tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.comments2023-05-10T05:44:24.249-04:00Siobhan Esposito's BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-87086227139592339862017-09-26T23:53:40.126-04:002017-09-26T23:53:40.126-04:00Hi, I don’t know you and you certainly don’t know ...Hi, I don’t know you and you certainly don’t know me, but i sit here with tears in my heart, my soul, and my eyes right now. I served with your husband. We were both with 1-101st. We had limited contact because he was a CPT and I was a 1LT, but his death still makes my soul cry. I just NEED you to know that when I last him I was headed home on leave and he was coming in country, somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2004. We crossed paths in Kuwait on his way to Iraq and I was leaving Iraq for a bit. I just need you to know that his smile lit up the room. He was proud of his family and his mission. We wished each other luck and he had love in his heart and soul. I struggle everyday with his loss and the thirteen others that I and our country have lost, but please know that his smile lives in my heart every freaking day of my life. At the time, I never knew why his smile was so big, but now that I have a family of my own...I GET IT! I love you and your family and wish God’s blessing upon you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-74726740581332089712017-09-26T23:49:32.311-04:002017-09-26T23:49:32.311-04:00Hi, I don’t know you and you certainly don’t know ...Hi, I don’t know you and you certainly don’t know me, but i sit here with tears in my heart, my soul, and my eyes right now. I served with your husband. We were both with 1-101st. We had limited contact because he was a CPT and I was a 1LT, but his death still makes my soul cry. I just NEED you to know that when I last him I was headed home on leave and he was coming in country, somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2004. We crossed paths in Kuwait on his way to Iraq and I was leaving Iraq for a bit. I just need you to know that his smile lit up the room. He was proud of his family and his mission. We wished each other luck and he had love in his heart and soul. I struggle everyday with his loss and the thirteen others that I and our country have lost, but please know that his smile lives in my heart every freaking day of my life. At the time, I never knew why his smile was so big, but now that I have a family of my own...I GET IT! I love you and your family and wish God’s blessing upon you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-52855882079111901202017-05-30T09:21:34.282-04:002017-05-30T09:21:34.282-04:00Siobhan,
While I was not part of your husbands un...Siobhan,<br /><br />While I was not part of your husbands unit, I was part of a signal unit that supported them. I worked directly across the small street from his ground floor office. He was one of our 'customers' to whom we provided telephone support. I had the pleasure of meeting him several times because his phone was out (not an uncommon occurrence) and each time we spoke, he was polite, genuine and a pleasure to speak to. His death has had a lasting affect on me and I think about that day often. I just would like you to know that your husband had a lasting positive effect on me and I will always remember him as that compassionate man/father/husband that I had the privledge of knowing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-28682636275761080362017-01-30T14:15:14.394-05:002017-01-30T14:15:14.394-05:00I'm not sorry he's gone...I was fearful of...I'm not sorry he's gone...I was fearful of him and what he could do. I am sorry for your families who lost honorable men at that monster's hands. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-51661523215902564012017-01-29T18:27:31.833-05:002017-01-29T18:27:31.833-05:00We hope you and Madeline can be happier now, Pauli...We hope you and Madeline can be happier now, Pauline DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-51292757124620563112017-01-28T20:07:18.626-05:002017-01-28T20:07:18.626-05:00Justice is finally servedJustice is finally servedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370609774813839898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-87406235349748421202017-01-27T20:24:15.753-05:002017-01-27T20:24:15.753-05:00I also commented on his page,which is now defunct....I also commented on his page,which is now defunct.I will say the same thing here I wrote on his page,"The God I serve makes no mistakes."RoseAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-22967781146627072662017-01-26T21:58:28.137-05:002017-01-26T21:58:28.137-05:00I know you won't find peace without Phillip he...I know you won't find peace without Phillip here but I hope you sleep better knowing that this murderer no longer walks the streets. <br />He would have sat on death row filing appeals and asking Obama to be released......life's death sentence got him instead. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-89717428534113246212017-01-26T21:48:32.286-05:002017-01-26T21:48:32.286-05:00I am happy to hear he is no longer a threat to oth...I am happy to hear he is no longer a threat to other human beings. You are always in my thoughts. Gillian R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-81572056505431480492017-01-26T21:19:28.351-05:002017-01-26T21:19:28.351-05:00Many of us have left our thoughts on Martinez'...Many of us have left our thoughts on Martinez's obituary so, I think they took it down. We let them know what we thought of him. Justice finally comes but way too late in my opinion. RIP CPT Esposito & LT Allen.Voodoo7https://www.blogger.com/profile/07853604967250490005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-17747568482194324202017-01-26T17:32:32.519-05:002017-01-26T17:32:32.519-05:00Our entire family will now have some peace in our ...Our entire family will now have some peace in our lives. The void and pain is still there however, this just lightens our burden. Thank you Siobhan and Madeline for being so courageous.Joan and Tommy Espositostephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203064706572888575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-48991741586037450942017-01-26T12:07:50.535-05:002017-01-26T12:07:50.535-05:00I know the pain you have suffered and the courageo...I know the pain you have suffered and the courageous battle you have waged to hold this killer responsible. I hope you will find peace now, you have earned. RIP Capt. Esposito,Grandma & Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462659284422008629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-86337881299757995912017-01-25T23:38:11.511-05:002017-01-25T23:38:11.511-05:00Alberto Bass Martinez
Obituary
Alberto Bass Marti...Alberto Bass Martinez<br />Obituary<br /><br />Alberto Bass Martinez, 49, of Crawfordville, FL passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017.<br /><br />He was born in Puerto Rico. He was in the National Guard for 18 years,<br /><br />He is survived by his father, Hector Martinez; children: Glenn Martinez (Ashley) and Kasey Martinez; sister: Kala McSweeney (Tim) and three grandchildren.<br /><br />David Conn of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville is assisting the family. (850-926-3333 or bevisfh.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-34244117594904840492016-11-24T15:37:19.594-05:002016-11-24T15:37:19.594-05:00The only good news is that Alberto apparently live...The only good news is that Alberto apparently lives in a POS house in a POS area of a POS region of Tallahassee. You can google it easily and practically zoom in on the shack he lives in. I don't think he is going to go to graduate school, be honored by his exceptional community service (except picking up trash maybe) or win any writing awards. He has to live with what he did but I do wonder, as a therapist, if he is bothered by his conscience. Who knows. A very sad affair. Btw, notice that the other anonymous poster who pretended to be different people in support of Alberto and against your husband misspelled the same simple word "peers" as "piers" in different letters. Gee I wonder which shack dweller in Crawfordville wrote all those and ALSO isn't going to Harvard anytime soon?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-18990759583413056892016-06-26T01:46:02.870-04:002016-06-26T01:46:02.870-04:00My unit Assisted SSg.Martinez unit in Iraq with se...My unit Assisted SSg.Martinez unit in Iraq with security in some of the observation towers I remembered my first encounter with SSg.Martinez I left with the impression that he was someone that couldn't be trusted plus a few of the people in The 42nd thought of him as asshole plus he meaning Ssg,Martinez wasnt well liked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-2696576758581616252016-06-08T19:14:48.738-04:002016-06-08T19:14:48.738-04:00Hello Dear Lady. I'm an Australian who came ac...Hello Dear Lady. I'm an Australian who came across your husband's case while researching the term "fragging". My initial interest was in Australian Army personnel involved in these incidents in Vietnam.<br /><br />Research on the web resulted in reading through much information on your husband's case. What I simply cannot understand is, given the fact that Martinez was prepared to plead guilty to this appalling double murder, how a jury managed to acquit him. Especially considering his previous outrageous behaviour, the sworn testimony of his colleagues & his history of blatant insubordination.<br /><br />This probably doesn't mean much, but as an objective outside observer, I believe Martinez is guilty of this crime, I believe he is dangerous & I believe one day, in some way, this man WILL pay for the lives he has taken.<br /><br />I praise your efforts in seeking justice for your husband & hope the knowledge that your plight is recognised on the other side of the world brings some small amount of solace. Bless you and your family.Trenton B. Plummernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-22404886697094997872016-05-30T18:58:26.108-04:002016-05-30T18:58:26.108-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss, and I feel even wo...I'm so sorry for your loss, and I feel even worse for your unanswered questions. Phil was a classmate and friend of mine. I spoke with my children today about his service and his murder. I will pray that God's infinite grace would be sufficient for you, especially in these times. Michael Andrzejewskihttp://michaelandrzejewski.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-82599712967591796842016-05-19T17:04:56.588-04:002016-05-19T17:04:56.588-04:00100% agree the system failed. I served with your h...100% agree the system failed. I served with your husband he was a great officer I think of him often. Kale Baldwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-69722016384730749992016-04-27T09:13:11.998-04:002016-04-27T09:13:11.998-04:00Having served with your husband, I agree ... But I...Having served with your husband, I agree ... But I also believe that Martinez had help and that person escaped justice too. Sad state of affairs. Praying for your strength everyday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-65491446172367866522016-04-21T17:11:02.931-04:002016-04-21T17:11:02.931-04:00Florida Department of Corrections
Julie L. Jones, ...Florida Department of Corrections<br />Julie L. Jones, Secretary<br />HomeInstitutionsCommunity CorrectionsRe-EntryExplore DCOffender Search<br />Corrections Offender Network<br />Supervised Population Information Detail<br /> <br />(This information was current as of 4/17/2016)<br /><br /><br />Offender Picture<br />DC Number: I14712<br />Name: MARTINEZ, ALBERTO<br />Race: HISPANIC<br />Sex: MALE<br />Hair Color: BLACK<br />Eye Color: BROWN<br />Height: 5'10''<br />Weight: 200 lbs.<br />Birth Date: 08/07/1967<br />Supervision Begin Date: 02/09/2015<br />Current Location: TALLAHASSEE<br />Current Status: ACTIVE<br />Supervision Type: PROBATION FELONY<br />Scheduled Termination Date: 02/08/2018<br />Click here to register for notification on changes to the offender's custody status.<br /><br />Current Verified PERMANENT Address:<br />126 KIRKLAND DR<br />CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327<br /><br /><br />Aliases:<br />ALBERTO MARTINEZ<br /><br /><br />Note: The offense descriptions are truncated and do not necessarily reflect the crime for which the offender is on supervision. 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Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may contact the Department of Corrections. <br />For questions and comments, you may contact the Department of Corrections, Bureau of Probation and Parole Field Services, TALLAHASSEE Circuit Office. This information is made available to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-33307546220133478892016-01-26T08:02:22.601-05:002016-01-26T08:02:22.601-05:00Whether he was a liked or not by his PEERS doesn&#...Whether he was a liked or not by his PEERS doesn't entitle someone to murder him. And if you're so concerned with defamation maybe you should leave the dead alone. Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490474697617264002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-88401218785125211552015-08-25T19:42:59.369-04:002015-08-25T19:42:59.369-04:00I wish there was something I could say to ease you...I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain. But I have a feeling this will not help much as it is a hard reality that is accurate.<br /><br />Your husband should not have died. But we should not have been in Iraq either. However the decision to be involved in this Iraq was made by elected officials and I have to respect that. <br /><br />In theory your husband donned a uniform to protect certain values we deem important and label American. A portion of which is the American Justice system. And this system is based on a set of rules we universally accept. And those rules state to convict a person of a charge there must be min level of proof, and that was not done in this case. I am not sure if Mr. Martinez is innocent or not. But he was aquitted in our system of courts, and these courts derive their power from folks like your husband, and I putting on a uniform and saying we will lay our lives down to defend this system. That must be respected. The system must be respected for it to work. It is the only reason the system remains powerful. <br /><br />So I am not sure looking at the system we entrust to render justice with distain and doubt and saying we want to invalidate it because it gave us a judgment we don't like honors your husbands service to his country. Invalidating that system t in-validates your husbands service and my service at the same time. <br /> <br />That being said I am sorry your husband is gone and I hope the only real memories you have left of him are the one that bring you joy and happiness. <br /><br />And not that you are reading this but Mr. Martinez you do not appear to have been a very good soldier. I hope you take the opportunity bestowed onto you to improve your life and your reputation.Tony Skalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-8770191604234043442015-06-10T16:31:45.841-04:002015-06-10T16:31:45.841-04:00Two of Two
You also bring up the issue of the gov...Two of Two<br /><br />You also bring up the issue of the government withholding knowledge of the plea offer from the families, as was the case here. When I put the question to the prosecutors in my interviews with them, they pointed out that as an offer to plea to second degree murder, Martinez’s offer wasn’t particularly substantive. Specifically, Martinez wasn’t admitting his murderous premeditation, and as such, they rightfully dismissed his offer as insufficient. Given the claim that Martinez planted the claymore in the window, unspooled the wire, attached the detonator, and then finally detonated the mine and threw the grenades, the idea that the crime was something other than premeditated is absurd. In my opinion, Martinez’s alleged crime was the essence of premeditation. It deserved punishment as such.<br /><br />Thus I have to ask if it would have been wise for prosecutors to reveal, before trial and to the victim’s families, that Martinez had made an offer, but an incomplete offer, and that the rules foreclosed further negotiation. Such information almost certainly would have escaped quarantine. Once public, it likely would have made a fair trial much more difficult—a fact that would have only played to Martinez’s later advantage.<br /><br />In that light, I am disinclined to support a rule that would force the government to reveal rejected plea negotiations to a victim’s family. If a plea offer is accepted by the government, victims should of course speak to its sufficiency. But if an offer has been rejected, I can only conclude that the government must be left free to exercise discretion in regards to with whom it shares such information.<br /><br />In short, I say fix the bad rule, but leave the government’s discretion intact.<br /><br />* R.C.M. 910(a)(1).<br />Nicholas Provenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926131141263622350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-1386551947061637432015-06-10T16:31:14.232-04:002015-06-10T16:31:14.232-04:00One of Two
Thank you for your comment, Mr. Allen,...One of Two<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, Mr. Allen, and please accept my sincere condolences for the unpunished murder of your late son. Of course you are correct; Martinez offered to plead guilty to second degree murder in April of 2006. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the government was right to reject Martinez’s plea, precisely because it was an offer to plead guilty to second, and not first degree murder—a crime with a significantly more severe punishment and the crime that I think we both believe Martinez actually committed.<br /><br />The problem again rests with the law. According to the Rules of Military Courts-Martial, a defendant is barred from pleading guilty "to an offense for which the death penalty may be adjudged by the court martial."* The principle is straightforward: a defendant may not plead themselves into a death sentence. If death is a possible a punishment, there must be a trial.<br /><br />It is unclear to me if the rule outright prohibited Martinez from pleading to first degree murder as such, or if it merely prohibited Martinez from pleading himself into death. It is also unclear to me if the rule would have allowed the court to waive death as punishment if the court had also been party to the agreement. <br /><br />An issue here is just who is bound by a proposed plea agreement. For example, a “two-party” plea agreement is an agreement between the government and the defendant, but not the court. In a two-party plea agreement, the court is not a party to the agreement and is not bound by the terms of the agreement. If a defendant pleads guilty, pursuant to a two-party agreement, the court may impose any sentence, notwithstanding the agreement. In contrast, a “three-party” plea agreement is one to which the state, the defendant, and the court have all agreed upon the plea, and the court has bound itself to the terms of the agreement. If Martinez’s plea had been a three-party agreement, perhaps the agreement would have avoided the problem imposed by the rule.<br /><br />And while I haven’t examined the issue in depth, it nevertheless seems pretty clear that in regards to Martinez’s plea, the negotiation was between Martinez and the government, and did not yet involve the court. As such, I do not think it was possible for Martinez to offer a plea to first degree murder under the rules. And if rule was the <i>only</i> barrier to Martinez offering to plea guilty to first degree murder (and for a sentence other than death), then the rule needs rewrite. As is, the rule seems to short-circuit the plea process in capital cases against agreements and in favor of trials. As I think we would both agree, trials are their own can of worms.<br />Nicholas Provenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926131141263622350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695741160363491977.post-79838763877226483632015-06-10T10:18:51.464-04:002015-06-10T10:18:51.464-04:00It must be remembered that, in 2006, Martinez subm...It must be remembered that, in 2006, Martinez submitted a Request to Plead Guilty to Murder in the 2nd degree and that request was signed by both of his attorneys. The Convening Authority denied the request and the prosecution was ordered not to tell the families of my son and Capt. Esposito.<br />We have copies of said request.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935790866776019525noreply@blogger.com