Unintended Consequences – Weeds of Wrath

Neal Rajapa (1995 – 2012)

Neal Rajapa (17), Darian Ramnarine (18), Peter Kanhai (18), and Chris Kahn (18) were instantly killed when they were thrown from a car driven by their friend, Joseph Beer. He lost control of the car and skidded over 200 feet across three lanes of traffic. The car then left the road and hit a tree. …

Joseph Bresnyan (1977 – 2017)

Joseph Bresnyan, a 40-year-old father of four, was changing a flat tire along Interstate 80 near Sacramento on May 3, 2017. A passing motorist drifted onto the shoulder of the highway, struck him, and killed him. California Highway Patrol arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular homicide. He tested positive…

Peyton Knowlton (2008 – 2016)

On May 20, 2016, Peyton was riding her bicycle home with her stepfather, Cody Shetley. They were returning from an event at Fall River Elementary School, celebrating the end of second grade. In an intersection, she was struck and killed by a pickup truck. Longmont police suspected that 20-year-old man Kyle Couch, who struck and…

Animals | Environmental Damage | Other Victims | Outdoor Growing Operations

Bait Dogs

“As the other dogs attack the bait dog, the attack dog is shot and killed.” In Shasta and Siskiyou counties, drug gangs place “bait dogs” in marijuana growing operations tied to posts, so that other drug dealer dogs will be attracted to attack the helpless dogs, which have their mouths wired shut. As the other…

Butane Hash Oil Explosions and Other Fires

The Boyd Street Incident

“The results were that many of these occupancies contained hazardous materials storage, compressed gas cylinders, suspected cannabis operations, excessive storage, access challenges, and other adverse conditions deemed to be hazardous towards firefighter safety.” On May 16, 2020 a cannabis manufacturing plant exploded in Los Angeles. There were 230 firefighters battling the blaze, and 12 firefighters…

Mass Violence | Unintended Consequences

Ian David Long (1990 – 2018)

“Toxicological testing detected only cannabinoids, caffeine, and tobacco. His toxicology report indicated that he had cannabis in his system.” Ian’s father died when he was in fifth grade, and his mother moved frequently. He exhibited anger and other signs of trouble in high school, but he eventually followed his dreams of going into the…