Massachusetts Murder Leads Police to Brooklyn

2008_07_petitbois.jpgYesterday, the police arrested Rodlyn Petitbois (pictured), who they believe killed a Massachusetts woman who sheltered Petitbois's girlfriend and their four children. Petitbois was found walking down a street while the children and mother were found in Prospect Park.

Petitbois allegedly stabbed Greenland Etienne, who had been trying to stop him from attacking girlfriend Louna Eveillard, early Wednesday in Lynn, MA. Petitbois had stabbed his girlfriend in the hand, and when Etienne tried to call 911, he allegedly attacked her. Police say he then fled with Eveillard and the kids, taking a bus from Boston to NYC.

An Amber Alert had been issued, but it's unclear whether Eveillard traveled with Petitbois willingly. The authorities were able to zero in on their location when Eveillard used her welfare card to buy groceries. Petitbois, who faces first-degree murder charges in Lynn, MA, will face a judge in Brooklyn today.

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The authorities were able to zero in on their location when Eveillard used her welfare card to buy groceries.

Our tax dollars at work.

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The girlfriend is in on it.

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I'm sure he thought that by crossing state lines that the law would never find him... I guess he's now knows that he will be charged with a Federal crime.

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Father: 25.

Mother: 26

4 children: "range in age from 11 months to 3 years"

Plus this one: "5-year-old Fendy, was home when her mother was murdered"

"Blodgett said Petitbois and Eveillard, 26, came to the United States from Haiti in 1999 through New York, and state and New York City authorities were put on notice. The FBI and immigration authorities also were investigating, Blodgett said."

Boy, the wonders visited on a sanctuary city in the name of diversity! Thanks, Rudy and Mike!


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What kind of woman names their daughter Greenland? I know names like Africa and Asia were popular among ghetto blacks at one time. I guess they're expanding the geography.

We must stop giving incentives for these people from having so many babies.

that lil marshmallow is like 12 shades lighter than Juvenille

My first-born will be named Rodlyn.

What's the line on this guy pronouncing his name phonetically?

Rodlyn better call tyrone...cause he can't use Greenland's phone

Who names their kid Fendy? aka "Fendi"?

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