Agreed. They should lock this bastard in a room with Heichel's husband. Tied to a chair of course, and an extensive sorted arrangement of weapons and surgical tools provided to the husband of this beautiful woman. RIP Whitney, I truly feel for your family and hope that justice is served. Although, unless by killing this POS and bringing you back to life is a possibility, I don't think that justice can really be served.

They should take the suicide vest off, put him in a cell be himself, slide some rope under the bars and turn the lights off. The End.

Garbage like this should be EXECUTED!! And the Husband should be able to pull the switch!

The part of this the cuts me the deepest is that, if you look at her Facebook page (it appears to have been taken down, but replaced with many memorial pagers), you can see how much she and her husband ADORED each other.

http://www.facebook.com/search/results.php?q=Whitney%20Heichel#!/RipWhitneyHeichel/photos_stream

Awful.

How many more young women will meet this fate?

Kidnapping young children, murdering them, and then all the young adult women murdered. Pedophiles running amok, and young men doped up, who have access to the Internet to literally interpret their fantasy dream.--The Internet is their only friend, along with the Sensationalism from the Mass Media.

What has happened to many of the mentally ill people who kill for the thrill of it. Why don't they just take their own lives.

Safe in America?. No longer. Look behind your back. What a way to live--Who can walk and feel safe in their own neighborhood, and feel nothing is going to happen? It does.

This particular ending to Whitney is gruesome.

Saw this on the news. Saw the pictures of the happily married husband and wife. Saw the husband, sobbing uncontrollably on news report - unable to contain his pain, a broken man. Saw Whitney's mother step up and speak - the pain of her loss all over her face - you could see the memories of her daughter's first steps, dance, date, wedding play though her mind and eyes.

Now, we see the man who ended all of this - laid in wait for this young woman - knew exactly what he was going to do. For what. He stand in suicide suit on verge of tears. Let him cry - let him die - his hell awaits.

I am so very sorry for this family, this husband. With his wife's murder - the details of what was done to her - leading to her death. To know he could not help her. I am so very sorry for her mother...to know what her daughter is dead - the details of what was done to her. My God....how would one continue on. How would one heal from this. How?

Freaking scumbag..hope he has a short stay on death row..like he'll be gone to hell before his 26th birthday next year.

Oregon has the death penalty..that's good!

Death penalty for this sick bastard. But first, make him suffer.

The article read "wearing an anti-suicide smock and looked on the verge of tears," - I'm sure that's how she looked right before he shot her. WTG Beavis.

It almost ALWAYS turns out to be somebody in the family or close by in the same neighborhood.

It is just saddening to see what humans will do to one another...................sickening.

I wonder what Holts' parent/s have to say about their proceative effort. Now he is just another addition to the prison population. Great parenting!

Reading comments like these reflects a sampling of how people are getting tired of these sick, twisted types in our society and the sentiment to rid our world of them. Sitting in a jail cell for life is too good for him and too many others like him. Time to change the laws and start making examples of them- public execution style!

I am interested in the background of this rapist-killer; when it is released there will be many signs; these vultures never change, and very rare they are caught the first time.

Gtouch, ProFreedom, and Saxon,

Your comments are short and to the point. Well said and I don't think I can contribute anymore to that. Ty

Yes, we (in Oregon) have the death penalty. However (and unfortunately), our Governor declared a while back that, while he's in office, every member on death row gets a stay of execution.

This rotten SOB, admitted to what he did. Therefore, I say we hang him from the closest tree.

Signed, uber lefty Portlander

Don't normally say things like this, but as a father and husband, this pissed me off.

I hope he's assigned some tattooed gorilla cellmate who thinks "he's got a purty mouth" and makes him squeal like a pig. If you catch my drift...

My sister and I know Clint. I never knew his wife, but she looks (from pictures) to have been a loving young woman. Since this story broke last Tuesday I have been afraid to go out of my house alone. I now ask my husband to come with me anywhere, and if it's to work, I call him when I get there and call before I leave. Just in case. I just don't know what to say about this. You read/hear about this type of news from all over the states, however, when it's in your backyard, and especially when you know the family, it hits home hard. My love goes out to the Heichel family.

he appeared to be on the verge of tears

Cry you son of a bitch. Your mind can't even imagine what is going to happen to you over course of the rest of your worthless life in prison. But please, don't kill yourself. I want to live a long, long time.

tom bones

I don't know anything about Jehovah's Witnesses (other than knocking on your door wearing white shirt and tie, but I doubt that the religion had anything to do with Holt being a murdering scum. Scum covet what they see. He could have attended the church specifically to get to know Heichel, or any other woman attending the church. By attending her church, I am sure she did not feel threatened by him, therefore she gave him that fateful ride. I'm betting he had been stalking her for a while, just waiting for a chance to get her alone.

Um Jessica,

You do know that women kill their children more often right? Should we scrutinize every mother then? White men wouldnt stand for it, same as muslim men dont, and black men dont, etc. Stop stirring your imaginary pot of hate. By trying to show racism and prejudice, you just showed your own.

@ MrBurns and @Jessica

Your own comment shows ignorace and racism. You do know that your comment about "muslim men" is rediculous? Being Muslim is a religeous thing NOT A RACE YOU IGNORANT RETARDS!

Ban handguns now.

This monster could have - and would have killed this young woman with or without a handgun takenaka. It's too bad she didn't have a handgun to defend herself.

You think she'd have had time to call the police or there would have been another way to have been safe if handguns were banned, takenaka?

Condolences for this husband and all this beautiful young woman's family and friends who will miss her for the rest of their days. God's peace and comfort for these people, as nothing else can help.

@ takenaka - exactly what good would that do? You think he would have let her live? Sadly, i doubt it. I imagine he would have just taken her life another way. Like the other two murdering wastes in the news today who took the life of a a young girl ... they just used their hands. Banning guns will not keep sickos from murdering. And unfortunately we are unable to ban evil souls from our society. Truly I think women need to arm themselves, whether it be with self defense classes, firearms, pepper sprays or tasers. I hate to say it, but I think it is only going to get worse and in todays world of indepence and autonomy it is impossible for most of us to have someone to protect us everywhere we go. Heartbreaking, saddening to the soul, and given any thought just terrorizing. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Whitney's family and friends. :(((

I swear to god, if a dipsh*t lawyer tries to go for an insanity plea, the lawyer should be stuck through an industrial sized woodchipper feet first along with this as$hat. I'm so tired of hearing these guys try and cop out with excuses of being depressed, their daddies didn't buy them their favorite iphone or they listened to what the toaster told them and then getting away with it because people believe it.

What a senseless crime! What a reward for a good deed this woman was trying to do, and such a sad end to a productive life! Lesson learned. Think twice before you let someone in your car, even if you know the person! I feel if I were in similar situation, when the oponent pulls out a gun and commands me to drive to a remote location, I would start driving. But instead, quickly drive to the most crowded center of town, where there is a lot of people. And I would say: If you want to kill me you will have to do it here, where everybody will see you and they will catch you. I'm not driving to a remote place! And immediately proceed to beep the horn!

Looking at his picture, he does look troubled inside.

I believe Oregon has the death penalty, use it!

Awful.

How many more young women will meet this fate?

According to that a$$hole Richard Murdoch, this kind of mindless brutality is gods will!

LG, we all think we will do something like that but never know until in that situation. I read an article one time on what to do if someone gets in your car and forces you to drive somewhere. If you are still in a parking area, drive straight into a light pole or something like that. Crash. Chances are, the article said, is that the perp would run away. If you are on the road, same thing. Wait until you see other cars and then crash into something. People will more than likely come running. I always kept that in my head and hope that I would do it if it ever happend. I too, would not want to let them get away with it. If they are going to kill me, kill me in front of everyone. Kind of sad, eh?

Very interesting: It is kind of sad. But considering if you are taken to a remote place he's going to kill you anyway, it's worth the chance. Those criminals don't think they are going to get caught, chances are the criminal will run away. Your idea sounds very good. More likely, I would try to crash on the passenger side.

About time we learn to be stronger and turn the tables on these criminals!

Hey Tom Bones, HE wasn't the one that was a Jehovah's Witness, it was HER, Whitney. LEARN TO READ moron before you go running your mouth and showing your ignorance.

Hey Kim M, maybe YOU should learn to read before calling others ignorant... the article specifically says "according to a statement released early Monday by the Heichel’s family spokesperson Jim Vaughn, HOLT WAS A MEMBER OF THEIR JEHOVAH'S WITNESS CONGREGATION"

you are obviously the one who needs to "LEARN TO READ moron" ... smh.

My sympathies to her family for they are the ones suffering now and will be far into the future. Such a horrible crime. The effect of the crime itself is devastating enough... but step back and look at the monsters that are our posting on this. I mean really this is the place you bring up muslims and I am tlaking about Jessica-1170252 I suppose your going to proclaim that 100% of all the muslims in the world are beautiful peace loving people. And while we are at it 100% of religious people are deranged and 100% of non churched people are kind and loving and would never ever do anything wrong. And if that's not what your saying then what is your point? Maybe some day you will be fortunate enough to learn about the real world. Are you not judging or profiling in the same way you are accusing others of doing? At least the people who are posting about what should be done to this evil person are being honest about how they feel and not trying to put some hidden agenda about the plight of the muslim. All I can say is sorry for the family & their loss and I hope this guy gets a swift judgement.

I'm kind of leaning toward "draw and quarter" with regular playback on the half hour.... This is so disturbing. I can't believe this is happening in this country. I hope this community will draw itself together over this. Everybody needs to look out for everybody.

et220, you're pretty disturbed. Draw and quarter him and show it on playback every half hour? That's how you get your rocks off watching something horrible like that? Same thing with the people calling for torture and public execution. You're not much different at all than a murderer like Holt, except you don't have the balls to kill, you need someone else to do it so you can watch.

Same thing with the disturbed people who fantasize about jail house rape when ever a story like this is reported on. This poor woman, who seems really sweet and nice is horribly raped and killed, and instead of showing sympathy for her, your thoughts turn to torture, execution and jail house rape. Like somehow you can justify your penchant for witnessing violence because of what this guy did.

No wonder there are so many sickos around.

DRC You need to go get a life you obviously need one. I did read and hear it. THE SPOKESPERSON was a Jehovah's Witness moron NOT HOLT. LEARN TO LISTEN IDIOT!

@ Kim M

Sorry but you've got it wrong. Read it again. It says "HOLT was a member of their Jehovah's Witness Congregation". So BOTH the spokesperson and HOLT, in addition to the deceased and her family are members of the same congregation.

This poor woman, who seems really sweet and nice is horribly raped and killed, and instead of showing sympathy for her, your thoughts turn to torture, execution and jail house rape.

@Roodles, unfortunately you're right. I'm not at all defending the suspect and if found guilty he deserved whatever punishment the courts hand him, but it's disturbing to think that there are people who are willing to act just as evil and barbaric as he did. The difference is, they're just waiting for an excuse to justify their actions which makes them all the more dangerous since you don't know what could set them off.

Like so many men.

Like so many people. FTFY

Elaborate?

Although it's premature to assume this, it wouldn't surprise me Steven. I was raised a Jehovah's Witness. Most of them are very good people with good intentions, but they have some odd beliefs. Everything is fear based. A re-occuring theme with this religion is the desire to not bring reproach on Jehovah. The elders of the congregation are the ones guiding everyone, and when there are issues within the congregation, they prefer to handle matters themselves through prayer and guidance from the Bible. Unless someone is in imminent danger, they won't recommend calling the police or seeing a mental health professional. This becomes a real problem when they try to deal with people who need real professional help. Obviously we don't know if that was the case here, but it wouldn't shock me.

It seems paradoxical but religion and violence are often joined at the hip. In fact religion has almost always resorted to violence in a fight for self preservation. Except for Quakers of course.

he should have read his little "watchtower" pamphlets a little better.

I cranked up the Hendricks watchtower this morning.....

Inane, nothing to do with religion. Do we make it about religion when a catholic rapes and murders, or a protestant or a baptist - no! So cut the crap!

I agree, Angie! After all, we can't blame religion for the thousands of children molested by Catholic priests, now can we?

We most certainly can (and should) blame Catholicism for its priests molesting young boys. While there may be no difference between the percentage of sexual abuse committed by priests and non-priests, the fact is that it is the Catholic Church's supposed spiritual leaders who are committing these heinous acts. Couple that with the wholesale attempt to cover-up these acts by the Church's hierarchy. It makes one wonder how anyone could still support the Catholic Church.

Pleased, please look up the word "sarcasm".

@Steven - I was also raised a Jehovah's Witness and the statement about elders in the congregations not referring to a mental health professional are not representative of my experiences. It is possible that you had ones in your congregation who were reticent; however, most of my experiences have been very different.

The elders that I have had the pleasure of sitting and talking with and learning from kept an open, non-judgmental ear and would always encourage you to look for strength in God, but they never downplayed what may be a serious physical or psychological issue that may require medical attention.

Steven - I agree with what you say, though I dont think it's just religious people who sweep insanity under the rug. I think a lot of parents, especially, go into denial because they are embarrassed and feel like people will blame their for their childrens problems.

In some casees, they might deserve the blame...in others, there might be nothing they could have done differently to change the mental health of their child. our brains are complex, it's not black and white on how one becomes so mentally warped that they kidnap, rape and then kill someone...

I could care less WHY he did it, he did it

now he should DIE!!

@NeroMaj1 - I also grew up in the 'Truth' as they call it but didn't have the experience you did. The 'Elders' in my congregation seemed pretty judgemental. i was disinterested from the beginning but the one thing that turned me off for good was the time we were running late and in the rush I forgot my socks at home so had to wear my shoes without them. one of the elders took me on the side after the meeting and lectured me about following the trends of the world and i guess at the time not wearing socks with your dress shoes was all the rage with all the bad teenagers in the world. He didn't ask me why I had no socks on, he just came out with the lecture not giving me a chance. Cmon now, wearing dress shoes with no socks is not comfortable at all and I hated sitting there for two hours with sweaty feet, and then this guy had to say that. I tuned out after that one.

Seriously though I saw a bunch of guys who came to the church because they wanted to get closer to some of the girls. This guy was probably lurking in the shadows for a long time obsessing over this one girl and probably one day just snapped and made up his mind that he would have her one way or another. This guy was probably the type that didn't talk to anyone at the church probably just attended because his family did, so I doubt nobody knew what kind of mental problems this guy had until he acted on them. Sad all the way around though.

Agreed!

I also agree. However, that expedient, cost saving common sense is never taken in the US. How long have taxpayers been feeding, clothing and seeing to Manson's needs now?

A death as quick as the one he administered would be "too good" for him. He should spend a little time being captive and under someone else's control (and desires) ... and then he'll gladly want to die. Won't be soon enough.

Give her husband as much time as he wants with him! I don't care if it takes minutes, days or, weeks for her husband to dispatch this piece of scum to Hell, just let him do it.

He couldn't take "No" for an answer, I'll bet. Was probably obsessed w/her and been wanting her for a long time but she either flat-out turned him down, or never gave him a second look & he couldn't handle it. Too many guys like that out there. Be a man and just take it that no means no, and move on! Such a terrible tragedy.

Hockeymom, hello, did you even read the story, she was married!

In any case, words can not describe what a horrible tragedy this is.

@ hiap: Yep, she was married. And therefore, probably said NO and that asshat pos kcuf-face didn't accept that as an answer. I won't retype Hockeymoms comment, but the sentiment doesn't change.

hiap, it is possible that he had tried to come on to Mrs. Heichel in the past. We don't know if he had tried to approach her before. Someone who would lay in wait with a concocted story of needing help and then kidnap, brutally rape and murder another human being...well, chances are the sanctity of marriage would be of little consequence to such a person. In fact, plenty of men and women both seem to ignore marriage as a hands-off signal if there is someone on their radar. Of course, most take the hint and take a hike with grace and without acting out in cruelty and murder when rejected.

saxon brings up an excellent point at post 1.14 and i have to agree.

"and therefore, probably said NO." Probably? Excuse me, I just thought ,even in this day and age, it went without saying that if you were married you would say "no" to advances from another man.

Again, this situation is completely disgusting, and the only good part of it is that they got this terror off of the streets and appear to have a solid confession. But all the woman trying to turn this story into some pro-feminist agenda are doing no one any favors.

Yeah; probably, most likely, I would venture to say she did. I'm not clairvoyant so I don't know. This day and age? When do you think you're living? Most people Will say no if they're married/in a relationship. Some won't. Still not the point hockeymom was making.

I'm not trying to argue with you; I agree with you that this is senseless, horrible (our community has been rocked pretty hard by this) and people coming in with their own agendas isn't helping anyone.

Gotta get back to work. Have a good day, Hiap.

I agree with you. But on the other hand, sometimes i feel as though letting monsters like him commit suicide is letting them get off the easy way. Death penalty after suffering with his demons while he waits for his execution is more appropriate.

@Winthewar - I shall borrow your idea and thank you.

What a great way to save tax dollars while dealing with the worst

violent criminals in the USA. Place their butts into the {new} S.E.P.=

Suicide Encouragement Program! There should be a 24 hour loop played in

a holding cell of John Kramer, a.k.a. Jigsaw! And just lay out the basics for an effective suicide.

If the suicide is a failed attempt...no problem. A representative or 2 of the victim's family

shall given an array of objects/items to either put the criminal down quickly or to get

Medieval on dat *ss. THANK YOU AGAIN & CHEERS FROM CANCUN MEXICO

Death penalty after suffering with his demons while he waits for his execution is more appropriate.

janesmi - the problem with the death penalty is that the guy will easily live another 30 years during endless appeals, etc. That is 30 years that his victim will never see.

scales-true. Would love to execute him today, just dont let him end his life on his terms by commiting suicide.

I think (my opinion) that many people who are against the death penalty are afraid that an innocent person will be put to death. That certainly HAS happened. What we need is a way to STOP the endless appeals and BS that "automatically" happens after a death penalty conviction and put those who are CLEARLY guilty to death within 30 days of conviction.

Yeah in this case it would be nice if this scumbag could feel the effects on himself that he forced onto someone else.... but I'd forgo that just so taxpayers don't have to support him any longer than necessary.

we need to reinstate the death penalty to clear out some room, give the tax payers some relief and also to show animals like this that there isn't room for them in our society...she was a nice lady I gather and pretty...may he rot in h*ll...i'm so sorry for the family she left behind

It's more costly to keep someone on death row than it is to keep them in prison for life. Stick the rat bastard in general population and let them deal with him.

I guess I would agree with you as far a sthe suicide prevention. Maybe they should let him come to terms with his crime in his own way. Then he could "end it". The sad part about the Justice system is it takes years sometimes to get thru the court system and the family can't really have closure until it is finished. And every time there is a trial they grieve all over again. And really is there anything we could really do to him that would punish him equally for the crime (not that's legal anyway). Even when they do execute it is very humane and the killer actually gets so much better treatment than what the victim is afforded at the time of the crime. I feel horrible for the family. I have a son & wife who are starting out their life this last year .... just like this couple. I couldn't imagine the horrible hate & want for vengence I myself would have - I pray for the family that they can lean on each other during this difficult time.

"winthewar" I'm sure he doesn't have the balls or the good sense to do himself. He only thinks about what he gets , when he wants it.... no, the piece of rats ass needs some serious encouragement.... a little 'push from behind', to get him moving.

Jumping to conclusions is all too easy. Thankfully, the relevant law enforcement personnel did their jobs well and brought this rapist and murderer to justice.

I disagree. Clearly the details need to be shared so it is clear to everyone that the husband had nothing to do with this vile act and that this poor woman did not "run off" with someone else. People are free to have their opinions, and the police need to look under every rock and follow every potential lead and look into the "usual suspects" and possibilities, but when it is determined what ACTUALLY HAPPENED, that information needs to shared so the people who are quick to blame the victim or some other innocent person can maybe, learn to be more cautious and tactful with their "theories" of what they think happened.

Norecord--I thought it was obvious that I meant that the horrifying details of what this young woman endured didn't need to be made public. Of course, her husband's innocence should be emphasized as should any other pertinent information about the assailant.

On the plus side, he will never do this again.

He has far less value that sh*t. I can use sh*t for fertilizer. I wouldn't want to pollute my crops with this scumbag.

This was a horrific act caused by a man, true.

No need to demonize ALL men, however. Women should, of course, be cautious, but should not have to live in fear of all men because "some (vast minority)" men might do the worst.

Be careful, don't give rides to strangers (or even acquaintances if you want to be super cautious)! Not blaming her - she did something nice and paid the ultimate price for it. She did NOT deserve such a punishment. This guy, the one who did it, needs to pay the ultimate price.

Whatfrrrr. I find your attempt to turn this reprehensible and disgusting act into some pro-feminist ideology disturbing.

No real man would even give the slightest amount of support to this sicko any more than any real mother would seek to support a "mother" who drowns her own kids in a bathtub.

hello lesbo

whatfarrrr your a lesbo?

ponyboy - What a sick comment and a put down to lesbian women. My apologies to lesbian women for ponyboy.

While women AND men should be constantly aware of their surroundings and cautious of whom they trust and why; it is just as wrong to say that men in general are the enemy as it is to say that women can't do a job as good as a man and therefore is worth less pay. Both are lies. It is also a lie that what religion the killer and the victim belonged to should imply anything meaningful other than that no mortal regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, stance on Capital Punishment, political opinion, et al., is immune to senseless violence such as this. For example, look at how hard of a hit the Live Strong foundation has taken because of once pristine Lance Armstrong being stripped of all of his titles. Corruption can, will and does invade all aspects of society and organizations. That being said, I'll insert one of my opinions. Even if this slime bag had "only" raped this girl, I would consider him worthy of death. I don't think any rapist, pedophile, murderer, should rot in jail on the American taxpayers dime. Due process? What is that? I lost faith in the American "justice" system a long time ago. Too many guilty get off Scot free or get to sit in prison for life with 3 square a day and all of the other amenities not even afforded to some of the homeless on our own streets who did nothing to deserve the life they live. This guy, however, not only raped this young woman, but then he shot her four times. Bullets are a lot cheaper than trial, jail and maybe eventual execution YEARS from now. I'd shoot the bastard myself given the chance, starting with his groin. P.S. I'm a man. "The enemy".

This guy doesn't look "right". Half a brain. Don't trust anybody, and fight like hell!

Whatfrrrr--

As a strong independent woman, I find your comments embarrassing.

Men are not the enemy. In fact, the two most important people in my life are men (my father and my boyfriend)...and wonderful ones at that. I could also go on about my uncles, my "in-laws", etc. etc. All men.

What this man did was evil but it wasn't because of what was between his legs, it was because of what was in his heart and his mind. And THAT, my friend, is a HUMAN quality. Not a gendered one.

You seem like you may have some internal personal issues you need to sort out and I wish you well. No real woman would put down men as a generalization.

I agree. If she had been a grocery clerk, well, just another nobody. No news article.

Uncle Henry, could it be that the job title is emphasized since this is a face-to-face, customer service demanding job and law enforcement was looking for anything unusual from the public who may have noticed something amiss at the coffee shop??? On the other hand, had she been a CEO or a model or a teacher, I'm betting this would have also been mentioned.

Doesn't really matter now. This beautiful young wife has been taken from those who love her by a monster who made her last moments on earth an unspeakable, hellish nightmare that no one should have to experience.

.....it kinda tells a little a bit about her. You can relate to her, and get a little more involved in the news article. But, why do humans kill each other? You stop and wonder, if, in the past, this guy ever helped or rescued someone in an accident or needed help. His 1st pictured displayed before the mug-shot, was "very" innocent looking (like Trayvon Martins...lol)

What?

Sorry to disabuse you of your notions, Miaw, but I am a liberal and I want this guy gone. Not one dime spent on him by the taxpayers on "rehabilitation." I look back at the litany of crimes against females just this week in the US news. It's an epidemic. It seems every day, men and boys are using females as disposable sex toys. It's time to end this the only sane way possible. No plea bargain, no lawyer's appeals, no time off for "good behavior," no counseling. Just a trip to the executioner's chair as quickly as is legally possible--and his family or his church should foot the bill. This monster will still be getting better treatment than he gave.