Woman Crushed in Trash Compactor
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Updated: 10:17 PM Aug 19, 2008
Woman Crushed in Trash Compactor
Robbery suspect accidentally killed.
Posted: 11:07 AM Aug 19, 2008
Reporter: Jeff Proctor
Email Address: jeff.proctor@wilx.com
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Posted by: Jason Location: Lansing on Oct 18, 2009 at 05:57 PM

She deserved it. She maced the guard, stole and was planning on getting away with it. She COULD'VE said something, she COULD'VE stopped running but she chose to hide like a coward. If she would've taken responsibility and maybe she would be alive.
Posted by: Staci Location: Lansing on Sep 26, 2008 at 04:05 PM

So many of you a too quick to judge. You don't know the truth, the only information you know is what you hear on the news. I am a friend of the family's and I think it’s very sad to hear your comments. Yes, Stealing is wrong, I agree. She shouldn't have done it, but you don't know why she did it. I would never wish the death or the sights that I saw that night in that hospital before she passed on anyone. I know for a fact, that if this unfortunate event happened to one of your friend, or family member none of you would be typing this stuff. R.I.P TY!
Posted by: Brittny Location: South Side Lansing on Aug 30, 2008 at 03:25 PM

it's great how white people just sit back at they computer and talk n just say a bunch of mess that slander her name. DANG...let my cousin rest in peace...PLEASE!Yeah just watch more news and get mislead. People that have more than 5 comments on this one story what are you doing with your time maybe your baby is crying,hungry,need a bath or something go do that instead worring about everybody else. You aint GOD dont jugde nobody because you aint higher than the next. So take care of your family and stay out of mine!!!!! Because you can talk over line and not say nothing to not nan none of our face because you to scared you should have seen the funeral it was so big....But i got to go like you should do the same...LOSERS!!!!!
Posted by: Helen Location: Lansing on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:10 PM

To response to "Tina" this person was 26 years old "woman"--in my book that is not a "girl"--what is comes down to is~~Why is it no one ever wants to be held responsible for their "own" actions?
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 03:33 PM

warnings are posted for a reason
Posted by: Michelle29 Location: Kentucky on Aug 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM

THis is the dumbest criminal story I've ever heard. No she didn't deserve to die for stealing, macing the guard, or for climbing in a dangerous piece of machinery. She died because she was dumb and climbed in a trash compactor which I'm sure was clearly marked dangerous, keep out. I feel sad for the family, they have lost a loved one, but they need to put some of the responsiblity on Tyree. she was an idiot.
Posted by: Kim Location: la la land on Aug 22, 2008 at 07:32 AM

Wow . . too bad her smart sister that was hiding didn't open her mouth and let the police know where her sister was at. I guess she can live w/ that the remainder of her life! NO sympathy . . . crime doesn't pay and you must face the consequences. Perhaps if she had learned to read the warning signs on the compacter, she might be alive. KARMA!
Posted by: John Location: in between Henry Hayne's mom's legs! on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:07 AM

hey Henry, tough guy, go back to school and learn some English, its INSENSITIVE, not "UNSENSITIVE". I'll be seeing YOU!!!
Posted by: barbara Location: lansing on Aug 20, 2008 at 11:00 PM

I cannot believe that there are 77 comments on this!I really don't care what anyone here thinks but I wanted to take a moment to say a few things. I am sorry that the security guard was assulted. I am sorry that TJ Max was a victim of crime. I am sorry for the person who must be feeling awful about turning on the compactor. I am sorry for the sister that had to hear her sister screaming. I am sorry for her children, her mother, her brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends of hers. I am sorry she died! As far as any of you with the negative things to say I want you to know that if something bad ever happens to you or your family I will also feel sorrow for you too. Those without sin cast the first stone. Now to WILX I think you need to start screening the comments of people a little closer. Alot of people are suffering for many different reasons and I think it would be nice to start having more healing words for everyone in this world.
Posted by: tina Location: michigan on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:29 PM

Yes, what these girls did was wrong but she didn't "deserve" to die like that. They committed a crime but didn't kill, rape or beat anyone. It wasn't worth her ending. I feel sorry for her family. To laugh about it and think it's funny reveals a purely evil and sick mind.
Posted by: sam Location: california on Aug 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM

What a sad story, but really folks, the reality is (and it's been posted time and again), these 2 had a plan to steal, disarm and escape! If they were trying to steal food to feed their families, that's one thing. But, it wasn't about helping their families, but only to help themselves! I also notice that when something like this happens, there are 2 camps of thought. The reality bloggers who see the story (and it's funny/tragic ending) for what it is, and those bloggers who can't (or won't) accept the facts for what they really are and react with shock and disgust. While I do feel sorry for this family that is now dealing with their loss, the REALITY is, these 2 had an agenda that day. Greed and stupidity has it's consequences! This family is learning a painful lesson and hopefully, their kids won't follow in their footsteps!
Posted by: TarsTarkas Location: Barsoom on Aug 20, 2008 at 04:41 PM

So, someone deserves a gruesome death because they shoplifted and made the dumb mistake of hiding in a trash compactor? You people are sick. God forbid you ever get desperate and make a bad decision. You all come off more as a pack of jackals than human beings. Learn some compassion, why don't you.
Posted by: Deal with it on Aug 20, 2008 at 04:37 PM

She robbed a store and maced a security guard. She got what she had coming to her.
Posted by: Frank on Aug 20, 2008 at 04:37 PM

for all these people saying "you dont know her situation" well watch the news video that pans out on her family's residence, it looks like a very nice to me, way better than the place where i am living and i dont go out stealing from clothing stores!!
Posted by: bill Location: chicago on Aug 20, 2008 at 04:08 PM

No one has mentioned that these two "ladies" also were committing a VIOLENT ACT....using mace on security guards doing their job, they deserve a harsh end.
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