment for the rest of his life than to have it end so soon without his new friend getting a little enjoyment by inflicting some pain & suffering. My condolences to both families and may time ease the pain and may those babies always help to keep her memory strong in all your hearts!
Posted by: ANonym
Location: BRF
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:12 PM
He is a coward.....afraid of living without her, so he cold bloodedly kill her. When he went for the gun he should have done us all some justice and used it on himself exactly how he shot her. I realize he had people that loved him also, but he had no regards on what the outcome would be for everyone involved.....only his own selfish greed... he has the possibility of walking free someday, out on good behavior when he comes up for parole. It could happen. We'll be paying for an education, the air that he breathes, and any other benefit they give him because "HE" has rights. What right did Alicia get???....she got the death penalty. So if he would have killed himself, yeh his family would be devastated as well as all 3 kids, even Alicia would have been hurt, now he'll sit for however long at the expense of all of us taxpayers, an she's gone forever........I only hope that he rots in hell.
Posted by: V
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:03 PM
this is why we should have the death penalty. he had no regard for a human life and so he has no right to live. holding murderers accountable like that might have a better impact but then agaithe good Lord has a greater plan and i think it involves Hell for doug
Posted by: Mike
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Well, my comment below from a week ago on November 10th. Sadly I was not proven wrong. What kind of monster can commit this kind of crime and then put everyone through what he did for a week. This guys needs to be put in prison for life. I commend the police. Even though I, and others, pointed to him from the get-go, they had a job to do and seemingly did it admirably. If they would have rushed it perhaps there would be a technicality that would get this guy off. While it is sad that these two boys will not have a mother, it is going to be a blessing that they will never really know their dad!! My thoughts and prayers to each and every one of you who loved and knew Alisha.
Posted by: A relative of Doug
Location: Viroqua
on Nov 17, 2008 at 08:48 PM
I am a relative to Doug, I feel bad for the boys, and for Doug's other son who has lost his dad as well. We all know that something has to trigger someone psychologically to change their behavior from being a good person- yes he was a good guy- everyone fights and many have a record out there but don't ever kill anyone. Why Doug? I have been sick to my stomach about it. I wished he had enough of what he needed to walk away and leave her if he was so unhappy. It is hard to not care about someone you have known your whole life, someone you loved. He loved his family, he tried to visit family with her and the kids, he wanted the family life. I don't understand what made him do this, there are no answers, there are no excuses, he has to live with what he did, and I know he will have many regrets. There are many out there hurt by what he did, we feel ashamed to admit we knew him but we knew him well and it goes to show that you never know anyone no matter how well you know them. Rest Alisha!
Posted by: Theresa
Location: Wisconsin Rapids
on Nov 17, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Where were the boys? Did he take them with him to dump their mother in the woods? Did he leave them alone? Who was with those boys. If either with him or home alone, child neglect and endangerment charges need to be added to his murder charge. If someone was with the boys why didn't they speak up when he first reported her missing? So many questions. I don't see what all the fuss is against the people saying he should get the death penalty. Doug must believe in the death penalty he sentenced the mother of his children to it. And as for his children being better off if he were to stay alive? What good do you see coming from those boys the older one included being sentenced to a life of visiting their selfish old man in jail. With love and guidance these boys lives are not ruined they are sadly altered and cheated but not ruined. For all we know Alisha's death may have saved the life of them boys when they get older and disappoint their Daddy.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Chippewa
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Yes, you feel for Doug's family, but yet--they should be upset (to say the least) with him too. I am a mother and I'd be ashamed if one of my kid's did this. Nobody wants to hurt them, we just don't want to hear there are two sides to a story, blah blah blah. He hid the gun from her. My God, how low can a person go?
Posted by: Ami
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:36 PM
I knew Alisha from her job at the Chiropractor. She was always so sweet to me and fun to talk to! I, as are so many others, am so sorry to her family and loved ones that Alisha has been taken from you! My heart goes out to the twins, for the loss of their mother and father, both. My thoughts also go to the rest of Doug's family - his parents, his other son, any other family, friends, etc - who are trying to process what this person they care about has done. I cannot begin to know what else to say, as there really are no words to make the pain of all this any better.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:36 PM
It does not justify what he did never the less she was no angel
Posted by: Lisa
Location: Iron Ridge,Wi
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:29 PM
My prayers are for the families and those two little boys that lost their mother. I was in shock to hear this happend in a place where I grew up as a child. My Grandma lived in Hatfield. I now have her place for my vacation home. It's such a fun, small friendly area I have been visiting for my whole life (42yrs.) This whole ordeal sickens me and I hope he rots in prison. How dare him to take Alisha's life and leave two boys motherless.... I will always go up to that area when-ever I have time off from work and hope to do what-ever I can to bring peace to the fun place of Hatfield. RIP Alisha
Posted by: kel
Location: 2 miles away!!
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:15 PM
the thought sickens me, evens horrifies me with the thought of some one you think you know, no mother ,,, no father,,, 2 babies, who's paying for his choices??? they are, to all of the rowlee's i am soooo sorry, i too loved Alisha, there is "NO" justification for this, have strength and forever rest in peace Alisha, you will always be loved
Posted by: ec/comment
Location: eau claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:00 PM
what a puke.. sick to think taxpayers will be paying to feed/house him. dirtbag
Posted by: Shonda
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:47 PM
I knew Alisha way back when and she had a smile that would melt your heart, a laugh that made everyone giggle and just all around fun person. I am sure she may have changed with having her babies but I can not understand how she could have possibly deserved this. Nobody deserves this and those two boys didn't deserve it either. I hope those poor boys are always reminded how much their mother loved them and how special they are. Rest in Peace Alisha and my prayers go to all of her family and friends!
Posted by: Eau
Location: Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:55 PM
I do not know any involved. My heart goes out to every person who knew and loved Alisha. My heart also goes out to every family member, that including Doug. Especially to the boys, I could never imagine growing up without my mother. May you all find the courage and strength to move forward each day, but to never forget the one you lost.
Posted by: Someone
Location: WI
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:50 PM
I think that this is the most rotten thing that I have ever seen. He has sent millions of us to hell and back. There is no justice for this, how could he do it? Those boys are going to have suffer for the rest of there lives, I knew that the way that he was acting that he did it fromthe start they jsut had to get enought proof that he did. He is just plain sick. I want the family to know that we are praying for you and thinking of all of you everyday. You can have some kind of closure now. I hope that this sob rots injail
Posted by: Relatives
Location: Madison
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:46 PM
I have 2 comments in regards to this case. Alisha was a cousin to me and my family and for that sick SOB to take her life the way he did is UNFORGIVABLE and there are NO excuses...NONE! He will NEVER earn forgiveness! To lie to those adorable and precious babies the way he did, not to mention the other family members! He KNEW she was NEVER coming home again! The way he held those boys on his lap and told them Mommie was comming home soon...how HeartLESS is that? ? ?The Good Lord also has plans for him! As far as the family members, my (our) hearts go out to you all. May you all be able to find the piece you need, to move on and start again. We will continue to pray for each of you. God Bless and keep you All safe. Hugs & Blessings from Madison, Wi.
Posted by: Samantha
Location: West Salem
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Alisha is my cousin and i am so saddened by this whole ordeal. i do not understand how someone could take away another human's life. ON the other hand, i am very angry as well. i have never met this guy but i grew up with alisha babysitting me and she was an awesome person and definitely did not deserve this. i cry not only for alisha, but for her little boys who will never even remember her smile. and for all you people out there standing up for doug and saying we need to pray for him to........you think that he is the victim here....well you are clearly mistaken....she is the victim, her baby boys are the victims, and her family are the victims......doug caused this himself .....thats his own fault....and NOBODY should feel sorry for him.....he brought it on himself and now he must pay for what he has done...RIP Alisha M. Rowlee!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: WI
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:20 PM
In reply to "how selfish": Perhaps you should stop and think of how hurt the people who know Doug are. Stop being a jerk yourself. No one is happy this happened. It is a terrible shock when you think you know someone and it turns out you don't. Think about that before you open your mouth. You are hurting others too.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: WI
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:12 PM
I am just amazed at the number of you who have shared your concern for the twin boys and in the same breath wished we still had the death penalty in this state....do any of you really think that these boys would benefit from having their father put to death?? It won't bring their mother back and he is their father and I'm sure they love him very much. And everyone seems to forget that he has another son and a mother, father and sister, who I'm sure are all devastated by this. And in my opinion, it is the people that are left behind that truly suffer from the death penalty.
Posted by: friend of family
on Nov 17, 2008 at 05:02 PM
Services will be held at Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls from 4-6 pm on Thursday Noverber 20th
Posted by: j
Location: s
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Why in the world did her family let her continue to live with this guy? If it was my daughter,sister, cousin,, I would have done everything possible to not let her live with her ex husband,
Posted by: Marissa
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:38 PM
i am just hoping that the funeral details will be released so i can be there for tracy and family like they were there for me and my family. still love you as always tracy
Posted by: family
Location: brf
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:25 PM
to the person asking bout arrangments...her arrangments r thursday 4 to 6 at the buswell funeral home. a luncheon following at the american legion post.
Posted by: Becky
Location: WI
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:13 PM
GOD BLESS THOSE LITTLE BOYS!!!!!!! MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! Alisha's family will have lots of love those babies there are TRULY no words bless you all!!!
Posted by: Db
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:12 PM
I find it kinda of amusing that people keep saying until you know or until it happens to u bla bla bla Facts are this the day she went missing and I seen her name first thing I did was look at this losers background history in circuit court. I was saying from day one he did it then and why wasnt anyone grilling him Then when he started makin his comments about how she HAD a nice family its like everyone else was still talking with hope she was alive except him. Im sorry if this offends all you "fair" people out there but the facts are he put himself in the public eye when he decided to take this young girl from all her loved ones. And to get an entire state in an uproar and a community out helping that was his doing! I am sorry for his family as well im sure it is just as hard but facts are...Just cuz he started out good doesnt mean he is!
Posted by: Amy
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:07 PM
It sickens me that I was only a few feet away from Doug on our search for Alisha. What kind of monster kills the mother of his children and then leads hundreds of friends and family members in a search for her? Hour after hour, day after day we searched them woods with him and all the while the SOB knew right where he left her. It blows my mind. Alisha was a such a fun and loving person. Always had a smile on her face and always making somebody else smile. RIP Alisha. You will NEVER be forgotten. My prayers are with your family.
Posted by: Gordy-N-Rose
Location: BRF
on Nov 17, 2008 at 04:02 PM
Sorry won't say how it feels to loose a child, Toney and Sue, i just hope and pray for the both of you! You just never know when GOD says its time. I am NOT saying that DOUG was GOD by any means but there is a greater plan, you have to believe that to go on and help the twins. Sorry to Tracy, and Melissa. God bless you all and hold you tight.
Posted by: The Springer Family
Location: US
on Nov 17, 2008 at 03:59 PM
As a family who lived just down the road from Alisha when she lived with her parents our hearts go out to her whole family.Our prayers are with you. As for the sick twisted ppoor excuse for a human being who did this,he deserves everything the laws in that state can do to him and more. WISCONSIN_needs to Bring back the death penalty.
Posted by: some 1 who cares
Location: cornell
on Nov 17, 2008 at 03:48 PM
TO anyone who thinks DOUG is a kind person, W is your problem!!!!!! THink of those LIttle boys, HE RUINED THEIR LIFES but taking their mother. I VOTE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY. EYE FOR AN EYE!!!!!!!!!! WE shouldnt have to waste our tax money on this low life. WE have other problems to be spending that. rip alisha my prays go out to your family and boys!!!!!!
Posted by: Fran
Location: Strum
on Nov 17, 2008 at 03:47 PM
I have a hard time believing that there weren't signs leading to this.
Posted by: Concerned
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 17, 2008 at 03:40 PM
There are a lot of things about this situation that are horrid-the fact that he lied to everyone-family-friends-police & worst of all those little boys. To think that her family & friends were side by side with her killer in the woods-when all along he knew where Alisha was & that she was dead-how degrading. Then when he confesses to shooting Alisha-of all places in the face-that shows true hatred. My heart goes out to Alisha's family & may that beautiful young lady rest in peace.
Posted by: BenThere
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Most people will never have to have this experience and can comment from the outside. Until it happens to you- you will think that person is as good as they can be. No one had any way of knowing this would happen- there was no way. IF it happens to you you'll be amazed because you'll say the same thing: I never thought it would happen. HE/She was such a nice person. People do snap. Humans are not perfect. For those of you who think the death penalty is the answer I call you hypocrits. You say Doug has no right to choose to end Alisha's life; it is not up to any one of us to choose to end his. He will get what's coming to him. Hindsight is 20/20. Let's just hope the boys are going to grow up to be ok.
Posted by: how selfish
Location: BRF
on Nov 17, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Wow, what a cold blooded murderer! There are other words I would love to use, but this isn't the place. Wisconsin SHOULD have the death penalty. Ha, two rights don't make a wrong...what makes this right in anyway? You to are a sicko! Just because you've known him for 30 years makes him the best person in the world? I don't think so. I'm sure if someone is sick minded like DOUG, they aren't going to go around and say "yeah, i'm goin to kill the mother of my kids." 30 years don't mean anything! You didn't know he was going to do this now did you! Your sick! Anywho, I pray for Alisha's two boys and her family. May god guide you in the right direction and help you with this pain and sorrow. RIP Alisha. You are missed dearly.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 02:37 PM
You know maybe it is a good thing that Wisconsin dont have a death penalty. He needs to spend the rest of his life in prison for what he did so he can wake up every day and have to relive what he did to those boys. and when the boys are older they can go to him and ask him questions on why he took their mom. The only bad thing is we all have to pay for his stay in prison. Just wait for the day his sons can go to him and ask him why he ruined their lives.
Posted by: Jen
Location: EC
on Nov 17, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Two wrongs don't make a right, how about we put this killer who has no regard for human life in a prison where he can live and have 3 meals a day, and whatever else they allow him to do while our tax dollars go to support him. Why should we pay for him to live? My suggestion is bring the death penalty back, no sense in keeping a murderer around. My deepest sympathy for the family.
Posted by: Krystal
Location: West Salem
on Nov 17, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Rip Alisha!!! I am Alishas cousin she use to always babysit me i wish i could have seen her before this all happened. I love you so much. Thanks for everyone who helped with finding alisha. We love you alisha.
Posted by: amandalynn
Location: chippewa falls
on Nov 17, 2008 at 02:02 PM
IT'S SAD THAT THOSE BOYS HAVE TO GROW UP WITH NO MOTHER, AND IT IS SICK TO WATCH DOUG ON TV, HUGGING THOSE BOYS AND CRYING TO EVERYONE ABOUT HIS MISSING EX WIFE, YET THE WHOLE TIME HE KNEW WHERE SHE WAS !!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: BRF
on Nov 17, 2008 at 01:56 PM
This absoulutely disgusting! My heart goes out to Alisha's family, friends, and little boys. I pray her little boys are taught that their mother's life was taken from her unfairly and that she loved them very much. My heart breaks for them....
Posted by: Luke
Location: EC
on Nov 17, 2008 at 01:51 PM
I just don't understand how the police missed this..it happened in the garage and in his truck..there had to have been obvious evidence there. So much wasted time for that poor family!
Posted by: Shelly
Location: Fort Atkinson
on Nov 17, 2008 at 01:36 PM
God Bless those two beautiful boys and her entire family and friends. Such an awful thing has happened to such an amazing woman. I don't know any people involved in this tragic story, yet she was a mom and a daughter and sister who was loved dearly from all the posts I read and I wish them all to hold all their memories tight, embrace each other and believe that God now has an angel with Him. RIP Alisha
Posted by: Nicki
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I can't even fathom what those little boys are feeling. I have a child about their age and it just breaks my heart to think about what must be going through their heads. I too am a strong believer in the death penalty. Especially when its a cold-blooded murder. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, though. The question I ask is how he could look at those boys asking for their mommy knowing that HE took them from her--FOREVER?! Rest in Piece, Alisha. Your son and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Brian
Location: Levis
on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:22 PM
To the person saying two wrongs don't make a right..people snap, yes...they may throw something or break something. His cases against him on the WI court system page (about 20 total) certainly don't confirm your "he was a great guy" theory. Great guys don't kill.
Posted by: for "Two wrongs don't make a right"
Location: Brockway
on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Wish Doug would have gotten a conscience alot sooner and saved EVERYONE so much unneccesary grief and heartache. To use your words...'two wrongs don't make a right' when it comes to Doug knowing where Alishas body was and not saying anything. RIP Alisha, we will miss you physically, you will forever remain in our hearts and memories.
Posted by: Nancy
Location: Jump River
on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM
To Alisha's family and friends my deepest regrets. I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain you're dealing with. For everyone else..if you cant be supportive to this grieving family. You're just adding more pain. If you really want to do something constructive donate money to these children or time to a womens shelter. Think how you can change the future and make this world a better place. That's what's needed. There a hundred small ways each one of us can made a difference. Spend your time and efforts on that. Thank you to the volunteers and the police departments for your service, too.
Posted by: amom2
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:25 AM
I do not know anyone involved in this but my heart has been crying for the little boys every since I heard about this. I pray the boys will be loved and protected. This is something their mother would have done forever, but forever was taken away from her and her boys. As I watched all the interviews that Doug gave I hear him several times reference to Alisha in past tense. He used the word "had" and in one of the other interveiws he used the word "Was". I felt in my heart that he was involved from the beginning but for the sake of the boys prayed he wasn't. Well the outcome was bad and I hope he rots in prison for what he has done to the familys. Look at the money that was spent in the last week on the search. Thousand of hours and all at the cost of the tax payers. This could have been resolved on Friday nov. 7th had he been man enough to confess what he had done. He is a real coward and needs to pay. I really wish the tax payers didn't have to support him in prison.
Posted by: debra
Location: eau claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:10 AM
in the beginning i posted that the police needed to look closely at the ex husband. it didn't take einstein to see that.
Posted by: Crystal
Location: Racine
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM
To all alisha's family and to all her friends i am truley sorry for your loss! I was a friend af hers to and i only wish that I could be there to say good bye. Alisha was a good person and always knew how to make a person laugh I will miss her and I know that lots of other people will as well. I Love You Alisha God Bless!!!!
Posted by: me
Location: here
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I look at what has been written and wonder.How well do you REALLY know people. It would be nice if this could be preserved for the families and the boys to view when they're old enough to understand. The out pouring of love and rage people have. And trully to Anne, that is a very valid point. Alcohol is a part of everyone's lives...good times, bad times, anytime. And the devastation it leaves behind. We all need to be supportive of Doug and Alisha's families through this life-altering time in their lives. God bless you all.
Posted by: Two wrongs don't make a right
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM
You people saying that you wish Dough had the death penalty. Does that make you right to want him dead for this? Two people dead doesn't make God proud of you either. There is no reason for killing anyone for any reason is what you all wrote, then why say you want Doug dead? He took them to that body because you could see in his interviews he was in a state of not knowing how to act, he watched his little boys all week ask for their mommy and it drove him nuts, he couldn't lie anymore, he loved those boys and he loves his other son who may be a peice of this puzzle, he did not belong to Alisha and Doug did wrong by what he did, but he has to live with that forever and if it got to him enough to help find her, then he is onee step further than that guy from Bangor or the other hundreds of killers out there walking by you in stores everyday. I knew Doug for 30 years, it is true that he was a great guy, people actually would have wanted to know him and like him. Bad things make us snap.
Posted by: a classmate
on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM
does anybody know anything about funeral arrangements?
Posted by: anonymous
Location: EC
on Nov 17, 2008 at 09:42 AM
I hope the TV stations quit playing the coverage of Mr. Sidie with his children because it sickens and disgusts me to see him with them knowing what he did. He has forever changed their lives and taken away their Mommy. How could he look in their eyes for a week when they asked about Mommy and act like he cared. What a sick man. I hope there are good family members to care for these 2 sweet little boys because it breaks my heart everytime I see them on TV.
Posted by: Lisa
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 17, 2008 at 08:42 AM
First of all my heart goes out to both Alisha and Doug's family. I'm very sorry for your loss and pain. I am in no way defending what Doug did. I do not personally know him or Alisha. What he did was horrible and God will judge him for it. In my faith I do not judge others that is God's job. I will continue to pray for Alisha's family, Doug's family and Doug.
Posted by: amanda
Location: stanley
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:52 AM
In his interview on "day 1" if you watch it, he did say "she HAD a lot of good family and good friends". I can't believe he said all that he did knowing all along WHAT he did. What a cold blooded killer
Posted by: I had the same situation
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:49 AM
I had this same thing happen in my family. My brother in law killed my sister in law. Justice was not prevailed. He only served 10 years in prison. Too bad Wisconsin doesn't have the death penalty.The kids are the ones that are I feel for. He has left behind 2 children without their Mother. No one should take the Lord's job away from him. And he has his 10 year old son who seems to be forgotten. At least he has his Mother in his life.May the Lord comfort his 3 children in time.
Posted by: Dani
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:40 AM
My hopes are that these poor children did not witness this,it leaves me to wonder where they were because it seems the options were they were with when he dumped her off or they were left behind alone. Just disgusting! I did not know Alisha but after this week I sure feel like I do..My heart goes out to all of those dealing with this loss. Specifically to Alisha s Mother God bless you and may you find strength in your fond memories and love for Alisha as I believe and know first hand there is no greater loss then that of a child her beauty and grace (and from what I hear sillyness) will be kept alive by all of you who loved her. And God bless to Doug's parents as well may you also find the strength in your time of sorrow.
Posted by: amanda
Location: stanley
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:39 AM
i was just thinking, and wondering, where were those boys when this whole thing occured? And I'm wondering if they've found any evidence in that murderers vehicle. He had to transport her somehow. What a sick guy. yeah, i agree, bad things do happen in relationship fights, but it should never amount to someone losing their life. I wish WI had the death penalty. It's not right when you can kill someone and then you get to live.. even if it is in prison. He is a cold, selfish man.
Posted by: Amy
Location: Menomonie
on Nov 17, 2008 at 07:24 AM
I grew up with Alisha. Class of 99. She was one of the sweetest non judgmental people I've ever known. I can't understand why anyone would hurt her. RIP Alisha Rowlee.
Posted by: Sandy
Location: Menomonie
on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:11 AM
My heart aches when I hear of such tragedy.
Posted by: Tracy
Location: Illinois
on Nov 17, 2008 at 06:08 AM
My prays go out to the family. Be strong for Alisha and her beautiful little boys.Justice will be served. Alisha may god be with you. You will be missed.
Posted by: u know
Location: EC
on Nov 17, 2008 at 02:12 AM
I feel 4 the family and the kids involved it very sad 2 hear about the turn out in this. Doug all i can say is "WHY" would u do this was life that bad. nobodys life could b that bad. RIP Alisha!!!
Posted by: Theresa
Location: Wisconsin Rapids
on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:55 AM
I have been following the story since I heard it Friday. I pray for all the family members on both sides but especially for those little boys. I hope as a community you all stay involved and make sure those boys are with the best people possible. Having gone through a missing person case a few years ago that ended the same way, with a small child involved, I can tell you that the children are not always placed in the best family home. Please make sure those little boys keep ALL the family they have left. I pray they are out of the states custody and back with family for all their sakes. Either way, Wisconsin does not have the death penalty he had no right to sentence his ex wife to death no matter what she had done. I hope those children did not see or hear whatever act took her life.
Posted by: ANONYMOUS
Location: EAU CLAIRE
on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:20 AM
I do not know how anyone can justify what Doug has done to Alisha and her family, especially her children. He does not deserve the respect to say those sweet, young innocent children were his. He may be their biological father, but he doesnt qualify as a daddy.He has stripped those children of a normal life, and he deserves to be stripped of any possibility of a normal life. I wish Wisconsin had the death penalty because that is all he deserves at this time. I don't care what the circumstances were, and why he thought he could commit such a cruel act, but in my eyes, you don't go around killing the people that you love, and more so.. the mother of your children. My heart and sympathy goes out to Alisha's family and friends and I can't wait to hear what Nancy Grace on Headline News has to say about this new evidence on Monday. To Doug's family-look at his court records and can you honestly look at yourself in the mirror and say that this surprised you. Ya, right, may god help you to.
Posted by: swt
Location: old freind
on Nov 17, 2008 at 12:19 AM
A friend called me today, We talked awhile first about hunting than about getting together for a hunting trip to Black River Falls. As our conversation ended he asked what do you think about Doug. I said what about Doug. Than he told me what was happening. I was in shock, disbelief, horrified, just as the rest of you where. I grew up with doug went to school with Doug. At first I was in denile. after getting on to the internet I was in horror. My heart goes out To Alisha's family first and for most also to their sons the true victims. My thoughts are very much with Dougs family at this time. Be strong! Doug old friend what have you done!! I am devistated to think of how much pain you were and are in to think that this was your only option. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL BROTHER. Let us all greive for what we have lost a mother a father our childern a friend. From this day forward let us aprecciate what we have. let us put the hate behind. for that is what has brought us here. forgive
Posted by: KayThorp
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I do not know anyone involved,might have seen her down in Hatfield when I went down there by a friends.Just want to say I am very sorry for your loss,to those precious darling boys,her parents,siblings,and friends.What a beautiful gal,had a whole life ahead.I guess a person isn't safe anywhere now days.Know she is at peace and her ex will never be able to hurt her again.I hope he rots in prison,for putting everyone through this horrific deal.god bless you all and try to keep the faith,I am sure those boys will be taken good care of.God Bless You All
Posted by: Lacey
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Alisha is my cousin! To find out such a wounderful person like her that had her life end in such a flash, makes me sick. Two beautiful twin boys "her sons" will now have to grow up without their mother, and to think about how hard it is goin to be for them and the rest of the family.... I can't imagine what the twins are going through. I pray for the twins and for the rest of the family. Her sister Tracy is a very stong and wise lady, but for her to have to live with the fact her sister isn't here anymore is going to be hard. I could not imagine losing my sister, nor my mother, but hoping God will hear all of our prayers and help out with the boys and the rest of the family. I hope that they know that I love each and every one of them, and I pray things will get better soon. I love you Alisha, Tracy, and family<3
Posted by: Anne
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:11 PM
This is a true tragedy. I know both Doug & Alisha and really hoped that Doug was not involved. If anything good can become of this-is for all of the friends and family to take a good look at their own lives and relationships and figure out what is important. Alcohol NEEDS to be eliminated, it is always involved when you hear of these domestic fights and murders. Alcohol is a POISON and continues to ruin lives every day. PLEASE all of you that have been affected by this, stop all of the partying and work on your relationships with your loved ones. And I pray that whoever ends up with the children will not be drinkers so they are not raised in the same enviroment.
Posted by: Heather
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:02 PM
My heart goes out to those little boys...How selfish could somebody be to take a life....Very selfish...May she rest in peace and that sicko rot in prison.....
Posted by: L.T.
Location: Western Wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM
this case right here is the EXACT reason wisconsin needs to institute the death penalty. I try to look at it in a way that doesnt seem so harsh, but upon hearing that he knowingly led investigators, family and volunteers on a wild goose chase, and murdered a mother, daughter, sister, loved family member and friend in premeditated cold blood, my blood is set to full boil.
Posted by: abc
Location: ec
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:16 PM
as a mother, i could not even think of what it would be like for my children to grow up with out me. they are my life as i am their life. and to have someone take the life from them is all wrong. I feel for these boys and i hope that their families, both sides, will come together and raise them the best that they can. they need family, hugs and kisses everyday. i'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: marissa
Location: brf
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:09 PM
I heard about alisha im sorry to the family and freinds and everybody that knows her we will all miss ALISHA SIDIES ITS EVERY SAD to lose someone sooo close to you ive dealt with that my prays go out to the family and freinds and her 2year old twins and i hope whoever did this get it good for them because whoever did this was so STUPID we love you lot alisha we pray for you day and nght REST IN PEACE ALISHA!!!!
Posted by: kaye
Location: eau claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:07 PM
i dont know any one involves but my heart goes out to both families and those sweet little boys. may God give you the strenght to get thru this. but my question is this, where were those little ones when this was happening
Posted by: Doctor M.
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:02 PM
To Alisha, may God give you peace. To the little boys, may God cradle you close to Him through the love of his angels on earth. And to Doug, May God also love and care for you and provide for your needs, too. And as hard as it is, may God help us all to remember that forgiveness can be given, even when it is not deserved.
Posted by: theron&jo
Location: brf
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:01 PM
To Alisha's family: Your worst fears have now become reality and not only did you (and all of us) lose that precious girl, you all had to endure a week of agony at the hands of her husband. As heartbreaking as this is please remain strong for the twins, they need to know just how much they were loved by their mom. Our thoughts are with you all. The world just became a little darker without that glorious smile. RIP baby girl.
Posted by: shay
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 08:38 PM
I never said he was innocent, I never said I was defending him. Maybe some of you need to think of the pain of those close to him- the people who thought they knew him and how much it hurts to realize you didn't. Yes he confessed to killing her, yes that is very very wrong. The worst thing you can do. All I was trying to say is that there are a lot of people hurting for a very stupid choice. My heart goesout to the Sidie family as well. Sandy, Carrie, Maynard- you are in my heart as well.
Posted by: shay
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 08:30 PM
If you read what I wrote earlier you would understand I was not justifying what was done, nor was I saying it was in anyway appropriate. I merely suggested there is much more to this story than many know. Let's keep in mind there is also a 9 year old boy who has lost his father, and the twins- who he loved. Let's keep him in our thoughts as well.
Posted by: T
Location: Hatfield
on Nov 16, 2008 at 08:18 PM
I worked and lived in the area for all but 4 years of my life. Ive met both doug and alisha togethter and seprate before they got married. I was shocked and terrified after I heard the news last sunday. I thought there was a body snatcher around the area. I thought doug was a good guy that he couldn't have done anything to hurt her. And after he confessed and helped them find her I got sick to my stomach and throw-up. Im so sorry for her family. I hope the two little boys are well taken care of and someone contently reminds them what type of mother they had and will always have in spirt. I send all my love to the family and friends of alisha and doug (just remeber dougs family was alisha's family too.) GOD BLESS YOU ALISHA AND STAY NEAR YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS!
Posted by: local
Location: Hatfield WI
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:32 PM
I personally don’t care what anyone has to say he is sick in the head. He pleaded to the press for her to come home. Gave his children false hope for their mother, which probably confused them even more than what they were already. Then he had the audacity to walk next to us in the cold looking through the woods, through the swamps, and acting like he cared. There were so many people that looked for her walking beside him in hope to find her alive and all along he knew where she was and that she was dead. He sick and needs to spend the rest of his life in jail thinking about what he did. I hope he realized that he not only took away the boys mom, but now they don’t have a father either. Those poor boys will not have a normal life now thanks to him. I do not understand how he could do this to his children. As parents we are suppose to protect them not hurt them!
Posted by: disgusted
Location: eau claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:12 PM
To Alisha's Mother and family I pray you find the strength to deal with this very unfortunate tragedy. As for those who stick up for Doug. Not only does he make me sick for what he has done to Alisha and his own kids but the fact that he let this carry on for a week and letting her family, friends, and their sons have one glimmer of hope that she would return to them unharmed, the anguish that her family, her mom and sister, and all of those have gone through waiting, not knowing,no clue what to expect,the assumed suggestions that she just up and left her kids, the pain he has caused to his own family,for all of these reasons he makes me sick! His final judgement will be worse than anything all of you or myself could ever say or do. I like to find comfort in the thought God had a bigger plan for Alisha sometimes horrible things happen to serve a bigger purpose. Maybe this was gods way of assuring those cute lil boys would be safe from the monster they were living with.
Posted by: April
Location: Hatfield
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:06 PM
I didn't know Alisha and her family personally, but my heart goes out to her twin boys, her mother, sister, and all her family. It is hard to digest. As for the man who took her life, just remember, he will get what is coming to him. She will not be forgotten, Rest In Peace Alisha.
Posted by: Cathy
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:00 PM
To the family of Alisha,nothing anyone says at this point will make the pain go away, but our prays and love go with you and those boys. As to SHAY,It does not matter if Doug is a nice guy, if he was so unhappy, he should have walked away! And now he's leading police to her body, I don't know about the rest of you, but that usually means he knew something! It's true we don't know everything that has happened in their relationship but I'm sure SHAY neither do you, you may hear one side of it maybe it's his or maybe hers we will never fully know the truth but we do know this Alisha is no longer able to kiss her boys goodnight, She will not be there to walk them into kindergarten for the first time, or to see their children being born.Instead of talking ill about the dead , open your eyes, hes the one that got to kiss his sons goodnight friday night. and woke up with them saterday.
Posted by: Becky
Location: Neillsville
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:37 PM
I didn't know Alisha. I had seen her around. May she rest in peace, and God watch over her children and family. Hopefully justice will be served.
Posted by: ANONYMOUS
Location: BRODHEAD
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:11 PM
LET US ALL REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR DOUG'S FAMILY AS WELL. WHAT THEY MUST BE GOING THROUGH AS WELL. OF COURSE WE FEEL FOR THE FAMILY OF ALISHA AND THOSE BOYS....BUT NOBODY THINKS ABOUT HOW HARD IT MUST BE FOR HIS SISTER AND MOTHER AND FATHER TO LISTEN TO THIS ALL OVER THE NEWS. STAY STRONG!
Posted by: anyone
Location: wis.
on Nov 16, 2008 at 05:32 PM
anyone is capable of murder it dosent make it right but nice people and mean people can murder. It sucks it had to end like this. Lets all get up tomorrow and think whats important to us.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: bloomer
on Nov 16, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Shay and Abby I dont care how shocked I would be over the truth no one deserves to die!! Anyway you look at it he's a MURDERER!!! Rest in peace.
Posted by: anonym
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 05:15 PM
first off my prayers are with those boys and the rest of the family. As for Doug there is no excuse...He is a coward! He's not a sick either he was fully aware of what he had done..He should have been a man, but decided to charade around this last week and lead law enforcement on a wild goose chase. Justice? 25 years is concidered life in WISC. I at this time only wish that we had the death penalty, why give him the option to breathe good air away from other people
Posted by: ?
Location: CF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Why are there so many women being killed by their husband/ex/boyfriends? It is getting to be a daily thing on the news. They are selfish and don't think of their kids.
Posted by: Dawn and Bernie
Location: BLack River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:41 PM
We are very sadden to hear of this terrible news.Alisha was so beautiful and was such a fun person.May you rest in peace my friend.
Posted by: confused
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:36 PM
It was a horrible thing that happened but I refuse to sit here and bash Doug. It won't bring her back. People snap and do bad things every day. doesn't make it right but it happens. to whoever said he should have offed hmiself instead, HELLO...does that thinking process make YOU any better of a person than Doug? He is human. Everyone just needs to stop. none of us know what truly happened or how we would truly react. Doug is a good guy and my heart goes out to him.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Women, if your in a abusive relationship this could happen to you too. Don't stay and find out. I feel bad for Alisha, her family, and even Doug. Don't linger in these relationships until someone snaps. You see how horrible the results are. I know the people involoved personally and this should have been avoided. They are good people who loved there kids and each other but they were flirting with disaster.
Posted by: Terilyn
Location: Merrillan
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Alisha, your smile will be missed. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to know you! My heart goes out to the rest of your friends and family. You will live on in the lives of those precious little ones. RIP Alisha!
Posted by: anonomys
Location: wi
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:14 PM
If he loved her he wouldn't have hurt her let alone killed. Shay how can you defend his actions. How can you even consider that he might be innocent when he is the one that lead them to her. Perhaps things were not going well between the two of them, but then he should have done away with himself so that the boys would still have their mother.
Posted by: Abby
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Shay---You are right....People need to wait and hear the story, I have heard and I am shocked but if it is true, people will be more shocked than they are now.
Posted by: To Shay
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:06 PM
You have as many problems to deal with as Doug does. NO ONE deserves to be killed at the hand of another, especially over Love. You need to get some serious help if you can sit there and say how wonderful Doug is and how he loved Alisha and the kids. That is not love...get some therapy and life. Doug has made his bed, now he gets to lie down with the lions and suffer for what he is done to the 2 innocent boys, Alisha's family and friends and this community. He will pay for his crimes, both now and in the after life...
Posted by: anonymus
Location: eau claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:06 PM
There is nothing that can justify what he did to her and to take his sons mom away. Those boys will grow up now without both of their parents because their dad was selfish. I am sure there are alot of murderers out there that people thought were great parents and great people. Would you still be saying that if it was your sister or your mom or daughter that he did this to... I doubt it, you would want him to rot right along with everyone else. He knew when he told them boys their mom was coming home that he was lying to them.. and then to help search for her to make himself look innocent. They usually say in a murder case the killer is always in the spot light and so close to the investigation and just stands by and watches what happens.they were right. This man is sick. If he felt that one of them had to leave this world he should have taken his own
Posted by: Donna
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:05 PM
This whole thing is such a tragedy. This man killed the woman he was suppose to love and was able to let people look for her for a over a week before he was man enough to come forward and say what he had done. He was even on TV and talking but did anyone notice that he could never look at one in the face. May he get what ever he has coming here but some day he will have to meet his maker and then he will have to answer to him. God bless the Rowlee family and keep them in is arms.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:50 PM
the onlything anyone can do...is wait for the facts and the trial
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Shay-a murderer cannot be called a good guy or refferred to as not a terrible guy...no one truly knows all that includes you or what you think is right either.
Posted by: Jules
Location: Bryant
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Your with God now Alisha. Doug can never hurt you again. Watch over your two beautiful little boys. To Shay & anyone else sticking up for that monster: How dare you. Maybe you would feel differently if it was your loved one.
Posted by: amanda
Location: stanley
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:37 PM
What a sick and demented guy. To kill his sons mommy, and then tell them mama is coming home, and even for him to say he wants her to come home. He has taken away from his sons something/someone they can never get back. And that is truly horrible. As the mother of a 2year old and a baby, I feel for those poor boys. And the family. She didn't deserve to lose her life. This is heartbreaking for me even though I don't know anyone involved. Although I do go to lake arbutus every summer and camp, I know i'll always think of her and her boys.. god bless the family.. my prayers are with you
Posted by: outsider
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:34 PM
I know no one involved in this tragic occurance. Someone stated that Doug was a great father & loved Alisha. Good people sometimes do bad things. It's important to realize that the people on here are having very natural reactions to a terrible thing. It's your freedom of speech that allows people to have the right to voice their opinions. Doug may very well be a good person. However, if he is proven to have done this. Alisha has not only been brutally taken from this world but 2 inocent babies are now without a mother... and very likely without their father as well. The whole thing is unfair & needless. I hope that whomever takes those 2 boys into their home tells them every day that they love them&keep their moms spirit alive
Posted by: anonymous friend
Location: Jackson Cty
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:32 PM
A beautiful young woman is dead and two boys will have to grow up without her. Her ex obviously has been lying to everyone and needs to be held accountable for whatever he did or didnt do. To Shay, listen to yourself, are you kidding? To stick up for him shows your shameful loyalty and immense ignorance. He deserves much worse than what he will recieve.
Posted by: A classmate of Alisha's
Location: Jackson County
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:17 PM
To shay. I will never hold my tongue on this, the real events have been unfolded and it turns out Doug is involved. Keep in mind Alisha is the victim here. Along with her family and two innocent little boys. She will forever be in our hearts. Because of him, we lost Alisha. Don't forget that.
Posted by: Old Friend
Location: Clark County
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I was hoping that it would not have ended this way. To the person who says to hold your tongue about doug. Innocent til proven guilty and I do Not care how bad a person may have had acted in their relationship...SHE COULD NOT HAVE DONE NOTHING AS BAD TO DESERVE HER LIFE ENDED THIS way! and for him being a good father, if was him that did this, what kind of father would take the life his childrens mother! I am just sickened to think that this could have blamed on her. Nobody desreves to die because they had a bad relationship!
Posted by: Toucan
Location: Panama City, Florida
on Nov 16, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Alisha was like my little sister that always beat up on me. The laughs, the stupid things we done to each other, the good times and the bad we shared. I know that she will watch over the boys. Alisha's memory will live on forever in jackson county. My prayors are with the family and friends. I wish so badly that I could be there with you all in this trying time. I wish to remeber the great times I had in the past. God loves us all and takes the innocent and pure early.
Posted by: Corey
Location: Osseo
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:56 PM
RIP Alisha... Those poor babies will now be without either parent. It was way too soon to join T in heavan. No matter what our differences I'm sorry and your sons will be in my prayers. I hope he pays! Shay No matter how much of an angel she was or wasn't, she didn't deserve this! A wonderful father wouldn't leave his children without a Mother to love and care for them
Posted by: Dollye
Location: BRFalls, WI
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:52 PM
To Shay - I cannot believe you would stick up for a man who abused his wife and then murdered her and hid her body!!!! He was on national television pretending not to know where she was??? I DO KNOW both Alisha and Doug. Love does not abuse or murder!!! Where was his love for his sons when he faked her disappearance? NOTHING absolutely NOTHING excuses taking a life. Read your Bible Shay!
Posted by: close friend
Location: brf
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:50 PM
This is to Shay... if he "LOVED" her SO MUCH how could he ever think of doing that... HE deserves everything he gets and JUSTIC WILL BE SERVED....
Posted by: Amy
Location: Jackson county
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Shay... Im sorry but you dont KILL people you love. No matter what the situation was... that poor girl didnt deserve to lay wet cold and dead for a week while her friends and family searched frantically for her. What kind of sick twisted mind do you have that you are trying to justify the murder of this young girl?!
Posted by: bonnie
Location: black river falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I don't know alisha, I have seen her around. Now with the sad news last night I can only think of the boys and pray they will be taken care of and grow up knowing their mon. Prayers to the family. Memories will be your strength.
Posted by: Jami
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:36 PM
My heart goes out to them 2 little boys, i know their feelings and their pain they are going through, i had also lost my mom at 2 yrs old, alisha was a well known girl, and she is loved by many and missed by tons...mine and my families love goes out to her.
Posted by: Sue
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I know Alisha wasn't perfect, but then again, no one is, but that doesn't give anyone the right to take a life just because they are upset with someone. So if Doug is being bad mouthed, it's his own fault.
Posted by: Karen
Location: Tomah
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:30 PM
This morning, while at church, I said a special prayer for the family and friends of Alisha. May those close to her stay strong during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about this sad news.
Posted by: BJ
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:27 PM
my lil sha sha u definatley didnt deserve to have your life taken from u. the selfish act of a person whom claims he loves u obviously he doesnt quite know what that word truly means. and to comment to shay...nothing could be so bad in anyones life to take the life of another...the mother of ur children at that! god bless you alisha and rest in peace. i will never forget you sweets! may god bless the whole family and keep you all strong. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: stefani
Location: black river falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:26 PM
in regards to shay, I am sorry, but for him to be on camara holding his two children, and talking so wonderfully about Alisha, when all along, he is the one who killed her this is just not right. We don't know the whole story, but for ANYONE to take a persons life, esp a mother of two wonderful boys is NOT a good person, nor a good father. Shame on you for sticking up for a murderer.
Posted by: eli
Location: hatfield
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:23 PM
I agree with with shay know one has the right to judge doug especially if u didnt know him they had a crazy relationship it still doesnt warrent murder, doug is a great guy only God has the right to judge him on this.
Posted by: anon
Location: Humbird
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:54 PM
May Alisha always be in our hearts and prayers and live forever in the memories of her children, family and friends. You were to young to have your life taken away from you from someone who was suppose to care. To young to be taken from your sons. May your family be able to answer their questions as they get older and ask the painful questions that will make all relive this nightmare again. Most of all, may your little ones lives be filled with love from your family and your friends. You are the angel watching over now, watch with pride. God Bless You Alisha, rest peacefully dear one.
Posted by: Roger
Location: jackson county
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Its real sad that the life of ms sidie had to end the way it did. We all need to remember that now she is with Jesus and we need now to pray for the little ones who's left without their mother to care for them. This reminds us just how precious life is and each day should be lived as its our last . Just pray now for the precious little boys of ms sidie.
Posted by: friend
Location: brf
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:21 PM
How I had hoped this was not the case. God bless all of you and espicially those sweet little boys. I hope they will always know how much their mother loves them. Rest in peace Alisha and I will keep praying for all of you.
Posted by: Lucinda
Location: Thorp
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:20 PM
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Alisha's twin boys and family. God will see that punishment will be done. Rest in peace Alisha.
Posted by: Shawna
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Our hearts go out to Alisha's children, family and friends. How could a man who had children with her and claim to love them sit there and do something so horrible. I hope he never forgets the voice of his sons saying "I miss Mommy". Lock him up and throw away the key. Scum bag.
Posted by: mace and kitty
Location: humbird wi
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:07 PM
We are so sorry for the loss of Alisha, and for her sweet little boys. May justice prevail. Love Mace and Kitty
Posted by: Suzanne
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:10 PM
I cant believe it. Rest in peace, my thoughts and prays go out to her family and her children.
Posted by: Shay
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Doug was a wonderful father and he loved his boys and Alisha very much. Although the situation ended badly, noone has the right to say anything but the facts beause noone knows the real events which have occurred throughout their entire relationship. It's unfair to assume she was an angel and he is a terrible person. If you knew the whole story you'd still feel sorry for her family, but perhaps you'd be a little quicker to hold your tongues about Doug.
Posted by: Rick
Location: Milw
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:59 AM
My prayers are with all the family members of Alisha's. She was a great person I will always remember her smiling face, and that she always knew what I drank even though I only saw her a couple times a year. I will always miss those shots and those small talks we had together. I will always remember you, Alisha may you sit by God's side always. And who ever did this answer to God personally.
Posted by: Mark
Location: Toorance, Ca.
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:51 AM
My wife and myself were so deeply hurt to hear that my second cousin on my Mothers side was missing. We want to send our prayers and our condelence to the familys. We hope and pray that the Boys will be well taken care despite the tragedy. Although I never had the oppornity to meet her and the boys it brings tears to my eyes to hear this news. My wife and I pray to the lord for every one involed that they will be OK and able to move on. We send our LOVE, Mark & Emy
Posted by: Kim
Location: Hatfield
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I wish peace to the family at this very tragic time, for everyone. It trully saddens me. You never know what your friends, neighbors, co-workers or loved ones are capable of. Those poor little boys lives have become totally disrupted and they no longer have either parent. Though there may never be the right words or answers, I hope God holds you all in His loving embrace until you can all be together again.
Posted by: Brenda
Location: Mondovi
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:12 AM
We are so sorry for your loss. We were praying for things to be different. We are thinking of all of you, and know we are here........We love you all. Hold those little ones close and hugs and kisses to all. We are here, if you need anything. Brenda,Vicky,Nancy and families.
Posted by: classmate
Location: Eau Claire, WI
on Nov 16, 2008 at 11:08 AM
my thoughts are with Alisha's friends and family.
Posted by: Earl
Location: La Crosse,WI
on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I grew up in Jackson Co. Alot of fond memories with Family and Friends. To have this happen is so tragic. As for the person whom did this YOUR DAY IS COMING!!! God will see too this. RIP Alisha
Posted by: MAD
Location: chippewa falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I FEEL SO BAD FOR THOSE BOYS!! I HAVE TWINS MYSELF AND IT BREAKS MY HEART TO KNOW THAT HE TOOK THEM FROM THEIR MOM. I AM SO SORRY FOR ALISHA'S FAMILY,YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS AND BE STRONGER THAN EVER HANG IN THERE!! MAY DOUG GET ALL THAT DESERVES AND WORSE.....
Posted by: mom of 2
Location: BRF
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:49 AM
I cry for those two little guys. They are such sweet children and it breaks my heart that they will grow up without their mother.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Rest in Peace Alisha. How could he do this and to his kids.They can't let him get away with this justice is going to be done.Someone will always being telling your boys your how you were a very good Mom and you loved them very much . They were your life.You are going to be missed. You will always be in are hearts
Posted by: *
Location: merrillan
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:27 AM
i never had the wonderful oppertunity to meet alisha, from all of the wonderful things that i have heard i wish i would have, she sounds like she was sweet,fun,and just as beautiful on the outside as on the inside person, i can't imagine what the family is going through, my thoughts along with many others are with alisha's family, i am very sorry for your loss, rest in peace alisha
Posted by: ?
Location: ?
on Nov 16, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I hope Alisha is at peace and is able to watch over her children from wherever she is now. I also wish the best to the families, both Alicia's and Scotts, who have been drawn into this tragedy. For everyone's sake, I hope the investigation and trial is fair, quick, and results in the correct findings.
Posted by: Lexi
Location: WI
on Nov 16, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Rest in Peace Alisha. I work with her cousin Tessa and would like to send my condolences to Alisha's entire family during this obviously hard time. May the boys grow to know how wonderful their mother was and may the family remember all the wonderful times they shared with Alisha.
Posted by: Ed and Michell
Location: Merrillan
on Nov 16, 2008 at 08:24 AM
We were very honored to know Alisha, and were hoping and praying for a safe return home. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.
Posted by: Jane
Location: Neillsville
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:58 AM
My thoughts and prayers to all loved ones and friends. I pray that they find out it was some stranger and not the father of her children! The children are the victums here too. May they have only lost their mother and not their father too!!!!!
Posted by: ?
Location: ?
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:51 AM
I had the feeling from the start, but didn't want to with the lack of emotion the husband showed and all of the questions surrounded his behavior and words. It was just consistant with the Scott Peterson (at least he cried on TV). I pray for the family and hope that the boys will one day find out why their daddy took away their mommy. I please tell the family to hold the boys close and always make them feel loved so they don't go astray and always let them know that their mommy loves them and will always watch over them and protect them from up above. I did not know her at all, but I know she was loved and will always be in the thoughts, prayers and hearts of all who knew and loved her. REST IN PEACE ALISHA.
Posted by: Deb Wilcox
Location: Whitehall
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:32 AM
I am so sorry for the family and friends. I was hoping this would not be the outcome. I can't believe those two little boys are going to be left without a Mother. God's Blessings on them.
Posted by: Rebecca
Location: Neillsville
on Nov 16, 2008 at 07:23 AM
To Alisha's family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I even can't begin to understand how anyone could do this to such a beautiful mom. I hope justice will be served.
Posted by: BRFMOM3
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:51 AM
My heart aches for the family of Alisha, especially to the precious 2 boys who will never beable to get to know their mother they way the should. They will never feel her arms wrapped around them when they are scared, hurt or sick. Justice will be served. RIP Alisha!
Posted by: Leah
Location: Marshfield
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:49 AM
May God rest your soul, hun... And may your babies be well cared for...as one mother to another, even in death I know you will be watching over them.
Posted by: Marcie
Location: Lakewood,Co
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:45 AM
I would just like to give my deepest sympathy to Alishas family and her little twin baby boys. My friend amy lives in black river falls and has kept me posted on everything.Rest in peace Alisha!!
Posted by: a local
Location: Hatfield
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:32 AM
I will never again be able to enjoy the beauty that this area brings without thinking of the traggedy that has occured.My prayers will always be with Alishas family.
Posted by: Faithful
Location: Rice Lake
on Nov 16, 2008 at 06:23 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that many people you don't even know are praying for all of Alisha's family and friends. May you all feel God's healing hands during these difficult times. I am sorry for your loss. May justice be served.
Posted by: Joe
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:52 AM
The part bothers me the most is that the father/ex-husband pleaded on tv to get her back when there may have been knowledge of this disaster all a long. I'm sorry for the family's loss especially the twins. rest in peace Alisha
Posted by: joe
Location: merrillan
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:08 AM
rest in peace alisha
Posted by: jen
Location: chippewa
on Nov 16, 2008 at 02:00 AM
I know I'm not a family member or even a family friend....but this ending was what I, deep in my heart, had felt. To the family, no words will help right now but know you are in my prayers and God will see you through. From what we as a community have read, Alisha was a beautiful person. Many should be sorry they never met her.
Posted by: ?
Location: ?
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:34 AM
rest in peace Alisha
Posted by: Dawn
Location: Merrillan, WI
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:27 AM
Rest in peace Alisha. You will forever remain in our hearts and live on within your two boys! My prayers go out to you and your family. JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED. I'm glad I got the opportunity to work with you. We will always remember you!
Posted by: Mandy
Location: Kansas
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:05 AM
I have been following Alisha's story and I am so very sorry to hear of the outcome... My thoughts and prayers go out to her innocent little boys, her entire loving family and all of her dear friends.... RIP Alisha...
Posted by: Karrie
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 01:04 AM
Alisha was my second cousin. Since I heard about her disappearance, I have been praying for her safe return. Please know my heart, as well as that of my family and parents', Bobbie Jim and Doris Moen, goes out to Alisha's family. May Alisha Rest in Peace. With deepest sympathy, ~ the Moen family
Posted by: someone
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Alisha was a wonderful mother,sister,daughter and friend, she will never be forgotten,My thoughts go out to her family and friends,its very sad to know that those children will not have their mother, it breaks my heart.
Posted by: Sam
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the children of ALisha and her family. God Bless.
Posted by: the Springer family
Location: US
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Our deepest condolences to the family in this terrible time. They will remain in our thoughts and prayers for closure and justice as they try to go on from here.
Posted by: Joan
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:44 AM
I have been following this all week. I am so sorry to hear of the outcome. My condolences to the family.
Posted by: Tina
Location: West Salem
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:29 AM
We love you Alisha. We will never forget your beautiful smile, your infectious laugh, your wonderful sense of humor, how you loved family and friends so much, and your ability to be a great mom. Rest in Peace our Angel!
Posted by: john
Location: eau claire
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:20 AM
i dont know her but RIP.
Posted by: Faith
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:07 AM
RIP Alisha My sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to Alisha's family and friends. Justice For Alisha
Posted by: Jackie
Location: Phoenix, AZ
on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Alisha, you will never be forgotten. RIP Angel....
Posted by: April
Location: Boxholm, Iowa
on Nov 15, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Alisha was a great person and I dont know how anyone could have done this. Not only did they take away a friend, family member or whatever she was to you they also took away a wonderful mother. Rest in Peace Alisha everyone will truly miss you and always think of you. My deepest sympathy goes to the family. I may have not known the entire family but the ones I did know will be lost without her. This is a long distance hug to everyone that was near to her
Posted by: Amanda
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 15, 2008 at 11:56 PM
I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. I will be praying for the boys and the family.
Posted by: Someone
Location: Somewhere
on Nov 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends...especially the two beautiful boys. such a tragic loss. Rest in Peace...you will always be remembered.
Posted by: Kay
Location: BRF
on Nov 15, 2008 at 10:29 PM
So sorry
Posted by: Karri
Location: Merrillan
on Nov 15, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Rest in Peace Alisha.. we love you and you will be greatly missed. You are now a beautiful angel here to watch over all of us...
Posted by: anonymous
Location: hatfield
on Nov 15, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Alisha has been found with an unhappy ending. RIP ALISHA
Posted by: klsdf
Location: sparta
on Nov 15, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I was so upset when I herd. She used to work with my mom and I hope she is alright. I know alisha and i know whe wouldn't ever leave her family. I've known her sinse before she even got pregnant.
Posted by: dianne
Location: ec
on Nov 15, 2008 at 10:47 AM
I can't even say how many times a day I stop to pray for this family and Alecia. I want this to be a happy ending. As a mommy, I can't even think she would just "leave". Let's all just stay together and fight for her return.
Posted by: BRFMOM3
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 15, 2008 at 05:26 AM
I don't know Alisha personally, but have seen at the chiro office and know several good friends of her. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. I can't imagine the hearbreak you are all going through. She has a great personality and is a strong willed person, that is very clear. I sincerely hope that she is found soon, and brought home to her 2 boys, family and friends. Never give up hope! I will continue to pray for her safe return daily! Stay strong, and know you have an entire community-county-even state behind this effort! God bless Alisha, her boys, family and friends!
Posted by: rebecca
Location: neillsville
on Nov 14, 2008 at 09:06 PM
I live in Neillsville and this has touched my heart very deeply. I have been praying for Alisha since I heard about this. I have a little 2 year old boy and my heart is breaking for her boys. I don't know Alisha but I do know in my heart that she did not just walk away from her children. Don't give up and know that Alisha and her family are in our prayers.
Posted by: WHAT!!!!
Location: wisconsin
on Nov 14, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Um I see in one of the photos of the house that there is a deer in the tree. Was that deer taken before or after Alisha went missing? Who could hunt at a time like this? I am confused now. I thought everyone would be out hunting for Alisha, not deer. Also when the "ex" husband was talking on the new I thought the little boy said "miss mommy" "I miss mommy" that was quite heartbreaking. I know at that age they really can't speak too well, but I think that is what he said and I know not many adults were paying attention to the little ones while dad talked, but I am pretty sure that is what was said. Also are we to be scared now because there is someone out there doing this? I just hope the cops will tell us if so. I pray she comes home safe and soon because those little need their mommy. I know a mother would NEVER intentionally leave their children. But wow what could have been said for her to leave and wher did she go? My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Posted by: booney
Location: blackriver falls wi
on Nov 14, 2008 at 06:26 PM
alisha i will never give up on you you have touched my life and menny others you are a good person and wee all love you we all whont you to come you will allways be in hart come home to us sweety
Posted by: Brett
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 14, 2008 at 05:16 PM
I'm sending out a heartfelt thank you to everyone that has responded in support of Alisha. Law enforcement,the volunteers, friends, family and all the people that have helped in the search and have supported one another - have been amazing. People have really come forward with good skills, experience, concern and love. Please keep the faith and hope going:)
Posted by: Marie
Location: Whitehall
on Nov 14, 2008 at 05:13 PM
My heart goes out to Alisha's family. About 3 years ago, my cousin's son went for an evening walk and never came back. Until you have lived it in your family, you have no idea what kind of heartache and family is experiencing. We did not have a happy ending to our missing loved one, but he was found so that we got closure. I hope and pray that Alisha's family will get the happy ending we are all praying for.
Posted by: Julie
Location: Minnesota
on Nov 14, 2008 at 04:33 PM
In a previous article (im not sure if its on weau) it stated they were searching phone and credit card records. I agree with Jen. You cant just assume that they police aren't doing anything about those issues. The tracking of the scent to Hwy K then the disappearance of the scent is very interesting to me. She could have easily been abducted. & regarding the wedding ring on his finger.. they live together-they probably were trying to sort things out and stay together. I pray she comes home safely & i wish i could be at home in BRF to help. On foot, alone, she couldn't have gone very far.
Posted by: Krystal
Location: West Salem
on Nov 14, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Sam aleshia would never not come home she loves her boys very dearling and she is very good with people she use to babysit me all the time even tho she may not like someone she WOULD never hate someone or hurt them. she would call someone and tell them she is ok if she didnt want to come home right now but she has not yet. We love you lots alisha we are going to find you. I miss you
Posted by: sally mayers
Location: Los Angles
on Nov 14, 2008 at 02:36 PM
we are all very concerned with her where abouts. We need to hear that she is home safe and home.
Posted by: Sam
Location: Chetek
on Nov 14, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Please don't take this in the wrong way, it is just a thought. Does anyone think she is just not wanting to come back right now.
Posted by: Amanda
Location: BRF
on Nov 14, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Thank you Jen... you would think that would be common sense to people ... the police are not idiots.
Posted by: Jen
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 14, 2008 at 12:48 PM
I was stunned to hear of her disappearance for the last few weeks including just over a week ago I have been going to a local park and she has also has been bringing her boys there. My little one and her boys have been playing together and she is a very devoted hands on mom. As a parent my heart is breaking for those boys and Alisha's family. I feel in my heart that she would not willingly leave those boys (I could see the smiles and joy on her face holding and playing with her kids) and I pray that she will be found safe.
Posted by: Kym
Location: Jefferson, WI
on Nov 14, 2008 at 12:24 PM
I worked with Alisha for 2 years along with everyone else at Pete's or Pour Paul's,and Sunset.I can't even except that this has happened.I know I can't sleep let along try to understand how the family and other close friends are feeling. We all have seen this in headlines and feel for the individuals involed, we just never thought this would happen to someone we all know and love. My prayers go out to family and friends, please have faith in god and yourselves for an answere will come one day. I would like to personally thank all of my friends from Black River for helping in this search. All my love to the family.
Posted by: Jen
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM
What everyone needs to keep in mind is there's a lot more that the police know, and are doing that they can not release at this time. If they made all of their evidence and theories be known there would be issues. I'm not a police officer, but common sense tells you that they have tried tracking the cell phone, and they have looked into the phone call, but there must be some importance to it or it would have been released to the media. Instead of bashing them, maybe we should have faith that they are doing their job to the best of their ability and at the right time we will all know what happened to Alisha. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Oak Creek, WI
on Nov 14, 2008 at 07:55 AM
I would hope that the police and crime scene investigators thought of this but did they track her cell phone. If she called a friend from it after she left she probably has it on her. All cell phones have a tracking feature and hopefully hers is turned on. I hope she is found safely.
Posted by: ......
on Nov 14, 2008 at 07:48 AM
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family for her safe return!
Posted by: Terilyn
Location: Merrillan
on Nov 14, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Alisha~We miss your smiling face...please come home!
Posted by: Mike
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 14, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Seems to me the police are about five days late in doing this. It has snowed, rained, and been very windy in the past six days....what evidence has been "washed away" by this weather?
Posted by: becky
Location: black river falls
on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Things dont add up. They need that phone record for times. I think it seems quite suspicious... The police in this town never have been all that great, but this is a life! And 2 young children need their mommy!!
Posted by: jen
Location: chippewa
on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:23 PM
wasnt it cold friday night? did she just have a shirt on or was there a jacket too? i recall going out friday night and it was nasty, i wouldnt have left without a jacket. not if i was walking. i pray they find her well. my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Posted by: Barbara Bliss
Location: RED Oak
on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:21 PM
why would a mother LEAVE like that? He needs to be out looking for the mother of his children...........
Posted by: A Mom
Location: Dur
on Nov 13, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Who didn't see this coming? I hope she is found safe and sound, but why did she leave on foot...things just don't add up.
Posted by: michelle
Location: owen,wi
on Nov 13, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I fell very sad for Alisha's boys and her family. May they find her alive. Those two little boys need their mommy. My nephew was 2 when his daddy died by his own hand, so I can understand where those two boys are comming from. Hopefully they find something to get Alisha home to her family to bring closure to this.
Posted by: dianne
Location: ec
on Nov 13, 2008 at 05:44 PM
We are all hoping the best for this family. I hope Alisha is o.k. My heart is breaking for all involved.
Posted by: Tina
Location: Osseo
on Nov 13, 2008 at 05:42 PM
I am so sorry to learn of Alisha's disappearance my heart goes out to her family and especially her children! There is nothing like a mothers arms to comfort her children. We weren't close we only had a class together.But all of those in our CNA class are praying for your safe return! We can't wait for you to be reunited with your loved ones!! You Are in my prayers Alisha!
Posted by: Dina
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 13, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Even the sky is crying for you Alisha. Plz come back to work...I need my working buddy
Posted by: Natasha
Location: Brodhead, WI
on Nov 13, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Down here in Brodhead we are learning of Alisha's situation and are following it. Alishas' family your in our prayers and we pray for a safe return. The few that know you in Brodhead are missing you!! Time is passing so slowly as the days you are gone keep adding up. God Bless
Posted by: anonymous
Location: WI
on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM
We're keeping Alisha and family in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Cynthia
Location: Santa Fe Springs,Ca.
on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:03 PM
I am a second cousin to Alisha I do not know her but I want my Aunt and Alisha's mother to know that the whole family here in California is praying for the safe return of Alisha. I wish I could be there to help. We will keep you in our paryers. Love Always, Cynthia Heiman
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 13, 2008 at 08:26 AM
I am keeping alisha in my thoughts. I do not know her or her family but I am hoping for her safe return. I hope she is found safe and soon. I feel for her children.
Posted by: mary
Location: mondovi
on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:36 AM
im praying for alisha's save return home we love u and miss u very much
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Rice lake
on Nov 12, 2008 at 09:28 PM
Things don't add up right in this case. Why aren't they looking into the phone call to her friend? I mean, does it mention what she needed help from? Seems like enough is not being done. Those poor little boys need their mom, and I hope to god she's ok.
Posted by: Interesting
Location: Chippewa
on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:11 PM
My heart goes out to this family. I am a student at CVTC and saw her poster hanging around the campus. It is just mind boggling to me that no one would consider foul play in this. A normal woman does not just walk away from everything and turn her back and start a new life somewhere. I am praying for the best.
Posted by: Aunt Kristine
Location: Alabama
on Nov 12, 2008 at 06:40 PM
We love you Alisha! Jesus does too! We do not know where you are but the Lord does and we are all praying for your safe return. You have been blessed with two precious little boys who love you dearly and need you desperately! Your whole family loves you and needs you! We will never give up hope and will continue to pray faithfully for your safe return.
Posted by: family member
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 05:37 PM
this is a reply to Eric from Beloit, yes the rivers and lakes in the area where she dissapeared have been searched and researched over the past few days. As to Anonymous's post I hope your never in this position that we are all in. We are all hoping and praying that Alisha is found alive but as time passes by its getting harder and harder to think positively
Posted by: Deb
Location: Whitehall
on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Eric, I can't say for sure about the lake searches. I believe they are trying to find her safe, first, if they can. Lake Arbutus and the Black River are right there, and I am sure they've thought of it. I ache for everyone involved. Hatfield is SUCH a small town, it has to have driven everyone crazy. I love going to Hatfield in the summer, and everyone there is so nice.
Posted by: LK
Location: Madison
on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:57 PM
The saddest thing here is that two more babies in this world may have to grow up without their mother.
Posted by: Amanda
Location: BRF
on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Yes, the dive team has searched the lake in Hatfield Monday and came up empty handed.
Posted by: Courtney
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:43 PM
We are all praying for alshia to return home saftly we love you and miss you. and we are hoping and praying
Posted by: Eric
Location: Beloit
on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:45 PM
I don't want to be a pessimist, or be all doom and gloom, I am just trying to be realistic with this question: Have the nearby lakes been searched?
Posted by: Just Replying
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:59 PM
In response to anonymous...Many friends and family are changing their profile pictures online, both on myspace, and on facebook to Alisha's. This is just a way of showing their support. This is a very serious situation, no hoax. We all miss you Alisha, come home safe!
Posted by: Amanda
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:40 PM
About the Facebook comment Posted by: anonymous Location: Wisconsin on Nov 12, 2008 at 09:55 AM ... Many people have her picture on their profile... IT IS NOT A HOAX. We all want her to return safely and want her face to be seen by all!
Posted by: Krystal
Location: West Salem
on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I hope alisha comes home safe i am hoping and praying for you alisha. We miss you and love you lots.
Posted by: Kay
Location: BRF
on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Alot of us have changed our Myspace and Facebook pictures to a picture of Alisha. Hope this dispels confusion and lets you know this is no hoax. I am praying for her. This just my heart ache.
Posted by: Amy
Location: Marek
on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:32 AM
The area of Black River Falls/Hatfield has a lot of wonderful people out looking for Alisha. She is a smart and strong young lady. I hope that her phone calls will be taken seriously. Any call for help needs to be taken seriously.
Posted by: Diane
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I do not know Alisha personally, but I do know her family--I am praying that Alisha is found & returns home safely.
Posted by: Nicole
Location: BRF
on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Please come home Alisha. We all miss your smile and fun sense of humor. We are all praying for Alisha and her Family!!!!
Posted by: Eau Claire
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Maybe this isn't relevant, but if he is the EX husband, why is he wearing a wedding band in the interview. Something to think about...
Posted by: KEN KROUSE
Location: CADOTT, WI
on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:29 AM
SOUNDS TO ME THAT WE ARE NOT SAFE IN OUR OWN HOME ANYMORE,EVERYONE MUST START TO PRAY,PRAY,PRAY. NOT TO MANY ARE DOING THIS ANYMORE. GOD HELP US ALL.
Posted by: Deb
Location: Whitehall
on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I can't say that I know Alisha, but I think I did meet her once. I hope she turns up safe. Cathy who posted earlier...her Husband or Ex-husband DID say she HAD a lot of good family and good friends. I honestly hope that is not an omen, but I find it hard to believe that a woman could walk away from two beautiful babies and not at least let someone know she's safe. Stranger things have happened, and that's what I'm sure we are all praying for, a safe return.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Wisconsin
on Nov 12, 2008 at 09:55 AM
I'm confused...I just saw a picture of this girl on facebook with the name of Kate D....from Black River Falls...and it says her last login was yesterday...this better not be a hoax!!
Posted by: Deedee
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:32 AM
We pray for her safe return to her boys, family and friends, we miss her very much. This situation is so very sad, please find out where she is. We Love You Alisha!!
Posted by: Tracy
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:08 AM
I do not know her well, but there are alot of people serching and praying for her safe return.Our communities are pulling together and won't give up until we find her.
Posted by: anon
Location: eau claire
on Nov 12, 2008 at 06:24 AM
we must of missed a comment but I noticed this statement too and thought ""A lot of good friends have gotten together and gotten fliers out,” Doug Sidie tells us. “She had a lot of good family and friends.""... Had? doesnt he mean HAS?
Posted by: Jennifer
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 12, 2008 at 06:07 AM
I think they need the FBI in this disappearance to investigate. Things just don't line up
Posted by: Nickie
Location: Tomah, WI
on Nov 12, 2008 at 05:33 AM
I really hope that Alisha is found safe and reunited with her boys. I did not know her well but she talked about them alot and I know that she loves them. PLEASE COME HOME SAFE.
Posted by: Cathy
on Nov 11, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I hope and pray that she is found safe and sound for her babies and all of her family and friends. (Amy, It does not say had. It says has, both in the printed article and the video. Lets just hope that all turns out ok and not point fingers until there is proof to do so)
Posted by: Jake
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 11, 2008 at 06:32 PM
This is a trascript right from the interview and if you listen closely he says HAS. Not HAD. Don't be quick to make judgements, it's a stressful time for everyone involved. "A lot of good friends have gotten together and gotten fliers out,” Doug Sidie tells us. “She has a lot of good family and friends."
Posted by: Elizabeth
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 11, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Praying for Alisha and her family. Praying that she is found safe and sound and can be back with her boys.
Posted by: Tammy
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 11, 2008 at 11:55 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with Alecia and her family. I pray she will be found and will soon be home with her beautiful boys. Lori...my thoughts are with you even though I can't be.
Posted by: Tina
Location: West Salem
on Nov 11, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Alisha is a wonderful person and deserves only good things. We all love her dearly and are praying for her safe return!
Posted by: Mike
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 10, 2008 at 09:41 PM
I don't know what the police are talking about, that the sheriff would say he doesn't have any reason to suspect foul play. Her friend said she received a "voicemail from Alisha, frantic and asking for help". Yet the police would not say whether the call was "panicked". So, exactly what is the difference between "frantic" and "panicked" in a situation like this. I hope and pray I am proven wrong on this!
Posted by: Tamissa
Location: Strum
on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:55 PM
I am keeping her in my thoughts and prayers, that she will be found and return home safe to her two boys! I took a CNA class with her months ago. I sat by her occasionally for class and was my partner during clinicals. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Alisha. May you return home safe!
Posted by: Jacinta Piquette
Location: Eau Claire
on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:10 PM
My thoughts are with Alicia and her boys!I hope she is found safe and that this is all a bad dream.
Posted by: Tanya
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 10, 2008 at 07:56 PM
If anyone has seen alisha please call the Jackson County Sheriffs Department, My prayers are with everyone in her family and her friends, i was helping search today and when I left there was 100 people that have signed, we will find her.
Posted by: Kay
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 10, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Please help us find her. If anyone has heard anything or seen anything, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. She has two young children who need her!
Posted by: Adam
Location: Black River Falls
on Nov 10, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I went to High School with Alisha. She is a great person. We are putting together a search party tommarow 11/10 at 9am in Hatfield. If anyone is interested in helping out please come tommarow. I didn't know her well, but she grew up right down the road from me and her family needs our help. |
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What will happen to the person in the house? who was he?
Wow, I'm amazed at how childish some of you are acting. God bless Alisha's memory and her family.
To the class of 1997 it is always easy for people like you to place blame not EVERYONE who goes to the bar is hurting their family I know from being a bartender for 7 yrs that yes there are irresponsible low lifes but there are also responsible people who go there for casual fun. For you to compare church and bar is kind of funny cuz everyone knows there are just as many sinners in church who do and have done horrible things. Its also funny u say people have done pretty stupid things while drinkin Hell we do stupid things NOT drinking as well. How about everyone start placing blame on individuals and not generalize all of society for the bad apples.You act like if u go to church that obviously makes u good maybe investigate the sexual offender list or serial killers or mass murderers who dont drink but are active members of their church.Alcohol can ruin lives if the person drinkin it chooses to let it but that is no diff then anything else in the end we ultimately control our choices!
First my heart goes out to the family. May you all find peace within. 4 all the nosey ppl who want 2 know about Alisha & Dougs relationship who the person in the house was or if hes being charged. Why would u want 3rd & 4th party gossip from here? Does it make this more understandable 2 u if they had a bad relationship?Stop trying to get the dirt on this womans life let her rest in peace and keep her dignity.We all have skeltons & things we R ashamed of.Before u rush over 2 sweep the neighbors front porch take the broom 2 yours.If u really care and want 2 know go sit in the court room u can get all the info youll need there. THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BOTH PARTIES DO READ THIS PLEASE STOP CAUSING MORE PAIN. Try puting yourself in the families shoes-what if this was ur sister/daughter/friend/son/brother/father? There are 2 sides 2 this coin & both are hurting.The twins r young & wont recall this tragic event the older preteen boy will please keep their best intrest in mind when postin here.
Maybe everyone is expecting a little too much of Law Enforcement. While there was no evidence of a crime, they HAD to do all they could to find Alisha alive. Once they ran out of options there, they bring in Crime scene techs. That was, what, Thursday? It takes time to collect, bag, label, and ship samples, I am sure. I am also sure that this is not the only crime on the line up for lab work. From what I've seen, crime scenes can be cleaned up so well that you need to use special lighthing to see it..microscopes to examine it. I think Law Enforcement did a great job. The witness should be charged for something. He knew. Doug isn't insane, and with those gloves, it seems pretty much 1st degree intentional to me. Alicia will live on in memory, God Bless the kids.
who is the key witness anyone know?
I just want to say "Thank You" to all the law enforcement people & caring citizens who were involved in trying to find Alisha. I was born & raised in this area & we have had our share of problems, but we also have a lot of very caring people here & consider myself lucky to call this area home. I know Alisha's family are also thankful for all the help they received--Let's let the family heal & Alisha rest in peace.
It is illegal to have knowledge of a murder or a crime and not report it immediately,also he knew about the obstruction that Doug was causing, when he was getting on tv asking for Alisha to come home. Wouldn't that be something like accessory. If somebody knew where your kids were wouldn't you want them to tell you!
I wish the witness would have come forth sooner-it wouldn't have changed the outcome, but, all concerned would have had resolve & wouldn't have had to listen to more lies from Alisha's killer. I think this witness should at least be charged with obstruction of justice to say the least.
I agree class of 1997. BRF is a sad place to live and many people are in the bars. I believe what you said should be said and I hope people think about what you said. The Church should be more over crowded then the bars. People would be more happier and marriages would be more happier, plus children may respect there parents and learn better lessons. Thanks for saying what you said. God Bless!
How do you figure the key witness is equally as guilty as Doug? Agreed that he should have come forward sooner. I can't imagine what he must have gone through mentally though, and this does not justify the failure of reporting this to authorities right away, nor does it compare to the emotional turmoil that Alisha's family has been put through. I don't see the purpose in charging him with anything, nor do I believe that he should be. This person didn't take Alisha's life...Doug did...and for that Doug should be the one to suffer the many consequences of his actions, as he will. It isn't like this guy could have changed the outcome of this tragedy by coming forward sooner. I do not pass the least bit of blame on him, and it is unfortunate for him that he was there.
In some of the comments, I also wondered about the evidence not seen. He must of been good at cleaning up all the evidence where he did this horrible thing. How about that person in the house? Nobody heard a gun shot? I just can't see how someone can do this to another. How could he set there with those two sweet little boys and lie to them and others? My prayers are with the 3 boys.
I definitely agree w/the response to "sick"!!! There is absolutely no way "mentally insane" comes into this picture. I'm sure he will undergo some psychiatric evaluations over the course of his jail stay to prove this, and that is one thing he isn't going to be able to fool anyone on. Unfortunately, no matter how much time Doug sits in prison, it isn't going to make up for what he has done to the family and friends of Alisha. It is also extremely unfortunate to think of all the luxuries he will be afforded during his prison stay (tv, soda, snacks, recreation, no bills, etc etc). I just hope he doesn't get the privilege of seeing any of his children again, as that is something he does not deserve. When the children become old enough to realize that their father is the person who took their mother's life, then it should be their choice to see him, but only then, as I am sure that they will have many questions they will seek answers to. RIP Alisha
I think that everyone in BRF really need to get a life.If everyone went to church as much as they do the bars BRF might be a better place. Do Alisha a favor or your kids STAY OUT OF THE BARS!! I see lots of things on the computer and i'm ashamed to say i know some of you. Everyone needs to start praying, not for everyone else but for yourselves. This should make you want to change your life. if ou stay in on weekends marriages are bound to turn sour...it's no place for a married couple to be.it's just asking for trouble..men and woman are very jealous people when alcohal is involved, as it says on the cans may impair judgement. think about it. You don't know who you are when you drink. I know everyone has done some ppretty stupid thing while drinking, if you say no then your a liar. Think before you drink, think of the 2 boys left without there mother
So There was some one else in the house when the murder happened. who was this other person? When did he find out that alisha was killed? what did doug tell this person. This person should also be charged with obstruction. was there some kind of plea deal for there confession? in my eyes this individual is just as guilty as doug.