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First Called a Witness, Now Called the Shooter Save Email Print
Posted: 5:26 AM Aug 14, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:53 AM Aug 14, 2008
 Reporter: Ashlea Sigman
Email Address: Sigman@kbtx.com
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Early Saturday morning, 20-year-old Tiffany Denise Bennett walked into the Madison County Sheriff's Office saying she'd just escaped from a killer.

"The little statement she give us, it didn't add up. I've been trying to put it together in my mind since Saturday," said Madison County Detective Sergeant Ivan Linebaugh.

Bennett claimed Jerry Allen White-Smith shot Nick Simpson, then forced her to drive Simpson's car to Montgomery County at gunpoint. Her information led investigators to arrest White-Smith and charge him with capital murder.

"She just tried to blame somebody else before it came back to her," said Linebaugh.

Wednesday, White-Smith started telling investigators his side of the story, "that Tiffany called him on Friday and said that they had a little job to do where they could make some money," said Linebaugh.

Deputies say Bennett robbed Simpson the week before, and thought together, she and White-Smith could do it again.

"She got $5,000 and, I think, half a gram of coke and some wheels," said Linebaugh. "She told him to stop by and get a gun."

So White-Smith, an ex-con who lives in Willis, says he got a revolver in Conroe for $20. He told officers he then made his way to Madisonville, picked up Bennett and her shotgun, and then the pair headed to Simpson's home.

"He tried to kick the door in and the door wouldn't give any," said Linebaugh.

So the two allegedly ran to the side of the porch.

"By then Nick had come outside and he started toward where they were at," said Linebaugh. "He had a gun too, and he turned around with the gun, and when he did, that's when Tiffany shot him."

Deputies say the pair dragged Simpson inside and didn't notice the cell phone left on the table, and still on.

"When they get him in the house, that's when the woman that Nick was talking to starts hearing the conversation," said Linebaugh.

It's a crucial piece of evidence, because the woman on the phone heard a male and a female voice.

Bennett's bond has been set at $1 million. Both Bennett and White-Smith are charged with capital murder.

The Madisonville district attorney says he's not yet sure if White-Smith will be charged with a lesser crime.
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Posted by: Wish crime would end on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I was so shocked at how this case was handled. Even more shocked that this funeral was at a school. What is really going on? If you have a drug conviction you can't work at a school, so how did a funeral happen? This is a mixed message. Yet, Madisonville is always mixed up. I just wish we could go back to 1985, before Crack was in Madisonville. Where a high was hanging out, talking, and going to parties. Where if you didn't lock your car, it was ok. As I think, drugs have touched everyone's life. I think citizens here need to take back our town. City leaders could even go door to door and talk to people. They might see, we want it better, yet nobody hears our concerns.
Posted by: give me a brake Location: BCS on Aug 19, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Give me a brake you idoiot (private person),,,NO,,,most people would NOT sell drugs to make ends meet. You go out and get a second job or a 3rd job. Selling drugs is the lazy persons way to make a living...not to mention it is illegal. I guess the next time some loser needs a fix,,,they can look you up....
Posted by: Lisa Location: Madisonville on Aug 19, 2008 at 07:20 PM
WOW!!! shame on MCISD for real...we as students have to deal with some serious security...they hired two freaking cops to control us because they think we are hardcore drug dealers and part of gangs...but they will let the biggest drug dealer in madisonville have his funeral in our school. i cant even wear holes in my pants or pajama pants...what is the school board really thinking...yeah he went to school there and he was a great man with great children...but he was a drug dealer and all you people out there that are saying he wasn't, you know dang well he was...and a dang good one at that...too good for you crooked as* cops to catch...o my bad you couldn't even catch the dam* MURDERER...by the way...Tiffany...you are a low life dirty whor* for what you did...RIP NICK
Posted by: private person Location: madville on Aug 19, 2008 at 03:19 AM
i knew both of the families Nick was a good guy dont get me wrong he did what he had to do to survive that does not mean that she should have taken his live. As for tiffany she did not have a hard life her and her 2 sister had the best life that you could ask for.Her 2 brothers had to get out of their parents house at the age of 15 and provide for themselves the girls live in the house with the parents until they stopped doing what the parents said. So dont fell bad for tiffany she will get what she deserves. For the people that is dragging Nick name though the mud it is ashame.You cant tell me that you would not sell drugs or anything to make ends meet. Everyone is not born into money and when you get a criminal record than the community look at you as an outcast and you cant get a good paying job. So i think whatever you do to provide for your family is ok. If you think that he was a deadbeat dad then ask the mother of his children and then you can voice your opioion. To PHAT FAT RIP.
Posted by: Ashley Location: Houston on Aug 18, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Regardless of what everyone is saying, believe it or not we have just lost not 1 but 3 people to a life of distruction. This is a tragedy for the family whos son was murdered as well as the family whos children committed this crime. We must pray for both families and remember That we are not perfect and have all fell short of the glory. Peace:)
Posted by: kelly Location: madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 04:50 PM
To Ashamed, Madisonville 11:34am: Thank you for the facts. I have lived in Mville all my life and I'm ashamed with you!!!
Posted by: Resident Location: Madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Our high school students & community have lost a lot of respect for our school representives. Shame on you all!!! Remember you are ELECTED. Someone better come out with an explaination soon. This funeral at the high school is shameful and will not be forgotten by no means. How do I teach my children to just say no and to respect authority and in the same breath try to figure out WHY our school admin. would make a decision like that?? WE the good citizens of Madisonville want an explaination NOW. My calls were sent straight to voice mail also when I tried to call admin. Friday. Where is the media? Why are they not asking questions? This is shameful and we want answers. No wonder there are so many drugs in this town.
Posted by: to resident aug 17, 6:40 am Location: madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 01:34 PM
texas penal code 19.03. capitol murder(a) a person commits an offense .if the person commits murder asdefined under section 19.02 (b)(1) and: (2) the person intentionally commits the murder in the course of commiting or attempting to commit kidnapping,burglary,robbery,aggravated sexual assault, arson,obstruction or retaliation,or terroristic threat under section 22.007(a)(1),(3), (4).(5),or (6); so at least according to the statute the crime meets the definition of capitol murder.i want what most taxpaying citizens of madison county want. these people need be tried for capitol murder seeking death .if they are tried for capitol murder on a non death case ,they will receive an automatic life sentence upon a guilty finding. i agree with you on most of the issues you have pointed out,and you know more about the case than the rest of us, we only have what the media gives us.you must be extemely close to the case to know the details that you do . so please help us get just results.
Posted by: to the grammar police supporter Location: madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 12:34 PM
you must be a very insecure person.you get on a computer and brag about your big education,your mansion on the hill overlooking the city of madisonville.and all the big money you have in all the banks in madisonville.you need to land your lear jet and make an appoiontment with a dr who can help you with your enlarged ego and help you with your insecurities.
Posted by: to the grammar police supporter Location: madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 12:21 PM
your so rich , important and successful that you have to get on here and blog from an anon position.you are nothing more than a busy body with a very inflated impression of yourself.you are a small fish in a very small pond.since there are only a few successful places in madisonville,that limits you.and yes anyone who gets on a blog site where a murder was commited,and throw dirt about a deceased persons past makes you the village IDIOT.you must be the very successful,highly motivated VILLAGE IDIOT.you certainly hold yourself in high regards. i wonder does the comunity think as much of you as you do yourself.your a legend in your own mind.
Posted by: Ashamed Location: Madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 11:34 AM
To all the people saying, "it is hear say' No it is not. You see Nick stood up in a court of law and said " I am guilty" HE PLEAD GUILTY TO POSSESION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE AND THEFT MORE THAN $20 and LESS $500. At that exact piont it is no longer hear say it is fact. Another fact is drug dealers and thieves have a habit of hanging out with other drug dealers and thieves SO SHAME ON MCISD for bringing this trash onto our campus. And yes the two people who took this thugs life will probably get off lite not because of the district attorney but because of the cowardly, uneducated actions of his stupid family and friends.
Posted by: M.C. on Aug 17, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Drugs affect every race, every income level, any family. No, I am not saying the Drug Community is Black, I am saying that due to racial profiling, it is always believed drugs are in the black community. Drugs are everywhere. Also, any drug can become illegal when used for a purpose not intended or taken in greater quantities. So, unless we know what drug Mr. Simpson was "ALLEDGELY SELLING", don't assume it was crack or cocaine. It could have been Tylenol. Also, realize there was about 100 people there before the police made it. I hate this happened. Because getting fingerprints will not help get another person. The scene was already tampered with. The objective should have been 9*1*1, not checking to see what was in the house. Yeah, I was probably #60 out there. I heard it on the scanner and decided to ride out there. But I had recieved a call saying he was dead 15 minutes before the call was on the scanner.
Posted by: Lakeisha Location: M Town on Aug 17, 2008 at 09:36 AM
There is never an excuse to hold a dope dealing thugs funeral on property that was purchased with tax payer money. Well, I take that back. The city dump would be an exception to that rule. It would also be an appropriate burial ground for a dope dealer.
Posted by: To Resident 3:01 on Aug 17, 2008 at 06:40 AM
The reason that Tiff will probably get off with 15 to life (punishment for killing somebody on spur of the moment during another crime) instead of Life without parole/needle(punishment for PLANNING to kill somebody) is because she (very intelligently, probably at the suggestion of a good lawyer) CLAIMED that she only intended to threaten him with the gun, and HAD to shoot him to stay alive when HE produced a gun of his own. And thanks to his loving caring family's intervention, any reasonable juror will be instructed by the Judge to assume that the family COULD have walked off with Nick's possibly imaginary firearm long before the cops got there.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 04:47 AM
NO ONE SIN IS GREATER THEN THE OTHER AND HERE EVERYONE IS CASTING JUDGEMENT ON EVERYONE INVOLVED.I THINK NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED AND WHO DID WHAT EXCEPT THE PEOPLE INVOLVED AND JESUS HIMSELF.SO STOP WITH THE HE SAY/SHE SAY AND JUST WAIT FOR THE OUT COME OF EVERYTHING.R.I.P. NICK
Posted by: Grammar Police Supporter Location: Madisonville on Aug 17, 2008 at 02:29 AM
Before you criticize me, I didnt say I was perfect. I just said I am not dope dealing trash like some. And if you cant spell the word "grammar" then dont call me an idiot. I am sorry your GED didnt get you very far. Thats all I have to say because you cant argue with stupidity. And yes I am very successful and make a good LEGAL living, and have a nice home and family... and typos dont reflect education, but you wouldn't know that either
Posted by: 1962 Vet on Aug 17, 2008 at 01:14 AM
The bottom line is all these drugs need to go away,people in the neighborhood need to take back there neighborhood,run out all these drugs dealers. TDC await them all if the community work together. Yoy see deal forming get them out right away the cops or needed always
Posted by: tax paying resident Location: the ville on Aug 17, 2008 at 12:48 AM
our sherrif and his crew did a good job getting these guys in custody. the district attorneys office will prosecute these people.they will vanish in the system and this will all be history in a mattter of time. im proud of our city, elected officials,and all partys involved in the case.GOOD JOB GUYS....SHERRIF DAN FOR PRESIDENT !!!!
Posted by: To JIMBO Location: MADISONVILLE on Aug 17, 2008 at 12:45 AM
WHY SHOULD MADISONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SHY AWAY FROM HAVING THE FUNERAL THERE.. HE GRADUATED FROM THERE PLAYED SPORTS THERE.. AND YES THAT DOES DISRESPECT THE FAMILY.. IT AIN'T LIKE HE CAN JUST SELL DRUGS OUT OF HIS CASKET..
Posted by: Jimbo Location: Madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 10:13 PM
It is not hearsay or opinion that Simpson used to deal drugs. Check the public records and you will find that he pled guilty to the charges. Whether or not he still was dealing is up in the air. That being said, the fact that he was a convicted drug dealer should be enough reason for Madisonville High School to shy away from having the funeral there. No disrespect intended to the Simpson family. This entire incident is a shame and a black eye to Madisonville.
Posted by: Ashamed Location: Madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 08:22 PM
What was the administration at MCISD thinking. I can see why the Law Enforcent would like the idea,they wanted all the trash in one spot, but come on the school for a drug dealers funeral. Yes Madison County is safer by this killing and a better place.
Posted by: Mathis Meadows Resident Location: Madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 07:16 PM
To Laura located in CS: How do you know he was a drug dealer? Did you buy drugs from him. You all are going on hear say and just running with it. Nick was a kind hearted man who was murdered in his own home and all you people can concentrate on is the comment someone made about him being a drug dealer. He has been laid to rest. Please let him rest in peace and stop being so cold hearted with your comments EVERYONE. I stay right down the road from his house and I never noticed a lot of traffic to and from this house like there would be if it was a dope house. Only make comments on things that YOU have the FACTS on!
Posted by: TAXPAYER Location: MADISON COUNTY on Aug 16, 2008 at 06:58 PM
I can't believe our school was the scene for a drug dealer's funeral. Who authorized this? Who paid for the 5 officers hired for security? Who paid for the electric bill? Who paid for the use of City Vehicles and County Vehicles used? When the school need money for a better school to educate our kids they ask the public to pass a Bond Issue to help pay for this. Every person in Madison County pays taxes. Why don't we close down the Funeral Home Chapels and the Churches and let every person have their funeral from the School-as everyone should have this same right.
Posted by: Jim Location: Bryan on Aug 16, 2008 at 05:53 PM
m.c. says: When Walker's Pharmacy was robbed. Gala Nettles was all in her article, saying the DRUG COMMUNITY OF MADISONVILLE WAS RESPONSIBLE. Come to find out, some white guy did it......................so m.c. must be saying the drug community of Madisonville is all black. Thanks for clearing that up m.c.
Posted by: Ted Location: Madison County on Aug 16, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I am appalled that the superintendent and the board of trustees are allowing a drug dealers funeral to take place on school property. It is time for some personnel changes. We can not allow MISD to send this type of message to our community.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 16, 2008 at 05:03 PM
TO LAURA LOCATED AT CS....HIS FUNERAL IS HELD AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE HE WAS WELL KNOWN AND LOVED AND MANY PPL WILL BE ATTENDING IT SO STOP STEREOTYPING BECAUSE IM PRETTY SURE U R JUS GOING TO BY HE SAY/SHE SAY YOU PROBABLY DIDNT EVEN KNO HIM SO STOP COMMENTING ON THINGS U DONT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT B/C U DONT KNO HOW MUCH HURT AND PAIN HIS DEATH HAS CAUSE...I BELIEVE EVERYBODY IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION BUT ALL THIS STEREOTYPING IS NONSENSE..SHOW SUM RESPECT A MAN LIFE WAS TAKING OVER SUM BULL! AND FOR ALL WHO IS SAYING HE WAS A DRUG DEALER LET ME TELL U HE WAS NOT! THATS JUS WHAT THE POLICE SAY AND THEY SAY THAT B/C HE WAS A BLACK PERSON WITH NICE THINGS..BUT LITTLE DO THEY KNOW HE HAD A WELL PAYING JOB AND WORKED HARD FOR THE THING HE HAD THATS Y U CANT BELIEVE WAT THE POLICE SAY B/C INSTEAD OF DOIN THEIR JOB THEY ARE AT THE STORES HARASSING YOUNG WOMEN! AND THIS COMMENT IS FOR EVERYBODY THAT LEFT A NEGATIVE COMMENT ABOUT HIS CASE! REST IN PEACE NICK!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 16, 2008 at 05:03 PM
TO LAURA LOCATED AT CS....HIS FUNERAL IS HELD AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE HE WAS WELL KNOWN AND LOVED AND MANY PPL WILL BE ATTENDING IT SO STOP STEREOTYPING BECAUSE IM PRETTY SURE U R JUS GOING TO BY HE SAY/SHE SAY YOU PROBABLY DIDNT EVEN KNO HIM SO STOP COMMENTING ON THINGS U DONT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT B/C U DONT KNO HOW MUCH HURT AND PAIN HIS DEATH HAS CAUSE...I BELIEVE EVERYBODY IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION BUT ALL THIS STEREOTYPING IS NONSENSE..SHOW SUM RESPECT A MAN LIFE WAS TAKING OVER SUM BULL! AND FOR ALL WHO IS SAYING HE WAS A DRUG DEALER LET ME TELL U HE WAS NOT! THATS JUS WHAT THE POLICE SAY AND THEY SAY THAT B/C HE WAS A BLACK PERSON WITH NICE THINGS..BUT LITTLE DO THEY KNOW HE HAD A WELL PAYING JOB AND WORKED HARD FOR THE THING HE HAD THATS Y U CANT BELIEVE WAT THE POLICE SAY B/C INSTEAD OF DOIN THEIR JOB THEY ARE AT THE STORES HARASSING YOUNG WOMEN! AND THIS COMMENT IS FOR EVERYBODY THAT LEFT A NEGATIVE COMMENT ABOUT HIS CASE! REST IN PEACE NICK!
Posted by: MS.SCOTT Location: MADISONVILLE on Aug 16, 2008 at 05:02 PM
TO LAURA LOCATED AT CS....HIS FUNERAL IS HELD AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE HE WAS WELL KNOWN AND LOVED AND MANY PPL WILL BE ATTENDING IT SO STOP STEREOTYPING BECAUSE IM PRETTY SURE U R JUS GOING TO BY HE SAY/SHE SAY YOU PROBABLY DIDNT EVEN KNO HIM SO STOP COMMENTING ON THINGS U DONT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT B/C U DONT KNO HOW MUCH HURT AND PAIN HIS DEATH HAS CAUSE...I BELIEVE EVERYBODY IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION BUT ALL THIS STEREOTYPING IS NONSENSE..SHOW SUM RESPECT A MAN LIFE WAS TAKING OVER SUM BULL! AND FOR ALL WHO IS SAYING HE WAS A DRUG DEALER LET ME TELL U HE WAS NOT! THATS JUS WHAT THE POLICE SAY AND THEY SAY THAT B/C HE WAS A BLACK PERSON WITH NICE THINGS..BUT LITTLE DO THEY KNOW HE HAD A WELL PAYING JOB AND WORKED HARD FOR THE THING HE HAD THATS Y U CANT BELIEVE WAT THE POLICE SAY B/C INSTEAD OF DOIN THEIR JOB THEY ARE AT THE STORES HARASSING YOUNG WOMEN! AND THIS COMMENT IS FOR EVERYBODY THAT LEFT A NEGATIVE COMMENT ABOUT HIS CASE! REST IN PEACE NICK!
Posted by: laura Location: cs on Aug 16, 2008 at 03:34 PM
A drug dealers funeral at a high school??? What kind of example is that for our youth???
Posted by: Madison County is Safer Today Location: Madison County on Aug 16, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Madison county is a safer place today. A dope dealer is dead and the two thugs that played a part in his death are locked up. This is a win win situation.
Posted by: Anon on Aug 16, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I am sure the reason they are having the funeral at the school is because he was a powerlifting champion there....
Posted by: resident Location: madison county on Aug 16, 2008 at 03:01 PM
if you cant get tweleve people to see that this was CAPITOL MURDER we have a bigger problem with our county and its residents than we need.DRUGS,GUNS,MONEY, and two people who shot a man in the head from ambush.if one or both are tried for the death penalty,one should get it ,maybe both.but we will never know if the district attorney wont try. and this is a case that is in no way comparable to the kfc murders in the early eightys. you cant even make a decent arguement that these cases are related,since the kfc murders were COLD untill dna linked a suspect.ranger glenn elliot was the ranger who investigated the kfc murders , and you can bet that they would have pushed for the death penalty , where multiple murders were commited. this case in no way compares to that one.so nut up and try to give these criminals what they deserve...death by lethal injection.
Posted by: at the gym Location: amazed on Aug 16, 2008 at 02:39 PM
that is the most shocking thingi have ever heard. we hold drug dealers funerals at our schools.the man was thirty years old and come on.....EVERY ONE KNEW HE WAS A DRUG DEALER....my question is why did the police not bust his drug dealing tail.....well he wont deal anymore drugs now will he.
Posted by: Ashamed of Madisonville Location: Madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 01:15 PM
I just found out yesterday that his funeral is being held at the M-ville High School. What the heck is wrong with this town and why am I paying for a drug dealer's funeral? I've called MCISD admin. office and all the campuses and no one will answer. I want to know who authorized this. We are supposed to be "Zero Tolerance". SHAME on the school board and whoever approved this. Our kid's are snickering and shocked about the hero send off that we are giving this man. I've always defended our town against all the bad stuff but now this opens up a whole new issue. Ask a few kids who they have bought drugs from? SHAME on this town.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 16, 2008 at 01:04 PM
to sorry for you all; madisonville has been a split town forever. too many drugs, both in the lower class and very much in the upper class, wont name any of the lawyers or city names, but we all know who they are. a town full of inside illegal activity. i feel sorry for the new city manager. he will have a big eye opener, and will follow the same path as the past ones, or he will get caught up in it with these upper class criminals.
Posted by: to the grammer police supporter Location: madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 12:48 PM
you are an idiot...you go on here to make a fool of someone and did not even check your own misspelled words. i bet you are a super successful madison county BIG business man. you have so many big deals to cut you have time to blog on here.
Posted by: to jim Location: madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 12:42 PM
you seem to be very well advised on alot of things here.if the da investigator does follow up investigations,then at some point he will be involved in a murder case.and if he is still employed for the madison county d a office when this goes to trial he will be involved in a murder case.two of them to be exact.is he qualified ? or will he be handling " hot checks" those are two completely differant areas of police work. its good to know that we have hired a very diversified investigator to aide our d a .we are also lucky to have a madison county spokesperson like you to explain the role and dutys of law enforcement to the public in madison county. ?
Posted by: concerned Location: madisonville on Aug 16, 2008 at 12:17 PM
in the city we have been led to believe that the district attorneys office is not able to try cases , because of the shabby work of the city police. and we have certainly had our problems there.poor leadership with the city police force.all of this have led to a shutdown of the criminal courts system in our county. our district attorney is smart and trial ready, give him some cases ( including video on traffic stops ) and he will send trash to the pen.the city should try and operate like the sherrif office,or better yet make big dan the chief and sherrif.he will keep his officers on target.
Posted by: m.c. on Aug 16, 2008 at 06:47 AM
Today as Nick is buried, we all need to think! If our life ended today, would we be ready to enter God's Kingdom. The only perfect person was Jesus Christ. They say you are suppose to be responsible for your own actions.Yet, when you have negativity in your life, thus your actions become negative. I read where Tiffany has had alot to happen in her homelife. With this in mind, do you all realize she will not get a maximum sentence? Douget son ran over and killed that lady in Madisonville, and he was drunk. His story was on page 2 of the newspaper, not page1. When Walker's Pharmacy was robbed. Gala Nettles was all in her article, saying the DRUG COMMUNITY OF MADISONVILLE WAS RESPONSIBLE. Come to find out, some white guy did it, she never said anything else about it. The only thing we can be sure about now is: 1)Nick got killed 2) Tiffany shot him 3)Jerry was there. But think about this, to drag him in, there should have been more blood at the scene. So, who helped pack him in??
Posted by: informant Location: here on Aug 16, 2008 at 01:58 AM
bennett was a correctional officer at the goree unit. she was transferred to ferguson because she was a dirty officer. her family all works in tdcj.
Posted by: SORRY FOR YOU ALL Location: BRYAN on Aug 16, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I FEEL SORRY FOR THIS TOWN. IT APPEARS THAT TRAGEDY DIVIDES YOU GUYS RATHER THAN BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. I'LL BE GLAD WHEN THIS MANS' BODY IS LAID TO REST, AND EVERYONE MOVES ON. THERE IS TOO MUCH CONTENTION HERE. LEAVE OFF THE ARGUING, AND STICK TO THE MATTER AT HAND.
Posted by: Steven Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Most of Simpson's family worked for for my father for years. They were all hard working and honest people. I've known Nick since elementary school, he was a happy and cheerful and person and always brought a smile to my face. He always had a steady job. You could of asked him for anything in the world and he would of given it to you. He did the best he could with what he had and I consider him my brother in Christ. Half of the people that are writing these negative comments have done something in their past that I am sure they are not proud, so they should let him rest in peace.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:53 PM
His family deserves RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!His children deserve RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
WHAT ABOUT THE 3RD PERSON? WHILE THE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE COMPLAINING OVER HERE, THEY NEED TO BE TRYING TO GET THAT PERSON ARRESTED ALSO.
Posted by: Shayla Location: San Diego, Ca on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:18 PM
I agree with karma on the statements. If you have so much that has happened in your family, you can't help but it affect your mentality. Why is there so much hostility on this site? People saying to put your name on comments. Realize, you can be anyone you want to be online.
Posted by: Karma Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Posted by: TO KARMA0035 Location: MADISONVILLE on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:13 PM WELL I THINK KARMA IF HER FAMILY WANTED THEIR BUSINESS IN THE STREETS I THINK THAT THEY WOULD HAVE PUT IT OUT, AN FIRST WAS YOU THERE WHEN ALL THIS HAPPEN WITH HER FAMILY. SECOND WE WORSHIP A GOD WHO REIGN ON JUST WELL AS THE UNJUST.. AN YOU MUST BE SCARED TO SAY YOUR NAME U PUTTING KARMA.. YES TIFFANY WAS WRONG BUT HER FAMILY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS.. Home enviroment has alot to do with everything! This is cyberspace, it doesn't matter if I do or don't put my name. What matters is, with all this that has happened in her family, she has a reason to have a mental problem.
Posted by: To the Grammer Police Supporter Location: Texas on Aug 15, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Since you want to agree so much, I think that you should re-read your comment. You messed up too! lol.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 15, 2008 at 05:58 PM
everyone is saying respect for this man that has been murdered! sure, respect for the drugs that he sold. Respect people, be respectful! He was a drug dealer, everyone new it, RESPECT. Show him the respect he deserves!
Posted by: Grammar Police Supporter Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I agree with the grammar police. I too graduated from Madisonville and have a college degree and a successful business. We are not all ignorant here. It just seems that the ignorant draw attention to themselves because they have nothing else. However, in the process the make us all look bad.
Posted by: Jim Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 05:43 PM
The D.A.'s investiagator is Bobby Adams, He used to work for the Sheriff. But his job is not to investigate the murder. He does follow up investigations for the D.A. and prepares evidence and does follow up interviews before trial. He also handles hot checks.
Posted by: madison ville lite Location: madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 04:03 PM
we have a district attorney investigator here? who is he? where did he come from? good! im glad we are catching up with the bigger departments.way to go madisonville.
Posted by: To Mrz Nutz on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:46 PM
"For God's sake people do you honestly believe that the family would allow Nick to die in order for them to remove his house of contraband, this does confirm exactly what Sharon was saying about you all to be true." The only thing that those of us who weren't there can know is that those who WERE there waited until almost an hour and a half after he was shot before calling the police, destroying most evidence that could identify the original murderers in the process (luckily the stolen car that pointed to Tiff was recovered by the cops rather than the family). Whether they were removing contraband, waiting till they were sure he was dead, or just too drunk or drugged to remember that 911 is the number you call for emergencies is irrelevent; that's what happened. And trying to deny the time of the first 911 call confirms that you have no objectivity. The killers' statements simply give the MOST LIKELY reason for that delay, but of course they're not absolutely trustworthy either.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Small town drama... Someone grab the camera crew so we can film this Mad'ville soap opra. It is tragic, a life has been lost. Yet, there is so much anger in this community. There is too much hate in todays society.
Posted by: Christina Location: College Station on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:36 PM
No Mrz. Nutz, unlike most of the people that keep writing things about a drug dealer being a good person, I was never involved with crime. I come from a background where we all know how to spell and speak correct english. I also come from a background where we know that if you get involved with drugs you become part of the SLUM of the earth. I find it fascinating that all of the losers that come back with something were involved with this man and the drugs that he SOLD! Like I said earlier, there is nothing but ignorance out there. Admitting that you were involved with this type of person does not make you a good person at all!!! When your children are all involved with drugs because you let them hang out with drug dealers, please do not ask anyone why this happened to you. So to answer your question: No I'm not from a background filled with drugs and hate, but your kids will never be able to say that, will they?
Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Aug 15, 2008 at 03:35 PM
First of all Alisha, thanks for the prayers Sister I can use all of them I can get! Secondly Mrz Nutz: Drugs and my parents paths never crossed I can guarantee that! Thinking outside the box seems to be quite an issue for a number of you. It is not me that is in denial here it is you! Like I have said all along the biggest thing is accepting the TRUTH and facing the facts. You can waste your breath all you want to but the truth of the matter is most of the friends of this man are idiots and delusional. Your name says enough!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:58 PM
People People this is a website to give our comments on the death of a wonderful man. If you have beef with someone else keep it to yourself or call each other. Please stop all this nonsense do it in respect to the family of this man.
Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:42 PM
To Ruenette, We will all be judged in the end and I work everyday for that so you and R(his ex) can save your comments on God judging me! As for the situation at hand, your right he is not here and probably would not care what people were saying but this isn't about how he would feel is it? This has been about his FRIENDS getting on multiple websites talking about what a model citizen and wonderful father he was. Regardless the fact still remains, there were drugs involved at some point in time or this would not still be ongoing. Why try to paint a picture of someone that is not accurate? You are right about one thing though, whether he was a Neurosurgeon or a Drug Dealer his life was taken. Sometimes how you live your life has an effect on how we leave this world as in this case. The murderer and the accomplice were wrong any way you look at it but Why, know it all, was HE THE TARGET!? Point made!
Posted by: Prayer Changes Things Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Everyone needs to stop talking about everybody. Instead of talking about each other WE all need to pray for EACH OTHER. WE are living in the last days & EVERYBODY needs to sit back & take a look @ themselves & ask this question: IS MY LIFE RIGHT W/ GOD, IF I DIED TODAY WHERE WILL I SPEND ETERNITY. No one can put Nick in heaven or hell. No matter what he did or didn't do. It doesn't matter what color you are, the ONLY thing that matters is if YOU have a relationship w/ GOD. If you pray & have faith God WILL change things. Rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy & slander (evil speaking. Stop talking down on each other & lift each other up in PRAYER.. It was Nicks time to go. Give GOD the praise for the opportunity to have known him. GOD is calling people no matter what age, color, who u like or dislike. WE all need to get ready. AND we don't know how we are going to go. EVERYONE needs to come together & start praying TOGETHER. Pray for ALL families involved...
Posted by: resident Location: madison county on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:29 PM
wonder will the district attorneys new investigator be up to the task of two capitol murder cases? how many investigations has he cleared? how many murder cases has he worked on?
Posted by: Mrz. Nutz Location: madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:28 PM
To: Wendy and Christina, I think that the both of you along with evey other anonymous person or persons that had a bad comment to say about Nick or his family, everything you have said is only your opinion(in which you are entitled to), brought about by the assumptions of the Madville P.D. I feel that the only reason that this issue is so important to you is because the both of you can relate maybe your parents are drug users. If this is the case, this is a personal issue that you might need to take up with them, not Nick or his family members. For God's sake people do you honestly believe that the family would allow Nick to die in order for them to remove his house of contraband, this does confirm exactly what Sharon was saying about you all to be true. Think outside the box sometimes. As for the dead-beat dad issue the Attourney General's Office has a long list, Im quite sure they would'nt have a problem locating your dad for you. Now that we have adressed your issues can we move on?
Posted by: Christina Location: College Station on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:28 PM
This is in response to Ruentette... God doesn't judge me for making a comment about ignorance!!!! Whether I knew the man or not, this is not about color as so many people have tried to make it out to be. I have to agree with Grammar Police and say that your ignorance is shown in the way that you write your responses. If that is the only type of friends that this man had, then I feel sorry for him and his family!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Byran on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Ruenette If I eas you I wouldn't comment you have a backgorund of invovle with drugs and still invovle with a drug dealer so your comments shouldn't even matter
Posted by: Mathis Meadows Resident Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:07 PM
All of these comments are really getting out of hand. People are making STUPID comments based on hear say. TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT the police was called on time. I saw all the police drive up and then I saw a lot of Nick's family and friends drive up. YES the police did call in wrecker trucks to help clear up the blocked roadway. The people that were there were there because they were concerned. To THE GRAMMAR POLICE, you are not the only one who can use correct grammar from Madisonville. These people are stricken with grief and just defending their friend. TO KARMA0035, this is Tiffany and her nephews crime. This has nothing to do with her parents. Everyone just needs to stop bashing each other and let GOD be the only judge. The criminals are in jail. Post positive comments and keep the bad, tasteless comments to yourself. THE FACT IS THAT A HUMAN BEING WAS MURDERED AND TAKEN FROM HIS CHILDREN, OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SHOW SOME RESPECT. IF YOU CAN'T, SHAME ON YOU.
Posted by: BOTTOM LINE!!!! Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM
To Sharon & Wendy, both of ya'll need to stop with the back & forth. None of this will bring Nick back nor solve anything. For God So Loved The World That HE Gave His ONLY Begotten Son. WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PARISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. If Nick believed in God & the both of you believe too then you will all see each other again. GOD don't make mistakes at all. If it wasn't Nicks time he would have still been alive today. God gives the breathe of live & HE can cause a deep sleep to come. As long as Nick had faith in GOD then he has nothing to worry about. We are the ones that need to worrying about where we are going to spend eternal life. Stop all the arguing. If we can't get along down here how do you think we are going to make it to heaven? I knew Nick personally, & he might have done some wrong things in life but "BOTTOM LINE" is that GOD's the ONLY judge in the end. Love one another & pray for each other. I know that Nick don't want to come back here at all. RIP
Posted by: Alisha Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I will pray for you Wendy....
Posted by: WONDERING Location: BRYAN on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:39 AM
WHY ARE MOST OF THE BLOGS MARKED THRU? I CAN STILL READ THEM, AND I SEE NO PROFANITY, OR UNACCEPTABLE STUFF.
Posted by: bryan reader Location: bryan on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Good to know that this cold blooded woman is off the streets. You just don't think a woman would be so callous. i'm glad they found out the truth. hopefull she'll get what she deserves. sounds like a lot of murders have happened in this small town.
Posted by: R Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Sharon keep your head up these coments that people or posting don't worry about it you knew Nick was a good person and would help anybody if he could. He didnt deserve to get his life taking. To Wendy why would you say do something that lets me know you ahve no class about yourself,and you don't know the god I serve. Cause the bible says judge not. Your not making any sense you only going by what you heard. If you didn't know Nick keep your comments to yourself. Why your saying this is that and you don't know him. Nick was my ex so you need to just chill ok.
Posted by: Ruenette Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Just wondering when did you start needing a criminal background check to obtain a death certificate?  It appears that way.  I have never in my 29 years of living ever seen such a mess.  You all are making a mockery of Nicks life. Whether he had been a drug dealer or a neurosurgeon his life was taken, which should take priority over all else.  The Sheriff's Dept. Stated that they were putting together a plan to raid Nick's home before his death, but once again, as usual, our local Police Dept. is too late again.  I believe that I speak on behalf of the family when I say I would have much rather seen him behind bars and still alive than dead and gone forever. So to all of you that feel the need to express your negative comments, have fun because unlike us Nick is not here and could care less what you think and how you feel about him.  People change as life goes on. To Wendy and Christina I sure hope that God don't judge you with the same judgement. R.I.P. Fat Rat Kanka Baby We Luv ya!
Posted by: MAD BLOGGER Location: BLOGGERVILLE on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:57 AM
better go find paul wayne shipper for this high profile murder case. only a highly trained and self motivted officer as shipper could solve this case.maybe wal mart security can spare him.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: HOUSTON on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:46 AM
I THINK IF YOU ARE GETTING ON HERE AND MAKING COMMENTS THAT IS FINE BUT A PERSON HAVE LST THERE LIFE IT DONT MATTTER IT HE SOLD DRUGS THAT DONT MATTER THEY CAN NOT TO NOTHING TO HIM KNOW I KNOW NICK HE WAS A VERY KIND PERSON AND WOULD GIVE ANYBODY ANYTHING ALL THEY HAD TO DO IS ASK SO WILL ALL OF YOU THAT IS MAKING COMMENT ABOUT HIM THAT DID NOT KNOW JUST STOP PASSING JUDGEMENT ON HIM AND WE ALL JUST NEED TO GET A LONG HE WOULD NOT HAVE WANTED YOU ALL TO BE GETTING IT TO IT LIKE THIS JUST STOP ALL OF THIS DONT YOU FEEL ANYTHING FOR HIS KIDS,FAMILY,AND FRINDS HOW DO YOU THINK THAT THEY FEEL WITH ALL OF THIS PLEASE JUST STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Grammar Police Location: not Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I graduated from Madisonville and unlike many that have posted here from Madisonville, I have an education. I can use proper spelling, proper punctuation, and complete sentences. Typos are one thing; utter garbage being posted is an accurate testimony to the education level of the person commenting. It appears that the majority of those poorly structured comments are coming from those defending the deceased. Is this a mere coincidence, or a true picture of the type of person that is leaving these messages trying to intimidate others? Educate yourself, get a job other then the local fast food joint making minimum wage, and please stop embarrassing yourself and those that have come from Madisonville.
Posted by: Resident Location: Madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Bottom line is the people involved in the shooting are behind bars. So it becomes a fact that the Sheriffs Department did there job. All this despite the fact that the friends and family of Nick did there best to stop them. Say what you want with opinions but it is a fact that 3 people involved in drugs are now off the street. The sad thing is that 2 of them will still be a drain on the tax payers of Madison County atleast for awhile.
Posted by: Green Location: Bryan on Aug 15, 2008 at 09:12 AM
One can not judge the life of another just merely by how the life was taken. In simpler words, if in fact this guy was a drug dealer, dead-beat dad, etc. how can anyone say he was a decent, honest, productive member of society? Drug dealers are recruiting our kids, siblings, anyone and everyone to profit their self. They are corrupting our society. There is no such thing as a decent "dealer". To the people who were busy raiding this guys house instead of seeking emergency personnel, may God have pity on your soul. If this guy was such an outstanding citizen, why wasn't anyone trying to help him instead of taking from him? Were they trying to cover up evidence of something even bigger; possibly a drug ring? For those making comments about how good/great Nick was and that those people making negative remarks just didn't know him, where were you when Nick was in need? Were you sifting through the crime scene scavenging like a vulture?
Posted by: Katie Location: C.S. on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:54 AM
To Christina at 4:11 p.m. THANK YOU!!!
Posted by: waitingby Location: madisonville on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:47 AM
There is talk of a third person involved from the madisonville area i hope the cops use every bit of info they can to catch everybody involved
Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Aug 15, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Well said how about some truth! To Sharon once again you make no sense. Closer than I think? Do Something? Give it a rest with your bad self! This man is getting judgement on what he did in life period. Like I said before if there was nothing to talk about and no wrong doing than we wouldn't be on here having this debate now would we? I will be heard as well as the rest of us and YOU DEAL WITH IT! While I don't think anyone deserves to be gunned down like this man was the fact remains obviously he was not the model citizen and super dad that some people are trying to convince us he was. May his soul rest in peace!
Posted by: watcher Location: college station on Aug 15, 2008 at 05:38 AM
"Sounds like the Sheriffs Investigator dont know what happened. He has changed his story more than the shooters have." Sounds like a pretty straightforward progression in the investigation to me; Motive didn't change, source of the gun didn't change, people involved didn't change. One of the killers tried to frame the other and got caught when her story didn't match the out of town witness. Now all that's left is to try to prove that Nick didn't actually have a gun, which is going to be REALLY tough since his family trashed the crime scene before they called the cops. But that botch is on the Simpsons, not the sheriff.
Posted by: jojo Location: Madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Sounds like the Sheriffs Investigator dont know what happened. He has changed his story more than the shooters have. Sounds like they will botch this investigation just like all the rest.
Posted by: woman Location: Bryan on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Gwen,,,please please please,,,get hooked on phonics.....or keep your mouth closed. Your making your self look every uneducated and ignorant with each run on sentence you type.
Posted by: TO KARMA0035 Location: MADISONVILLE on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:13 PM
WELL I THINK KARMA IF HER FAMILY WANTED THEIR BUSINESS IN THE STREETS I THINK THAT THEY WOULD HAVE PUT IT OUT, AN FIRST WAS YOU THERE WHEN ALL THIS HAPPEN WITH HER FAMILY. SECOND WE WORSHIP A GOD WHO REIGN ON JUST WELL AS THE UNJUST.. AN YOU MUST BE SCARED TO SAY YOUR NAME U PUTTING KARMA.. YES TIFFANY WAS WRONG BUT HER FAMILY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS..
Posted by: Waiting on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Well I wonder will a few more suspects be locked up. But this is hear-say. I heard one more person was there. This person had nerves to go to the house when the News was there. They walked in the door as the video was shot.
Posted by: how about some truth Location: Bryan on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:14 PM
It's bad that people continue to kill each other over drugs and money. It is almost as bad to read the comments posted in places like this, in which the poster says something about the murdered criminal having been 'a good person, yall just didn't know him' or some similar tripe. Having been a member of your family or having been a friend of yours does not automatically make someone 'a good person', nor are they somehow sainted just because they are dead. I am not saying that anyone deserves to die, just pointing out how ridiculous it is to praise someone and lament their death as the death of an innocent, when they were clearly not the decent, good-hearted, law-abiding person that you try to make them out to be. I'm not just talking about this incident, this is one of many dead criminals who've lately been lamented on KBTX.com as 'a good person, ya'll just didn't know him.
Posted by: KB Location: Madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 07:36 PM
The sad thing about this whole situation is the fact that everyone is adding in "their two cents"! If you have informaton that will help Nick, pass it on to the police. Whether you like the police here in Madisonville or not, they are handling the case. Reguardless of what a person does in life, they do not deserve to die the way Nick did. The facts are what is relevant, not opinion. Murder is the case, not race or lifestyle. I just pray that justice is served in the case (to all involved). RIP Nick and God bless the families of the victim and the suspects.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 05:17 PM
and a big AMEN to the resident in Madisonville posted at 5:00pm
Posted by: Resident Location: Madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 05:00 PM
The most outlandish statement I have ever read. The person posting under "GET REAL" actually wrote down the dumbest thaught they could possibley have in thier head. Are you serious when you say "But I know a lot of decent guys that deal dope" "thats just the way it is" Have you lost your mind. No that is not the way it is. The people you know who deal dope are lazy cowards. What a sad existance you live if your values have sunk to the level of drug pusher being considered "decent". You can go to work, you can go to church, you can spend time with family, and you can do go things for your community, but if you are messed up enough to sell, use, or transport illegal drugs you are not a decent person. This just goes to show the type of trash that is around.
Posted by: Christina Location: College Station on Aug 14, 2008 at 04:11 PM
This is for Sharon who feels the need to know everyone's name. Now that she has it is she going to look me up in the phone book and come and get me?! Oh Please!! So have you been sleeping day and night beside the man to KNOW that he has never stolen anything? That is just plain ignorant! Besides that, who are you commenting about when you say "you guys have always been scared of us"? I am pretty sure that no one here is scared of you or "your kind". Being black, white, brown or purple doesn't make you an "us". Why don't you just talk about the things that you know (which apparently seems like a limited amount). It makes me laugh at the fact that you think people should send their children to rehab to be able to handle being around people like you.
Posted by: Ann Marie Location: Somerville on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:49 PM
This whole story is really twisted and sad. A man died, two people are to blame and a family is more interested in possessions then doing what is right and contacting the authorities. God is watching all you do and how can anyone steal from a deceased person much less your own family member.....to much to absorb.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:45 PM
"tne word is already out...our brave and battle hardened district attorney is not seeking the death penalty in these cases." Sometimes it's hard to get all 12 people on board for the death penalty and they jsut want to make sure the guys go away; Look at the KFC murder case they are fixing to try here. The guy's accused of shooting 4 kneeling people in the back of the head so they couldn't identify him after he stole $400. And he's only up for another Life without parole on top of the one he's already serving.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:38 PM
I hope Tiffany Bennett gets the death penalty. She should rot in hell for shooting a good man. What kind of sick demented person do you have to be to kill someone for a few thousand dollars and a gram of coke?
Posted by: get real Location: madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:31 PM
to mad black man. He didnt see them kill nick either, how about they just let them go? Thats not going to happen. Just because you dont see something doesnt make it a lie. I knew Nick, he was a decent guy, He didnt deserve to be killed like a dog. But I know a lot of decent guys that deal dope. Thats just the way it is. Nick was what he was. My prayers to the family that didnt come take his stuff while he laid there.
Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Seems like there are too many people with chips on their shoulder on here. Must be a related issue! hmmmmm Fortunately for me my internet service is supplied for me Nanee. Some of us are not going to sit by why those of you that have no sense make comments on our race and make this mans murder investigation and blog a black issue. Give me a break! Why is it every time something like this happens the complaint from some of you is that the person was targeted and getting a bad rap because he was black? I work with reputable black women unlike yourselves and have lots and lots of black friends and this type of trash talk never comes out. The truth always surfaces no matter what race you are as it is with this man. Quit making this a personal attack.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Madisonville. on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I totally agree with the person who posted a comment 8/14 7:40. Nick was a good man and worked just as hard as anyone, probably harder. You don't know him, and you can't prove that he sold drugs to anyone. Also, I don't believe for one second that he EVER stole ANYTHING from ANYBODY! So maybe you shouldn't just make assumptions about people you have never met or talked to once in your life. RIP Nick. We miss you!
Posted by: ex co worker of bennetts Location: huntsville on Aug 14, 2008 at 03:15 PM
well she use to be a correctional officer looking into the bars now she gets to look out from them. i wonder if she met the the guy while working at the prison.
Posted by: NANEE9 Location: MADISONVILLE on Aug 14, 2008 at 02:40 PM
why aren't my comments bein' posted KBTX ya'll posted this nonsense talk ,but not really real talk oh, wendy i think you need to just cancel your internet service(edited) R.I.P NICK & MAY YOUR FAMILY GET CLOSER
Posted by: GWEN Location: DALLAS/MADISONVILLE on Aug 14, 2008 at 01:46 PM
My point exactly whoever you are DISGRUNTLED! ME and MY SISTER HELL MY FAMILY felt like he should have done something better besides give him a couple of years! i will never have my DADDY back due to KELTON dumbness! but it do seem this is what happens when it involves the black community. i'll never have my daddy back and i'll never have my cousin back and its just a shame how these folks are running my cousin name for bad just how they may have been doing when my dad was murdered! people dont never know nothing but be quick to talk the negative and SWEAR they know what they talking about. i just dont know what to say anymore cause after a while you will just go numb cause its like to deceased love one was a nobody til something like death happens to them then they on the news and here come all the he say she say! automatically they assume its dealing with drugs and money! EVERYONE IS NOT LIKE THAT! GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU RUN YOU MOUTH PLEASE!
Posted by: Kay Location: Madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 01:37 PM
It is sad that the killers will probably walk free because of the way his family contaminated the crime scene. The man probably bled to death while his so called "caring family" were all going through his stuff. I cannot BELIEVE that they didn't even call 911. What a bunch of "caring family idiots". Geez, it's not a black or white thing, where did that come from?
Posted by: jessie Location: madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 12:48 PM
I think there should have been a more thorough investigation before they put it in the newspaper. There was rumors that she done it and all they had to do was follow up on the rumors and found out the truth. Madisonville Sheriff's dept. has always been slow to respond to anything unless they are trying to make their quota in writing tickets.I have seen first hand where it has taken them over two hours to respond to a 911 break-in call. had they gotten there quicker they could have arrested they guy. I think they should fire all they deputies and police and hire new ones that are not from there. They are always too busy at the resturants getting free food to go out and do there jobs.
Posted by: Anon Location: Mville on Aug 14, 2008 at 12:42 PM
You people are not getting it. Nick was a very well known DRUG DEALER period. I knew him and know others that knew him. So it is a fact. It doens't matter what race he is. He was a DURG DEALER my God people get with the program. He fathered children and didn't even take responsibility for them. Give me a break. I cannot believe that his funeral is at Madisonville High School who could possibly allow that? What kind of message is this sending our children? What is this world coming to? Anyone one who says different is in denial!!!
Posted by: Sharon Location: c/s on Aug 14, 2008 at 12:34 PM
This is to Wendy! See, I am closer than you think! If my comments sounded racial to you then I apoliogize. I told you that ya'll are small minded people. Look at the way that they are stereotyping this man and his family. Don't tell me that you can't read between the lines sweetie. I'm gonna keep making my voice heard. If you don't like it, DO SOMETHING!!! Get out of the dark. Racism is all around you. We've dealt with it for this long. Now you deal with it!!!
Posted by: disgruntled resident Location: madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 12:13 PM
tne word is already out...our brave and battle hardened district attorney is not seeking the death penalty in these cases.this will be like the good job he did pleaing kelton crittendon out instead of trying him for capital murder.
Posted by: gwen Location: dallas/madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 12:04 PM
i just wanna know why my comments aint getting posted! is that im being to real for ya kbtx?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 11:57 AM
no, what is sad here is that his house was full of people, stealing his stuff while he lay dead on the floor. what is sad here, is that no one even tried to call 911 or even help him if he were even alive. what is sad here is that all the idiots at his house walking around with dope in their pockets not worrying with helping nick, calling 911, or even praying. they were just walking around seeing what they could steal from a dead man. the sad thing is, is that most of these people at his house were his FAMILY! TALK ABOUT A SICK GROUP OF PEOPLE!
Posted by: Chopp & AI Location: Madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM
We love you & miss you Paw-Paw Nick!! You're the best. Rest In Peace!
Posted by: Some Of The Truth Is Out!!! Location: Mad'ville on Aug 14, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Well, I knew that she had much more to do with this than was being told. And to you all that's on here talking about what Nick did in the past, that when it was IN THE PAST. Read the paper. People change. Have u did anything in your past that you don't do now? The past could have been in 1995 who knows, they didn't put a date as to when he was last arrested for this. I feel sympathy for all families involved. The Simpson family because Nicks life was taken, The Bennett family because Tiffany took the wrong path. She hasn't always been like that. And I feel for The White-Smith family because maybe, just maybe he wanted to change his life, but the truth is he is back behind bars. PEOPLE, BLACKS, WHITES WHOEVER WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER AND STOP ALL THIS FUSSING, FIGHTING & KILLING ONE ANOTHER. IF WE CAN'T LIVE TOGETHER DOWN HERE HOW ARE YOU GONNA LIVE TOGETHER IN GODS KINGDOM? PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. No matter who is behind this IF you have the love of God pray for them all. RIP Nick..
Posted by: lifetime resident Location: madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 11:30 AM
everyone keeps saying that the cops said this and cops said that, they are only saying what a KILLER told them, that is how they know. Every family has a black sheep in it, im sure if anyone digs deep enough they will find dirty laundry in their family. None of these crimes mentioned in here were from the police officers of madison county, it was their family, and the officers didnt make them do it. Jesus people, quit blaming the police for Nicks death, they caught the people involved and are telling what the have been told. If you are offended by what people read, quit reading it, plain and simple. GET OVER IT!!!!! To nicks familiy, I went to schoo with his older brother and like him very much, so i feel sorry for you!! May god lead you through this!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I know Tiffany from school...she was my classmate and friend...but when it comes down to taking a life god has put on this earth, I dont know what to think but to know that she was very wrong...I hope she knows that she has taken a father,son, cousin, uncle, and a brother becasue in gods eyes no matter what color you are we are all family. God help you soul Tiff...
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Midway on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I went to school with Tiffany somehow this doesn't surprise me at all!
Posted by: sad situation Location: madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:58 AM
this is truly a sad situation. for everyone in madisonville . having knowing the person involved and the person killed. they both grew up here together, this is the work of the DEVIL! everybody need to PRAY! because God will be the only judge. of course the story is sad but some of these comments are sadder.the police dept. should also be ashamed of themselves trying to make it seem as "another drug dealer gone" matters what he did in his life noone deserves to be murdered,but as i said before ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE THEM NOW. RIP Nick , and regrets go to the families of all involved because in this case everybody is loosing somebody.
Posted by: Karma0035 Location: Madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Karma, What comes around goes around. I remember when Tiffany mama killed her husband, dragged him back in the house, and did no type of time. Her father molested her brother, and the blame was on Chris Owens ,who is now locked up. Sisters having babies by their step-fathers.her father went to jail for dealing crack. See, I've lived here all my life. Skeletons are in alot of families closets, some even with meat still on them. Everyone Be Blessed.
Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:46 AM
to KBTX: This is the second time you have posted sharons racial attacking comments and I responded and you choose not to put them on the blog! I see all the racial comments coming from the black race but you don't let US white people defend our thoughts and selves! What exactly are we dealing with here? This is hardly fair!
Posted by: N. Turner Location: centerville on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:24 AM
for all of you all that is putting up you thoughts out there left me put some of mind i knew Nick Simpson and regardless of what he may have done in his past he was also a very hard working man and would give you the shirt off his back it does not matter if it was a drug deal or whatever people would like to say happen he did not deserve for his life to be taken he was a very loving person by his family and friends and he had a thing for kids he would never forget about a birthday, christmas or anything esle when it came down to my kids he was call and come and pick up my son to just take him for icecream if you all that is writing negative things would put some of that negative energy into something positive you all need to stop and think about his kids that he has left here due to some wanted to steal from him you all need to drop to your knees and ask GOD to clear your minds of evil i have been reading the statements that have been on here since this happened
Posted by: brady Location: madisonville on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:38 AM
I know tiffany from school she has always been a low down sorry tramp she took a good man off this earth she has never been good for nothin I hope that crackheaded W* suffers every minute she has to sit behind bars until she is executed Nick are prayers are with your family rest in peace.
Posted by: mad black man Location: bryan on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Ivan how do you know that she stole 5000dollars and a half a gram of coke and some wheels.Did you see her do it.If not stop talking what you dont know.Yall are nothing but raceist.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:37 AM
I knew it! her story sounded too off. especially since she had said they went to the club and all that afterwards. why didn't she just get away then?
Posted by: Megan Location: Elkhart on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:36 AM
To the people that are trying to say that Nick was a thief once again get your story right he WORKED hard for his money in the oil field. I can say that I have been around him and he wouldn't think about doing anything like that. The sheriff's office needs to get their stories right before they go on the air...TO EVERYONE THAT DOESN'T KNOW HIM PLEASE KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.......
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 14, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Ya, the family took his loot for themselves. man, stealing from the dead, how low can one go.
Posted by: Wendy Location: Bryan on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Sharon this is for you! Now you know my name. Yeah it sounds like your friend worked hard all right! Did you get your drugs from him Sharon? Is that why you are so quick to jump to Phat Rat Baby's defense. Get with the program girl! It is all out now so quit trying to make it out like he was a model citizen! And get your facts straight WE GUYS aren't scared of you OR YOUR KIND! It's trash like you that make headlines in the paper! I am not judging this man but things would not constantly be said and continue to surface if there was not a story. It is what it is. To his family and friends with a clue. I am sorry for your loss and may God give you piece and the strength to get through this! I don't like to talk about the deceased God rest his soul but we all need to prepare for the image we leave behind for others to see. Obviously there was something shady about all this!
Posted by: Jodi Location: CS on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:37 AM
This whole situation seems to me to be very shiesty. I have three adjectives for all of the people involved..... CRACKHEADS, HOODRATS, and TRASH!
Posted by: Katrina C Location: Wellborn on Aug 14, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Well, I'm glad that they finally arrested her. I read the story on the eagle and knew it sounded really off. I didn't know Mr. Simpson or any of the others involved, but I'm sorry for the loss of a life and I hope that the family can get through all of this. My thoughts and prayers for all involved. For Bennett & Smith, forgiveness and realization for their crimes and for Simpson, a peaceful afterlife.
Posted by: Former Resident Location: Somewhere on Aug 14, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I went to school with Nick's younger brother and have never heard anything but good things about him. I think his family needs to get together and let the town know that they will NOT tolerate the police force's defamation of Nick's character. He may have screwed up in the past, but as far as anyone knows, he was doing NOTHING illegal when he was MURDERED in his own home!! Because he is black, owns pit bulls, and lives in a bad area, that automa