Fowler GMC issued the following statement after the operator of the Facebook page Preds v. Prey busted an employee interested in young children in a private undercover sting operation:
Currently, there are many rumors circulating our tight knit community regarding the incident that occurred on Fowler GMC property Friday, April 18th. We would like to take this time to address the aforementioned rumors and introduce factual information in the hopes that we can put an end to needless speculation.
As a family owned business of seventy two years, it is our goal to encourage a culture of integrity among our employees. Our valued principles of honesty and transparency as well as respect and dignity have solidified our reputation in the community as a quality dealership with its customers’ best interests at the forefront of all transactions.Along with the rest of the community, we were shocked to discover that Hector Custode was engaging in inappropriate conversations with a minor. Not only does this behavior directly contradict the principles we implement daily, but it is also reprehensible. We perform background checks as well as drug screenings during the hiring process with the intention of eliminating any candidates whose values do not directly align with the Fowler name. Unfortunately, this process is not foolproof. With any new employee, a business must assume some risk as there is no way to be certain that an employee’s professional demeanor equates to his or her personal life.Hector Custode was terminated immediately following the events shown in the video. He has also been prohibited from entering Fowler GMC property. We do not tolerate nor do we condone the actions mentioned in the video. With that being said, it is our legal responsibility as a business to investigate all claims prior to taking definitive action. We have spoken with our attorneys, and we will cooperate with law enforcement in any way needed.It is of utmost importance to note that we have never received prior complaints surrounding Mr. Custode’s behavior. While we understand that some are dissatisfied by the live response of our owner and some of our employees, please keep in mind that they were blindsided by the information and filmed without their knowledge. What you saw in the video was not a casual disregard for the severity of the situation but rather genuine shock. We are family at Fowler GMC, and we take great care of our own. Hector Custode is no longer part of the Fowler GMC family.While we appreciate the work Bryce does in exposing dangerous individuals, we feel the manner in which this exposure took place has caused unnecessary damage to our employees as well as our reputation in the community. We urge you to look at Hector Custode as an individual rather than part of the Fowler GMC community. His actions do not represent our business, and our principles are not ones Mr. Custode chose to implement in his personal life.
The actions in question can be seen at the Preds v. Prey Facebook Page
20 comments:
LMAO😂 look at that fat sack of shit with his enormous man tits! Did he really think some kid would find him attractive in any way at all? Talk about delusional and stupid! These civilian child predator hunters really go for the dumb, low hanging fruit too. Just like nigerian prince scammers!
looks like there is a job opening at Fowler GMC
As much as I agree the work that this non-governmental group is doing, they should have hidden the name of the company. There was no reason to blast the company name like they did. Not sure they have a claim, but if I were Fowler, I would test their insurance if you know what I mean. I saw the video and that group did not take any precautions to protect the company name but put it on full blast. Only later did they come back and try to apologize.
So… I could make a bunch of fake chats and come into anyone’s workplace… accuse them of being a sick pedo… and get them fired… with nothing more than some printed out chat “logs” which may or may not even be fake? If this dude really cared about kids then he would go straight to the authority. But the truth is that a chat log between two men roleplaying is not a crime.
That is actually a pretty common name. Any details about this guy? I'm hoping its not the Hector Custode I might know.
Former finance manager.
GMC = Got Mechanic Coming
This explains a lot about finance managers.
It's not that common.....you either know the dad or the son. This is the son.
And there are people on Facebook trying to crucify Fowler Buick because they didn't come out with a statement earlier, like right after it was out. They don't realize it's a lose/lose for the dealership. If they make a statement and fire the guy, and these allegations turn out to be incorrect(not saying they are or aren't but in the moment they have no idea who this guy is) employee will sue the dealership and win. If they don't make a statement quick enough, wierdos on social media lose their minds. This came out on Good Friday and I am willing to bet the people that make these decisions are probably off work. They need to consult with their legal counsel, who are also probably not in the office on Good Friday or the following Saturday. People in the comments are saying they should have made this within 24hrs. Are your freaking kidding me? This guy is not law enforcement and no one knows who he is. I can assure you if Pearl PD or someone else came in and arrested Hector and showed them hardcore proof, the outcome might be different, but to just take a guys word and fire an employee with not much more than "he did it, trust me", get a life people. The dealership got a bomb dropped on them that is a legal minefield that needs navigating. Responding to that takes a little time.
I am still waiting for a statement from General Motors Corporation.
The guy didn't try to protect the business because all he really cares about is his platform, likes, and attention. I get it, no one likes pedos and thats exactly why most people gloss over this, its low hanging fruit... There are so many copycats out there these days and they all want their 5 minutes of fame under the guise of doing a public service
@4:35 You are 100% correct. This was all about content creation. And jailbaiting fat, lonely, dumbasses on facebook is low hanging fruit. It’s like those idiot pranksters Johnny Somali and that other guy rotting in the Filipino prison. They aren’t creative enough to make something original.
I clearly remember traveling from the Delta to Fowler Buick (then on south State Street) to buy a really cool red and white 1973 Buick. I was 22 years old. Strolling back into the service area I saw water fountains, one labeled black and one labeled white. I drank from the one labeled white-only.
That didn't bother me, as it was the standard for the day. Those signs remained in the service area of Fowler on south State for many years.
This is my only memory of Fowler.
Fowler Buick/ GMC started many years ago by Mr. Jimmy Fowler is a highly respected business. Mr. Fowler & now family members have donated countless hours & donated dollars to the betterment of central Mississippi. From the arts to education, from racial equality to religious organizations, how anyone could doubt the fine reputation & honest business practices of Fowler Buick/GMC is beyond me.
What’s odd is the fella, Hector, didn’t even try to lie. His conscience was weighing on him big time. Roll playing my ass. Get a life and find a wife, you idiot.
fowler buick , GMC is of the highest character in the auto business. damn anyone who attempts to slander their business reputation.
@7:12 A dude roleplaying with another dude is literally what took place. You don’t honestly think they had an actual child talking to Hector, do you? Get a grip and take your meds, boomer
This has to be one person trying to make a business look bad.
The business will be fine, it’s Hector’s 10 year old son that probably won’t be. Imagine finding out about your dad in such a public and embarrassing way - along with everyone else. I guess he doesn’t fall under the umbrella of Save The Children, only the fictitious (and promiscuous) 15 year olds.
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