 |
|
|
Updated: 7:19 AM May 10, 2009
Sheriff Says 93-year-old Woman Was Murdered in a "Thrill Killing With Satanic Overtones"
Sheriff James Meier says the two suspects 'set out to commit murder' and stabbed the 93-year-old woman 15 times as she lay in her bed. Posted: 11:05 AM May 7, 2009Reporter: WEAU 13 News Email Address: news@weau.com |
27-year-old Christopher Lee Roalson
|
121 Comments 
Photos | Post Your Comments |
|
|
| Read Comments |
| Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station. |
|
Posted by: Business owner
Location: Radisson
on May 13, 2009 at 04:31 PM
I think a few people out there need to get a life. Sylvia - we are only miles from a reservation - are you going to tell me that every Native American that went to Winter School was harrassed? Chris was born and raised in this community, went to school with my children, and as far as I know from the day he entered kindergarten to the day he graduated he was part of a class of Winter High. As for alcoholic establishments - they are in every community. Are you telling us that because there are these establishments that his parents frequented that it is the businesses' fault? Many things have been done for the children in Radisson and the surrounding communities, because of donations from these "establisments". Then you have the gall to say that WE should have helped them out if we knew they were troubled? Where were you? NO, I will not listen to anyone that says WE ARE ALL AT FAULT. There are very good people in this community that don't need to be bashed with this nonsense.
Posted by: stephanie
Location: hayward
on May 13, 2009 at 03:59 PM
I don't beleive anyone said they should not go to Jail. they are only saying what type of person they thought they were, people need to have respect for both families, you know you never know what someone in your OWN family will do. we can't be with our children or follow them as they grow older, we can't be blamed for everything they do. when you do terrible things they come back at you, only twice as bad, Both families are going through terrible times, give the families a break. Think of things your family had done or been through. I always do!!
Posted by: Beckie
Location: Wisconsin
on May 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
May Irene Rest In Peace. And may Chris and the 15yr old suffer. They knew what they were doing. Make them pay for it. And I also think the 15 yr old should get punished too. He knows from right and wrong. I hope they both get the biggest punishment ever for what they did. Poop lady dies at 93 because of being stabbed. She was obvisouly in good health to be living alone, it just shocks me to know that she could have lived ALOT longer.
Posted by: Lori
Location: Cadott
on May 13, 2009 at 03:29 PM
I'm reading some of these comments and I'm just astonished! Two men go and stab a 93 year old woman in her bed and people are saying this kid shouldn't be in jail but go to counseling? Have we gotton so touchy feely in this country that no matter how horrendous the act we feel the need to forgive and forget? For Pete's sake people wake up! These boys had a choice-that poor old woman in her bed did not. Good grief.
Posted by: Carole
Location: Sawyer County
on May 13, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I feel for the vicitims and suspects Family. I have been on both sides. Its a very awful feeling, member of my family have been through both ends of this tragdey. Its not fun for either side. Please be thoughtful for both sides, they did wrong and they will pay as they should but the families on both sides need comfort also.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Eau Claire
on May 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM
I also grew up in the area but never had a problem growing up. Finding things to do was never a problem. There is hunting, fishing, going to a movie in Hayward, hang out with friends, using our imaginations, playing baseball, going to open gym, etc. You can not blame the size of the town or who is in the town. The only people responsible for the murder of Irena are the two that did it. People don't just decide to kill someone because there is nothing else to do.
Posted by: Beckie
Location: Wisconsin
on May 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM
You can't be saying it the towns and bar etablishments that ruin these kids. My boyfriend grew up in Winter and right now he's in the Army Reserves and is working at Fort McCoy making just shy a $20 an hour and he's only 23. So you can't be saying it's the upbringing! That's just a load of bull.
Posted by: Mathew
Location: Chippewa Falls
on May 13, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Sylvia, one of the problems we have is individuals that are not willing to point the finger in the correct direction. Even though it is becoming more and more infrequent, society could still demand personal responsiblity. To blame the community of Radison or Couderay is delusional. I was raised in that area along with all of my friends. We were 15 and not one of us murdered a female in her bed. You also claim the small towns have nothing for children while the parents are getting drunk. You are very nieve to being a child in a small town, we had plenty of things to do. Don't blame society for psychotic behavior, blame the psychotic person for their behavior.
Posted by: another peer of the 15 year old boy
on May 12, 2009 at 08:04 PM
I have known the 15 year old boy for a long time. And yes, he did get into truble at school a lot. But for him to kill someone, I couldn't belive it. He was an awsome person. He was one of my best friends, you could even say i love him. But if he did do it, he does deserve to be punshed. I will be prying for the victims family and Chris and the 15 year old boys family.
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 12, 2009 at 07:57 PM
All you people can't judge any one untill we know the whole story. Do you know if their were more people involved? No. I feel sorry for the suffering familys and i'm prying for them. I feel sorry for Christoper and the 15 year old's family and friend and the same for the Irena's family and friends. But i mean don't judge a book untill you know its full story....Right?
Posted by: Sylvia
Location: New Auburn
on May 12, 2009 at 04:46 PM
I live south of Radisson and was appalled when I heard the news of this murder. There are many factors at play in this case including upbringing, family ties, community and friends. In the Winter School district, how many children attending are bi-racial? This child was probably harrassed from the time he entered kindergarten until the time he graduated. Also, the families are from Radisson and Couderay and both those towns are filled with alcoholic establishments with nothing for the children to do while their parents are frequenting those establishments. As for the 15 year old, obviously he was easily swayed into doing things. This is a tragedy all around and I feel great sympathy for all those involved. Also, each person living in those small towns should think about whether or not they could have done something to help these boys before this happened.
Posted by: Jim
Location: Elk Mound
on May 12, 2009 at 04:38 PM
No, we are not "all at fault". The two cold blooded killers are at fault. Read my post. How many other people with poor upbringings or even just the type of people who didn't fit in, have done such an act? Should society offer young people more choices that are healthy and productive? Sure, but in the end we are all responsible for our own choices. That seems to have been forgoten in this land for quite some time now. I have to agree with many on this post that BOTH of these men are damaged goods beyond repair. The best and safest thing we can do is lock them away for good. This is an example that must be made, lest someone else feels they should try and act in such a manner. We must face the fact that there are people who were raised poorly or just didnt turn out "right", that we will not be able to "help". All we can do is set strict limits on behavior with well know consequences for breaking them, then hope for the best. But if broken, justice should be sure and swift.
Posted by: We are all at fault
Location: winter
on May 12, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Let me explain before some take what i said wrong.. Everyone, including me, needs to step up to the plate... Look at our world, wars, famine, economy, even the weather. We are all at fault to some degree. We need to start stepping up in what ever way we can and start doing what needs to be done to change things. Are we going to start blaming the teachers next for not seeing something was wrong? What about the neighbors that watched chris grow up? Its senseless and stupid. We all need to start looking out for our younger generations. Unfortunately things like this will continue to happen until we all start opening our eyes. None of you can tell me that you have never seen a troubled child or a teen acting out and think anything other than, its a phase, they will grow out of it or what have you. I pray for peace of mind to Irenes family and to Chris's and the young lads family as well. But to a degree......We are all at fault. Whether we knew them or not.
Posted by: We are all at fault
Location: winter
on May 12, 2009 at 02:33 PM
I am best friends with the person that turned these boys in. What she did was not easy as we have all known these boys for many years. First off let me say, to the families, you are both victims of a horrible & senseless crime. There are no words that can be said to ease the pain & suffering you all feel. My heart bleeds for you all. Second off lets put the blame where it really belongs, Society. All of us know someone who is troubled, maybe its bills, maybe its religion what have you... People complain of what kids do now a days and the choices they make, but what are we as a society doing about it?? NOTHING.. you can raise your kids with good morals, ground them, do whatever, is that going to stop them from sneaking out of the house or doing something wrong? no. All communities should have things for kids, peer groups etc... a place for them to hang out, be themselves, places like pep centers and such that are supervised, have outlets for help, counseling etc.. We can change futures.
Posted by: Heather
Location: Eau Claire
on May 12, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I think a 15 year old knows right from wrong and yes he should go to prison and death the penalty would suit him just fine if Wisconsin had it. Even if he had councelling it wouldn't help obviously he head is messed up and nothing will fix it.
Posted by: Jim
Location: Elk Mound
on May 12, 2009 at 10:11 AM
I don't care how troubled your upbringing was. There is no excuse to harm another, in any way. Society has to bring sure and just punishment to offendors of this principle. In the end those of us who had childhoods that were less then rosey had to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and try to make the best life for ourselves that we could. Thats being responsible, thats acting like an adult. Your childhood troubles were the fault of your parents, but after a certain age, they belong fully to you, and you alone. Do not blame your actions of past things, they have no bearing on today. For sure, no bearing on those around you. We all have to live with our hidden demons. By doing so, we strive to make a civilized and livable society for all. Life has not, nor will ever, be fair. If one wins the genetic lottery, good for them. And if you do not, sorry, luck of the draw. Do not make others suffer for your own sense of injustice. Live, and let others live as well.
Posted by: peer of 15 year old
on May 12, 2009 at 09:29 AM
i think that the 15 yera old should not be locked up but should have some councelling i now this boy and i donit think he aould do some thing like that but!! he did and i wish the best for him
Posted by: A friend
Location: New Post
on May 12, 2009 at 09:07 AM
First of all I feel a great sadness for Irena and her family. May she be in the presence of God and in heaven. I feel for her family and for the families of the two suspects. I did not know the 15 year old but I did know Christopher. I knew him in passing for many years since he was a little boy. Not only until he obtained employment and was a co-worker at an older age did I cross paths with him again. After all the years gone by he remembered me. He and I would pass on our different shifts and he always had a smile and a hello for me. I do not in any way condone the act that was done but today think of that side of Chris that I saw. Please do not condemn his family, his Grampa loved him and he loved his Grampa those are the times I saw Chris as he was growing up. Please keep all involved in your prayers
Posted by: Concerned
Location: Northwoods
on May 12, 2009 at 07:51 AM
KEN---Guarenteed this weed was an Amp'd joint, a Jim Jones, a Juiced joint, or chronic?? (Which all are different types of laced weed...such as laced with crack, heroin, pcp, or opium...scary stuff especially if you dont know its laced)....but I hope your not referring to the case of Emery Kauanui ?? The 24 yr old pro surfer that was involved in fight after an altercation at a BAR??? Where a group of five men (and Seth Cravens the man that threw the fatal punch) arrived DRUNK and HIGH at Kauanui's home to fight him for a 'spilling a drink at the bar' Sounds more like a STUPID DRUNK FIGHT to me than a Stoner Brawl???? CUZ STONERS DONT BRAWL....they pass out! Now drunks are unpredictable so I stand corrected. Weed can definately be bad when mixed with other narcotics including alcohol, but then isnt everything as well?????? I'm just sayin...
Posted by: anonymous
Location: wisconsin
on May 12, 2009 at 07:31 AM
my heart goes out to the Rozack family. i will pray for you guys
Posted by: Kathy
Location: Chicago
on May 12, 2009 at 01:01 AM
To the posting from Suspects Family in Sarona. You said the 27yr has children? God Help Them! You said there was more to the story. You said he had problems and demons just like other killers could not hold back. You said that the marijuana was insignificant. Do you still believe the member of your family you have been describing to the world, with all these problems should of been on the streets using drugs & alcohol? Yet not one red flag went up in his home or families home that he was a problem? Don't you think it was a combination of everything he was doing and using in his life that made him do what he did? You said he is a nice guy and a good Father. Don't you think a 27yr good Father would be home caring for his children? Giving them love and affection. Supporting them financially giving them the attention they so desperately need from a Father? Teaching them right from wrong? Yet not one person in the family thought he was a problem to your town? Now it's to late! God Forbid
Posted by: Ken
Location: Gilman
on May 11, 2009 at 09:37 PM
To Concerned: There was actually an episode of Dateline on NBC a week or two ago about a group of young men who got high on marijuana and then went to another young man's house and beat him to death. There is plenty of evidence of marijuana use causing violent crime as well as permanent mental damage. Some people just choose to ignore it.
Posted by: jen
Location: minong
on May 11, 2009 at 09:18 PM
such a horrible thing to happen. makes you sick. thoughts and prayers to both families. many times the suspect's family are treated horribly, but many times the dark side is revealed and no one sees it coming. I don't wish the suspects the death penalty- I wish them treatment as well as time. again- thoughts and prayers go to both hurting families.
Posted by: J
Location: Radisson
on May 11, 2009 at 07:36 PM
I have read all the comments posted about this terrible crime. Some are just wrong and hurtful and pointed in the wrong direction. To the Family of Chris My heart goes out to you. I have known Chris all of my life and never thought he could of done this in a million years. And what the readers have to listen to and understand is it's not the families falt, Chris is 27 years old and he's a big boy and know's right from wrong WHY are you blaming the family?? Chris has alot of issues and despretly needs to talk this someone. The family is being punished enough we all live in a town of 200 people and the talking, pointing, and harassment is burtal pain for people who did not do anything wrong. I know the deceased family is greaving and doesn't understand why this accured. I know the deceased as well and my heart goes out to you. As for the 15 year old boy What happened to your brain did you lose it? How does someone talk you into killing another person?
Posted by: SJ
Location: WI
on May 11, 2009 at 07:26 PM
My son was murdered 3 years ago. The pain was and still is unspeakable. My deepest sympathy goes to Irena's family.No one should have to experience this kind of grief, and the killers deserve to be punished. Not once did my family ever lash out at the killer's family. We felt a sympathy for them. We were so grief stricken but at least we didn't have to feel shame. The victims family as well as the murder's families need love and support and yes, prayer's. There is just too much hatred in this world.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Wisconsin
on May 11, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Okay...i have also known the 15 year old boy and like another anonymous person had said he did get in trouble in the past and i was there when we got in trouble but he was a very smart boy. you cant blame his family for the decisions he made. they had no say in what him and Chris did. they probably didnt even know what he was going to do. so lay off all you people who are giving nasty comments its not their families fault for the decisions they made that night. sure the 15 year old got into trouble at school but he had a kind heart and could have made something out of himself in his life. and locking him up isnt going to help the situation he needs guidence while hes going through this. how would you like it if one of your family members did it and you were getting nasty comments? i pray that both chris and the 15 year old boy get help through this.
Posted by: suspects family
Location: wi
on May 11, 2009 at 04:47 PM
TO HEIDE IN EAU CLAIRE we are not looking for sympathy we know what these two did is horriable and we are not saying it's not and we feel very bad for the family but again we didn't committ this horriable crime they did.
Posted by: Levy
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
on May 11, 2009 at 04:42 PM
What a shock! My mother, had she still been alive, would have been nearly next door when this horrific crime occured. Do not blame the families of "Chris" - he is old enough to make his own decision. As to the 15 year-old, I guess I wonder why he was allowed to hang around the 27 year old. Where was the parental supervision in this case? Hopefully this will cause more parents to actually CARE where their teenagers are and whom they are spending idle time. My thoughts and prayers are with Irene Rozak's family at this very difficult time.
Posted by: Sam
Location: Osseo
on May 11, 2009 at 01:44 PM
who is sick enough to kill an old lady?!?!?! you have to be disturbed to do that. they need therapy.
Posted by: TJ
Location: Radisson
on May 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM
The posting by the peers of the 15 year old is nothing but lies. I have known this young man for years and he has been nothing but trouble. He comes from a disfunctional home and is as bright as a starless night.
Posted by: Rachael
Location: Exeland
on May 11, 2009 at 11:02 AM
After hearing about this is knowing these people grew up around me, I feel sick to my stomach. Chris graduated with my cousin, I've been in the same room with him, and I'm not sure how to feel. It's a disgusting thing and I pray they both serve their time.
Posted by: peers of 15 year old
on May 11, 2009 at 09:37 AM
the 15 year old boy suspected of this murder is actually really smart. me and my friend both agree on that. why he wuold do something like this is beyond me. he was a slacker in school, but if he wanted, he couldve graduated valid dictorian (w/e it is) but he made some bad decisions. im not sticking up for him in anyway, NONE! i agree that what he did was horrible, and he should be punished for it. he was very talented too. i wish the best for him, and that he could change his attitude and the way he treats ppl. i give my sympathy to the family of the victim. this was a terrible way for the victim to have her life ended. God bless her soul, and my she rest in peace.
Posted by: Philo
Location: Eau Claire
on May 11, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Well, although their civilian lives are over, I'm sure the U.S. military could put these boys to work. After all, Obama has plenty of killing lined up for them in Afghanistan. Perhaps they just needed some direction in life, ya know, someone to tell them WHO to kill... (our culture is sick, and without cure, will die)
Posted by: Concerned
Location: Northwoods
on May 11, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Also to Ken, saying Marijuana use is what caused them to make poor judgements?? Give me a break...marijuana is not a 'gateway drug' to murder?! Now meth or crack or heroin most definatley! But weed!? You get high and you just want to sit and zone out or eat! You defiantely to not get the urge to go out and kill?? You would never have the energy to do that!! I can say from first hand experience I quit and have been 'above the influence' haha for almost 2 yrs now, but I quit smoking weed because it was making me lazy and not as active and outgoing as I once was. The worst thing you want to do when high on weed is eat like 5 double cheeseburgers instead of eating a salad. So I wouldnt jump and say weed led to this. He made bad choices throughout his life and ultimately the worst one you can make. MURDER. ...and now he can RIP himself...that is Rot In Prison.
Posted by: Concerned
Location: Northwoods
on May 11, 2009 at 06:46 AM
This is absolutly horrible. My thoughts and prays go out to Irena's family and friends what a difficult time this must be. I also agree with some posts that it would be hard for murderers family members because obviously they didnt do it, but may you find courage to accept the things you cannot change, and you cannot change that Irenas family lost her permanently in a senseless act of violence but its only just to lose your family members permanently to the department of corrections...and since Wisconsin doesnt have the death penalty life without parole is very just. What if she had grandkids over with greatgrandkids? Would they have stabbed and killed children? Im guessing! Sick. RIP Irena.
Posted by: Suspects Family
Location: Sarona
on May 10, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Its crazy when you find out that someone in your family has murdered someone. Its almost surreal and so unexpected. We could not believe that Chris could do something like this, at first. But you have to delve deeper. People who knew Chris and knew what he was really like have hundreds of different views of whether or not he was capable. Its obvious he was, and there is obviously more to the story. He had problems, and demons and just like any other killer, probably could not hold back. But he was also a very nice guy and a good father, and just think about how his children will feel. Growing up knowing there father murdered a little old lady. I mean, I am sorry for what occurred, but growing up without a father for this reason is so terrible. We're all left in a kind of limbo, trying to figure out what exactly went wrong. As for his marijuana use, its entirely insignificant. If you had ever used marijuana, you would probably know that it does not lead to violence.
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 10, 2009 at 06:41 PM
What some people are missing is the reality of all of this. The family/friends over looked or ignored the signs.But also who would think them 2 would actually go and murder an innocent lady? It goes to show no matter how small of a town or how well i think u know people you really don't!The point im trying to make is even in small town usa people have problems and need help so please be aware and get them the help they need b4 its too late! My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Irena Roszak!
Posted by: anonymous
Location: wisconsin
on May 10, 2009 at 06:34 PM
me and the 15 year old are close friends,we once got in trouble together with some other friends(bad mistake).he was heading down the wrong road since then,and look where he is :*( it was terribly wrong what he and Chris did. my sympathy goes out to the Roszak family.
Posted by: rachelle
Location: exeland
on May 10, 2009 at 06:25 PM
i know the 15 year old boy,me and him were good friends,i never noticed anything about him that would cause him to be involved in such a thing :( i could never imagine him doing this! its a real eye opener. my prayers go out to Irena and her family and friends.
Posted by: brenna
Location: wisconsin
on May 10, 2009 at 05:00 PM
wow the 15 year old kid was my old neighbor at my cabin and he didnt seem like he would do somthing along this line, he came over to hang out a few times. -_-
Posted by: anonymous
Location: .
on May 10, 2009 at 04:55 PM
i cant believe this. how could they do this to a poor innocent old lady!?
Posted by: John
Location: ojiwba
on May 10, 2009 at 02:27 PM
i am a very good friend of chis and i dont beleive what is said here ive done lots with him he is not a hurt full person i just dont understand i just talked to him days before and same old chris it just drives me nuts that theres a possibility he was involved im sorrry for the family.
Posted by: lex
Location: exeland
on May 10, 2009 at 10:38 AM
my grandparents live in radisson. it scares me to think that they could have been the first house that was skipped over becasue of the yard light. my hearts and prayers go out to irena and her family. i can't imagine what they're going through.
Posted by: -
Location: Eau Claire
on May 10, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Two Words: Death Penalty!!
Posted by: Jess
Location: Eau Claire
on May 9, 2009 at 11:55 PM
To Irena's Family: Please know that so many people are praying for your family during this difficult time.
Posted by: melinda
Location: MN
on May 9, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I am sorry for what Chris did and I understand that no matter what an apology will not bring Irena back. But I just want to get it through to people that what those two did her should not be taken out on their family members. I just hope and prey that these two learned their lessons. Yeah I understand that they commited a crime but that does not mean that these families are bad or that their family members will do the same because we wont we all know better. I am just trying to find out why they did this and what made them decide to this type of thing to an innocent poor old lady. I understand that what I said about the 15 year old's parents was maybe a bit uncalled for but I was angry. I just hope that they will except my apology we two families need to stick together and hold the rest of our family together. What happened should not rip the rest of our families apart. I will be honest I love my cousin but I am extremely upset with what he did. Once again to the Roszak family SORRY.:(
Posted by: Michelle
Location: Winter, Wi
on May 9, 2009 at 11:02 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to both the victims and suspects families. I am saddened by how many lives this has ended up causing and for the grief that all the family members have and have yet to endure. I hope that the community can one day learn from this and realize what an effect drugs, alcohol and neglect has ended up costing the ENTIRE community. How many more deaths does Sawyer county need before some serious action is taken?
Posted by: Pete
Location: wisconsin
on May 9, 2009 at 08:29 PM
All I have to say is wow! I knew Chris well, we were in the same grade. I always thought of him as a good friend. If everything is true then my thoughs go to the Roszak family. And Chris you deserve what you get, what the hell were you thinking?
Posted by: Kevin
Location: Wisconsin
on May 9, 2009 at 07:08 PM
This is absolutely sickening. And to think she was not the intended target to begin with. A woman lives 93 years on this Earth and then gets murdered for a "thrill kill". My heart does out to Irena's family. As I know no one personally in any of these families, it sickens me. While I do have sympathy for the families of these two, I have no sympathy for the killers at all. May Irena's family know that many people, many of whom they don't even know, are thinking of them in this difficult time.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: chicago il
on May 9, 2009 at 06:55 PM
i know the 15 olds famaily and cris. they killed that old lady then they sould die the same way they killed her wisconisin sould have the death penalty.because they dont have it you tax payers have to pay for them the rest of ther life,food,and a place to sleep and clothes.and to sit in jail and they get to live while that old lady had to die a horable death i feel for the victaim family. why should we have to pay high state taxes to keep murders alive
Posted by: RON
Location: FOUNTAIN CITY
on May 9, 2009 at 06:28 PM
DEATH PENALTY JUSTIFIED NO QUESTION.
Posted by: angie
Location: ec
on May 9, 2009 at 06:21 PM
to melinda.....people do make mistakes and anyone who thinks that they are perfect is wrong. but the bottom line here is the mistake that these two did was the worst that anyone could do, and it isn't forgivable. Murder just sickens me, if he set out to kill someone he should have just taken his own life. Killing a 93 year old woman, that just sickens me. what did she ever do to them?? and look at the pain that they are causing this ladies family and their own families. these two need to go behind bars for the rest of their lives and the families need to grieve thier loss. something is wrong in their heads.... i don't want to think of what they could do if they prey on a 93 year old helpless lady, what could they do next?
Posted by: jill
Location: cloquet
on May 9, 2009 at 05:00 PM
I just was reading through the comments on here.My heart breaks for the sisters and the mother of Chris.Chris'mom was married to my uncle, who passed away a few years ago.I understand that the crime that was commited was horrible and Chris and the 15 year old should be punished, but to wish them dead makes you no better than them. People need to remember he has a family who loved him and all of your hateful remarks are not making this situation any better.You might want to look through the comments his family have made. Do any of them sound like they are happy about all of this?Do they sound proud? No, they are sick about this.Just as sick as everyone else.What is wrong with the world when someone commits a crime and the whole family is being punished for it? Please refrain from any more death penalty comments,what is the point? Wi doesn't have that.All that those kinds of comments do is make you sound ignorant and hurt innocent family members.I love you girls, your cousin, Jill
Posted by: leah
Location: exeland
on May 9, 2009 at 04:14 PM
this fifteen year old boy was my bestfriend too, i've been with him since sixth grade and i know absolutely everything about him. you people out there cant judge him until you know what was going on in his life. he would never so something like this he obviously just got caught up with the wrong person in a bad time. he's not like that at all. he is the sweetest funniest boy you would ever meet. i use to see this kid all day every day starting from seven in the morning, we talked all the time and what you guys get the impression of is the complete opposite of him. you don't know him so don't talk about him. he's got the character of the best friend anyone could ever have. he's not a killer, he's too young for it, he probably didn't even know what was going on, so stop talking about him. he is my bestfriend but more he is my brother, and i will always and forever care about him and love him. and he doesn't deserve the death penality, get to know him before you judge. seriously.
Posted by: JW
Location: Winter, Wi
on May 9, 2009 at 03:28 PM
These people are sick. Whatever happen to capital punishment. Eye for a eye. They took a life there life should be over to. Jail is to good for them. They need to suffered just like the women suffered. let them get the worst puishment there is.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Radisson
on May 9, 2009 at 03:06 PM
I was finally able to check out the stories on this. I'm the one Chris confessed to. I didn't believe he did it until I heard they found that poor woman. All of you who have known Chris "forever" know that Chris was not the same sober as when he was drinkng. That is when all this satanic talk would start, and I heard it many times from him when he was drinking but he never said anything about wanting to kill someone. Don't blame his family, they have enough to deal with. Imagine the questions his poor mother is asking herself. To Irena's family you are welcome. To the press, Stop referring to this poor woman as Roszak please. Sounds so cold to me, and this family needs all the warmth they can get. I am so sorry for you all. This crime has hurt many hearts. And what makes this so much worse in my opinion is they where scared away from the first location, that should have been the wake up call. All parties involved need your prayers. Please remember to add them to your prayer list.
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 9, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Yes kudos to the person that turned them in! But its not neccesary to keep this going. The boy and Chris are locked away for good, with a million dollar bail! Co you wont be seeing them! This is done and over with. Sympathy to the womens family and i hope she rest in peace. And sympathy to the boy(whom i knew) and Chris' family. They did the crime! NOT THEIR FAMILIES!! So their families dont deserve to be treated badly like they did it! BUT THERES NOTHING TO BE DONE! No WI doesnt need the death penalty!! Why is it when people from a small town kill they need the death penalty, but when someone from a city kills someone for thrill, they just get locked away!? WHATS THE DIFFERENCE???
Posted by: A COUPLE with MOTION light
Location: Radisson
on May 9, 2009 at 01:31 PM
BOTH families are VICTIMS of this vicious and SENSELESS CRIME! And BOTH FAMILIES are SUFFERING. They Need Support and not ATTACKS from ignorant ppl. Because this young man and teen decided to go on a Murder Spree, is it the fault of the family, I DON'T THINK SO. Was it the fault of the MANSON family - parents that they did what they did - TOP NOTCH society members - I DON'T THINK SO! You can raise your kids "right" and something can still go wrong when they become adults! We all get INFLUENCE from outside of the home, and more so now with the technology we have. So how can U put it ALL on the family?? THAT'S SO WRONG!!! Why was a 27 and 15 yr old together anyway? Who Influenced that? Why was the 15 yr old out that late??? READ my Name: YES, I may or could have been the "Targeted Victim" - NO one wins in this. COME TOGETHER AND GIVE SUPPORT TO ALL THE VICTIMS!!! Don't BASH or RIDICULE them. HEART FELT SORROW TO BOTH FAMILIES. I know both Families and C both Sorrows.
Posted by: sandy
Location: eau claire
on May 9, 2009 at 12:17 PM
I didn't know Irena, but I have a lump in my throat and a tears in my eye's for her. I hope she didn't have to suffer long. Maybe by God's grace she didn't wake up to know what was happening to her. To Irena's family, By the grace of God, may you find peace. May we all work to combat the evil in this world. I am with John in EC. These two, "the both of them"! should be made to sit in a cold, damp cell for the remainder of their lives, with no priveleges whatsoever, and contemplate their decision for decades and decades to come!! love satan? - go live in his world. Yes, I have compassion for the families of these murderers, but the choices they made are inexcuseable. They took a life. They must not have their's back. I have bitterness in my heart. I'm trying to remember though that it is bitterness that causes these things to happen. Irena, I find comfort that you are in a place where there is no more pain and suffering but only the love of our saviour and God.
Posted by: friend of the suspects family
Location: bruce
on May 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM
this is terrible. I never met Chris, but my friend always made him seem like such a good person. The day i found out it was him, I was in shock. I had to watch my dear friend sob, as I held her close. I'm so sorry for the victoms family as well. What they did was so horrible.
Posted by: jo
Location: cloquet
on May 9, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Mr. R Roszak, having so much hatered in your heart will only make your life more miserable. Do you seriously think that the family and friends of Chris are all fine with what happened to your grandmother? No, they ashamed, heart broken and deeply sorry for the loss of an innocent life. I feel you need to understand you are not the only one in pain. Chris' mother and sisters must feel like the whole community is against them, it wasn't his family's fault! People need to reach out to them, they must feel so alone. Again, I am sorry for you and your family and I know the pain of losing a loved one to a senseless crime. But I also know the peace of forgiveness. I hope you find it in your heart to not blame Chris' innocent family, they are hurting as much as you.
Posted by: Deb
Location: WI
on May 9, 2009 at 11:15 AM
The poor woman deserves sympathy, her family deserves sympathy, and the murderers families deserve sympathy. Pot has nothing to do with it. I smoked a lot when I was younger, I never murdered anyone, I just sat and watched TV. Wisconsin does need the death penalty, and I'm sorry if it hurts the feelings of the murderers family, these two deserve it. How would I feel if I had a family member commit a crime? Well, the closest I can come is a cousin who committed armed robbery(I guess there were signs, but we were blind) at a gas station and held a gun on my best friend. It's shocking, you feel horrible, but you gotta let the criminal take responsibility for the act. Kill and admit, death penalty should be automatic.
Posted by: Heidi
Location: Eau Claire
on May 9, 2009 at 11:13 AM
To the suspect's families: Please stop stating how you are innocent, how it's not your fault and that you didn't do anything wrong. Nobody cares. Stick to the facts. Your family member(s) confessed to this crime. The people who are going to get sympathy are the victim's family members. Show some dignity and let the public know how you feel about this crime, NOT how you feel about what YOU'RE going through. Again, nobody cares.
Posted by: JEANNE
Location: EAU GALLE
on May 9, 2009 at 10:52 AM
THIS IT THE WORST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD,,,,HOPE YOU BOTH SUFFER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES...SYMPATHY GOES TO THE FAMILY OF IRENA
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 9, 2009 at 10:26 AM
I knew Chris and i cant believe that he would do something like that.I used to be best frieds with his sister but now that all is ending now.My heart goes out to her and her family.Just a poor old lady dying after 93 years is just shocking and sad.
Posted by: jack
Location: eau claire
on May 9, 2009 at 10:07 AM
oh this sickens me. what is wrong with people? ive known a few people for years and guess what? they ended up taking a life. yet when i knew them they were "good" people but whatever. the point is this is sick and this sick sob needs the worst punishment there is, its just to bad the United States doesnt believe in it.
Posted by: family of suspect
on May 9, 2009 at 09:41 AM
we tried to raised our kids right. we are not to blame for the choices they make in life as adults. our symphaty goes out to irena's family.
Posted by: r roszak
Location: chicago
on May 9, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Anonymous should read a little more. Your "boy" Chris (satin's son by admission) and his pal have already given their statements. They're guilty. My grandmother was not the original target. The couple with whom your "boy" had an argument with were, except the they were scared off by security lights. Your "boy" was so intent on murdering that day and thought of my 93 year old grandmother, which whom he knew, and finished what he and his pal had set out to do, MURDER!
Posted by: Becky
Location: St. Paul
on May 9, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Why are ppl bashing the suspects family?!? What happened was very sick and I feel so bad for Irenas family but can you imagine what we feel like having to hear that a family member is being charged for something this horrific!?!?! It makes me sick to even think about it!!!
Posted by: Chris
on May 9, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Terrible! I hope this guy is off the streets forever. Death penalty would almost seem like the easy way out.
Posted by: Theresa
Location: Eau Claire
on May 9, 2009 at 02:18 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to both family's. My brother, cousins and I grew up with chris and were all friends. I never thought that anything like this would happen in radisson it's very very sad that this had to happen. My heart goes out to chris's mom she's a very good person... I pray that nothing like this ever happens again to anyone.
Posted by: Ken
Location: Gilman
on May 9, 2009 at 01:35 AM
It certainly comes as no surprise to me to find out that one of these killers has a documented history of marijuana usage. Drugs like that cause people to make poor judgements and often lead to violence. This is a sad tragedy that probably could have been avoided if someone had made a little stronger effort to steer them away from drugs and towards respecting themselves and others.
Posted by: Melinda
Location: MN
on May 9, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Here is my personal opinion about this whole thing. One Chris is my cousin and if he did actually have part in this brutal crime then maybe the parents of this 15 year old should be checked into also. Any responsible parent would know where heck their 15 year old is real early in the morning or late at night. This is not just Chris this is the 15 year olds fault to. And in my opinion also if people are blaming Chris for this whole thing than hopefully the samething doesnt happen in your family too due to the fact that it is hard and it hurts to find out that a family is involved with this kind of crime. Just think about that for once. You are not perfect. Have you made mistakes or done something stupid in your life? If you answer NO you are WRONG. Everyone makes mistakes and does something stupid but maybe not this way. Oh yeah and anyone that is downgrading and of this family it is not right because none of us knew until he was arrested.
Posted by: Joann
Location: Minnesota
on May 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I hope he rotts,and things happen to him that are so sickening to think about I wouldn't decribe them nor say them, and I dont want him to die He does not deserve to get off that easy.Chris has always been in satanic practices and very disturbing things, I dont know what i was thinking it sickens me that i was once with this person. He used to tell me that charles manson was his hero.I would like to extend my deepest sorrows to the roszak family and absolutly no sympathy for chris's family.
Posted by: Kathy
Location: Chicago
on May 8, 2009 at 11:21 PM
What is a 27yr old doing with a 15yr old? Why wasn't this 27yr old working a job? Where is this 27yr old family? Where is the 15yr old parents? How does the parents of the 15yr let him hang out with 27yr old adults? This is so disgusting and the most outrageous thing I've heard. I ask you how does a person stab a 93yr old helpless defenseless woman over and over and over and not know what their doing? Why did they have to do this? You can't tell me they didn't know what they were doing. What can their defense possibly be but GUILTY! Are they going to try to plead insanity? Let's pray the police do their job. The Family of this woman will not rest til justice is served. Let's pray the jury can read between the lines. And after all the evidence is in. Let the jury punish to the fullest possible sentence. Like the sick freaks Gacy, Speck, Bundy, Dahmer, BTK got. To The Roszak Family our hearts go out to you all. There aren't enough words to express our deepest sympathy for you.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: winter
on May 8, 2009 at 10:55 PM
It's awful when some one in there last little bit of life dies in such an awful way. I would hate to think that when I am old and gray something so awful would be the end! As for chris I went to school with him and he never had a bad bone in his body, he may have been a troubled kid, but so was I , It would be no excuse for his actions!! I am so sad that this happend in one of our small towns!
Posted by: jo
Location: cloquet
on May 8, 2009 at 10:34 PM
My brother was murdered three years ago. My family felt sympathy for the family of the man who had killed my brother. It wasn't his families fault. How devistating for a mother to have your only son grow up to do something so horrible. My sympathies go out to the victims family as well as the families of the suspects. Each family has to deal with the pain that this crime has caused. And shame on you who think the suspects family should not be sympathized with. To say that his family is to blame is absurd. No one raises a child with the expectations of them commiting such a horrible crime. It is senseless to harbor hatred for an entire family for the actions of one person. If this were your son/brother/cousin would you want an entire community blaming you for their actions?
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Somerset
on May 8, 2009 at 10:21 PM
I am from a town just 10 minutes from Radison. This story has terrified myself and my family who live in Radison and Exeland. I agree with all the people who think these two sickos should be put to death. They don't deserve a single day more on this earth. WI needs the death penalty, especially for cases like this. I am just sick about this....my heart and sympathy goes out to her family. We are all thinking about you!
Posted by: Baker, Ashley
Location: Exeland, WI
on May 8, 2009 at 09:55 PM
what Chris and the 15 year old is VERY bad. but they both dont deserve to have people wish for a deth penalty. i love Chris to deth, he is my best friend and my older brother and the 15 year old (no comment for him). Christopher is a good kid and he would have been messed up on something to do this and the boy. and all of you gotta stop talking bout staping them and puting them away for ever and stuff like that. it really hurts other people too. my sympathy does go out for the victims family. i have meet the victim cause my friend wanted to mow her lawn and i was with him when he asked. she seemed like a sweet, nice and loving lady. im really sorry for what my brother and his friend did. and like i said..they had to be messed up on something to do this cause Chris was raised to charish his elders. dont blame the familys for what their son, brother, nephew, cousin ect. did. once again im sorry for the Roszak's lost.
Posted by: John
Location: Eau Claire
on May 8, 2009 at 09:40 PM
No, the death penalty is wrong, but punishment is not. Put these (And I mean both of them, 15 is old enough to know that life needs to be respected) two in a 7x7 gray cinderbock cell with no windows, a sink, and a john. Give them no human contact ever again. Meals get slid under the door. If they get sick, then they suffer, maybe die. So be it. No TV, no radio, no time outside, no law libraries, no visitors. Heck that poor woman is now in a box smaller then that, now isn't she? Okay, maybe I will give them a Bible so they can beg for the grace of the Almighty. Cruel? Maybe, but we need to get a hold on the criminal mind in this country and severe examples are needed.
Posted by: Ashley
Location: Exeland
on May 8, 2009 at 09:36 PM
okay...listen here, what my brother and the 15 year old did was wrong. but they dont need deth penalty. i kno who the 15 year old is (im not telling) and i kno they both were raised better than that. my sympathy goes out to the victims family and im really sorry this had to happen you a member of your family. just dont blame the familys we didnt tell chris or the boy to do this. and i dont think they deserve deth penalty, but they deserve to be punished.
Posted by: trever
Location: maustin
on May 8, 2009 at 09:34 PM
the 15 year old boy was my bestfriend and i didnt think that he would do such a thing but dont judge a book by its cover me and this boy were tight man we were best friends but im not friends with killers!
Posted by: suspects sister
on May 8, 2009 at 09:21 PM
im sorry i forgot to add that my sympathy goes out to the irena's family
Posted by: Amber
Location: CA
on May 8, 2009 at 09:20 PM
It is very unfortunate to loose a life, and much worse to loose it in this manner. Unfortunately, things like this happen all over the world. A 21 year old guy I worked with is "suspected" to do a similar thing as well. He was charged, and still going to court, for murdering another co-worker of mine and wife. You never see it coming. There is nothing that you could've done different. I also think the family and friends of the victim will never have justice enough or peace. The suspects friends and family will never be able to wrap their finger around the truth. Try to remember the possitives, laughs, and joys. We all have just one life to live, so live well. May we find peace in this crazy, messed up world.
Posted by: suspects sister
on May 8, 2009 at 09:05 PM
i know my brother was in the wrong for what he had done but that doesnt mean my mom raised him to be like that. my mom taught chris to cherish the elderly. his family had nothing to do with what he did and for you people out there to say that there should be no sympathy to the suspects family are in the wrong. WE DIDNT DO ANYTHING WRONG!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Bloomer
on May 8, 2009 at 09:04 PM
How sick can people be. This is soo cruel, how could anyone murder a 93 year old who they never met. I hope both men involve spend the rest of there lives in prison.
Posted by: does it matter
Location: you dont need to kno
on May 8, 2009 at 08:53 PM
you kno what, yeah the lady didnt deserve to die, and what they did was majorly bad, but dont blame the family. they raised both of the boys right. but they were the ones that made the mistake...NOT THE FAMILYS!!!!
Posted by: ta
on May 8, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Maybe you people have heard of the concept known as innocent until proven guilty. Lets not forget that Sawyer county cops are on the case and they are nothing more than glorified meter maids with a gun.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Radisson
on May 8, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I second that remark by thankful!! (whomever turned him in-KUDOS!!) I've known Chris for quite a while and honestly didn't think he could "or would" do something like this-it's horrible. I guess it goes to show ya some peolple are just not like they seem!! My most deepest sympathy to Irene and her family-she was a sweet lady!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Eau Claire
on May 8, 2009 at 07:14 PM
93 years of life. How horrible that after such a long life this is the way she met her end. That poor, poor woman. My heart goes out to her family. What a horrible thing for them to have to face. I don't believe in the death penalty except for severe cases. Maybe this is one of them.
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 8, 2009 at 06:38 PM
We need the death penalty
Posted by: sroszak
Location: chicago
on May 8, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Thank you for coming forward and putting these two very bad people away! Our grandmother is gone now from a crime that makes me sick to my stomach to swallow. She was a loving woman who would have given you anything if you asked. I have no remorse for the families of the suspects because you didnt just wake up one day and what to murder someone. There were signs of this way before it happened Im sure! I have one thing to say to you, Christopher and your friend, "May you live with that imagine for the rest of your life and may it never be forgotten, may it torture you everyday of what you did to an innocent woman, wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and justice will be served and we will be there to see you spend the rest of your life behind bars so help me God!" Thank you for all the pours of prayers for the Roszak family all that praying brought us to where we are today, two very bad men behind bars!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Wisconsin
on May 8, 2009 at 05:51 PM
This is so sad and my prayers go out to the family of Irena. When I heard about the murder I was so scared for myself and children just to know that the "killers" were on the loose. After hearing who committed this horrible crime I was relieved that they caught the killers but I also knew one of the killers which was "Chris" from years back ago and just to think I let him in my house with my family. This makes me feel scared and now I don't think I can trust anyone. I hope the "killers" get what they deserve!
Posted by: Shelley
Location: Radisson
on May 8, 2009 at 05:26 PM
It saddens me to know that something this horrible happened in our "little" community where everyone knows everyone. My sincere sympathy to Chris and her family in the loss of Irena and the horrible pain they must be going thru right now. To live to be 93 and die this kind of horrible death in this small community takes my breath away.
Posted by: Don B.
Location: Shell Lake
on May 8, 2009 at 05:08 PM
To Anonymous who has known a cold blooded, deranged murderer for 20 years. Irena's Grandson Mike is a very dear and close friend of my daughters and my family. Your "dear, sweet Chris" CONFESSED to killing Mike's loving Grandmother in her own bed just for the fun of it! We can not even imagine how Irena's family is feeling!He is a "son of Satin". Fine. He can go and spend all eternity burning with Satin! My sympathies and prayers go to Irena's family.
Posted by: Thankful
Location: Radisson
on May 8, 2009 at 04:20 PM
To the person that knew right from wrong, and came forward with the information leading to the arrests... Thank You
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: winter
on May 8, 2009 at 04:16 PM
bring in the death penalty
Posted by: anonymous
Location: minnasota
on May 8, 2009 at 04:15 PM
MY PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF THE VICTIM. I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT THIS MUST DISPICABLE CRIME. I RAISED MY CHILDERN AROUND THE WINTER AREA AND I COULD NEVER IMAGAINE THAT SOMSETHING LIKE THAT COULD HAPPEN IN OUR COMMUNITIES. AND YES HE WAS CAPABLE OF THE CRIME HE IS BEING ACCUSED OF AGAIN MY PRAYS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Posted by: Anon
Location: Eau Claire
on May 8, 2009 at 03:14 PM
My condolences out to the gals family and friends. I'm sure she will be missed. In cases like these, I think they need to do the crime that the people committed back to the people who got caught. For instance, Stab both these guys 15 times each. Maybe then criminals will think twice about doing such stupid stuff. Instead of thinking about a free ride in jail. Just my opinion.
Posted by: Deb
Location: Whitehall
on May 8, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Ok, Anoymous, I knew it would't take too long for the "he's a nice guy" bit to start. I'm sure the poor lady recognized the fact that two "nice" young men were the ones who were killing her. My sympathies extend to the lady, to her family, and to the families of the murderers, but not one iota of sympathy will I extend to them. Innocent until proven guilty only goes so far. It sounds like the nice young man admitted to some, if not all, of this.
Posted by: WH
on May 8, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Who gives a hoot about the family of the suspects!!!! WI should have the death penalty and this sick SOB's should be in the front of the line!!!!
Posted by: tony
Location: cumberland
on May 8, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Good job for sticking up for your friend "anonymous". It's pretty sad that he "didn;t do it", but you don;t want to let the worl know who you are cause you probably bad mouth him around town. And no, the onlyone who gets sympathy is hte old women and her family
Posted by: roszak
on May 8, 2009 at 01:08 PM
I feel no sympathy or pain for the suspects or their family- What about mine- we've lost a family member for nonsense. They need to be locked up for life.Their familes should think about what they did wrong in raising these hoodlums.
Posted by: David
Location: St paul
on May 8, 2009 at 12:12 PM
I've known the suspect Chris for almost 25 years and I have never seen him be aggresive towards anybody. especially in the nature where an old woman would get beat to death. Now I haven't seen him in a couple of years but it's hard to imagine that Chris would do this. I feel really bad for the family who suffered and I also feel for Chris's family as they were always very kind to me growing up. I just hope this is all a big misunderstanding and the finger was pointed in the wrong direction. If not, well I hope he's ready to face some pretty harsh punishment.
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 8, 2009 at 10:21 AM
before everyone starts blaming chris you need to get the facts. i've known him for almost 20 years and there is no way he could do this!! and what about the family of the suspects? dont they get any sympathy?? they werent the ones to do this.
Posted by: Desiree
Location: Eau Claire
on May 8, 2009 at 09:27 AM
I grew up in Radisson and went to high school with Chris. He was a troubled kid, but I was shocked when I heard his name linked to this murder.
Posted by: sparkyd
Location: stanley
on May 8, 2009 at 09:05 AM
What dispicable characters these two must be to do this to an elderly women. I cannot imagine the terror she must have felt. Your home should be a safe haven, something you have worked all of your life for and to have some one break in and think they have the right to destroy and kill for their pleasure. Disgusting is all I can say. My sympathy goes out to her family. May she find peace in heaven.
Posted by: Sue
on May 8, 2009 at 08:08 AM
HOW SAD!
Posted by: Lee
Location: Sawyer Co
on May 7, 2009 at 10:23 PM
The person or persons who did this deserves to be tossed in the deepest darkest dungeon that can be found and left until they rot. Its just too bad Wisconsin doesn't have a death penalty.
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 7, 2009 at 10:22 PM
I grew up about 10 minutes from Radisson. This is so sad. How could these slime do this to that poor woman. This is when I wish Wisconsin had the death penalty. Imagine living your life and making it to 93 only to be murdered. Wow! My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time!
Posted by: Steph
Location: Eau Claire
on May 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Oh my god!!! What is wrong with these people who did this?? For God's Sake just leave the the poor woman alone--she is 93! She would have been no match for a couple of guys. Or maybe I should ask, do they get a thrill out of beating up an elderly person?
Posted by: joseph
Location: eau claire
on May 7, 2009 at 08:28 PM
This story just sickens me!! Whoever would attack and kill an elderly 93 year old subject definately has something wrong with them! I hope Sawyer County is able to find these people that did this disgusting crime and lock them up for the rest of there lives!!
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 7, 2009 at 07:43 PM
that is really a shame |
Prev
WEAU.com most popular
- Woman who got caught up in scam also participated
- Hunters encourage to shoot deer with green ear tags
- Families celebrate special birthday
- Police arrest two people in string of business burglaries
- Man pulled out a knife and tried to stab people on a bus
- The hunt is (almost!) on; the camps are ready
- Jackson County courthouse evacuated Friday morning
- Suspect in high-speed chase speaks out
- Downtown Eau Claire kicks off holiday season
- Deputies involved in deadly shootout last month cleared
- Suspect in high-speed chase speaks out
16 Comments - Wardens asking hunters for help during the hunting season
15 Comments - Wisconsinites paying more for health insurance than the rest of the country
13 Comments - Harley-Davidson may be official Wisconsin motorcycle
10 Comments - Oprah Winfrey's talk show will end in 2011
9 Comments - Jail committee meets to choose site for new justice center
8 Comments
wi jobs
Check out the latest job postings from the WEAU Job Board!
View More Jobs.
Irena is the grandmother of my best friends' fiancee. I wish their family eternal peace and pray for the justice they deserve.
Anonymous, he will not. The court records released he was a party to a crime which carries a life sentence. He is just as guilty. So don't you think that while he was in the kitchen he should have called police! Or said OMG what are you doing no he didnt. If you go to Hayward courthouse you can pay its a public record for his confession. HE IS JUST AS GUILTY! If someone robs a bank and your with them and you know what they are doing you should just get a slap on the hand if you didnt ask for the money, but drove him there and handed him the money bag. Its the same thing. The law states that he knew why he was going there he should have turned around and went home. And for christ sakes where are the parents when your son is out the night before smoking and the night of the murder and 3 in the morning. They should be at fault here as well, they are just as guilty if you don't have control over your children at 15 he could turn our like christopher roalson, a devil!
I'm starting to think different about this case now! at first I was in disbelief how anyone can do this more or less a 15 year old?? well after reading the newest release in the paper the 15year old boy austin stood in the kitchen while chris stabbed and beat this poor lady with a chair.Now i read that austin was breaking in to burglerize the home and murder wasnt even in his mind? In the paper it states that chris admitted to stabbing and beating irene while austin stood in the kitchen so i wonder how this is going to play out in court? I know austin is still at fault for even being there in the first place, but do you think he will now get lenience from the judge due to his age and lack of his part in the murder?
Everyone who is friends with these low lifes need to realize this was no mistake, they thought about this the night before and the cowards got scared because of a motion light? So you decided to kill a woman that could not fend for heself, real cowards. Than go and talk about it to a friend, is everyone reading this! Lastly, to know that people keep saying oh no not these guys if they were normal and had a feeling they would have felt bad for what they did and went to the police instead of someone having to find her laying in her bed. Cowards! The death penalty no way you cowards think of this everyday as if I'm sure their family is and see how that eats you alive. There is no help for you two. Just thank god you two didn't go on a mass killing spree and than people would be saying o they were so depressed they needed help. Think about this woman who was stabbed 15 times for NO REASON.....I'm not hearing one but that we wanted to steal stuff and sell it get a job like everyone else!!!!
ok wow! yeah seriously everyone is thinking different of the 15 year old! he was my best friend and he would never ever be that cruel!! he was with the wonrg person and thats all! he is way to smart for that! he has changed a lot just because of someone he thought he "loved" but he was starting to do better and then he met up with chris!! this is pretty much all chris's fault! the 15 year old never would have even thought about doing this!!
OMG!!! Yes what happened with Irene was absolutly nothing but a devistating tragedy, but reading threw all these comments it appears that everyone is trying to find anything to answer why this happened. Its not because of racisim why would anyone think that? because Irene was white and Chris wasnt? well news flash people The 15year old was white! so where would be the racisim there?? Bottom line Both Chris and the 15 year old made a bad decission and now have to suffer the rest of their lives for it and they will!! I dont think the death penalty is even justice for them it's just the easy way out. Bottom line all im saying is quit blaming the community, racisim, video games, the families or whatever else you can come up with it's all about the very messed up minds these 2 young men had and thats so hard for me to say due to the fact the 15year old is my nephew. May Irene rest in peace and I hope my nephew is man enough to except his punishment cause its ganna be a big one
Sylvia, I grew up in the radisson area. I really feel that the people of those communities and surrounding areas have a small percentage of harassment due to race. People in that area are just good people, they look at who you are, not what you are. And as far as the bars go, compared to other towns, the bar to people ratio is the same. So many bars for so many people. No one can blame the community or the family. This was a choice made by two people. May all families/communities be able to find peace and heal.
I am the girlfriend of Walter Serio Jr and I met Irena in Oct. I am so glad Tony & I made the trip. I work at Johns Hopkins in Critical Care Transport and see death more than I care too. This was truely a very dark day for me. She was a great woman and for the life of me I will never understand "thrill" killing. I do not believe these two can be rehabilitated and if you do like Tony has said when they get out put them up next to you and your family and see how you feel. Life is about choices "the right one & the wrong one". No one made them do this, they "Decided" to do this. The only one to blame is Chris & his accomplise! Oh yea they withold his name because he is a juvi and has rights! What rights does Irena have. NONE NOW! Irena at least you don't have to live here anymore and deal with the sensless BS that goes on. God Bless you Love Tony & Tina
From Irena's Grandson who had to walk my Grandmother to her grave last week.My final thoughts of the day are this.I feel sorry for my family to have to go through this tragedy and relive it everyday for the rest of their lives.I feel sorry for the residents of this state who now have to pay taxes from your hard work to keep these two people clothed, fed, educated and whatever other privliges they get in prison for the remainder of their lives.In this case, the death penalty is perfectly justified.Next time you vote, do your homework on what your politicians stand for and their stances on important issues like the death penalty.Sorry, sometimes it does make sense.And lastly, I feel sorry for the two families of these two criminals.They now have to carry this weight on their back for the rest of thier lives of what their flesh and blood did to another human being.A defenseless 93 year old woman who just enjoyed growing her garden and flowers.Such tough guys, hope they are proud of this.
I am the Grandson of Irena Roszak and yes,I have wrote in here before.It's my way of venting and honoring my Grandmother.She was the best and one of the reasons I became a Marine and represented this country.My best advice for anyone out there,keep yourself educated about your community,your state, your country and politicians. There are so many outlets available to people today that have desensitized us to the point of not caring about each other. In particular, video games, movies, the internet and violent scenes exposure.My Grandmother wouldn't hurt a fly and I am still trying to wrap my mind around why this happened.How can any other human being find any satisfaction or pleasure in "KILLING", yes folks, "KILLING" another person.There is no excuse I will ever accept from anyone of why this happened.These are not two citizens who did this, they are two evil unfeeling dregs of society that need to never see the light of day again.There was absolutely no reason for this to happen.
I had the fortunate opportunity to take my girlfriend to visit my Grandmother this past October. I returned to Radisson last week to help carry her to her final resting place. I would never ever wish this pain even upon my enemies, I loved her very much and she taught me many important life lessons. My Grandmother and Grandfather were great people who worked hard, were proud to be Americans and to have the opportunity to raise their kids in this great country. Until a tragedy of this magnitude lands in your lap, you have no idea how this takes the air right out of your lungs. It doesn't matter where you are raised, the color of your skin, your religion or your family background. A evil person is an evil person, just define it as it should be. Ask yourself one simple question, "Would you want this person released and living next door to your family"? If there was a death penalty in the state I would gladly volunteer to pull the handle without question. Stand in my shoes to feel.
This story is terrifieing Birchwood is maybe 10 miles from thier it is truely something that just isnt saposed to happen around here. Who is safe anymore!!! My prayers go to the family
Alright folks. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. If you choose to reply to a previous post - first make sure that you have read through the whole thing, that you understand what it said and the context in which it was written. Knee-jerk reactions just add fuel to the fire. Our small communities need to work together to make sure things like this do not have a chance to happen again.
Okay business owner in radisson, bring up the reservation, that has nothing to do with what happened, sounds like your a little predjudice,you know you need to put your name up let us see who you are, and leave the families out of this oh and the reservation. god let these families have some peace now and get on with their lives as much as they can.
this is just sick! i dont care how nice these 2 killers were or how used to be. they killed an old woman who lived through greatest generation. they did it for a thrill kill? let them die!