It began with a brawl outside of a house party. A woman hit a man, and the man refused to strike back, saying he wouldn’t hit a girl. Instead, he vowed to attack the next male who walked by, even if that person was a random stranger.
That person was 18-year-old, Bobby Tillman (In the framed photo above) and now his mother, (Monique Rivarde) wants justice for the murder of her son.
A group of four party goers decided Tillman was the one, so they swiftly stomped, kicked and punched him to death while dozens of bystanders watched.
“He had nothing to do with anything,” said Maj. Tommy Wheeler of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. “They just decided he’s the one. And they killed him.”
The party Saturday night was supposed to be a small gathering of about 10 friends of a high school girl who lived in this middle-class suburb west of Atlanta. It soon grew to an unruly crowd of about 80 people after word spread by e-mail and text message.
As the crowd grew, the girl’s parents asked the partygoers to leave. But the party just spilled into the street, and neighbors became frustrated by the number of parked cars.
That’s when a fight broke out between two females and two males, and one of the females hit a male, Wheeler said.
Then, in a case of twisted chivalry, the man decided he would not retaliate — but vowed to beat up the next man who passed by, investigators said.
Tillman, who had apparently come for the party but attended a different high school than most of the other young people, unwittingly became the target.
Dozens of witnesses were taken to the sheriff’s office for questioning, and four people were arrested.
Tillman’s mother, Monique Rivarde, couldn’t contain herself Monday during an initial hearing for the suspects, bursting into tears as soon as she set foot in the courtroom and wailing as prosecutors charged each man with fatally beating her son.
The four suspects were identified as Quantez Devonta Mallory, 18; Horace Damon Coleman, 19; Emanuel Benjamin Boykins, 18; and Tracen Lamar Franklin, 19. All were charged with murder Monday.
Isn’t this story sad and tragic?
Where is this rage and hate coming from that these teenagers display today? Parents what is going on in your homes?
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Oh this is a shame. Ga may have the death penalty and these young people just might be handed the death penalty.
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“If the parents were so interested, why were those kids out after midnight?”
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Word.
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Tragic nonetheless… R.I.Paradise
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😦 my hearts breaks literally for his mother and his life he was innocent and this was sooo cowardly. wow
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Good for them for catching those thugs. A young man was murdered so what if you sat on a bus and was questioned by police?. You got to go home. so. Stfu.
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That young man looked like he was going places in life it’s just so damn sad!!!!
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Senseless deaths are too large in numbers..People need to police their own children, so when they are in the world they know how to act right…
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SMH.
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It’s heartbreaking that stories like this are becoming more and more commonplace. My heart goes out to the parents of the deceased. I *PRAY* for justice in his death and for closure and peace of mind for his family.
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Didn’t that man, that father in CT say yesterday that a family never expereince closure, they just learn to live with the pain? and that whoever came up with that statement is an embicile.
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Wow, that’s sad and a shame that it’s not surprising that these young men punched the first person they saw. It’s becoming the common thing for thugs to do. SMH
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It’s becoming the common thing for thugs to do. SMH
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I think you mean punks or have thugs even changed for the worse???
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Was this dude at the party by himself? I mean, I don’t know anyone that rolls to parties like these solo for this very reason.
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Man,
The boy is obviously handsome he could’ve been with dudes who he thought were friends but in hindsight were really haters…
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@ Man, I don’t think he went by himself. I think the punks that he prolly went with, just didn’t help him.
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Really sad , just sad .
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When I first read this story I could not believe it. I had to reread it to comprehend it. I nearly cried when I saw it. I pray for the peace of his family and I’m glad the thugs who did this were caught.
Do they have the dealth penalty in GA?
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I have to agree with the officer on this one…If I am not mistaken, isn’t there a curfew law for children under the age of 18? As a mother, I can only imagine what she is going through…
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This is sad. I am so glad my kids are older. It’s a jungle out there. Who are all these kids, who wants to go to a party via email, they should have known too many ppl were going to show up. This poor mother, my heart is breaking for her. Who ever said “he looks like he was going to be something”. I total agree, too bad his life had to get cut short. RIP.
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@Acquitta
I said it he looked like he was going to be something in life it’s heart breaking and I’m one of those parents who tries her hardest to cross the t’s and dot the i’s with my kids
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*PREACH*
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my sentiments exactly Sheriff!
If they cared so much for their children why in the hell weren’t they at home..I feel that parents whose children commit crimes should be held responsible too..then maybe we can keep theses test tube babies off the streets. My heart goes out to this young man’s family, such a shame smmfh!
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So sad the family is def in my :prayers:.
Innocent people dying for nothing at all. 😦
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Anyway, this is soooo sad and I’m glad they got the goons behind this. When will our black youth learn that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by very stupid decisions??? My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
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What’s really sad is that some of you on here posting have children JUST LIKE the suspects, the only difference is that your children have not gotten caught-up…..yet.
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:prayers: for my son each and everyday. He is the only one I have and it is sad to say that he has never been a bully but has had his shars of problems.
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I too only have one son, for that I am greatful, but I never worried about my daughters. My son will forever be a black male, he kept me praying, it’s all I could really do, you can’t lock them in the basement. For my son to be a 23 yr old black male in America is hard.
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AMEN.
We don’t know what our kids are doing 24/7. These kids got caught up in peer pressure.
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@MRS
@Acquitta
Yeah just keep them in prayers, and I’m sure the Almighty God will watch over them Himself and guide their thoughts and actions against the wiles of the devil. Amen Amen and Amen.
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Girl, we all have a purpose in this life!!!! Some of us know what it is and some don’t. I think we just have to hope and pray that somewhere along the line (better sooner and later 🙂 ) we find it.
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This is sad. This young man lost his life over something stupid. I *PRAY* that he Rests in Peace. It’s a shame, now 5 lives are gone, over what?????
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The police need to make an example out of these young men! It seems like kids these days have no sense of value for life.. I say throw the book at em’ 😦
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I can’t imagine this having been my child. My heart absolutely breaks for this young man’s mother.
Goes to show that as parents, we never cease having to worry about where our children are…even after they become ‘adults’. My 19 year-old is off at college and never likes to answer his cell phone, thinking I’m trying to keep tabs on him. Hell yes…I am! As a mother, that’s my job. And I ain’t quitting any time soon!
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Why? Just. why?
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why were the underage kids out after midnight??
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This same thing actually happend to my nephew a while ago.. he was walking by.. something about a house party and was jumped.. thank GOD he didnt die.. the ironic part about it was, some adult (i was told) tried to break it up, one of the boys that was jumping my nephew, shot a gun in the air.. i was so happy that he didnt decide to shoot my nephew.
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This post needs some good news thanks for that!
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SMH. Thank God your nephew was okay.
It’s a damn shame that these kids these days, adults too, can’t just go out and have a good time without someone acting like a fool.
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Without my children and it’s sad to say but I honestly would feel useless but at least I have their inspiration and motivation to continue this fight called life!
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I was a teen mom and grown in my teens. so i had to tell my daughter what to do and what NOT to do are you kidding? I as afraid she was going to expereince being a teenage mom too at the age of 16.
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I too was a teen mom. I really think it’s ok to tell your kids what not to do out of your own experiences.
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I know it’s okay girl I had to figure out so much on my own becuz my mom wanted to be the perfect painted picture girl the relationship with my mom is another day, another therapy session another time – but I did what my mother didn’t do…
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When I saw this story on the news, I was speechless. I mean really, what is this world coming too? It makes you wonder.
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I agree.
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“They haven’t even allowed me to call him,” said Erica Hillery, Mallory’s mother. “I feel real bad for the victim’s parents but I need to know what’s going on.”
What you need to know, is that your son might be going to jail for murder…
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I know Maurice’s mother only got the option to bury her child. This mothers son is still alive, in custody but alive. I sure hope in the coming days that these 4 young men were bad seeds and not good kids who got caught up in the moment.
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Exactly!
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what up Tra Boo?? *smooches*
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Hey Ms. Bell.. I see you. 🙂
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YO TRACE WHAT UP?
GOOD MORNING.
WHAT CAN I BRING YOU? NEED SOME COFFEE OR A CROISSANT? I’M HERE FOR YOU FA REAL YO!!!
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I Echo WHAT everyone has already said (Real…)
There was a TIME when Teenagers and Young Adults went to PARTIES just to have SOME FUN… NOW they go JUST TO CAUSE SOME F-ing TROUBLE!!! This happens far too often and It’s SENSELESS & RIDICULOUS !!!
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Whoa…all we can do is pull our children closer cause really, this chit is outta hand….
My condolences 2 that young mans family..
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This is just sad. SMH
I never went to alot of parties when i was in school mainly cuz i’m very introverted. But I like to know who is going to be there and what the crowd is like…and that won’t ever change.
Its just senseless……a life lost for what? For what? SMDH
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I bet no one will get more than 10 years for this at a maximum.
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Some of our young black men are so lost and full of rage and its heartbreaking.
I hope they have the right people in custody and justice is served.
I wonder if the victims mother knew her son was out at a party. Teens party or want to party and hang out with friends. Some sneak out/some break curfew that doesnt mean the parents didnt care.
#justsaying.
Praying for the victims and suspects parents.
Heartbreaking story
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I couldn’t possibly agree with you more.
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I agree with @Daisy so many of our young men are filled with rage and they have no respect for life. We have to do right by our children because if we don’t things like this occur. I don’t know where the disconnect occurred with my generation having no respect for anything, but I just hope and pray things get better.
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😦 I applaud the police. I am so glad that the cop did what he did and didn’t give these punks a chance to get away with a senseless murder. I will be praying for Bobby’s family and friends, as well as the murderers families!!!
R.I.P.
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I applaud the Douglas County sheriffs for doing their jobs.
If this had happened in Atlanta the criminals would have gotten away.
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I will also add I wonder why it took so long for the host of the party to realize it went from 10 to 60-80 people before they asked the uninvited guest to leave?? just senseless. Lawd Jesus help our young black men
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Lord God Break the yoke!
The devil is recruiting his Army and now laughing @ these 4 young men..
God I ask u to give the victim’s family and friends comfort at this time sheeeeeeeeesh
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This made me sick reading it yesterday and they interviewed one man who said he watched the whole thing from his window but thought the boy was only hurt, he didn’t think he would die. How do you stand there and watch that 4 on 1 and no one had balls enough to try and stop it?
I applaud the sheriff’s for caring enough to do something
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A family has to grieve for their loved one because no one decided to step in, or call 911. This truly is a tragedy. A parent should not have to bury their child, especially over such foolishness. There are 5 mothers whose lives will never be the same, only thing is 4 mothers can still see/talk to their child.
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This is so horrible. All we can do is pray. My brother just went off to college in Salem and that’s like the whitest town in Oregon and they do blacks out there wrong. I’ll be praying for this boys family.
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So, sad …my heart and prayers goes out two all those involved family especially, the victims……
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This is so sad. I’m sure the suspects’ parents will be lawyering up and claiming that the sheriff violated their rights. I applaud the sheriff, we need more like him in this country.
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Everyone should take a look at themselves and ask ….am I that parent that will turn ignorant just to defend my child?
( remember Aimee Michael’s Mother )
You Mothers, when your child is doing wrong, and witnesses say your child is doing wrong, step-up and CORRECT YOUR CHILD.
NEVER NEVER GET INTO ARGUMENTS WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE TELLING YOU THAT YOUR CHILD IS DOING WRONG.
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This is why I pray to God all day everyday for wisdom and guidance. I also pray for Him to protect and watch over my children. As a parent, you’re always second guessing if what you’re doing is right. Are you raising your children to know the difference between right and wrong? Are you raising your children how to operate in integrity, treat everyone how they want to be treated? Are you giving your children the tools necessary to recognize people of positive character? The right people to hang around? Are your raising your children to be cognizant of everything they do and for every action, there is a consequence to it? Those are just some of the things I think about as a parent……..
My heart breaks for his mother because although you may do all you can as a parent, giving them the tools needed to survive in this world, there wasn’t anything Bobby Maurice Tillman could do to avoid this situation. This young man was minding his own business and got jumped on. All of the passerbys and spectators standing idlely by watching and no one thought to intervene. How cruel and heartless can someone be? Regarding the thugs that killed this man, I can’t help but wonder what’s the root cause of their hatred. Did these young men get enough love and affection from their mothers? Attention, correction, direction and quality time from their fathers? This is all just senseless!!I am praying for victim’s family as well as the families of young men. This is an ordeal I pray I never have to experience.
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GOOD MORNING FAM
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What up! Flo I’m good
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Hey Flo Glo: LOL
Lovin ya new gravi pic.
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Deuces!! It’s early!!
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Good Morning CEO Fam
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good to see ur alive AL
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Good morning Brown how are you?
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Where are the fathers? “Jesus Christ” Where are the fathers?
Prayers for the suspects and victims. Dueces
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The one who said the next boy who walks by is going to get it. He might as well wrap it up. Hes at least getting 35 years. I emphasize at least. I know the boy who started this appetite is completely gone. That girl that hit him. Got this boy in a lot of trouble. Even it was selfish decision to do that. This is almost eerily similar to the killing of the young black chicago boy a a year ago. Sad. Very Sad. RiParadise young man. 😦
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This is sad., so sad.
Make it so bad, we have parents that will support and actively engage in this nig-norance.
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*grabs a #2 pencil and scribbles this word down in my ebonics dictionary*
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@Ashanti, lol.
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I am so frustrated by this incident. As an educator, I teach students daily that are being raised without ethics and morals. Why would you stomp a random person to death? Other young adults just stood by and watched this happen. No one tried to help. I also blame the parents of the young girl that gave the party. If only 10 people were invited, why didn’t you stop the party and call the police after it doubled in size? As a parent, you don’t put yourself in the position to assume that kind of liability with a house party. I know that justice will prevail in Douglas County. They are going to put these murderers under the jail for a long time.
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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE DON’T FIGHT BACK! BUT R.I.P.
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Are you serious with your comment?
Didn’t you read it. He was 5’6 and there were FOUR Dudes on him. Come on now, no one should be fighting anyway! This is dumb!
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what if he did tried to fight back ? it was a Got-Damn party and 3 thugs jumped on him and yet no one from those 60-80 people nor the parents that where there helped the boy out.
It could happen to u aswell if u where there.
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This is very sad that this young man lost his life to four other youngsters who had no regard for his life or their own for that matter. When are these young ignorant teens going to get it through there head about attacks on one another and how precious life is, I hope the judge show these young men the same type of mercy they showed poor Bobby Tillman
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They should get the death penalty.
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