It's been 22 years since Kenneth Tornes went on a racist rampage to kill whites at the Jackson Fire Department. The Jackson firefighter showed up at JFD headquarters on April 24, 1996, and killed four white JFD officials and injured three others (one of the injured victims was black). He led police on a chase that ended in front of McRae's at Northpark Mall. Ridgeland police officer Corporal Richard Gooch stopped Tornes with what can only be described as an incredible shot. Gooch shot Tornes in the eye at 50 yards with a pistol. The 9mm round did not kill Tornes, but instead glanced off of his skull. Tornes died in prison.
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Trollfest '09
Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Trollfest '07
Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
24 comments:
I also noticed a front page article announcing Worldcom's expansion plans. How'd that workout?
Wait - there used to be a Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Northpark??? How ominous for the Renaissance.
KF, I could have gone without being reminded of this, but then again we sure as heck don't need to forget it.
I had the privilege of working with a now retired JFD assistant chief on a project about 12 years ago, and spent a lot of time in that HQ station. That was just 10 years after the incident and it was very much alive in everyone's minds then. They went to great pains to show me all the security improvements/changes that had been put in place since the shootings, and also to describe the aftermath of the event on families, friends, the department as a whole....
You're right, 12:50, if not for a skull shot, that bullet might have gone straight thru the door to Ruth's.
I can't remember, but why was this guy not electrocuted?
Woah! I've never heard this story. Thanks for sharing KF!
I actually had a encounter with him in the Jitney Jungle store around 11:30PM the night before this happened. I could tell he was in a very bad mood (possibly steroid related?) but had no idea he was capable of murder. I believe he killed his wife early the next morning and then drove to the fire station. Such a sad and tragic day for Jackson.
The revisionists will make him a hero and martyr for his fight against white oppression. Too bad his brains didn’t splatter all over the windows at Ruth Chris. Rot in hell motherfucker
On a lighter note, and I definitely need some levity after being reminded of this horrid event, there is something seriously wrong with the artist's rendering of the "planned" WorldComm expansion. The existing WorldCom building on the left of the picture is on Amite Street. On the right side of the picture, we're obviously looking up Capitol Street at the Old Capitol. Problem is, Amite and Capitol don't cross, they run parallel a block apart.
WorldCom once proposed building a new building adjacent to their exiting office (now the DEQ offices). The new complex would have stretched from Amite to Capitol. As I recall, the city leadership at the time screwed up and the HQ moved to Clinton after that.
2:19, that rendering is correct. It shows the WEST elevation of the former WorldCom headquarters, which faces President Street, with the proposed addition wrapping around the former J.C. Bradford building - now Ogden Law Firm / Don Evans Law firm, located on the corner of President and Capitol. That view looks to the north up President and to the east toward the Old Capitol.
So sad. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Tornes, like most of the mass killers of his ilk was obviously, visibly and y predictably mentally stressed.
It seems worth mentioning that the comments common by acquaintances of these mass killers almost always include: "He was moody, volatile, a troubled loner, an animal abuser, a wife abuser, had persecution complex, paid his rent on time (????),etc.
On the other hand these folks might just be evil.
1:46 you are correct Tornes killed his wife first - in their garage. A neighbor noticed him washing blood out of his driveway but didn’t notify anyone. JPD was also investigating Tornes in a random home invasion - style killing where a man broke into a home in West Jackson, killed a serviceman on leave visiting his girlfriend and child and then left without taking anything or harming others. The theory was a possible road rage incident earlier between the victim and Tornes. The JFD shooting came after weeks of city council meetings where the firefighters union brought a “coffin” to the meetings and claimed the Fire Chief was implementing policies that they claimed was going to get a firefighter killed and he had to be stopped. I worked for the city and arrived at the HQ just after Tornes fled. It was a nightmare - blood and spent shells everywhere. The men were sitting ducks because none were armed.
The big news that day was supposed to be Worldcomm - more background if you don’t mind. The Clarion Ledger had run an article earlier pointing out that Worldcomm had its executives in Jackson but its major employment and technology base was in Tulsa after it bought Williams Communications. The article hinted that it would be easy for WC executives to move to Oklahoma and leave Jackson. Bernie Ebbers was reportedly furious and accelerated the plans for the downtown HQ, hence the rushed drawing. In fact, the announcement was huge, with dozens of people in the empty space on Capitol Street. All the TV and radio people were there - everyone, in fact, except reporters from the Ledger because they had not been invited (Bernie holds a grudge!). The C/L found out after the Jackson. Mayor’s office called to see why they weren’t there.
Jackson had had a run of bad news because of crime, and all us city folk were excited that finally good news about Jackson was going to be the lead story. Then, about an hour later at JFD HQ.
Sigh.. Remember when the paper had sections
You're correct, F mickns. But, had this happened today, you can add, "Typically posted to facebook pages and blogs that he was overcome with angst over being denied opportunity for advancement by white folks".
Of course this post won't see daylight.
footnote to all of this. tornes hired atty sanford knott shortly after his arrest. he instructed sanford to convey away his biggest asset which i believe was his firefighters pension. sanford prepared paperwork to have it turned over to his children. later on , after he was indicted, he pled poverty and asked for a public defender. that p o s bobby delaughter at the DAs office at the time , cooked up this BS motion to have sanford knott cough up the money that he had conveyed away. delaughters take was that he was not indigent at the time of the murders so the state should not have to provide him a public defender . a certain circuit judge , who was jam up and jelly tight ,with delaughter agreed. afterward, the matter was appealed to the mississippi supreme court where it was entirely REVERSED, stating that it amounted to a disciplinary sanction against an attorney, and only the mississippi state bar could impose that. a classic example of how corrupt bobby delaughter was even before he got sent to prison. dont take my word for it. read all about it in the case styled hinds county vs sanford knott handed down by the supreme court about 1998.
to 1:18...."WHY WASNT HE ELTROCUTED?'...... read the article num-nuts , he died in prison before his death sentence could be carried out. are you so stupid you cant read??
detective gooch from ridgeland p d should have been given a medal for marksmanship for that well placed pistol shot.
Yeah he took care of whitie, that day, say what you want, but folks started understanding black rage after this.
9:24...1:18 here. I apologize for not having read the article. Please forgive me. Signed - Num-nuts.
4/26 @ 3:41, my bad. You are absolutely correct. That view is of the President Street entrance, not the Amite side, and President does intersect Capitol just a stone's throw away. I couldn't see that for the life of me yesterday, but it's clear as a bell now that you've pointed that out. Thank you for setting me straight.
Didn't read the article yesterday since I remembered the event, but now having partially done so...
Wow! Didn't remember the Larry Shoemake sniper shootings from the former Po' Folks at Ellis Isle was only 10 days before this incident. Was there something in the air/water or what?
Wow, look at all that news in the paper. It is nice to see what newspapers used to look like, in-depth reporting, lots of text. If this happened today it would just be a reprint of the press release without commentary next to some associated press story about lost kittens in Iowa.
all this stinking talk about worldcomm. like they were something special. that company never once ever operated in the black and never in their history paid a dividend to the stockholders. then it imploded all based on fraud. bernie ebbers got 25 years in federal prison. are you hackers in denial about all that ?
IS Bernie Ebbers still alive? Still in Jail? Haven't heard his name in a long, long time.
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