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John wrote on Jan 29, 2009 12:55 PM:

" Hello, The guy admitted to the crime and now he is doing his time. Also has anyone noticed the way 16,17,18,19 yearolds dress nowadays. You can't tell if they are 18 or 38. "




Dissappointed wrote on Jan 15, 2009 10:00 AM:

" Sick man! He should sit out the rest of his pathetic life in jail where Bubba can show him how it is to be raped. 6 months is a joke, thats a slap on the wrist for a man that had relations with a CHILD that caused the untimely death of his wife and son. And now he has a girl friend with a kid that lets him be around. AND HE DOES NOT HAVE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER???? Im throughly dissappointed in the outcome of this trial. Burn in HE|| Tim! "




No justice wrote on Jan 13, 2009 4:45 PM:

" Ex-Coach should have a longer sentence for what he did. By the way, anyone who says Parmeter was a good father is obviously not a parent. Some role model - a convicted sex offender and adulterer. Even more unbelievable is he found a girlfriend who would allow him into her child's life after what has happened. Did she know him before his arrival here? Maybe someone should check to see if she was an underage target too. "




InTheKnow wrote on Jan 12, 2009 1:29 PM:

" I moved here from Ohio where the Fairfield County court system did NOTHING for sex crimes. Seems the justice system here is almost as bad. It's not just. What the ...? "




Oh for Petes Sake... wrote on Jan 10, 2009 11:21 PM:

" To no one special...A victim is a victim is a victim. Maybe she was afraid to tell, maybe he threatened her, maybe she never told anyone. It doesn't matter what her parents did or didn't do. She is still the victim and Parmeter is nothing but a sexual deviant that preys on young girls. I'll wager this isn't his first offense, just the first (maybe, we don't know) time he got caught. "




to the girl deserves justice wrote on Jan 10, 2009 10:18 PM:

" Parameter may not have received all the money you are assuming he did. My father took his life and insurance settlements are not treated the same when the cause of death is suicide. Settlements will not be rewarded in certain cases. LET GOD BE THE JUDGE and pray for all parties involved!! "




no one special wrote on Jan 10, 2009 5:35 PM:

" I understand every one being angry/upset over the decision here but what I want to know is where were the girls parents & friends that knew this was going on. They are just as much at fault as anyone. You can't tell me a 16 year old girl does tell somebody, even 1 friend, that she's in a relationship w/ an older may. Where were her parent? They didn't bother to check on her when she went/goes out. Don't get me wrong I'm not blaming the victim. There are more people at fault. "




WOW wrote on Jan 8, 2009 6:30 PM:

" did he sleep with the judge too? He got off easy. If he would've done that in Maricoopa County he would be there for at least 15 years. Thats a bunch of crap. If anyone "normal" and not making more than average money had done what he did they wouldn't get work release. So unfair. "




Dwayne S wrote on Jan 8, 2009 2:05 PM:

" This is sickening to human kind and the justice of this judge is a pure example of the good old boys system at its best! This man only cared about himself...not his family, not his players, not the college and not my Son in Sept 2005 who died under his watch as a walk-on at EAC! I know God will do the judging when it’s all said and done. I pray for the young lady that he prayed on! It's all a shame, justice and all. "




We should wrote on Jan 7, 2009 11:54 AM:

" all remember this case when the next election for judge and county attorney come up...The problem is, no one runs against them. What a shame. This place is backward and biased. "




disgusting wrote on Jan 7, 2009 7:23 AM:

" The county attorney should take some blame in the way this case was charged and the plea deal. The county attorney has a LOT of freedom in pleaing these cases and I think he missed the mark on this one big time. And the judge does not have to accept the plea deal and has some discretion in sentencing. Who knew who and who was related to whom. That is the question here. This coach should be stuck in a yardarm outside of the courthouse for a long time for what he did this girl, her and his family, community. "




just another mexican wrote on Jan 6, 2009 8:41 PM:

" my sisters son 15 at the time was sentenced to 5 years 3 in juvinile and 2 yrs in florence. he didn't have sex .but he did touch her.what he did was very wrong.we as a family feel he did the crime he does the time...and this GUYgets 6 months.how does the justice system work? or is it who we are? "




Thats Crazy wrote on Jan 5, 2009 12:35 AM:

" Must be friends with the judge.. "




DesertLibrarian wrote on Jan 3, 2009 9:57 PM:

" What a joke. Why so lenient? What does the victim and her family think of this sentence? He sounds like a sick person who has a lot of baggage; who by the way got very lucky in Graham County. Hope his girlfriend is staying current with the news. "




Oh Yeah Dear Mikey wrote on Dec 24, 2008 7:36 PM:

" Where have you been for that last five years? Take off the blinders, bro. Who let the fox in the chicken coop? It warn't Obama, friend. It war the local yocals and there good old buddies. Let the good times roll. Just like in the old days. Is that it. It's too late to polish the apple. It's already rotten "




Mike wrote on Dec 24, 2008 6:51 AM:

" To blame the pres. of the college without any evidence of wrong-doing is careless and hateful. It is mud-slinging. Grow up! I don't know anything about the evidence, but don't throw people under the bus without just cause. "




Dale wrote on Dec 23, 2008 11:00 PM:

" Sex offender need to get longer sentence like 15-20 years then hopefully they will be to old to hurt these kids anymore "




MY OPINION wrote on Dec 23, 2008 8:59 AM:

" TO BLAME GAME: If it is true what was stated earlier in these comments that an assistant coach went to the ADMIN in 05 to advise of this misconduct and nothing was done about it then the college is to blame and should responsible! "




blame game 2 wrote on Dec 22, 2008 9:41 PM:

" Again we are blaming people that aren't to blame. As the story goes, Bryce fired Parmeter as soon as the case came to his attention. Next you will be blaming the athletic director and other coaches because lets face it they were actually in the same building. Truth is Parmeter is to blame and no one else. "




Where was EAC President Mark Bryce wrote on Dec 22, 2008 7:16 PM:

" What I want to know is where was EAC President Mark Bryce while all of this was going on? EAC isn't that large of a school, and for something like this to have been happening for over a year without Bryce or his administrators knowing about it? C'mon. And, Bryce wants to have a 4-year college? Not by my vote. He failed his students, especially this young girl. And, why wasn't he heard from regarding the sentence Parmeter got? Lousy job all around. "




jodis wrote on Dec 22, 2008 2:53 PM:

" Just plain ole sick! If this were the good ole days, this man would have been hung on a tree with a good ole lynch rope. "




mexican wrote on Dec 21, 2008 2:26 PM:

" If your white and from the gila valley your ok let it be a mexican 25 years and some and dosent even have to register what a joke safford for you believe me i know. "




Teacher1 wrote on Dec 21, 2008 1:20 PM:

" This scum should get life at the least. If this had been a member of my family he would have been hung.

Six months is a joke, here's to Arizona justice.

HEE HAW "




To Observer wrote on Dec 20, 2008 11:08 AM:

" You may come from a background that condones sex with children and child marriages...The majority of the population do not. Wrong is wrong no matter how you look at it. He cheated on his family. His wife and son are dead, a young girl will have to live with the memory and shame of him for the rest of her life. He gets off with six months and a work permit. Where is the fairness and justice in all that? Take off your rainbow shades and get real, Observer. "




understand wrote on Dec 19, 2008 8:54 PM:

" to observer--it isn't real hard to understand. HE ADMITTED TO THE ALLEGATIONS IN COURT I'm sure he loved (loves) his son and probably the worst punishment he will face for the rest of his life is within himself because he has to think what if he had not been doing what he was doing, would all of this have happened. Hopefully all the people involved in this case will put their lives back together.. But to say he didn't do anything or wasn't treated fair is a joke. "




Losers wrote on Dec 19, 2008 6:12 PM:

" What a family of losers. A child molestor and a child murderer. "




observer wrote on Dec 19, 2008 2:10 PM:

" I have to say again that no one knows the total story and may never know. I am not saying it is right to have sex with a minor, however it looks like he is being thrown to the wolves by people who do not want to know the whole story. As for his wife, people have affairs all the time, even though it's wrong, however they do not make their child pay and from what I know Parmeter was a good father. "




Lucky wrote on Dec 19, 2008 1:25 PM:

" They need to lock this sex offender up for a long time. This is what is going wrong in America these days. If we do not fix it, it will only get worse. They should make an example out of this pervert. "




Former Safford Resident wrote on Dec 19, 2008 9:31 AM:

" b.s. gave the wrong statute number in his post - it is A.R.S. 13-1405 - which states that if the victim is 15 or younger it is a class 2 felony (only one is higher) and if the victim is 16 or older it is a class 6 (the very lowest class) felony. That would explain the discrepancy in the sentences. HUGE difference in sentencing guidelines. First offense, Class 6 - 4 months to 2 years, Class 2 - 3 to 12.5 years. Two priors- Class 6 2.25 - 5.75 years, class 2 -10.5 - 35 years "




Jason wrote on Dec 19, 2008 9:01 AM:

" Wow have sex with a kid and then get work release so he can keep his job. Wow does that really show how sick our justice system is getting. What a sick man he should be thrown off the bench and never allowed to sit as a judge again. "




Contract wrote on Dec 18, 2008 10:32 PM:

" I'm sure it wasn't in this creeps contract to do all these criminal acts. It seems that at least when these acts were reported to the police the "coach" was fired immediatly. The "coach" violated the trust the college put in him also. "




The girl deserves justice wrote on Dec 18, 2008 11:30 AM:

" Other than money received selling the house his wife paid for, or insurance received from the death of his wife and son, Parmeter had no money. His salary was low and he used his wife's money for everything, especially to make himself look important. He could never have afforded his former lifestyle without her hard-earned salary. I don't know what he has left but the girl should seek a civil action against the college and Parmeter, especially if the college knew about these illegal activities. Every dime she receives is a dime they deserve to lose. "




Concerned for the girl wrote on Dec 18, 2008 10:18 AM:

" Tell the girls family to get a civil litigation attorney and to seek justice the old fashion way- cash, cold hard cash. Lets see who she has a lawsuit against. The so called coach, and if what 05 says is the truth and can be verified the college of EAC, wait they had relations in the coach's office. A civil suit will bring the justice the family failed to receive in the criminal case. Young victim set yourself up for life! "




Pete Hanson wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:43 PM:

" Why, Al.......... I don't believe I am lazier than any other man, ( including yourself) and I really thought that the idea was opinions should be kept to the subjects listed and not get personal. Parmeter did not get what was coming to him, another young life ruined, more kangaroo court antics, attack the poor, appease the affluent. And you go on with your dribble, not even having the cohones to list your name ! Go back to Walmart ! "




05 wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:21 PM:

" In 05' an E.A.C assistant basketball coach approached Adminstrations with Parmeter's misconduct. Nothing was done regarding the allegations so the assistant coach left the area. This may have all been prevented if the Admin. would've done a thorough investigation regarding prior allegations. "




Sickened wrote on Dec 17, 2008 3:40 PM:

" An advertising campaign should be created suggesting people go to Graham County if they want to commit statutory rape. The draw: 1) If you get caught, apologize for the "affair" and request conspiracy charges regardless of facts from your admissions of guilt - you'll get a light sentence and/or probation; 2) Earn money during your sentence with work release you choose (HE chose the job); 3) No rent or other bills - the County pays; 4) County Attorney is easily manipulated; 5) No sex offender registration. If the facts from this article are advertised, tourism could skyrocket. "




b.s. wrote on Dec 17, 2008 12:29 PM:

" You all need to read the law. go to internet.."ariz revised statutes" and read the law 13-3405 Sexual conduct with a minor. Then maybe you will understand what i am talking about. I AM NOT ON HIS SIDE. I am simply making a point according to Az law!!! This is not hard to understand. "




Al wrote on Dec 17, 2008 10:28 AM:

" I agree with EVERYONE that thinks that this man got off easy. However, whoever Frank is, he has absolutely no idea who Pete Hanson is because he is a lazy man. "




To how awful. wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:57 AM:

" I did not attempt in any way to justify what Parmeter did. What i was trying to get across is that the way our laws are written makes a difference on punishment those get. Believe me i know what a SCUM Parmeter is. YOU are right she is still a child. "




Heres another thought wrote on Dec 17, 2008 9:14 AM:

" When he started his "affair" I mean molestation, he was still MARRIED!!! This guy is the scum of the earth. How funny is it that in the same newspaper a guy who is 20 gets 15year for molesting a 14 year old and a GROWN MAN molesting a 16 year old gets 6 MONTHS!!! Wow, I'd like to see the law statues the Judges are following!!!! "




Shaesca wrote on Dec 16, 2008 6:21 PM:

" To Observer, bs and andy...all three of you sound like a cheering section for the sexual pervert that took advantage of a young girl. The legal age for consent in Arizona is 18, not 16. Sex with a minor (under 18 years of age) is called statutory rape, which is exactly what this creep did. Coach, good guy, upstanding citizen, what ever...What he did was wrong. He was supposed to be the responsible adult He was supposed to be in a position to teach young people, not ruin their lives. "




Actually its 18 wrote on Dec 16, 2008 3:42 PM:

" Andy, I think you are confusing Arizona with Indiana. With the age discrepancy between Parmeter and his victim being roughly 20 years, she would have to have been a legal adult to legally give her consent. That means she would have to have been at least 18. "




Andy wrote on Dec 16, 2008 2:49 PM:

" The legal age of consent in this state is 16. Sick, but true. Possibly the reason he didn't get more time? "




how awful wrote on Dec 16, 2008 2:39 PM:

" To BS-- "a willing 16 year old" still a child! No matter what you say, that sick pervert took advantage of that young girl!! "




What a Shame wrote on Dec 16, 2008 2:32 PM:

" Observer:I hope you don't have young girls and if you do I hope you never had them around this "outstanding, respected citizen and coach" who also just happens to be a sexual abuser!! I don't know why you have the need to defend him and blame the victim. By the way we all know the truth he admitted to it! My gut feeling tells me his wife knew and felt she had no where to turn--his true judgement day we wont see it but he will!!! "




b.s. wrote on Dec 16, 2008 2:18 PM:

" Everyone talks about what Parmeter didnt get according to, "the law". I dont think most of you even know how the law is written. Could he have got more punishment, of course he could have. But he did not go out and rape someone, he had a willing 16 yr old partner. Now if she was under the age of 15 yrs old, it would be a different story you all could talk about. "




bucksanchez wrote on Dec 16, 2008 12:55 PM:

" replying to observer:The fact of the matter is he knowingly took advantage of a sixteen year old.The law is the law !He's very fortunate that he only got six months,if that would have been my daughter I would have castorated him.And as for him not having to register as a sex offender,that is ashame he got got away with that...The law is the law.. "




spectator wrote on Dec 16, 2008 12:28 PM:

" To observer: Perhaps you should read the article above. Your "outstanding and respected" citizen and coach ADMITTED his guilt. What more proof do you need. He manipulated a young girl much like other sexual predators. The laws are set up to protect children. It is up to the courts to enforce them. "




Reality Check wrote on Dec 16, 2008 11:34 AM:

" Observer: Really? Two years this girl was able to hide her age from this "respected" coach. Come on, this man had a two year relationship with a girl. That is sick and to do it pre and post incident with his wife. Your "observation" is sadly misguided. "




observer wrote on Dec 16, 2008 11:03 AM:

" As a former resident I want to comment that after watching this unfold that I think Parmeter was sentenced without the evidence that should be provided if there is such evidence. It is hard to really tell what age a teenager and easy for them to pass themselved off as much older. I don't feel Parmeter received fair treatment in the press or court as he has always been an outstanding and respected citizen and coach. I also don't feel anyone has the right to judge his relationship with his wife no one knows the truth. "




Safford resident wrote on Dec 16, 2008 10:54 AM:

" Not Surprised is right money talks to bad it's his deceased wifes money doing the talking. This man definately needed to do more time just like all the other sex offenders around here. I have faith that one day he will meet his judgement call and money won't get him out of that. "




Outraged wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:49 PM:

" What a crock!! The girl was 16 yrs old when he started abusing her, just a child! How does the law interpret child abuse? I would say that a 30-something year old man who's having sexual intercourse with someone of this age definately falls under that category. He should be locked away for years and have to register as a convicted sex offender. I wonder what prison he will be sent to. He will no doubt have a feather bed, champagne and caviar because apparently he did nothing wrong! "




Question wrote on Dec 15, 2008 7:41 PM:

" After seeing how this case was handled, as parents, if something like this was to happen to your child would you report it? "




spectator wrote on Dec 15, 2008 7:40 PM:

" In the past several months I have watched this gradually unfold. It seemed to take forever to even get to this point compared to other similar cases. Legalese is right, it is the Graham County Attorney's (Kenneth Angle) job to prosecute scum like this, not plea bargain. Many people were worked up about the Sheriff's race but the truth is as long as we have this county attorney it doesn't matter who the sheriff, police chiefs etc are. I wonder if it were his daughter (God forbid) what would have happened. "




observer wrote on Dec 15, 2008 7:36 PM:

" We will have to keep track of other similar cases and see how the DA treats them. Is this the new tone the DA will use for sex crimes? if so, parents lock up your teenagers because they aren't safe here in Safford. Some one can get more time for smoking herb. Who is the DA anyway? "




Former Resident of Graham County wrote on Dec 15, 2008 3:17 PM:

" None of this surprised me when I heard about it. My family lived in Graham County for 15 years in the 70's and 80's and we were County employees. This is the way everything is handled in the Court System there. It is, always has been and always will be a "Joke". We were so happy when we moved out of that place. It all depends on "WHO" you know or "RELATED" to and "HOW" you spell your name in Graham County. There is NO equality or JUSTICE in this County.
SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON THEM! "




Frank wrote on Dec 15, 2008 2:54 PM:

" Mr. Hanson has a very good point. I bet he is a policeman or lawyer. Either way, from the sound of it, I bet he is the hardest working, go getter and hustler in his profession. "




White Men CAN Jump wrote on Dec 15, 2008 1:06 PM:

" Looks like all the hoops that got jumped through were by the County Attorney's Office, not Parmeter!

He really is a coach . . . he got them playing his game. They really must like basketball. They sure don't know how to play JUSTICE! "




Scotty wrote on Dec 15, 2008 11:13 AM:

" WOW...What's with these small town Judges. Don't they take the same oath as the rest.....trust me if he, were tried or been caught in a larger city, there would be NO way he would get off with:
A. Not registering as a CONVICTED sex offender
B. Not getting a greater sentence (6 months/3 with good behavior) what a slap in the face to the victim.
C. Not paying more in restitution to the victim
You can not in good faith tell me that his wife/son's death had nothing to do with this. I'm sure she knew. Wives always do! "




Jacked up justice wrote on Dec 15, 2008 11:06 AM:

" The law is so jacked up. Parmeter was more than twice the age of his teenage paramour, and his relationship lasted 1 1/2. The two recent barely 20 and 21 year old kids who got busted having sex with two different 14 year old girls are gonna get way more time in prison than Parmeter. That's because Parmeter's "girlfrend" was over 15 and the other dudes ones was under. That's so jacked up. Yes the kids messed up, but not as bad as the old man, yet the old man basically gets off and the kids have to registerasasexoffender. "




Leagalese wrote on Dec 15, 2008 11:01 AM:

" I don't know why everyone is lashing out at the judge, his hands were tied. In accordance with the plea agreement worked out by the Graham County Attorney's Office, the most Parmeter could have gotten was a year in jail. If you want to complain about anything, I think it should be about the way the county attorneys handled the situation, not the judge. "




Not Surprised wrote on Dec 15, 2008 10:05 AM:

" Justice for money, it's the American way! "




Sunshine wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:38 AM:

" This is exactly why these pigs keep doing it. You should have made an example out of him Judge. He deserved at least 10 years!! "




Pete Hanson wrote on Dec 15, 2008 9:04 AM:

" The way the system works is ...$ = LESS TIME ! Justice,,, I hope the procecution and defence are equally at hand when the 20 year goes in for the charges that were witnessed (allegedly) by an officer. The basis (sex with a minor ) is still the same The math should figure out to......hmm..2yrs of sex with a minor many times with death attatched...(maybe?) 6 months. Against several times with no protection. Nothing against the victim or parents, but...how about a giving him a vacation in Florida with probation ? No ? "




Saddened wrote on Dec 15, 2008 6:54 AM:

" I'm just so glad they are giving him work release...at least he never did anything at work...wait, he did? Well, luckily he has a new girlfriend. What, he always cheats? Well, at least he has to register as a sex offender. What, I was wrong again- he doesn't?! Oh yeah...because he only "conspired" to have sex with a minor. For over a year. At his house. And office. And God knows where. Crazy.

At least he has to pay for her counselor. Unless he finds a way to weasel out of that, too. "




who cares wrote on Dec 15, 2008 5:00 AM:

" With all the miners leaving town, you can probably attract child molestors to your town, to help the economy. Even if they get busted, they'll be back on the streets in a couple of months........ "




WOW wrote on Dec 14, 2008 9:18 PM:

" My daughter was a victim of the same crime , She was 12yrs old at the time it was a one time incident and he got 13yrs. To be released in 2012. I do not understand how this man gets off with 6 months, with work release. If I was the victims parents I would see if there was an appeal process or something, I would not be satisfied with the judges decision. What type of message is this sending to other sexual abuser's. How did this man get a girl friend with a 3yr old boy. WOW "




disturbedstudent wrote on Dec 14, 2008 8:56 PM:

" Well, I hope the students at whatever college he attends are smart enough to avoid this creep! Parents, lock up your teenage daughters!! As for the girlfriend, what are you thinking?!! Do you really think he won't do the same to you?! "




Former Gila Valley resident wrote on Dec 14, 2008 5:47 PM:

" There you go again.Blame the Mormon's if it makes you feel better. I agree that he should get more time, but i don't agree he got less because he is a Mormon, or white. "




Good Try... wrote on Dec 14, 2008 4:39 PM:

" To "No Justice Here",

Parmeter is not "Mormon" as you claimed. Nice try though! "




Stephanie wrote on Dec 14, 2008 4:07 PM:

" His affair with a juvenile lasted longer than his jail sentence. Are you kidding me? This is outrageous. Men everywhere let this be a lesson to you: Cheat on your wife with a CHILD and you will only get 6 months in jail with work release.Sounds like quite the punishement, huh? "




Math Pro wrote on Dec 14, 2008 3:17 PM:

" Twice a week for a year, that seems like about 104 counts to me. I guess some places 52x2=1. hmmm. Mr. Parmeter should thank his lucky stars that not only is justice blind, it can't add either. "




it is not about religion wrote on Dec 14, 2008 3:13 PM:

" he is not mormon, nice try though. "




What a shame wrote on Dec 14, 2008 3:11 PM:

" OMG so this dirty scum bag gets away with spending the nights in jail and going to work in the day-- and what is this with no sex offender registration?? He sexually abused a teenager!! He should be spending the next 10 years in prison! Something is up with this! Then trying to say his wife's suicide did not have anything to do with this---Tell is to someone else-- we all know you drove her to that point!! SHAME ON YOU AND SHAME ON EVERYONE WHO ALLOWED THIS PLEA AGREEMENT!! JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVED!! "




Legalese wrote on Dec 14, 2008 2:29 PM:

" Parmeter is not mormon and his wife's suicide note did not mention his affair with the juvenile. That said, I think he should have gotten at least a year in jail. Plus he has work release so he is able to be out during the day "at work" then only spend his nights in jail. I wonder if his actions only caused his victim to feel emotionally scarred during the night. The Globe judge gave too light a sentence but why was the charge amended to conspiracy? The judge said he did it multiple times, not just conspired to. "




Not Impressed wrote on Dec 14, 2008 12:45 PM:

" IS THAT IT!? "




No justice here wrote on Dec 14, 2008 11:21 AM:

" 6 months give me a break he deserves to spend at least 6 years. I know some offenders who's crime were minimal compared to what he did and they had to register as a sex offender and received prison time. Because he is Morman and white he got away with a very serious crime. He knew what he was doing and that she was a juvenile. He is a preditor in my eyes. "




Question wrote on Dec 14, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Did his deceased wife leave a suicide letter behind claiming she knew about his affair/affairs? "