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**CosmicPal** · 02-23-2011, 09:38 PM

My dearest fellow Planeteers, I need your lovin' support right now. Some of you may recall I lost my father to a stroke in July of 2009. Well, I just found out today that my dearest brother was murdered in his home last night by a *****ing coward!!!!

I've wept like a child for a couple of hours after hearing the news, and even though I'm still in a state of shock, I'm so pissed at the coward who took my brother's life that I just don't know what to do. The news is still fresh in my mind and I'm literally shaking as I write this.

My brother didn't have to die. And since this is a criminal investigation, I'll refrain from providing what information I've heard about what happened. He leaves behind a gorgeous wife and two kids: my lovely niece, a junior in high school, and my nephew, a freshman in college.

The phone calls and texts have been pouring in and it helps. But the point of this message is to let the ones you love the most KNOW each and every day that they mean something to you. I thought this sort of shit only happened to others, but it just happened to me. It's real. And it *****ing hurts! Send your love to everyone. Life is short. Life matters. You guys have been like family to me for these past few years and I love you all. Peace out.

johnny961 · 03-01-2011, 12:12 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to your whole family.

**Donger** · 03-01-2011, 11:22 AM

More:

Christopher Wells Violated Multiple Restraining Orders

The coroner said Amara and Robert died as a result of "sharp force injuries." The medical term is used to describe stab wounds, incised wounds and chop wounds.

Robert owns the sprawling house at 2470 Marlin Way with his wife, Tamara (Tammy) Wells Rafferty, who was out of town working when the bodies were found. Tammy Wells Rafferty is Christopher Wells' sister.

Court records show Christopher had violated multiple restraining orders and Amara had feared for her life. She also feared what her husband would do to himself.

In an arrest affidavit dated Aug. 12, 2010, Amara Wells told authorities:

# She believed Mr. Wells installed spyware on their computer to track all of her passwords.
# Mr. Wells hacked into her Facebook account, removing the block she had activated.
# Her father gave her a computer so Mr. Wells couldn't hack into it.
# Their life was perfect until Mr. Wells started using drugs.
# Everyone had tried to get him to go to rehab, but he refused.
# She was scared to death of him and couldn't believe this was happening to her.

In January, Amara told a sheriff's detective that she had a code word with her family in case it was needed and that she had filled out a release with her therapist in case anything happened to her.

She told a detective she "was at the end of her rope and in a hole that she can't get out of."

"It's very hard to believe this could happen between two people who years ago seemed in love," said Hitzemann.

Sher, Plake Have Criminal Record

According to court records, Sher was arrested in July 2005 for assault, domestic violence and harassment in Colorado Springs.

In 2008, he was arrested for drunken driving.

His latest arrest came in July 2010 when he was picked up for speeding, driving with a revoked license and being a habitual offender.

Court records also show Plake has been issued several citations for driving with a suspended license. He was also sued by a landlord trying to evict him from his apartment.

Sher In Army Reserve, Plake In Navy Uniform

Plake's Facebook page had a photograph of him in a Navy sailor uniform. The page said Plake studied to be a heating ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration technician last year at Intellitec College.

Sher is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He appears in a green camouflage uniform holding an infant in a photo on his Hi5.com profile. He enlisted in 2002 and is a sergeant in the Reserve. Sher has been on active duty before but Fort Carson said none of the suspects are currently assigned to active duty out of the post.

Sher and a woman had a baby boy, according to a 2003 Colorado Springs Gazette birth announcement. His Facebook page said he was employed as a sales consultant at Rocky Mountain Auto Brokers in Colorado Springs.

Under college experience, Sher wrote on Facebook: "to (sic) much work."

Woody's Facebook page says he's married and offers this "philosophy" comment: "Being a pacifist between (sic) wars is like being a vegitarian (sic) between meals."

Woody also quotes John Adams: "We should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections."

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said this is still an active investigation and anyone who has additional information in the case is asked to call the tip line at 303-660-7579.

Hanavan said the sheriff's office may release more information as the investigation develops and may hold a news conference later in the week.

FAX · 03-01-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

Update, as requested:

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. -- Four people have been arrested in the double-homicide case in Douglas County, including the husband of the woman who was found dead.

Amara Wells, 39 and Robert D. Rafferty Jr., 49, were found dead at 3 a.m. last Wednesday.

This past Saturday and Sunday four suspects were taken into custody and are being held in conjunction with the double homicide.

The four people who have been charged with first-degree murder are:

Christopher Wells, 49
Josiah Sher, 26,
Matthew Plake, 26,
Micah Woody, 29,

Jesus, this is horrible. Unimaginable, really.

FAX

patteeu · 03-02-2011, 08:18 AM

Really sorry to hear about this tragedy, Cosmic. Best wishes for you and all impacted by this senseless killing. It's fortunate that your sister-in-law and your niece and nephew were gone at the time.

**DaFace** · 03-02-2011, 10:21 AM

It's been a week, so I'm going to go ahead and unstick the thread. However, please feel free to bump the thread with updates as more info becomes available. Best of luck for a speedy resolution, CP.

**CosmicPal** · 03-07-2011, 10:23 PM

I am back home now.

It had been a very difficult and emotional week. The good news is that they've caught all the men involved. There is some additional good news, but unfortunately, I am not able to share that right now. (Our attorney discovered this online, therefore, I can no longer comment about the case.)

Again, I cannot begin to tell you how blessed I am to have such a strong relationship with my fellow Chiefs fans. You guys rock! Your concerns, prayers, sympathies, etc. do help. There will forever be an enormous hole in my life from now on, but you guys do help with the healing process.

After the funeral, I took some of my brother's lifelong friends to his favorite local bar. The bartender let us have the pool table for the rest of the night at no charge. Before we closed the bar, we all gathered for a group photo. One of the bartenders jumped up on the booth to snap a picture when a hot girl came out of nowhere, jumped in front of the cameraman and flashed her breasts! The entire place erupted in laughter. And the first thing to come to mind was that that had to have been the spirit of my brother. He was always a prankster.

It was a great way to end a profoundly emotional day.

Thanks for all of your support. I will never forget this as long as I live. This thread meant a lot to me. You guys rock!

**CosmicPal** · 02-23-2012, 10:21 AM

It is with a hard heart I bring this up, but it is a year to the date that this senseless tragedy occurred and it has been a very difficult day since I'd been whisked awake around 2:30AM. (Ironically, about the same time the murders of my brother and his sister-in-law occurred.)

The reason for this is that I've never forgotten the overwhelming support I've received from the Planet. You guys were paramount to my being strong and moving forward with the sort of zest required to make life happen. You guys were also a profound reminder that even when the world is at its darkest moment, there is a light in the world that is illuminated by the friends you make and keep.

And I thank you ALL for that.

You are ALL a testament to why the Chiefs are supported by some of the most remarkable and supportive fans in all of football.

I can't talk about the events until after the trials are over, but I can convey my love and gratitude for those who have supported me through this past year.

Thanks...
CosmicPal

**Dave Lane** · 02-23-2012, 10:31 AM

Dude best wishes for a recovery and a life that would make your brother proud of you. Good luck in all you do and I'd love to see the update / sentencing for the monsters involved.

Hard for me to fathom such brutality in the world. Be strong.

BoneKrusher · 02-23-2012, 10:37 AM

this was just terrible.
i wasn't around last year, just saw this thread and wanted to wish you a speedy recovery.

**gblowfish** · 02-23-2012, 10:38 AM

Hang in there, Cosmic Dude...

**SuperChief** · 02-23-2012, 10:58 AM

Be strong, friend. Time heals all wounds, as they say.

**Dartgod** · 02-23-2012, 11:00 AM

I'm glad to see that you are coping with this as best as possible.

Has the trial for this started yet?

kepp · 02-23-2012, 11:03 AM

I heard someone say recently that you never really get over things like this, but that you can learn to live, and cope, with them better. Here's to you & everyone involved being able to do that.

**CosmicPal** · 02-23-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm glad to see that you are coping with this as best as possible.

Has the trial for this started yet?

Thanks...

They should start some time later this year. We should know in a couple of months.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-23-2012, 11:08 AM

Much, much, love.

02-23-2011, 09:38 PM
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	Need Your Love!!! My dearest fellow Planeteers, I need your lovin' support right now. Some of you may recall I lost my father to a stroke in July of 2009. Well, I just found out today that my dearest brother was murdered in his home last night by a ***ing coward!!!! I've wept like a child for a couple of hours after hearing the news, and even though I'm still in a state of shock, I'm so pissed at the coward who took my brother's life that I just don't know what to do. The news is still fresh in my mind and I'm literally shaking as I write this. My brother didn't have to die. And since this is a criminal investigation, I'll refrain from providing what information I've heard about what happened. He leaves behind a gorgeous wife and two kids: my lovely niece, a junior in high school, and my nephew, a freshman in college. The phone calls and texts have been pouring in and it helps. But the point of this message is to let the ones you love the most KNOW each and every day that they mean something to you. I thought this sort of shit only happened to others, but it just happened to me. It's real. And it ***ing hurts! Send your love to everyone. Life is short. Life matters. You guys have been like family to me for these past few years and I love you all. Peace out.
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03-01-2011, 12:12 AM	#136
johnny961 Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in a cave Casino cash: $9836152	So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to your whole family.
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03-01-2011, 11:22 AM	#137
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $6809900 VARSITY	More: Christopher Wells Violated Multiple Restraining Orders The coroner said Amara and Robert died as a result of "sharp force injuries." The medical term is used to describe stab wounds, incised wounds and chop wounds. Robert owns the sprawling house at 2470 Marlin Way with his wife, Tamara (Tammy) Wells Rafferty, who was out of town working when the bodies were found. Tammy Wells Rafferty is Christopher Wells' sister. Court records show Christopher had violated multiple restraining orders and Amara had feared for her life. She also feared what her husband would do to himself. In an arrest affidavit dated Aug. 12, 2010, Amara Wells told authorities: # She believed Mr. Wells installed spyware on their computer to track all of her passwords. # Mr. Wells hacked into her Facebook account, removing the block she had activated. # Her father gave her a computer so Mr. Wells couldn't hack into it. # Their life was perfect until Mr. Wells started using drugs. # Everyone had tried to get him to go to rehab, but he refused. # She was scared to death of him and couldn't believe this was happening to her. In January, Amara told a sheriff's detective that she had a code word with her family in case it was needed and that she had filled out a release with her therapist in case anything happened to her. She told a detective she "was at the end of her rope and in a hole that she can't get out of." "It's very hard to believe this could happen between two people who years ago seemed in love," said Hitzemann. Sher, Plake Have Criminal Record According to court records, Sher was arrested in July 2005 for assault, domestic violence and harassment in Colorado Springs. In 2008, he was arrested for drunken driving. His latest arrest came in July 2010 when he was picked up for speeding, driving with a revoked license and being a habitual offender. Court records also show Plake has been issued several citations for driving with a suspended license. He was also sued by a landlord trying to evict him from his apartment. Sher In Army Reserve, Plake In Navy Uniform Plake's Facebook page had a photograph of him in a Navy sailor uniform. The page said Plake studied to be a heating ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration technician last year at Intellitec College. Sher is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He appears in a green camouflage uniform holding an infant in a photo on his Hi5.com profile. He enlisted in 2002 and is a sergeant in the Reserve. Sher has been on active duty before but Fort Carson said none of the suspects are currently assigned to active duty out of the post. Sher and a woman had a baby boy, according to a 2003 Colorado Springs Gazette birth announcement. His Facebook page said he was employed as a sales consultant at Rocky Mountain Auto Brokers in Colorado Springs. Under college experience, Sher wrote on Facebook: "to (sic) much work." Woody's Facebook page says he's married and offers this "philosophy" comment: "Being a pacifist between (sic) wars is like being a vegitarian (sic) between meals." Woody also quotes John Adams: "We should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections." The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said this is still an active investigation and anyone who has additional information in the case is asked to call the tip line at 303-660-7579. Hanavan said the sheriff's office may release more information as the investigation develops and may hold a news conference later in the week. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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03-02-2011, 08:18 AM	#139
patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10019237	Really sorry to hear about this tragedy, Cosmic. Best wishes for you and all impacted by this senseless killing. It's fortunate that your sister-in-law and your niece and nephew were gone at the time. __________________ “Boy, you all want power. God, I hope you never get it.” - Lindsay Graham
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03-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#140
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1913101	It's been a week, so I'm going to go ahead and unstick the thread. However, please feel free to bump the thread with updates as more info becomes available. Best of luck for a speedy resolution, CP.
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03-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#141
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	I am back home now. It had been a very difficult and emotional week. The good news is that they've caught all the men involved. There is some additional good news, but unfortunately, I am not able to share that right now. (Our attorney discovered this online, therefore, I can no longer comment about the case.) Again, I cannot begin to tell you how blessed I am to have such a strong relationship with my fellow Chiefs fans. You guys rock! Your concerns, prayers, sympathies, etc. do help. There will forever be an enormous hole in my life from now on, but you guys do help with the healing process. After the funeral, I took some of my brother's lifelong friends to his favorite local bar. The bartender let us have the pool table for the rest of the night at no charge. Before we closed the bar, we all gathered for a group photo. One of the bartenders jumped up on the booth to snap a picture when a hot girl came out of nowhere, jumped in front of the cameraman and flashed her breasts! The entire place erupted in laughter. And the first thing to come to mind was that that had to have been the spirit of my brother. He was always a prankster. It was a great way to end a profoundly emotional day. Thanks for all of your support. I will never forget this as long as I live. This thread meant a lot to me. You guys rock! __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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02-23-2012, 10:21 AM	#142
CosmicPal Learn it. Know it. Live it. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Casino cash: $10004900	It is with a hard heart I bring this up, but it is a year to the date that this senseless tragedy occurred and it has been a very difficult day since I'd been whisked awake around 2:30AM. (Ironically, about the same time the murders of my brother and his sister-in-law occurred.) The reason for this is that I've never forgotten the overwhelming support I've received from the Planet. You guys were paramount to my being strong and moving forward with the sort of zest required to make life happen. You guys were also a profound reminder that even when the world is at its darkest moment, there is a light in the world that is illuminated by the friends you make and keep. And I thank you ALL for that. You are ALL a testament to why the Chiefs are supported by some of the most remarkable and supportive fans in all of football. I can't talk about the events until after the trials are over, but I can convey my love and gratitude for those who have supported me through this past year. Thanks... CosmicPal __________________ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - Four blessings upon my fellow planeteers: Older whiskey, younger women, faster horses, and more money.
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02-23-2012, 10:31 AM	#143
Dave Lane Space Cadet and Aczabel Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Kanab, UT, USA Casino cash: $9333275 VARSITY	Dude best wishes for a recovery and a life that would make your brother proud of you. Good luck in all you do and I'd love to see the update / sentencing for the monsters involved. Hard for me to fathom such brutality in the world. Be strong. __________________ Thanks, Trump for the civics lesson. We are learning so much about RICO, espionage, sedition, impeachment, the 25th Amendment, order of succession, nepotism, separation of powers, 1st Amendment, obstruction of justice, the emoluments clause, conflicts of interest, collusion, sanctions, oligarchs, money laundering and so much more.
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02-23-2012, 10:37 AM	#144
BoneKrusher That's Right Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bluefield, Virginia Casino cash: $9976645	this was just terrible. i wasn't around last year, just saw this thread and wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. __________________ "MaHomes/MaAuto"
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02-23-2012, 10:38 AM	#145
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16866178 VARSITY	Hang in there, Cosmic Dude...
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02-23-2012, 10:58 AM	#146
SuperChief Damn it feels good. Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $7537978	Be strong, friend. Time heals all wounds, as they say.
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02-23-2012, 11:00 AM	#147
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3560000	I'm glad to see that you are coping with this as best as possible. Has the trial for this started yet? __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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02-23-2012, 11:03 AM	#148
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3459212	I heard someone say recently that you never really get over things like this, but that you can learn to live, and cope, with them better. Here's to you & everyone involved being able to do that.
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