It takes a really special (and by that I mean fucked up) individual to do something as horrific as that. One of the kindest, most caring people I've ever met is a Muslim gentleman and his family who lives next door to my elderly parents. He introduced himself shortly after they moved in. I'd often see him in his yard when I stopped by and we'd chat about all sorts of things.
One day he said, "here's our numbers. If there's ever an emergency or need me to check on your parents, please don't hesitate to call us. I know you're a busy person, don't live around the corner and you can't always be there on a moment's notice. In my religion we are taught to help our neighbours who live on either side of us." I had no problem giving him a key in case of an emergency. He's helped out my parents on numerous occasions.
Like I said, one of the nicest families I've ever met. It's just sickening, that individuals like that piece of garbage who killed that family live among us.
Same. I used to have this fabulous Muslim woman babysit my kids. She ran an at-home daycare. I tried a couple of sitters and daycares before but the kids let you know when they don't want to go to certain ones. They never used to cry or complain when they were with her. She was amazing.
I remember I went to pick them up one day and I forget why I upset (this was years ago) but I was a little teary-eyed when I knocked on her door, she opened her door, looked at me and pulled me in her house and just gave me the biggest hug. She brought me inside, we talked, she hugged me some more until I felt ok again.
She had this beautiful aura about her. Her husband and kids were really nice too, like really really nice.
She's not the only Muslim I know, but she was my atf. Muslims are taught in their religion to help whenever wherever they can. They are very kind gentle souls.
So, when I saw this on the news my heart broke. That poor little boy, his entire family gone all at the same time. ugh.
I hope they throw the book at that 20yr old.