Posted by MRSCVS on August 14, 2008 at 12:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the Capers family;
I will pray that the culprit be caught in hopes that you and your family can have some closure.
God Bless

Posted by luckylady on August 14, 2008 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel for the family - such a loss and I am sure they must feel some sort of responsibility - what parent wouldn't. We need to know where our kids are - even though they can be sneaky. Parents should let their friends know that if they were to ever see your kids somewhere, or doing something wrong that you would love for them to pick up a phone and let you know. Better having someone snitch then to bury your child. I buried an infant son due to SIDS years ago and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

Posted by jeff61 on August 14, 2008 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We still can't believe Tyler's gone,"

Where was the concern when he was out running the Highway 10 at night? Again this was not a one time thing with this child being out at night? Is this fundraiser for the cross walk and traffic light? Just how much pedestrian is there in that area to warrant a crosswalk? This road was designed to have people running across it. This was a terrible thing that happened, in addition to finding who hit him the focus should also be on why it happened to begin with?

Posted by DoaMM on August 14, 2008 at 7:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel for the family...go by the site every day. I agree with CB and wpc, why was your kid there without you?

All the best to the family from here on out and hope they solve it.

Posted by DARKKNIGHT76 on August 14, 2008 at 8:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I live over in this neighborhood and still today I see young kids as old as Tyler crossing that busy highway to get to the gas station or the neighborhood across the street. They run in front of peoples cars when traffic is traveling 45mph. Don't understand where the parents are and why they don't have a better handle on their kids. The truth is is that if you would of had your son in his bed that evening he would still be here, even if there was a traffic light he should not of been there at 10pm. There are side walks and the area is lit up to where people can see you and you can see them. It might of been that Tyler thought he could of crossed the street before the car reached him. Which ever, the kids have no business running across the street in front of traffic. The traffic could not have been that bad during that time of night so he should of been up on the side walk waiting to cross. Really he should not of been out there at all.

Posted by amandamac on August 14, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I live in the neighborhood and still see kids walking on the bike lane instead of the sidewalk. These kids don't care. I ride through daily and they stand in the middle of the road like they want you to wait on them to move. I feel sorry for the family but spraying signs and streets with spray paint isn't going to help matters either.

Posted by Tammie on August 14, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I really do hope that this family gets some justice. It's sad to lose any family member, but it hurts more when a parent loses a child.

Posted by anon on August 14, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Apparently a lesson was not learned from this as memorial messages on the street and on the sidewalk have been tagged with spray paint. In order to do this one must stand in the road. Ladson Road is very busy, they had to be dodging cars while doing it. Not to mention the vandalism and defacing of property they have now created.

Posted by jeff61 on August 14, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes I hope this family does get some justice for allowing their 9 year old child to habitually run the streets late at night. Has anyone asked the family why this child was not watched over closely when it was known to them he was going out of the house that time of night? Darkknight knows of other issues that was going on as well..

Posted by DARKKNIGHT76 on August 14, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess the parents felt like the dope dealers he was hanging out with would look after him. You would think this tragic accident would keep them from selling on our street corners, but apparently not. What is so sad is they stand over the spray painted streets that they created and sell right over Tylers spray painted name.

Posted by sbs920 on August 14, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

instead of petitioning for funds for more lighting and stop lights on Ladson road, monies spent on Ladson community parenting classing would be monies well spent. . .

Posted by palmettotree on August 14, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I amwith the others. Why wasn't this kid in bed at that time of night. Geez he was only 9 years old. I agree with Coldbeer an illegal did this and they aren't going to talk.

Posted by jncturner on August 14, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Times have changed, unfortunately for the worst. I used to think, when I was a pre-teen/teenager, that my Dad and Mother had eyes in the back of their heads. I couldn't do/go anything/anywhere without them knowing about it. A young boy is out in eternity today because his parents didn't, and a driver didn't use the eyes in the front of their head. Sad and tragic.

Posted by belovedbliff on August 14, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow---all the negative comments; yet, they were absent when the suburban soccer kid was found at 3am in the morning. Yeah, I know he was 17, but...

Posted by jeff61 on August 14, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

But what.. there is no comparison between that incident and this, not even close. The 17 yr old was a license driver that was found at 3am but could have wrecked much sooner, here we have 9 yr old that was habitually out running the streets and highway at all hours of the night and the parents had no clue where he was and from all appearances did not care until after he was hit....

Posted by luvmydogs59 on August 14, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Woulda, coulda, shoulda....we can all talk about why the parents let their 9 year old run around at that hour, etc., etc., but the end result is that they lost a child and are grieving. I sincerely hope that the person or persons who hit this little boy are caught and prosecuted.

Posted by 10216340 on August 14, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Still, after all these weeks, I can't work up enough energy to feel sorry for the parents. I am however, still over-the-top angry at them for allowing their child to be killed. I've heard from several sources (that I know personally and trust) that this little boy ran with a bunch of bad kids and had the street name of "Bow Wow".

It was a routine thing for this 9 YEAR OLD LITTLE BOY to go about his daily life unsupervised. His parents had multiple warnings (both from his behavior and the police) that he was out of control yet they did nothing to save his life.

Where is DSS in all this. I sure hope they are investigating.

Posted by 10216340 on August 14, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Still, after all these weeks, I can't work up enough energy to feel sorry for the parents. I am however, still over-the-top angry at them for allowing their child to be killed. I've heard from several sources (that I know personally and trust) that this little boy ran with a bunch of bad kids and had the street name of "Bow Wow".

It was a routine thing for this 9 YEAR OLD LITTLE BOY to go about his daily life unsupervised. His parents had multiple warnings (both from his behavior and the police) that he was out of control yet they did nothing to save his life.

Where is DSS in all this. I sure hope they are investigating.

Posted by jeff61 on August 14, 2008 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you can say that again

Posted by jeff61 on August 14, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So you are saying in no way should the parents be held responsible for allowing this to happen? You’re saying because they are grieving they are exonerated of all responsibility for looking after their child. If the following is statements are true “allowing the little boy to run with a bunch of bad kids. At the age of 9 this child already had the street name of "Bow Wow”. As hard as this may sound, from all appearances the child was headed to an inedible short future in one way or another.

Posted by Hey_U_Guys on August 14, 2008 at 7:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel really awful about this boy's death, but people need to stop littering Ladson road and Midland Parkway with unsightly graffiti. The sidewalks, stop signs, asphault, and Summerville Medical Center signs have all been graffitied with RIP TYLER. What exactly is that going to accomplish? There is also graffiti on our subdivion's stop signs and the concrete walls on Ladson Road.

Also, I don't understand why these people are collecting "contributions". WTF. Let's make money off of our lax parenting skills and deceased son.

Posted by jeff61 on August 14, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Would it be a stretch to say that say that the same group that should have been looking out for that child is the same group defacing everything in that area? Do you think there is a connection between these people’s irresponsible actions and the child’s death?

Posted by rollo on August 14, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Freddy Capers gave a damn about his son the boy wouldn't have been running in the street at 10:30 at night.

This is a non-story.

Meanwhile, John Edwards is paying off his mistress with political campaign funds(a clear violation of the law) and the P&C won't even report the story.

Why do people like Clyburn and Ford hold office in this state?
Because the P&C loves an ignorant audience.

Posted by 10216340 on August 14, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jeff61....what are you asking? Are you asking me if I think the parents are responsible or are you commenting to someone else. Just in case you are talking to me.....Yep, Yep, Yep.....the parents are most definitely responsible. I don't know about the driver (if he/she was intoxicated or whatever) but the child was where he was because of the parents so they are primarily responsible for allowing their child to be killed.

Posted by hartley8184 on August 15, 2008 at 5:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

...The gangstas will paint graffiti on the tombstone too?

Posted by jeff61 on August 15, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually that was in response to Lumpdog.. I got a sense they feel the parents should get a pass because there in action with this child contribited to his death.

The "you can say that again" was to your double posts...

Posted by justcrazyme on August 15, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

10216340, I agree with you. This child should have not been out at that time of night. I have a 10 yr old. And he is in bed by 9. I do not go to bed until he is in bed. I think the parents are responsable for what happened to there son.

Posted by Candyheart29 on August 15, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder how many of you would be so negative about the parents if this kid had been white. And yes, before you ask, I am white.

Posted by jeff61 on August 15, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think we would be more negative and I will leave it at that.....

Posted by my2cents08 on August 15, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As I sit and just read all the comments everyone has about Freddie and Lucy I know them and I know how much they loved there child . It seems as though every one has a lot 2 say, But do you know where your child is right this minute and do u know what he or she is doing the answer is no because you can't be with them 24 hour a day . yeah it was late and he should not have been out and if you in the neighborhood knows so much about the family why didn't you say something I guess because it wasn't your child well it still ain't your child so shut your mouth they have enough going on than to worry about you and your ugly comments and u don't know if they r the ones defacing the property but let blame them that what people do kick you when you are down every one always have so much to say once something happen and how you know she was advise by the cops of his whereabouts was you there. so don’t talk about things you don’t know yeah you live in the neighborhood, but again was you there . You seems to always have comment about the drug actives and seem to know a lot his street name you might be them boys best customer since you know so much .That's the problem today’s we don't hurt when others hurt and we don't feel when others feel if she didn't do the things she should have to keep him out of the street that something she have to deal with not you or me I’m just tried of these ugly comments and she is a good parents so if she is charge it won’t be you and you won't be the one to bail her out so please!!! I'll be waiting on your comments because I have so much more to tell u people yes I said u people.
straight out off M.P.

Posted by jeff61 on August 15, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok cents you lost me after the second sentence...but you seem to admit the child was involved in drugs.

"You seems to always have comment about the drug actives and seem to know a lot his street name you might be them boys best customer since you know so much."

Wish to explain this futher????

The rest I really can't make out what your saying...

Posted by COLDESTBEER on August 15, 2008 at 11:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

in my humble opinion, there is legislation referring to parental criminal neglect, these same ordinances address child abuse as well as child neglect. As a parent it is an inherent responsibility to not only know the where-abouts of your children and assume responsibility for them at all times.
The term LEGAL guardian in and of it self implies that as a parent you assume responsibility for your minor children. If they break the law,, it is your fault! for not having taught them better. They are only a product of the society that you have taught them . If you teach a ten year old that it is a good idea to be out at ten, crossing a major hiway, while as a mom and dad, you are obviously no where to be seen you have signed his death warrant

Posted by COLDESTBEER on August 15, 2008 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

YEAH I'M SAYING IT. As a parent of two children , both of which I ( with a capitol I) am responsible for. It is inherently my duty to see to their safety as well as their compliance with all the rules and regulations they shall encounter, be it in school or in society at large. If either one of my minor children were run down on a highway at 10:00 at night, I would certainly expect to be judged as remiss in my parental responsibilities, for having not maintained a proper level of vigilance that ensured their safety

Posted by COLDESTBEER on August 15, 2008 at 11:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey MY2CENTS,, do you have any kids,( i think if you did and you were a good parent you would know where your children were located), I ALWAYS KNOW where mine are,, it's called parenting. try it sometime,, it saves their lives, obviously, in light of this whole discussion,, and yes I now where my kids are,, they are in their HOME

Posted by COLDESTBEER on August 16, 2008 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

MYTWOCENTS08, consider taking a course in "ENGLISH WRITING", perhaps it will serve you well in this format, in the future you may also wish to pay particular attention to punctuation. Awaiting your well written and composed reply.

Posted by 10216340 on August 16, 2008 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

MY2CENTS - Just to make my point (as well as several others here), I will tell you that I know exactly where my 15 year old son is right this moment. He is in bed, asleep. I know this because, not only did I tell him goodnight about 1 1/2 hours ago and, for lack of a better word, tucked him in, but I just went into his room, checked on him, gave him a kiss, and prayed over him just before I logged on to read the paper.

This is the same routine that his father and I follow each and every night. I'm not saying that he will always be this wonderful and this obedient but I certainly will immediately take care of any problem should one arise.

By the way....I still don't feel sorry for the parents. I feel terrible that a young boy, who, at one time had a promising life not longer does.

And, since the family can't seem to figure this out on their own, let me give you (and them) a clue.....if they don't want to read anymore comments such as this, stop talking to the press. Let the police do what they can.

Posted by my2cents08 on August 16, 2008 at 1:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WELL TO ALL OF YOU YES I DO HAVE KIDS AND YES I DO KNOW WERE THEY ARE ,WHAT I'M SAYING IS THINGS HAPPEN AND YOU ARE LEFT TO WONDERING WHY BUT THE POINT IS YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEN AND HOW TYLER GOT OUT ONLY HE KNOWS AND HE'S NOT HERE AND AS FAR AS THE DRUG ACTIVES I DONT KNOW WHAT HE DID ARE DID NOT DO AND EITHER DID U. IF SO WHY DIDN'T U CALL THE COPS . DON'T WORRY ABOUT MY WRITING YOU SEEM TO BE ABLE TO READ IT JUST FINE YOU COMMENTED . IT DOESN'T FEEL GOOD WHEN SOMEONE IS ATTRACTING YOU . YOU WANTED TO SEE THE NEGATIVE JUST AS YOU SEEING IN THIS STORY WHAT YOU WANT . SOMEONE DIED JUST MOVE ON TO A ANOTHER STORY .

Posted by my2cents08 on August 16, 2008 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TO 10216340 JUST TO LET YOU I MY A MOTHER ALSO AND I TUCK MY CHILDERN IN TOO. BUT WHAT I'M SAYING IS YOU CAN'T SAY WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL OR WILL NOT DO . I CHECK ON MY KIDS ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT BUT YOU DON'T NEED TO JUDGE

Posted by my2cents08 on August 16, 2008 at 1:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AS YOU HAVE YOUR COMMENT I HAVE MINE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM IN THE PRESS STOP LOOKING

Posted by vonne on September 24, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am a friend of the family, I know these people very well if you knew them you couldn't possibly say the things that you are saying on this blog.Tyler was a love child,loved by many. His parents loved him very much.Tyler was who he was, as you are who you are.It seems like the same people over and over are on this blog,so how can you possily watch your child every move if you are on this blog night after night getting high.So who do you think you are fooling here.who really are the drug dealers here.It seems like you are a bunch of crack heads, who feen for more and more.As for these kids that hang outside they do not sell drugs, if they did I would be the first to call 911.Its a heartbroken thing that Tyler died.Its worst when by the hands of a hit and run driver.That driver is no different from you crack heads on this crack site.It seems like if you were behind the wheel of that car that killed Tyler you would have kept going yourself, if its not already one of you.If the nieghborhood is so bad then don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you.You crack heads are the worst trash in the neighborhood.
You people need to understand that we are not here to stay and the Lord Jesus Christ had a plan for Lil Tyler and thats to live to be the age of nine.Oh and by the way Tyler nick name was Lil Tyler, if you could've read you would have known that his nick name was Lil Tyler.You grown a.. people beating up on this young child,as for the parents you do not need to feel sorry for them,just respect the resting child.Goodnite people please go peep in on your child.