I have no axe to grind with anybody who has posted on the blog regarding this tragedy

My knowledge of the matter inables me to form opinion(s).

My opinion(s) is

1. A young man lost his life in tragic circumstances.

2. Legitimate questions have arisen regarding the manner in which his life was taken.

3. The US authorites failed to examine the circumstances in a proper manner.

4. It was (and is) not in the interest of the authorities in Silverton to fully investigate the matter.

5. Legitimate questions regarding this matter remain unanswered.

6. In July 2008 Silverton Police Officer Gonzalez was indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse.

7. In December 2008 Ex-Officer Gonzalez pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges

8. The sexual abuse conviction(s) are a completely separate matter from the killing of Andrew Hanlon.

9. Although unrelated – The sexual abuse conviction(s) provide an insight in Gonzalez's character.

10. The US justice system has let down Andrew Hanlon and his family.

11. The US justice system should come into question in relation to this matter. In particular – questions should be posed in relation to corruption within the Oregon Justice System.

12. Nothing can restore Andrew Hanlon's life. Nothing can negate the grief felt by his family and friends.

For those who have posted negative comments directed at the supporters of Andrew and his family – just sit back and examine the matter and ask yourself – why would the authorites in Oregon fail to fully investigate a matter as serious as the shooting of an unarmed man. Then ask yourselves WHAT IF IT WAS YOU!

God Bless You Andrew – Rest In Peace

Many other commenters have expressed views contrary to my own about the Hanlon murder, and they all remain here, open to view.

However, I will not tolerate anyone abusing other users of this site, and I will not tolerate anyone abusing the rules of this site.

Hancock stays banned.

So convicted paedophile Gonzalez isn't responsible then?
He isn't to blame for shooting AJ 4 time instead of using mace, or his night stike or his martial arts skills?

the conspiracy theorists are still pushing their lunatic ideas after thorough investigations on two continents
The Silverton trials was a whitewash and the Irish one was conducted long after and the otherside of the world from the crime scene. Not exactly thorough.

I was not surprised to read that the Mother has started to criticize the press over their coverage of the mental health issues. It fits the pattern of denial of fact evident on the family side throughout this case
What a pompous, condescending and ignorant thing to say.

I would also point out that Tony Gonzales is a martial arts expert and a cage fighter, twice Andrew's size.

In any case, there are other sinister aspects to his killing which indicate that the facts were covered up by the authorities, and I have already covered these disturbing aspects in considerable detail in previous posts.

As I said already, I don't believe Andrew's state of mind is relevant in this case. He was not only gunned down, but was shot as he fell or as he lay on the ground, and he was hunted to his death by more than one other person.

No argument from me that the manner of Andrew's death was terrible. I have read, and accept as true, the reports of his brother-in-law, on an earlier occasion, asking for police help as Andrew was out of control and paranoid and frightening both him and his wife, Andrew's sister. They both seemed to be concerned and loving people who were close to Andrew when his life become so difficult. I don't know if you are aware of that episode or if you know of it and don't believe it or simply find it not relevant.

You wrote in your earlier posts about the fact that Andrew was slight in build etc., and questioned how he could have been a threatening presence. Perhaps you have never been in the presence of someone in full flight paranoia which his sister and brother-in- law reported Andrew as experiencing in their home. I have seen a ten year old child in the midst of an episode make two grown men run in shock and fear.

I believe that Andrew was mentally ill and that it was indeed relevant to this case and to how the police etc., must be fully trained to recognise it in every situation where it is present.

Andrew was executed like a dog in the street.