Man admits role in death

sig (anonymous) says...

Welfare sumbag! Put a noose around his neck and laugh just as he did to this young lady.

Condolences to the family and friends.

December 24, 2008 at 5:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

moonpie (anonymous) says...

Wow sig, say what you really mean. Ditto that. That is a sick dude.

December 24, 2008 at 6:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ingodsis (anonymous) says...

He was not the portrayed monster. Even though he cheated on me (pregnant) in this, he always treated me with care. He would not intentionally hurt someone. Once again, why would her live-in boyfriend let her go out at 5am? Can the public imagine what I am going through in my condition? With all of these details being blasted all over the news and papers. I have children and another on the way. I will do my part to ensure that my truth of the person charged is known in the same manner that "one" of the victims are being portrayed. Once again, God bless the Kessler family and ours too. Hope they don't delete this comment lie the other.

December 24, 2008 at 7:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...

Did he ever try to strangle you during "play" ? Is that his idea of fun? He admitted to killing her and dumping her body. I know it must be hard for you and your children. You need to move on. You should feel very lucky that you didn't fall victim to some "accident" with this man. Be strong, your kids need YOU not some murderer.

December 24, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

LadyRenegade (anonymous) says...

The mental health system has had how many millions of $ cut back? I'm curious as to whether she was on state support. Was she receiving medication? Or was the money borrowed for "self-medication" because she was dropped from the system? This is not going to be the only story we read of a mentally challenged person being taken advantage of, and an unfortunate death due to her inability to make sound judgment. A man who can openly admit he murdered someone and then hide the body? While perhaps not premeditated it is murder, not an accident. If it happened as he said it did, why didn't he just call the police? Why hide the body? He seems more than cooperative now. As for any woman who would defend him...I would think this would open your eyes. Your "condition" is common. Yes, he cheated on you. He also murdered someone. Cheating on you makes him a disgusting individual. KILLING someone makes him a monster! Yet you will defend him? You need some help. May I suggest talking to a doctor that can give you a reality check. Ted Bundy was a nice guy too.

December 24, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

beespencer (anonymous) says...

That behavior is inexcuseable, no matter the reason her live-boyfriend let her leave at 5am.There is no way anyone can justified taking someone's life over 'rough sex'. The fact he had the woman's body that close to his house while people and law enforcement were looking for her just show the man belong in the jail. The good people at Kensington Park subdivision were walking around with a murderer

December 24, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MRSCVS (anonymous) says...

Oh my I am astonished at the depths of people...
My prayers to the Kesslers family...

December 24, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

nursenat (anonymous) says...

So, are you married to this guy or just pregnant by him? And what difference does it make that the victims boyfriend let her out at 5am? Your baby daddy obviously liked it rough and found someone to play. Don't start blaming the victim and her boyfriend. The one responsible for the murder is your guy Marsh and no one else.
I have a feeling you are not married to this man, but you chose to have a baby with him. So,don't start whining about how your pregnant and how this affects you. Look, you chose to lay down with this loser and get knocked up...the important word here is "chose." You had a choice. The Kessler woman did not chose to have her life taken away. This isn't about you.

December 24, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

soulfullatina (anonymous) says...

ingodsis: I can somewhat understand your desire to defend the man whose child you carry. But his guilt and subsequent withholding of information makes his acts criminal.

He must pay for that crime. Regardless of how she died he didn't have the decency to come forward and tell anyone. In fact he left her body out in the elements as one would leave road kill. That shows a complete lack of moral fiber, compassion and even common sense. Oh I'm sure he was frightened, but any man who could do such a thing would not make a good parent so in many respects your child is better off without him playing a pivotal role in his/her life.

My suggestion to to you is to move on, stop having children out of wedlock, develop education/career skills and raise your CHILDREN to not make the mistakes you have.

Posting on this site will NOT garner any sympathy for your baby's daddy and only make you look like trash.

Move on and learn to do better and perhaps you will.

December 24, 2008 at 9 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

firedup (anonymous) says...

I think its time to end these back and forth comments and let the dead rest in peace, its over, its done, God knows, he knows and she knows. why don't we all get together and pray repose of Kesslers soul and let her rest and peace, I am sure the family reads this blog and I am sure it hurts.
Grant you O' Lord
Etenal Rest and let perpetual light shine upon you
may you rest in peace amen..

December 24, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

SomeTruthPlease (anonymous) says...

I think this entire story is reprehensible. I am assuming that he took liberties with Ms. Kessler because of her mental faculties. I am guessing she was just oblivious to the ways of the world, and didn't realize what was being done to her was just plain wrong. This is a sick, sick man. And then, to throw her away like so much garbage. I'd like to give him an colonoscopy with a weedeater.

December 24, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Loonmaster (anonymous) says...

Though I haven't seen her in forever, I remember Deborah being a really sweet girl who smiled very easily and always seemed willing to help. She was a really nice person in a world that needed nice people and I am deeply saddened for not just her family but for all of our loss.

My heartfelt condolences to her parents, A and R.

December 24, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...

What a sick and disgusting being.

My heart goes out to the family. At least, no one will be able to ever hurt her again.

Ingodsis: Read this again "Marsh admitted that he was involved in the death and that he placed the body in the ditch, an affidavit said."

Leave your 2 cents out of it. He did what he did and if he really felt that it was an accident, then why wouldn't he have called 911 then rather than placing her body in a ditch? You are as sick as he is for being with an animal like this.

December 24, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ingodsis (anonymous) says...

Marriage is not my idea of "security". I am not interested in marriage. It has not been for me and is not for me as of now. Perhaps that will change sometime in the future. Regardless, I have a loving family. I know what it is like to go through not knowing where my mentally unstable child is. I know what it is like to have an intolerable adult child. However, If I had known that all of this was going on I would have turned him in myself, even if I had a hint that he knew her. This was a man that did everything he could for me and others. He was not the brightest star in the sky, but he treated others like they were that star. Crack was his struggle. He was friendly in the same manner that his victim was. Drugs kill the users and others around them. All others can see is murder, murder, murder. I spoke with others that were interrogated in this case, if I could disclose what I know many would change their views and some would not.

December 24, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

franksandbeans (anonymous) says...

ingodsis-what is the matter with you that you would be with a crack addict in the first place? what kind of decent mother would have her children around this kind of person, let alone make a baby with him! good grief, wake up! it doesn't matter what else the facts may show. This was a mentally handicapped girl who has been killed by the monster that took advantage of her disability! Are you trying to say she somehow was partially responsible?! Heaven help you.

December 24, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ingodsis (anonymous) says...

I am very skilled, well-employed, mother of 4 (5). This is not something that happens and just goes away. This man never hurt me in that way, not so much as a pulled hair. The commenter said right "he found someone else to do". I am not defending him in his actions. They were deplorable. I am sure that this was a drug driven stupor. Borrow money on "check day"? All of these families are hurting. It is tough for us to wrap our minds around all of this, despite what anyone else perceives, David was loved too. We never would have thought, would you under the same circumstances?

December 24, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

leopardj2001 (anonymous) says...

ingodis I agree on some level with you about her boyfriend being held responsible in this but if you know something your then you need to email me or tell the police. I am her older sister and I know my sister. She was no angel but she was very easy to be persuaded into doing things and getting into stuff she had no idea what she was getting herself into until it was to late. Its no excuse to this drugs nor not. I know I shouldn't be reading all these comments but truly I want to know and try to understand what happened. Point is I have two kids myself and I wouldn't want my kids to be around anyone like this and neither should you. I don't like to do or say things cause Karma and god has a way of taken care of things. Thing is I don't care what the excuss is he took it upon himself to do this and you better thank your lucky stars he didn't do this to you cause then your children wouldn't have a mother. I understand this is bad all the way around but I can't even make love to my husband because all I see is my sister and it hurts cause there is or was nothing I could do to protect her. If you have anything to say that your holding back then you need to come forward and say it or don't say anything at all. I rest my case and god bless everyone. Just remember Karma always has a way of coming to bite you in the butt.

December 24, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

soulfullatina (anonymous) says...

ingodsis: the only picture you've managed to paint is that you are a woman whose had multiple children out of wedlock and is now pregnant for a man that you KNEW to have a drug problem.

Regardless of your employment status, your judgement is lacking and no amount of posting on this site will change that.

The father of your unborn child is a murderer, regardless of what precipated his actions. And your not-so-veiled attempts to soften that blow by casting slight aspersions against the victim is a hollow attempt at assauging your own guilt.

For your own sake, the sake of your children and family, step away from this forum before you end up saying something that may go beyond just reflecting poorly upon your intellect and judgement.

December 24, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

anon (anonymous) says...

I hope they are taking a close look at the boyfriend in all this. Sex and money only equates to one thing. It sounds like this girl was being used for prostitution.

December 24, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

soulfullatina (anonymous) says...

johnny: how about you stop trying to compensate for your small member by using a porn name.

just like you to try to stand up to your betters by using such language.

Feliz Navidad!

December 24, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

franksandbeans (anonymous) says...

ingodis - my goodness, woman! 5 kids out of wedlock by 5 dads, I guess? Well employed - as what - a pimp!? How can a pregnant woman with 4 other kids work and still have time for a "boyfriend", much less a crack addict?? What is wrong with you?

December 24, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DEBForbes (anonymous) says...

My name is Dannon Forbes. Debbie Kessler was a room mate with me in Columbia for awhile. Yeah, I'm the lady quoted in the paper.

While the murderer may attempt to convince us that this kinda of foreplay/sex was consensual, there's nothing consensual about being murdered. The law holds persons with STDs, particulary AIDS, responsible for their actions and calls careless sex a crime in this manner, so should it call it a crime when a coked/cracked up guy strangles a girl to death.

Justice for Debbie will NOT be served if this person is allowed to blow this off as some coked up/cracked up mistake. As addicts, WE, and yes, I'm a recovering alcoholic and addict, are "responsible" for making some pretty bad choices in life. Drinking the drink that leads to a vehicle death, contributing to a national epidemic of drug abuse, and yes, death at the hands of someone who may have been trusted. We're responsible...and so is her murderer.

No amount of "he was a nice guy when I knew him" will make up for the fact that he's killed my friend. No amount of "he's got a problem" makes him any less liable for her death. No amount of "this is how freaky we were" makes up for the fact that he strangled her to death during sex...consensual or not. What does all that mean anyway? Oops?!...sorry!...I didn't mean it. What a load of horse hocky!

One thing is for sure...no one will ever hurt my friend again. Knowing her gentle heart and soul, I know she's in SO much a better place. I envy her for that place, and I'll miss her.

Dannon Forbes
Columbia, South Carolina

December 24, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...

To her friends and family I send you my deepest condolences. I can't imagine your pain. I'm so fn sick of the crackhead excuse. Well this psycho had a choice and he chooses to smoke crack. He did horrible things to this poor girl and then carried on with his life like it was no big deal. Was he on crack every hour of every day since? He sure as hell remembered what he did to her. I'm sick of the excuses. When was this guy so loving and great? In between being a murderous crackhead?! To say her boyfriend "let her out at 5:00 am" are you kidding me?! She wasnt a caged dog. Should we not "let" our families leave the house in fear of your fn crackhead baby daddy?!

December 24, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DEBForbes (anonymous) says...

It doesn't matter why she was "let out" of the house at 5AM. Whenever Debbie left her house she should have the right to assume she would NOT be murdered by an acquaintance....during sex or otherwise!

Terri Coley, her live-in boyfriend, is known to the community here in Columbia as Debbie's friend for nearly two years. He has his own set of legal issues that do not allow him to speak up for himself or be around, just now. What we know of him is his behavior while he and Debbie were both still here in Columbia, and that was a caring and giving relationship, flawed by addiction and mental health issues though it was.

It is not without probability that Debbie was "on a mission" as we say in the recovering community. At the end of the month, when disability checks run out, folks borrow against them...for a few days. Debbie had done that with me and others in the community here in Columbia. It was a regular occurrence, but one pretty much confined to the daylight hours.

Activity consistent with pre-daylight hours would indicate that the need of the moment was not monetary...more likely illegal, and most likely addictive. Just the facts, ma'am. We, as recovering people, deal with our friends and the consequences of their continuing use/abuse or their continuing mental health issues. We love them as best we can, try not to enable them too much, and wait, hoping they'll find some moment of clarity and return to health and clean/sober living. Whatever their issues, we continue to act in the best interest, and to love them.

Like we loved Debbie, and we care about Terri. Terri would have never encouraged her to leave the house had he thought she would come to any harm. Used for prostitution? I think NOT! It takes a really good grip on the real world to act in that manner and love her though we did, Debbie's mind just didn't work like that. You had to know and love her to know that. I don't know what made her leave the house at that odd hour of the morning...but she should have been able to come and go without the spectre of a predator haunting her.

And David Marsh is as much a predator as any other stalker. He used Debbie as predators often do. He used her for sex...he used her for drugs...and he used her for his primal desires, including murder. All of that says only one thing. He wasn't a nice guy, crack-head or not.

I'll let it go now, knowing that he can't hurt her ever again. And too, I'm sure God's got something for him. I'll learn to live with that.

December 24, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

msn2it (anonymous) says...

My sincere condolences to family and friends of this young lady. No matter what the circumstances, no one deserves to be murdered at the hands of others.

Now to my point. I am totally, totally disgusted at what is happening in the world and our communities. I am tired of hearing people complain about how bad crime is, etc. I want to DO something about it. I can't just stand by and "gosh, I wish that hadn't happened". Is anyone else out there as p.o.'d as I? Can't we take our neighborhoods back and not let the thugs think that they can do anything that they want to whomever they want???

December 24, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

Wow a cheater, a crackhead and a murderer? What a catch...not! My heart goes out to Ms. Kessler and her family. It especially aches for Ms. Kessler as I can only imagine what her last moments were like. And for this A---ole to dump her body like yesterday;s trash....horrible.....

May God bless Ms. Kessler's family and friends.

December 24, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...

Hey Lovely! Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
As to the story...I find it hilarious how people claim they know what a crackhead would or wouldn't do. Oh they're a crackhead but they'd never... Gimme a break. Predicting a crackheads behavior is impossible. There is no low a crackhead won't stoop to.

December 24, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lovely_One (anonymous) says...

Hey Cool! I hope the same for you and yours as well.

As far as the predictability of crack heads, they are as predictable as SC weather...Lol!

December 24, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

leopardj2001 (anonymous) says...

If anyone wants to hash this out email me we'll hash it out. My email is the same as my username. I'm her sister and I know for a fact she was in a rehab program and a program for her Asama. They tested her every day for drugs other wise she couldn't be in the program. Drugs or not on his part doesn't matter. Its not excuses and I hope and pray that justice will prevail. As far as Terry I don't know him but from what I learned yes he had her involved in a prostitute ring. Deborah was the type to be easily talked into doing things and she didn't think anyone could hurt her not like that. I really don't want to hear excuses anymore there's no excuse for what he did none zip. May justice serve him and its not our job to judge him god has already done that. Feel free to IM on yahoo IM or myspace we'll hash it out there. Merry Christmas and it really sucks for our older sister to find this terrible news on her birthday. We were suppose to protect her and I know we tried very hard to. Thank you for all your warm thoughts and prays Peace be with all of you and may something like this never happen to you.

December 24, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

I_know (anonymous) says...

ingodsis is a loving, wonderful mother and career woman. It shouldn't matter how many kids she has or whether she is married. Unlike so many others, she works to support her kids and raise them right. Everything she has said here is true.

The detectives have told me that while under the influence of crack cocaine an individual may do something complete against their nature.

David was so so happy to see that he had a little one on the way. This is another case of drug abuse destroying so many lives directly or indirectly.

December 24, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

JohnS (anonymous) says...

You can do something about the crime by demanding no new developments of section 8 housing in your area. Most of these people who live in these projects don't work productive jobs. Some do work and earn enough to get the earned income tax credit. Their main job is to produce babies and collect welfare.

December 24, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DEBForbes (anonymous) says...

Addiction is a disease...period. Has "David" ever sought treatment for his disease?

Celebration of a new life is an laudable thing. Taking of a life is NOT!...cracked up or otherwise!

David Marsh is no less liable for Debbie's death than is the drunk driving illegal alien that killed two of my children two plus years ago.

Yeah, I can preach to the choir on this one. Been there...done that.

December 24, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

azimmer (anonymous) says...

I'm sorry, I've been reading all the comments, and although I dont believe the bull ingodsis is saying about david being a nice guy in all, he could have been when he was with her and not on drugs,since I dont know him I cant say otherwise, but I will say this, its my feeling that those who do something while on drugs they normaly would not do when off of them, just means they are a weak coward who could/would not stand up for themself and stop doing the drugs, it gave them the power to do/ say what ever they want and have a ready excuse to blame it on, its a copout, nothing more..As for ingodsis, who cares if she has 4 children and is having another one, this case isnt about her or her children, it not like she had him fill out a form asking him if he has ever thought about killing someone during sex..although if I were her I would move to some place where they do not know that the baby she is carrying is the child of a man who killed some one... that baby has done nothing to anyone to be known as a murderer's child... the fact of the matter is this, he killed her, for no other reason then the fact he liked sex rough, and claims she did too, however we cann't ask her, thanks to him. He then tossed her into a ditch, proving that he knew what he was doing and didnt care. Even if he was high as he claims, there is no way he could have been high the whole THREE weeks people were looking for her.. he just didnt care enough about her or her familys feelings to do anything about it...
As for her family, I went to school with both the older sisters, they were two of my best friends in highschool and I know how they were with their younger sister and although they are in no way to blame for this both I know are beating themselves up for not being there for Debbie when she needed them, this family is now going to have to remember Christmas and Anne's birthday every year as the time that their beloved sister/daughter was murdered because of this sick bastard, and is trying to blame the drugs... Hopefully the people of SC or where ever the case is heard will not allow that man to use that bull sh** as a copout to set him free --he could have gotten the help he needed to get off the drugs the same as Debbie was doing, he just chosed not too-- we as Americans should put a stop to allowing drug abusers a way out when they whine about how they were on drugs when they comiment a crime..who cares grow a spine and get help...so many other people have done so already

December 24, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

INHARMONY (anonymous) says...

I'm sorry but some of you sound like you are on drugs too; talking out the side of your neck, talking about things you know nothing about! YES, there is no excuse for what he did and my heart goes out to the family; the Kesslers as well as David'S family and ingodsis! A life was taken and her family is hurting they are in my prayers but think people, David has a family too that is hurt by what he's done, I pray for them as well! It is so hard for me to fathom how he acted as though nothing happened but then again....Nothing surprises me these days because I know what the Word of God said! Let me assure you; to see what is really going on you have to be in the Lord! Satan is running rampard taking control of the weak and those walking around in spiritual blindness! Evil is abound and morals in this world is at an all time low. People do things and sweep it under the rug and pretend that everything is ok well it is not! God is watching and is growing tired. Soon His wrath will be upon all who do evil whether it the murders,the liar, the thief, the one sleeping around, the ones who secretly get high or drunk; to Him all of it is a sin and ALL sin is equally disgusting to Him. So if you think you are in the clear because you did'nt kill anyone or had babies out of wedlock or what ever your little secret sin may be; we all will answer for what we have done against the will of God! The price David will have to pay for what he did is minor to the price He and all who sin will have to pay when God evoke His ultimate punishment upon mankind. If you don't know Jesus, I hope you hear the Word ,believe,repent and be baptised! Jesus saves; even a murder like David!

December 24, 2008 at 9:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

INHARMONY (anonymous) says...

ingodsisPLEASE LEAVE THIS ALONE! IT IS WHAT IT IS!! NO GOOD CAN COME FROM THIS POSTING BACK AND FORTH!! WHY PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE LIKE THAT ANYWAY?

December 24, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

odessa2469 (anonymous) says...

I am the oldest sister of Deb. First of all I would like to thank all of you whom have included her family in your prayers and stated your condolences. With that said, Deb was the most caring,compassionate person you could ever meet. Regardless of what happened as to whether it was an accident or murder, she's no longer here. I will never get to hug her, laugh with her, share our special sister moments again. My birthday isn't ruined, she didn't die on my birthday. I know without a shadow of a doubt from deepest depth of my heart that she loved us, and wouldn't want this insane drama to comsume us. I have to say personally that forgiveness is key, I dont want to dwell on what happened to her, I want to remember her for the fun loving silly baby sister that she was. She is in God's hands and as far as David, well justice will be served. Terry was at one time a nice guy, that was how he manipulated people. He wanted people to believe what a great guy he was and how much he loved my sister.. I laugh. That POS sat on his fat butt letting Deb support him and said some things to her to lower her self esteem. He didn't even care enough to tell the truth, he didn't go out to search for her, he sat on his lazy fat behind and lied telling 3-4 different stories. He too will have justice some way some how. That is all I have to say at this moment. My sister deserves to be remembered as a kind, loving individual. Not someone whom was handicapped, not someone who was murdered. She is smiling down on her family.

December 25, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )