Coach accused of sexual misconduct with minor

By Brian Wright
Sports Editor
Published on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 9:14 AM MST

More information has come to light concerning the firing of Eastern Arizona College men’s basketball coach Tim Parmeter.

A report from EAC Chief of Police Mike McEuen includes numerous references to alleged sexual encounters with a minor between October 2005 and December 2006.

The alleged victim first met Parmeter at the EAC gym and was invited to Parmeter’s office along with a friend. Parmeter said he was going to give them a T-shirt, according to police reports.

The friend eventually headed back to the gym, leaving Parmeter and the victim alone in his office.

He kissed the girl on the mouth before she left the office, and that incident quickly escalated into a sexual relationship which was frequent in nature.

The girl, now 18 years old and a full-time student at EAC, was 16 years old when the sexual relationship began.

Parmeter and the girl started meeting several times a week and had sexual intercourse at his house and in his office.

The victim was first interviewed by McEuen on Jan. 9. On Jan. 10, she was interviewed by McEuen and Detective Kendall Curtis of the Thatcher Police.

The interview was recorded, and the girl gave graphic and specific details about her numerous sexual encounters with Parmeter.

McEuen and Curtis drove to the EAC campus to approach Parmeter on Jan. 17 and asked to speak with him.

Parmeter was asked if there was any truth to rumors of him being involved in a sexual relationship with a minor. He denied the rumors and also told EAC athletic director Jim Bagnall that the rumors were not true.

The police, however, did not believe Parmeter, according to the report. McEuen told Parmeter he thought Parmeter did have sex with the girl because he had seen several e-mails of explicit nature that were sent by Parmeter to the victim.

Parmeter claimed that the girl was stalking him and that she had a password to his computer. He claimed she was responsible for the e-mails.

McEuen’s report said on Jan. 17 Parmeter was confronted and asked specifically about a particular sexual encounter with the victim at his home on the first night of the Graham County Fair in 2005.

“At this point, Parmeter’s face turned red,” McEuen wrote. “He did not admit that he had sex with (the victim).”

At 3:40 p.m. on Jan. 17, Parmeter was fired by EAC Executive Vice President Brent McEuen.

“I was asked to escort Tim Parmeter from the campus,” Mike McEuen said. “He was advised that if he returns to campus, he will be arrested for trespass.”

Thatcher Police Chief Mark Stevens filled in for McEuen and escorted Parmeter from campus. Parmeter was not arrested.

The Graham County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the police reports, and charges against Parmeter will be considered when the review is complete.

Comments

90 comment(s)

    Courier Editorial wrote on Feb 21, 2008 10:10 AM:

    " The Courier will only approve future comments that have a valid e-mail. E-mails will not be released to the public. "

    Hey Trey wrote on Feb 19, 2008 10:40 PM:

    " You are a real Columbo. If you know so much just type it in. Details wanted. "

    out of Thatcher wrote on Feb 19, 2008 7:35 PM:

    " Prison time???? My ex-husband got away with it. He still lives and works in Thatcher. "

    Trey wrote on Feb 19, 2008 2:56 PM:

    " There is no way all those comments left on the 16th were from different people. EACourier, why are you asking for an e-mail address if you will approve comments without one being provided? If I do provide one, will you post it for the rest of the world to see? Why don't you post IP addresses with comments so we, the readers can actually see how much variety we are getting in responses? Why don’t you make us register or hold us somehow responsible for what we post? Where is the professionalism in this paper? "

    Trey wrote on Feb 19, 2008 2:49 PM:

    " Those that work around the athletic department have valuable insight into the case. If they are not bringing their knowledge to the authorities, then they are no better than the perpetrator. To anybody and everybody that knows anything about this case. do the right thing… Please Come Forward.
    "

    Coach Cox wrote on Feb 19, 2008 7:29 AM:

    " Trey - "another day in the athletic department at EAC" - What do you know about what goes on in the athletic department at EAC? This is the first time that this has happened at EAC, in a place where alot of positive things have taken place by alot of great people.
    People need to let justice work and parameter will get what is coming to him through the justice system.BUT this should not overshadow all the great things that have happened in the EAC athletic department.
    "

    Trey wrote on Feb 17, 2008 9:30 PM:

    " Yes, I wouldn't think anything of it if a coach locked himself in the bathroom/his office with a sixteen year old and I started hearing banging on the walls... just another day in the athletic department at EAC... "

    Justice will Prevail wrote on Feb 16, 2008 10:52 PM:

    " I'm sure we'll be watching this case on American Justice. It has everything they're looking for including: adultry, divorce, sex with a minor, murder, suicide, and soon to come prison time, just to name a few. "

    coach cocks wrote on Feb 16, 2008 6:21 AM:

    " nice judge and jury. string him up. "

    someone2 wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:45 AM:

    " as someone who is observing from afar i can only hope that justice comes to your town. "

    brian half truth wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:43 AM:

    " how does a sports writter get this assignment anyway? What a joke. "

    good idea to stop wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:42 AM:

    " this was a bad idea from its inception. im dissapointed in our paper. "

    oops aimee wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:36 AM:

    " you better not post the truth... but why would you start now??? "

    oops jon wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:35 AM:

    " Jon said-"If you have read the police reports like I have, you would realize we did not include a lot of graphic details that are in the reports." Jon, I could make anyone on this blog seem like a criminal with "select words" from this very public record on which I am typing. The police records should be printed in there entirety. Poor editorial license in my opinion. "

    editorial license??? wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:29 AM:

    " Alleged activities stated as facts are causing this whole uproar. If Mr. Wright (Sports Editor) had any journalistic integrity he would not assume statements in police reports as being factual. They are ALLEGATIONS. If the dear people of the Valley want to project any anger it should be toward the Editor who printed this defamation of character law suit in waiting. The police will do their job as well as they can and if there is sufficient evidence of any foul play the ALLEGED victim will get her day in court and if found guilty Parmeter will pay his debt "

    oops staten wrote on Feb 16, 2008 5:28 AM:

    " Alleged activities stated as facts are causing this whole uproar. If Mr. Wright (Sports Editor) had any journalistic integrity he would not assume statements in police reports as being factual. They are ALLEGATIONS. If the dear people of the Valley want to project any anger it should be toward the Editor who printed this defamation of character law suit in waiting. The police will do their job as well as they can and if there is sufficient evidence of any foul play the ALLEGED victim will get her day in court and if found guilty Parmeter will pay his debt "

    B-right wrote on Feb 16, 2008 12:10 AM:

    " Alleged activities stated as facts are causing this whole uproar. If Mr. Wright (Sports Editor) had any journalistic integrity he would not assume statements in police reports as being factual. They are ALLEGATIONS. If the dear people of the Valley want to project any anger it should be toward the Editor who printed this defamation of character law suit in waiting. The police will do their job as well as they can and if there is sufficient evidence of any foul play the ALLEGED victim will get her day in court and if found guilty Parmeter will pay his debt "

    Aimee Staten wrote on Feb 14, 2008 3:03 PM:

    " Although we are happy to allow people's thoughts and opinions to be posted here, we still abide by the same standards as our newspaper. We do not name or attack victims, and we do not post or print libelous comments. The crime for which Parmeter is being investigated is one that makes the adult the responsible party no matter what your feelings on the subject. "

    Just Wondering wrote on Feb 14, 2008 2:50 PM:

    " I am wondering the same thing as EA GRAD. How come all comments are not posted. Doesn't everyone have a right to post and say what they please "

    Coach Cox wrote on Feb 14, 2008 8:00 AM:

    " To: TO the great coaches of EAC

    I have no doubt with the high caliber people of EAC if they had any idea it was going on it would have been reported. For example, I think that Coach Bagnell acted promptly on it as soon as he was informed, it is not something you think of happening. "

    EA GRAD wrote on Feb 13, 2008 8:44 PM:

    " How come you only pick the copmments you like and the others go unprinted???? "

    To the great coaches of EAC wrote on Feb 11, 2008 10:49 AM:

    " If you or any of these other great coaches suspected anything was going on between these two and you didn't report it... then I don't know how you sleep at night. "

    Just Curious wrote on Feb 10, 2008 4:00 PM:

    " So, exactly how many women/girls was coach Parmeter having "relations" with during his marriage? "

    Coach Cox wrote on Feb 8, 2008 12:01 PM:

    " With these events that have taken place I just want to think EAC for hiring the quality individuals it has in the past and hope that it can take steps to hire quality individuals in the future to ensure that this wont happen again in the department. EAC has had some great coaches and people and I am thankful for The Great Coach Tidwell, and other coaches such as Coach Hekekia (great man)Scott Giles, Greg Stevens, Mike Guntrop, Jeff martin, Chuck LaVetter, Mike DeLao, Bob P, Coach Bagnell, kate Mccluskey. "

    JustToBeClear wrote on Feb 6, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " The girl did not come forward. The violation was discovered by a third party. During the investigation, victims were identified and questioned. The girl was a victim and was questioned. She cooperated with the investigation. I also agree the details did not need to be published in the paper. "

    Jon Johnson wrote on Feb 4, 2008 9:59 PM:

    " S from CO: The details regarding the Parmeter case were obtained through a public records request with the Graham County Attorney's Office. I should know because I am the one who made the request. Chief McEuen has not released any details regarding the case. His reports go directly to the Graham County Attorney's Office. If you have read the police reports like I have, you would realize we did not include a lot of graphic details that are in the reports. "

    S from CO wrote on Feb 4, 2008 9:30 PM:

    " I cannot believe the trash this paper publishes. Do we need to know the exact timeline and detail of the situation? This is sexual assault on a minor for crying out loud! There are somethings best left out of a newspaper. I am disappointed in McEuen. As a seasoned police detective, he should know better than to share the details from an interview. If people want to read it for themselves, let them go down and get a copy from the records. "

    Easy On the CAPS Lock wrote on Feb 1, 2008 3:11 PM:

    " No need to yell. "

    Anon wrote on Feb 1, 2008 8:48 AM:

    " He does not seem like the best guy in the world. Awful things I would not wish on my worst enemy can happen to people who are not the best people in the world. "

    TO THINKING PERSON wrote on Jan 31, 2008 6:33 PM:

    " THE CHIEF OF EAC POLICE AND THE EA VICE PRESIDENT ARE DISTANT COUSINS. THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE A LOT OF EVIDENCE AGAINST MR. PARMETER. MIKE MCEUEN HAS BEEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND HAS A LOT OF INTERGRITY. HE WOULDN'T BRING MR PARMETERS MATTER TO THE PRESIDNET OF EAC IF HE DIDN'T HAVE REASON. "

    This isn't Duke wrote on Jan 31, 2008 4:18 PM:

    " This isn't Duke. The Duke accuser didn't have taped conversations (per azcentral.com) to back up her allegations. Unlike the Duke accuser, this girl is not an exotic dancer.

    I feel for him because he lost his son and all, but all in all I think this is Karma at its finest.

    I'm just glad she came forward, and I hope she continues to cooperate with the investigation. He's a scumbag. This wasn't his first affair and he knows it. "

    Thinking Person wrote on Jan 31, 2008 3:13 PM:

    " Please remember the Duke Lacrosse matter and do not jump to conclusions. Also, is there any relationship of the police chief and the EAC Vice President with the same , and very unique, last name of McEuen??? "

    Ricky Bobby wrote on Jan 31, 2008 2:20 PM:

    " Man, can this guys life get any worse? Damn "

    RHB wrote on Jan 31, 2008 1:38 PM:

    " You're all nuts. Let the man live. Jezzz. "

    Also Troubled wrote on Jan 30, 2008 9:06 AM:

    " This isn't the first sex scandal to come out of EAC. I'm just glad that this girl is getting her chance for justice and that this all wasn't "swept under the rug" like times before. "

    troubled wrote on Jan 29, 2008 12:44 PM:

    " Do any of you have any idea what it's like to live with something like this that has happened to you? Have you been through it? I have and it affects every aspect of your life especially being able to trust a man or hold down a relationship because you don't really know anyone. Don't pass judgment on either one, wait for the facts to surface. Most of you are posting things like this is some sort of a game. "

    Not Impressed wrote on Jan 28, 2008 3:45 PM:

    " Yeah, to "Anyone" re: the "play on words" You often find that others are quite brilliant also. It's unfortunate that we all can't come together and make a better community out of the "Valley". Maybe then we wouldn't need the extraneous comments that make each of us feel like more than less. Our egos surpass the reality of the situation and everyone takes the loss.. "

    RDB wrote on Jan 28, 2008 3:27 PM:

    " Thanks Anyone "

    anyone heard of a play on words? wrote on Jan 28, 2008 2:28 PM:

    " The "miner" post made me laugh. I'll explain it because RDB doesn't quite seem to understand that it was a play on words. Minor (as used in the original article) refers to one who has not yet reached the age of majority. Miner (as used in PDs comment from 1/23) refers to one working in or around mines. Think about it...think about it...it's funny! Give the guy/gal credit for some witty banter! "

    RDB wrote on Jan 28, 2008 11:10 AM:

    " Not impressed. Thanks for confirming. I appreciate it. See ya at the election. "

    RDB wrote on Jan 28, 2008 10:47 AM:

    " I never said anything about the lawyers or cops in this valley or anywhere else. All I was alluding to was that most of the posters here were arm chair lawyers and cops with their stellar legal theories and investigative skills. The story was horrific...the posters humorous. Case in point "...With the increase of Phelps Dodge employees and contractors, I'm surprised it took so long for a miner to be in a sex scandal. " A direct quote from a poster. Give me a break!

    "

    Not Impressed wrote on Jan 28, 2008 10:40 AM:

    " Sir Nit-Picker What? - Possibly a journalist or proof reader, but you do not conceive the term "loosely" in your understanding. That is enough specificity regarding those of whom I speak. As such, a large percentage do occupy positions of "authority" in this valley. Many receiving their standings due to their place in the "good old boy" hierarchy. They may later strive to become full fledged "good old boys" by right of their positions in "another prominent organization" or due to just plain nepotism. And, as stated earlier, that will change. I repeat, get used to it. "

    What? wrote on Jan 28, 2008 9:28 AM:

    " Dear Not Impresses (sic) with RGB (sic): I hope you realize how elitist and lacking in knowledge you sound in your comment regarding the attorneys and police officers of the Valley. I don't understand why you felt the need to blast the attorneys and cops of the Valley. Naturally, there are some who are deserving of your description. But surely someone as knowledgeable as yourself knows that you cannot paint every person in a group with the same brush! "

    Not Impresses with RGB wrote on Jan 27, 2008 9:27 PM:

    " "All very amusing" eh? You sound like a valley attorney or cop yourself, and I use those words loosely not to denote knowledge, but lack of it, as well as an arrogant and elitist attitude, specifically the look down your nose, good old boy haughtiness that exists here. When was the last time you voted to change the conditions that exist in Graham County? You're going to have to get a grip on the fact that things are changing in the valley, with or without you. Get used to it! "

    RDB wrote on Jan 27, 2008 12:27 PM:

    " You all are pretty amusing! Arm chair lawyers and cops the whole lot of ya. Keep up the good the work. "

    Not Impressed wrote on Jan 27, 2008 9:48 AM:

    " Now we have one of the victims being approached by "young friends of Hume" making threats and allegedly saying that "Mr. Hume is our favorite teacher and you should . . . . . . " etc., etc., etc., That victim will be advised to place that information with Victim, Witness Protective Services. If this continues, charges will be filed against those individuals. "

    no name wrote on Jan 26, 2008 10:40 PM:

    " just because a man made a mistake does not mean he is a bad person.

    and, to anyone who is attacking tim...
    do you even know him personally??? "

    truth wrote on Jan 26, 2008 2:15 PM:

    " I know Tim and i know that he was a great dad!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    I agree! wrote on Jan 26, 2008 12:37 PM:

    " I agree with truth! Tim needs to get off his computer and finish hanging his For Sale signs on his house. "

    FYI wrote on Jan 26, 2008 11:55 AM:

    " I had s similer siuation with my daughter at the age of 12 by a police officer. the communitee stood behind the officer even thow i had a taped confession. To hear you people defend this sick man upsets me. this officer that raped my daughter is in prison n will be until 2012. He recieved 12 years and was an embarresment to our officers.To the victum stay strong and hold your head high you did the right thing. To the parents tough road ahead but you will make it threw it, you have each other. your in my prayers "

    concerned wrote on Jan 26, 2008 8:29 AM:

    " There are victims that chose to remain silent for these very reasons. Youth are often exploited this is not new. But what do we do. Or guide our children....The timing of the young lady coming forth to me has no relevance. We could assume and slander both the minor and Parameter but does it change the fact that two lives have significantly been changed????? "

    Di wrote on Jan 25, 2008 9:48 PM:

    " Nothing I post on here ever gets past the editors! I'll try again...I certainly hope the police investigated the "tragedy" well...a child molester could also be a murderer! Regardless the age, she was a CHILD! I guarantee this isn't his first...please, please come forward if you are his victim! God Bless those who have had this happen. "

    By the grace of God wrote on Jan 25, 2008 3:45 PM:

    " Well, in my case, I have never been accused of sexual misconduct with a minor (or anyone else for that matter) because I learned a wonderful lesson about keeping my own personal penis in my own personal pants. I don't think my lack of sex-related accusations has anything to do with God's grace, rather it has everything to do with choices I make and values I embrace.

    Then again, I might be an oddball. "

    Mrs. C wrote on Jan 25, 2008 12:02 PM:

    " "Let anyone without sin cast the first stone." Just want to remind everyone that Mr. Parmeter is innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. The allegations are just that - allegations. But for the grace of God, any of us could be accused of something that's not true. Please remember that the media is in the business to sell papers, rather than the truth. Mr. Parmeter needs our prayers whether he's guilty or not. He's our brother in Christ and if we judge him harshly, God will judge us harshly. God bless. "

    hater wrote on Jan 25, 2008 10:07 AM:

    " All of you are lame. Get off the stupid computer and go do something productive rather than sit around and discuss things that if most of you had the chance to do you would do it too! Rock on!!! "

    slim wrote on Jan 25, 2008 6:47 AM:

    " Enough Already!!!!!!!!! "

    C&B wrote on Jan 25, 2008 2:08 AM:

    " Rayleen Johnson...If Parmeter gets off, maybe you would like him to coach your kids basketball team? "

    the truth wrote on Jan 25, 2008 1:32 AM:

    " Anyone on here that is defending Tim must be Tim himself. I can't imagine anyone that knows Mr. Parmeter in any was, shape, or form to honestly believe he did not commit these crimes as well as many others. The man is not a good person and never has been. I have known this about him for years. The truth is that we truly do reap what we sew. Tim is simply finally having his past catch up to him. Tim is not a good person PERIOD!!! "

    NPRANGER wrote on Jan 24, 2008 7:51 PM:

    " ...wow...this is sad...and not just the article....but the responses below.... "

    Sparta wrote on Jan 24, 2008 5:46 PM:

    " not-civil and exactly, there's an understandable misunderstanding between the two of you. If by referring to the "victim's family", Exactly was referring to the 16 year old girl. We appear to have several victims in this case, so if we could be more specific next time we mention a victim, that would be great. M'kay? "

    someone wrote on Jan 24, 2008 4:33 PM:

    " Rayleen Johnson you do not know what the hell you talking about. You belong in the same jail cell as Tim. "

    Not confused, maybe you misread? wrote on Jan 24, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " Sorry, I'm not confused. In order for a criminal compaint to be investigated, a victim has to come forward and make said complaint (ie talk to the police). I know the victim and her entire family very well. I know that if her family felt the case had no merit, they would have never supported her decision to lodge said complaint. After the complaint is initiated, it is up to the police to gather evidence, said evidence is examined, and, if warranted, the county attorney's office has an obligation to file charges on behalf of the state of Arizona. "

    oh yeah! wrote on Jan 24, 2008 2:05 PM:

    " we should just shut down the prisons and let all the inmates out into society. It will save money. The most important part is that nobody is perfect. We are not perfect so why should they sit in prison while we are not in prison. The answer is the seriousness of what doesn't make us perfect.Is it lawful or unlawful so IF this man had sex with a minor than it is unlawful. Which means he needs to sit behind some bars and think about the great husband and father he wasn't. "

    ??UMMM?? wrote on Jan 24, 2008 1:53 PM:

    " TED JOHNSON!! I don't believe I attacked ANYONE with my question. If it came across that way it most certainly was not my intent. I was asking a question. Does anyone KNOW what happened to bring this out in the open? Once again I will state the question: Why did the girl come forward at this time? Forgive me for my "Confusion" I thought this was a newspaper sight. Somewhere to get information. I don't appreciate the accusation of "attacking" Just because I did not use my name. "

    Ted Johnson wrote on Jan 24, 2008 12:16 PM:

    " Crazy, exactly, js,somfin somfin,EAC fan, Jane Doe, ??UMM??,Slim, FGB, Me, Well, BPD and Someone you all are hypocrites HIDING behind fake names be a real person like Rayleen Johson-Patton and IDENTIFY yourself so we all know who you are attacking a man who is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!! I'd hate to have you on a jury if this thing goes to trial. You all have him already tried and convicted. "

    Plain Fact wrote on Jan 24, 2008 11:55 AM:

    " State law ARS 13-1405 defines the crime of sexual conduct with a minor. " A person commits sexual conduct with a minor by intentionally knowing or engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person who is under 18 years of age." It is a class 6 felony if the minor is 15 or older. It is a class 2 felony if the minor is under the age of 15. Looks like Parmeter is facing at least a class 6 felony charge. "

    criminal-not-civil wrote on Jan 24, 2008 11:24 AM:

    " You're confused, Exactly. This is a criminal investigation of Mr. Parmeter by the state of Arizona. It's not a civil suit from his wife's family over her actions. "

    Anon wrote on Jan 24, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " Mr Parmeter by founding a scholarship in memory of his son, though well meaning, inadvertently drew considerable national interest in the tragedy that befell the Parmeter family. Mr Parmeter can best be summed up as a short sighted, selfish individual. He pursued his own interests, disregarding the damage that he created in his own home and that of the young lady. Mr Parmeter shoulders the responsibility for his actions that culminated in the murder-suicide of his young son. "

    crazy wrote on Jan 24, 2008 8:19 AM:

    " this is crazy, Maybe he wasn't arrested yet becuase they are still investigating. it does sound like they have a lot of evidence against him. that is probably why the college fired him. if they didn't and they knew there were complaints about him, and he did this to another girl, eac would be scrutinized for not firing him in the first place. your damned if you do and damned if you don't. I think Eac handled it professionaly and moraly "

    Exactly wrote on Jan 24, 2008 6:44 AM:

    " We are in America. That's why they are building a case against him, rather than simply marching down to his house to beat the holy hell out of him. God Bless America.

    Her family would never proceed with the case unless they had indisputable proof. That's all I'll say about that.

    Funny, he can manipulate the media all he wants (hey look at my wife's suicide note, boo hoo! I still read it when times are tough.), but the minute people start standing up for his victim, there's an outcry (wait! he's innocent! This is America darnit!). "

    js wrote on Jan 23, 2008 10:36 PM:

    " Hey slim. Don't hide behind the Judge not lest you be judged scripture. Sure, God is the Ultimate Judge. However, we must judge between what is right & what is wrong. We need to dispense with those who prey on the weak, such as our children & to the rest of our community. "

    somfin somfin wrote on Jan 23, 2008 10:29 PM:

    " hmmmm...innocent until proven guilty, but the evidence doesnt look good. hope it ends up not being true. let civic justice prevail and forgive the guy if hes found guilty. we all need a bit of forgiveness dont we? "

    EAC fan wrote on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM:

    " The team's just got to pull through and put this behind them even though they trusted this guy. They still got a lot of ball to play the rest of the season. They can't let this defer why they're here(Thatcher) in the first place; it's for themselves, not for their coach. See it right, finish strong, and everything else regarding Parameter will take care of itself. "

    Jane Doe wrote on Jan 23, 2008 9:20 PM:

    " Hmmm...last time I checked we were in America, innocent until proven guilty and all that...no,sorry, it's Safford where everything is decided and decreed by the self-righteous and their poison pens. Bringing up the man's tragedy is a new low I must say. "

    ??UMMM?? wrote on Jan 23, 2008 8:42 PM:

    " Anyone know why the girl came forward at this time? Why not before? "

    Rayleen Johnson(Patton) wrote on Jan 23, 2008 8:18 PM:

    " this town digusts me. None of you people know the truth about what really happened. but you instantly start attacking him and saying such horrible things about what happened last year. Even if he stepped out on his wife nothing well ever justify what happened to Ryan. Get a grip people. Those that live in a glass house should not cast stones. When he proves his innocence and sues the pants off the college I hope you really think about the way this was handled "

    Slim wrote on Jan 23, 2008 4:46 PM:

    " Well it looks like Mr. Parmeter has been tried and convicted by the media, and all you self-righteous readers and gossipers. You and I are sinners, and God has said "no unclean thing can enter heaven, so I'll see you all in Hell!!!!! Unless we hecome clean. Judge not that you be not judged, and whatsoever you judge will be judged against you. ALL YOU HYPOCRITES(me too) "

    FGB wrote on Jan 23, 2008 2:39 PM:

    " Anyone who has even been seen with him should feel like a complete idiot now. He has ruined and hurt many lives. "

    Anon wrote on Jan 23, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " Whoever is sticking up for him in these comments or anywhere out there is definately a low life with no morals. "

    Anon wrote on Jan 23, 2008 2:25 PM:

    " Yeah, come forward girls, it isn't a matter of IF there are more out there, that's a given guaranteed. He has been a jerk since the day he was hired and his affairs have been going on for years. just to bad it has all been hidden by many people that have known all along. Cowards! "

    Me wrote on Jan 23, 2008 1:41 PM:

    " Haunting him and killing your kid just to get back at him are two totaly different things! "

    To Poe wrote on Jan 23, 2008 1:26 PM:

    " You're a frickin' idiot. OBVIOUSLY, Parmeter's not perfect, nobody is. The thing is most of us figure out that it's not good to be 35+ and having sex with a 16 year old child. "

    Well... wrote on Jan 23, 2008 1:23 PM:

    " ...if there are more girls out there-- COME FORWARD! Just like with Hume, one girl came forward and the floodgates were opened. Yeah, it's embarassing to have to tell your parents and the police that you had sex with this creep (or were approached by him), but think of how much heartache you can PREVENT by coming forward.

    I have no doubt more girls are involved.
    "

    Anon wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:57 PM:

    " Tim Parmeter is not a good person. He never has been. How he stayed employed at that institution for so long, I will never know. I have met Tim and spent time with him. Trust me, this story is just the tip of the iceberg with him. The man has absolutely no integrity and cares about nobody but himself. "

    B wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:22 PM:

    " Lets just say that this victim isn't the only one.... "

    poe wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:14 PM:

    " I feel that everyone in that town is not perfect, and we need to realize that just because the girl was 16 she is the dumb one who for a year had sex with him. He's not perfect either.. "

    PD wrote on Jan 23, 2008 11:48 AM:

    " With the increase of Phelps Dodge employees and contractors, I'm surprised it took so long for a miner to be in a sex scandal. "

    Me wrote on Jan 23, 2008 11:07 AM:

    " Tim having an affair does not justify what his wife did to their innocent child. Nothing can justify that! "

    someone wrote on Jan 23, 2008 10:36 AM:

    " I wander how many other girls Parmeter was giving T-shirts to? "

    Anon wrote on Jan 23, 2008 9:53 AM:

    " Well the alleged relationship with a minor gives insight to the possible explanation to the divorce proceedings of Mr Parmeter and the ugly out come that was precipitated. "

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