[4], He quickly found success in his new position as Norwich spent most of the first season of the new FA Premier League, 199293, as league leaders, before eventually slipping back to third place under new manager Mike Walker. "And with that information I had enough to get a warrant for Christopher Sutton," said Belyeu. Whittley, 20, the first of 17 kids that the couple has fostered, is only six years younger than her adopted dad. I knew absolutely nothing," she told Roberts. What a sad, sad story. I really believe the parents were misinformed and thought they were helping him straighten out. The reality is that the adopted parents will have to deal with the same responsibility of fatherhood as a natural parents but why you see in adoption, in a large number of adoption cases, once a child give some indications of behavioral problems the adopted parents will panic and in some cases taken the position that they do not want the child anymore and want to return the child as if the child was a piece of use merchandise that can be exchanged to the adoptive agency, the natural mother or others. Why we can question the behavior of a natural mother when she is unfaithful but is a case of a adopted mother the conduct is relevant in front of the adopted children. When he was just 16, John and Susan Sutton sent their son away to a behavioral school in Samoa; Christopher, they say, had been getting into lots of trouble. "No. Did he feel abandoned, rejected? Juliette Driscoll was brought in for questioning. "I think anyone who is innocent or wrongfully accused would want to get up there and speak their mind," Christopher told Troy Roberts about taking the stand. I followed the disappearance and murder of 7-year-old Danielle van Dam in San Diego in 2002, for which her neighbor David Westerfield was convicted. "They had been very successful in their civil litigation and along the way had made some enemies," Cordero explained. Susan Sutton's jewelry and John Sutton's wallet were left untouched on a dresser. I lost my eyesight ". I struggled with suicidal ideation for years in my twenties though, I guess that is just the otherside of the coin. We hope that adoptive parents can learn from the work of David Kirschner and other researchers. Roberts asked. [7] While he waits for a breakthrough, John Sutton remarkably continues to practice law. [45][46], His first game as manager came at Sincil Bank against Aldershot Town on 3 October 2009. The guy who was the shooter was Christopher' accuser. He has to walk with his hand on someone's shoulder wherever he goes. And you know, I always will.". WebChris Sutton: "I don't see Forest ending their 10-game winless run at Anfield. And more than anything, Susan Sutton wanted to be a great mother. An_thony. The difference I see is that Kopp didnt shoot his mum but a stranger really. He and his fiancee were working for them and were at a celebratory dinner at their home that night knowing what they had planned. Please enter valid email address to continue. When Christopher was 16, his parents hired thugs to take him to. According to the segment, the mother left her job to be a stay at home mother. @chris_sutton73. Sutton and Owen clashed on-air with Owen branded a "caveman" for his views. She wasn't. However, maybe one day it all will come out. "You know, my parents were the best parents and the fact that one child did something awful does not mean that they didn't like love him unconditionally they gave him every opportunity that he deserved he didn't take advantage of it," she said. And their law firm had just gotten one of their biggest settlements ever - over $1 million. The Sutton's were too busy with their careers to handle a disturbed child. I question any parents willing to send their children to a place like that. It was Vialli has been looking for a senior forward since last November, when Pierluigi Casiraghi suffered a serious knee injury and Brian Laudrup left. Kopp admitted shooting them and testified against Christopher. Montoto told the detective he was on the phone with John's wife, Susan, and heard gunfire. He knew his father had just received a $1 million-plus legal settlement. WHY and again WHY we are assuming that "Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life". "You must have been wracking your brain thinking, 'Who could have possibly done this?'" Detective Cordero immediately sent Montoto's gun in for testing. Everyone saw our highlight-reel moments, Chris tells PEOPLE. THIS IS NOT AN ASSUMPTION THIS IS REALITY AND THEEY ARE WILLING TO PAY A HIGH PRICE IN ORDER TO HAVE A CHILD. i feel like my adoptive son doesn't like me. ", Asked who he though had done it, Christopher told Roberts, "I had no idea.". Instead, I moved far as soon as I was of age. John Sutton remains almost conpletely blinded and has lost his autonomy for ever. Web01:05 Iconic Moment: Sutton's 25-goal season 17/4/2021 CC AD 02:04 Iconic Moment: Norwich finish third on dream debut 17/4/2021 CC AD More Videos : Latest Player Videos My point was that bad therapy doesnt or rather shouldnt have to lead to murder to be found BAD. Teddy Montoto, the man who was secretly having an affair with Susan, had already told Christopher about his police interrogation. "I heard her on the telephone. He says there was one name that kept coming up. "I lost Susan. He needs to come off the pitch to the sanctuary of the dressing room and get checked by an independent doctor. Because of the a-parents? Of course I only got his side, never spoke to his a-parents. Hopefully that made an impact on the jury.". Indeed, many of Sutton's most memorable goals for Celtic were scored in European competition; Ajax away in 2001,[23] Juventus at Celtic Park the same year,[24] goals away at Blackburn Rovers and VfB Stuttgart during the UEFA Cup run to the final in Seville in 2003,[25][26] and also a thumping volley from close range against Barcelona at Celtic Park in 2004. "It was like the boy who cried wolf," she said. He could have taken from the hospital because the adopted mother previously worked in a hospital who probably knew how to take the child away from the mother after birth. [21] Sutton endeared himself to Celtic fans four weeks later in his first Old Firm match against Rangers scoring the first and last goals in a dramatic 62 victory for Celtic. The depression took a toll on Emily and her relationship with Chris. Detective Rosanna Cordero was dreading what she was about to do: tell John Sutton his son was behind the shooting. I totally agree that he deserves another trial considering that his father is a well-known lawyer in Florida with a lot of influence in his favor. Once inside, Christopher claims Garrett panicked when he saw John and Susan awake and shot them. "I recovered the surveillance tape of Christopher walking out of the movie theater," Cordero said. "Does anybody know anything about his original family and why he was made available for adoption? I feel the same way that there is more to the story of Chris and his adoptive dad. And then shortly before the murder, Susan Sutton refused to pay Christopher's car insurance bill. The Polynesian Islands of Samoa, in the South Pacific Ocean, is nearly 7,000 miles from the Miami home where Susan and John Sutton were viciously attacked. It has nothing to do with his being adopted. We'll never know. Chris Sutton's prediction: 1-1. And, as Shakespeare stated, "Good wombs have oft borne bad fruit. If my son were to grow up and kill his adoptive parents I would first and foremost be devastated and second I would in no way blame his parents. In Christopher's room, Susan found a note. "She was threatened with going down.". How could this boy have problems with being adopted? "If he wanted this car, he should be able to have this car. It is a very sad story. "He remembered bits and pieces. Some adoptees fare better than others. "They only wanted the best for us," Juliette said. He lived in the SAME environment as his adopted sister. [31], His best season at Celtic was arguably the 200304 season, when he scored 19 SPL goals. "He was a competitive shooter. This situation could have happened to any family - adoption or not. "Lorraine Dusky, a writer who relinquished a daughter as a young single mother in New York State in 1966, supports opening the records. Det. His absences were the result of a series of injuries. He is not blinded in one eye, it's both eyes that hes blinded in, one is just shot out. ALL the above information came from his father after the shooting. Instead John Sutton lived and is blind. Before everyone jumps on and says we are 'bad' parentswe have 4 other happy and well adjusted children (3 are adults with great professions). I listened to it for six years. Video: Jurors talk about reaching a verdict. Police needed more than Garrett's word that Christopher put him up to it. Nobody deserves to die! All this elements are in the case of Christopher Sutton. I looked at Christopher and I thought, 'You killed her. In his first season at Ewood Park he developed a strong partnership (known as 'SAS') with Alan Shearer and scored fifteen Premier League goals to help secure the club's first league title since 1914.[8]. Shearer's regular strike partner that season was Mike Newell, but at the end of the season both Shearer and Newell left the club, leaving Sutton and Kevin Gallacher as Blackburn's only major strikers. [6], Sutton became the most expensive player in English football in July 1994, when he was transferred from Norwich City to Blackburn Rovers for 5million. "Yeah," Cordero replied. Police say what happened in Samoa more than 15 years ago, may hold the clue to solving the case. The truth will set you free. Christopher is sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. He says Susan was under the covers when he fired. He later became a pundit and commentator for BT Sport, She was never under arrest. What happened to cutting them off and moving on? He says if you didn't follow every rule, punishments were severe - including being sent to the isolation box for the day. Ajax star Lisandro Martinez was involved in a clash of heads with Nicolas Otamendi during the first half in Lisbon, but despite appearing to be in distress, continued. I'm really wondering if he ever cared for his son really? The look-a-like is uncanny. Kopp's statement is a total lie. "He and some other kids broke into a teacher's house and trashed the inside of the house and spray painted the inside of the house," said Susan's sister, Mary Marier. Lisandro Martinez continued for Ajax despite a clash of heads during the first half, Chris Sutton has been outspoken about football's response to brain injuries, 'My Manchester United star dad was first player to die from heading the ball', Jeff Astle's daughter promised to 'let the world know' about her father's dementia. He doesn't ask for leniency. The two former Premier League strikers were discussing concussion injuries during half-time of the Benfica vs Ajax Champions League clash. Christopher Sutton says he was horrified when he found out about his mother and father. On the tape, Christopher is seen leaving the theatre with Juliette a little before midnight. She says police yelled and threatened her with arrest. Jail apparently is where he belongs. Of course what he did was wrong. We were sued," John said of the damage that was "perhaps more" than $50,000. Asked if he still loves Christopher, John tells Roberts, "I would have to say that I do not. [3][42], Sutton's form for Blackburn won him an England cap on 15 November 1997, when he came on in the 79th minute against Cameroon, although he was left out of the World Cup squad after a fall-out with national manager Glenn Hoddle. But Christopher was nowhere to be found. But Juliette says everything she told the police was, in the end, true. It was updated on July 20, 2013.]. In cases of adoption the parents are willing and ready to adopt but they are not willing and ready to deal with responsibility attach to the adoption and once a problem comes they look for solution outside the home to solve the problem such as boarding school. . Sutton was accused of hiring drug addict Garrett Kopp to kill his parents after they sent him to boarding school in Samoa, where he claimed he was traumatized. "You know, they force someone to lie - it's hard to swallow," he said. John Sutton is a wonderful man. In 2000, Paradise Cove, with a dwindling enrollment and accusations of abuse, shut down. Bruce Fleisher: Were they saying Garrett, Garrett. [4], In Stringer's final season as manager, 199192, Norwich were FA Cup semi-finalists and Sutton gradually broke into the first team. I agree with you. All day long, a hopped up Garrett had been calling him for drugs. ( No one has talked about this fact. "Christopher Suttons mother gave him up so that he could have a better life. Discover Chris Sutton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career For months after the shooting, Christopher had been by his father's side. Every parent has their flaws and we are all just as screwed up as the next but I don't think bad parenting (aside from flat out abuse/manipulation/emotionally disturbed parenting) can cause someone to become a psychopathic killer. Our blog, our decision whether to publish. Such an incredible difference, so sad! The officer did and it was a match. I remember all the good times. "I told him that what I'm about to say is gonna be hard for you to accept, but trust me every road leads back to Christopher," she told Troy Roberts. "His only emotional reaction was about himself," Kahgan told Roberts. ", Asked if he thinks about his family, Christopher told Roberts, "All the time, absolutely. "It's really almost like I'm another person," he says. Frank Ray and Wife Emily Expecting Third Baby Together See the Sweet Photos! Nobody deserves to die Joy, I did not realize there was a good adoptee and a bad adoptee in this situation. It almost looks like he was more worried about how it makes him look, and had no time for him. To make a judgment about his behavior we need to see inside the family dynamics and we will find the answer to many unsolved questions. But could the outcome still have been the same? Chris Sutton takes on Something in the Dirt filmmakers Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson to pick his winners and losers from this weekend's Premier League games.