Apparent murder-suicide rocks quiet Concord

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Saturday, May 9. 2009

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Pike County sheriff Jimmy Thomas and his deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that rocked quiet Concord this morning.

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#1 Lisa Gray on 05/09/09 at 09:11 PM

I was a Co-worker of Trish Pitts. What a beatuiful person she was,very very caring kinda like mother goose to everyone. I miss you already and always will

#2 Danielle Bivins on 05/10/09 at 12:16 AM

I grew up with Trish cant beleive what happened.Doesnt seem real.I know she was and will always be very much Loved.My thoughts and Prayers are with the family my family always.I love you all very much...And always will.Need any thing at all Please call....

#3 Brian Lasseter on 05/10/09 at 08:11 AM

I worked with Trish since 1992 and always considered her to be a great friend. She will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

#4 Anonymous on 05/10/09 at 09:00 AM

Did Goolsby work for CAT?

#5 Tiffany LaGabed on 05/10/09 at 09:36 AM

My husband and myself worked with Trish, she was a good person and a great Mother.. This was a death that should of never happened. She loved her children very much and they will miss there mom, but I am sure she will always be there watching out for them. Trish you will be missed.

#6 BJ on 05/10/09 at 03:11 PM

I worked with both Roger and Trish and I am extremely shocked and confused! My prayers and thoughts are with both families.

#7 Anonymous on 05/10/09 at 05:20 PM

sonnys ice in d HOUSE

#8 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 06:17 AM

yes he did

#9 Brad Stout on 05/11/09 at 07:28 AM

What is there to be confused about He shot and killed my sister.

#10 Shelby W. on 05/11/09 at 12:50 PM

I am the girlfriend of the son of Trish, and I was so close to her and I miss her so much. I have no sympathy for Roger nor his family! She is in my prayers.

#11 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 02:46 PM

Shelby- You have no sympathy for his family? Did his family shoot Trish? No! His family all loved her and have been apart of her life for many years. This was a very sad thing but his family is not more anymore then you. They did not pull a trigger They are innocent!

#12 Breanna Pitts on 05/11/09 at 05:42 PM

I agree with Shelby! His family deserves NO sympathy. He had threatened to kill himself and my mother. And he told his wife that he was going to kill my mom, set HIS mom's house on fire, then kill his self. Now she has to deal with that guilt for the rest of her life. She could have stopped this by calling the police. But NO she had to let me see my mother DEAD in the bushes.

I Love You So Much MOM!
Breanna Paige Pitts

#13 Tim Holmes on 05/11/09 at 07:04 PM

It is sad to hear of the Pitts Family lost, I also work with Trish at Sagon, and she was a well love person and love her family. I going to miss her laugh and smiles. My prayer goes out to Breanna and Family.

Missing you

Tim

#14 Tammy Cody on 05/11/09 at 08:14 PM

I am Trisha's sister. I am praying for strength for our family and friends. We cannot let ourself be caught up in the Roger or his family drama. That would make us no better than them. Or whoever we know who Trish was and that is more than they can say. If they really knew Trish instead of always trying to break her it would have been different. I want to know where was Roger's wife? He has been married for months. She lives in Gay, GA. Why was he even up here? So many questions no answers. I don't feel hate for Rogers family I feel pure pity for them. Because he was so miserable with them and his self that he killed his self. He did not have to kill my sister. There was no reason for it. Roger was so miserable that he wanted others to be just as miserable as he was. But to no advail again he is wrong, we shall see Trish again and these children still have all the good memories of their mother. You cannot break the power of love and family.

#15 robert l smith on 05/11/09 at 08:19 PM

To the ones who think that my family deserves no sympathy! Think about this how much did he do for You when He was there to pick You up and fix Your junk when He did what he could to straighten out Your lives! What he did was wrong and no Trish did not deserve it but nor did We! I pray one day there will be answers for everyone. Roger loved Trish and Trish loved Roger there is no sense to be made of such a disaster and please fell for the ones left behind. I deserve the respect of this. I never did a thing to harm none of Her family and did everything to try and be a part of Her family yes I am sorry for what my brother did and I do grieve for Her and Her family but I do grieve for My brother! Find some kind of compassion for the ones left to clean up the mess! We have lost a brother and a friend and all the light in our days. Today was better than Saturday when I had to see and tell of the devastation My only brother left behind. Please don't let this destroy Us all as He has tried to do. This was all about Him not Us I am trying to help pick up the pieces of what is left of My family and if You fell no sympathy for me that's fine! Know this I was there when She called I never told Her no many times Roger asked for Me to do things not for Him but Her and Her children and I know I did them so if you still feel I was wrong I am sorry.
But I was there I told the police when I heard of Trish and asked them to please get there quick hoping there was to be a better outcome for this. But I also saw My loved one who don't get Me wrong did do something terrible no longer alive so if you still feel like I deserve no sympathy may god have mercy on You.
For what You are feeling is the samething that did this . Trish I wish you where here with your family Roger I wish You would have did what was right. I miss you both and hope there is peace for you now. Sorry is all I can say I wish I knew the answers.

#16 SOME WHERE IN PIKE COUNTY on 05/11/09 at 08:44 PM

Maybe the investigators should arrest his wife for with-holding vital information that could have potentially saved Trish's life! The family should file a Wrongful Death Suit against both Roger's family and his current wife! Seriously, does anyone believe that he just snapped? That just doesn't happen. This crime has all the markers for pre-meditation! HE TOLD HIS WIFE FOR GOD'S SAKE!!!!! I HOPE YOU CAN LIVE WITH YOURSELF!!! IT TAKES A DERRANGED, SELFISH, AND PSYCHOTIC INDIVIDUAL TO COMMIT SUCH A HIDEOUS CRIME! ALL OF THESE COMMENTS TRYING TO MAKE HIS WRONG A RIGHT....AS PARENTS IT IS OUR JOB TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN THE RIGHT WAY....NOT TO TRY AND JUSTIFY POOR DECISIONS BY TRYING TO MAKE EXCUSES FOR THEM, OR PUSHING THE BLAME OFF ON SOMEONE ELSE!!! NO ONE DESERVES TO LOSE THEIR LIFE BY THE HAND OF ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL!!! OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO TRISH'S FAMILY!!!

#17 Brad Stout on 05/11/09 at 09:34 PM

I just got one thing 2 say..I LOVE YOU TRISH..I WILL MISS U SO..LOVE YOUR BUBBA

#18 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 09:52 PM

what is that supposed to mean?

#19 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 10:44 PM

No charges can be filed against the family as they did NOT know this was going to happen. Everyone needs to grow up and stop playing the blame game. The only person that could have received charges for this murder was Roger and he is dead.

#20 Anonymous on 05/12/09 at 06:10 AM

People, please be very careful about what you say in an open forum such as this.

Some are making accusations that could back-fire on them and result in them being the one who is sued.

If you think you are truly anonymous, then you don't know much about computer technology. The website administrators have the ability to track the IP address of the computer you used to type your comments.

Please read and re-read your comments before clicking the "Submit Comment" button.

#21 cvf on 05/12/09 at 11:59 AM

I think that this is a sad situation. I also used to think that the option to post comments was a good idea to get the public's views on things. I've since changed my mind. This is mostly an argument station. In a situation like this, there are always feelings and mixed emotions kindled that drive out the worst in people to the point that horrible comments are made and then viewed by innocent people that may not be seeking this kind of controversy. The grieving souls associated with this shocking event shouldn't have to also endure the pain of reading someone's negative opinion. Of course, everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, I just think that things are sometimes best kept to themselves, or at least only shared with those who may have the same opinion. I can understand the hatred that the victim's family has for the man responsible and for his family as well, but I also know that they must be as shocked and possibly grieving the same as the victim's family because the loss of a loved one hits so harshly that it literally will take you back a step or two, no matter who you are, whether you are "good" or "bad". In any event, I don't know any of the people involved. If there was a chance for someone to call the police and stop this horrible incident, I wish the number would have been dialed. No one truly knows what could have happened and they shouldn't let the "what-if's" drive them insane. I can only pray that comfort comes to those that need it and peace will rest the souls that stir. I also pray that the images that haunt Breanna's mind are replaced with happy memories. To the family members of both involved: Remember that God will not lead you where His grace will not also follow.

#22 Shelby Wilson on 05/12/09 at 01:03 PM

I will repeat what one has said you have to be a sick individual to do something like that and thank the lord Trish will not be seeing him in heaven. I'm glad he is in hell. And I know not all of Roger's family is trying to start drama but to the ones that are i think you need to learn the whole story before ya'll go saying oh Trish pushed him over the limit. She was like a mother to me, and everyday her kids and close friends have to wake up every morning knowing that she isn't with us anymore. Now tell me Roger's family you don't feel the same as we do! You know why? Because a great, awesome, caring, loving person was taken out of this world because of a stupid, self-centered, psycho path took her life. So do not respond to this if your going to try to tell me off i'm just stating the truth. Thanks!

#23 vanessa almand and dairianna kennedy on 05/12/09 at 03:49 PM

I only knew trish a little while my daughter dairianna is breanna's best friend and we just found out today I was going to go to work with trish and even though we only talked a few times she touched our hearts. Breanna and family we are so sorry for your loss that is such a tragedy. Breanna if there is anything we can do you just call we will be there your mom is in heaven now and she is an angel and she will always watch over all of you my deepest sympathy love vanessa and dairianna

My prayers go out to Breanna, Brandon, and Brittany and all family. We love you all so much

#24 Leah on 05/12/09 at 04:13 PM

i did not know trish that much but she was a wonderful person and her kids were lucky to have her as a mom.i know breanna she is my sisters friend.i am very sorry for your loss.Breanna u know i love you.

I will pray for you all Breanna Brittany Brandon and all family

#25 Lisa Ogan on 05/12/09 at 07:04 PM

Yes she will be missed and she was loved by alot of people including me,I grew up with Trish and her sister and brothers and she was like a sister to me. But GOD himself only can take the pain away of loosing someone so dear and special to my heart.All of us need him in our lives right now to heal the pain of this tragedy.Remember she may be gone from this old earth but we will see her again soon. Love to all and your in my prayers,and thoughts.

#26 Anonymous on 05/17/09 at 01:18 AM

I grew up with Roger He had his faults. But why in the world would anyone blame his family? God forgives There is more to this than anyone wants to say. If anyone you know is involed in drugs please get them help!!!!

#27 Sheila Tolley on 05/17/09 at 04:14 PM

Why would anyone post something if they are unwilling to sign their name....Anonymous????

#28 A'SHIRLEY on 05/17/09 at 07:09 PM

When did he work for CAT? Where at in CAT did he work?

I work for CAT and do not know him.

#29 A'SHIRLEY on 05/18/09 at 11:06 PM

I found out that this man did not work for CAT!! His brother worked for CAT!! PPL if you going to tell someone something get your facts before you write them down!!

Now we all wonder how things get out that is not the correct information!!

#30 Anonymous on 05/19/09 at 04:46 AM

yes he did work for CAT

#31 A'SHIRLEY on 05/19/09 at 05:07 AM

Where's your proof?? I asked HR.......Name not known......HUMMMMM>>>>>

He may have worked for another company for or inside of CAT. FACTS PPL!!

#32 Anonymous on 05/19/09 at 06:52 AM

MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET YOUR FACTS FIRST, BEFORE WRITING THEM THEM DOWN. WHEN WORKING WITH A LARGE COMPANY LIKE CAT YOU DON'T KNOW EVERYONE.

#33 Anonymous on 05/19/09 at 04:38 PM

Yes he did work for CAT. He was a mechanic for them. Oh forgive me he worked for perkins which is a susiderary of CAT.

#34 A'SHIRLEY on 05/19/09 at 08:58 PM

THANK-YOU,,,,,,,,,THANK-YOU VERY MUCH.....for getting those facts straight there kiddo.....

#35 Rogers Co Worker on 05/20/09 at 11:09 AM

He was working @ Perkins which is owned by Caterpillar. He was a Team Lead, Trish worked there briefly too.

#36 Anonymous on 05/20/09 at 11:13 AM

His pay check said CAT just like yours and he could be found in clues just like you! Get ur facts straight.

#37 A'SHIRLEY on 05/20/09 at 06:23 PM

I got my facts straight.....How do you know who I am?? HUMMM?? How do you see my paycheck b/c even I do see it!! Hummmmmmmmm...

#38 Anonymous on 05/23/09 at 03:35 PM

You are absolutely correct; his family is just as much victims as Trisha was. I apologize for my judgment; I know judgment is in the hands of our maker, but being the mother of 4 children I got caught up in the "he said she said!" Just by reading the comments on here, Pike Journal, and the Griffin Daily News. I know there are always 2 sides to every story, but the momma in me came out before I had a chance to process the whole situation. The only thing I could think of was what those poor children had to see and will see in their mind for the rest of their lives! I couldn't help but think how my children would feel if it were me. I hate this for both families. Maybe in time peace and forgiveness will come. Please forgive my ignorance, for I do not know either family and should have kept my opinion to myself, but I was enraged when I read the comments stating that he "was pushed too far", and "allegations of knowledge of the crime before it was committed." My sincerest apologies and may both souls R.I.P!!!!! I also feel sorry for Roger's friends and co-workers due to the fact that allegedly no memorial service was conducted, therefore some didn't get the closure they were looking for. I have imagined myself in your shoes, as if one of my family members committed this crime, and I would hope that no one would blame me because our parents raise us and once we reach the age of 18, we are responsible for ourselves. It is our responsibility to take the knowledge and lessons that our parents passed to us to become a mature responsible adult. You are not to blame, so hold your heads high and know that not all people think so. Once again, I sincerely apologize for my inconsiderate pre-judgment. May GOD be with each of you!!! Please remember that at the end of the day you have each other, and that is all that you can ask for! Please don’t let this put distance between the family members use this as a tool to pull closer together! God has a plan for each of us, our destiny is determined long before we enter this world. I know it is hard, but everything happens for a reason we may not know why, but one day the whole picture will be before us and until then we must all live our lives to the fullest and make the best of them while we are on earth, because we are not guaranteed tomorrow! GOD BLESS!!!!!!!

#39 Sheila Tolley on 05/23/09 at 06:29 PM

If these blogs are even close to being true, I agree with your first comment.

#40 Anonymous on 05/25/09 at 04:27 PM

U say u work at CAT, then your check says CAT, and u could be found in clues. DUH!

#41 A'SHIRLEY on 05/25/09 at 11:00 PM

Yes, I work at CAT for the last time. Let me say that again....I work for CAT!! I was stating that CAT does not send out paycheck stubs anymore.....You have to go on-line to see your paycheck stub; therefore, I would not know what Perkins does. Never worked there and never will have to. But seeing since you know so much about our pay....You should have known this already!! DUHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

#42 Anonymous on 06/04/09 at 07:29 AM

Your mother or any member of you family could have called the police if you had any advance notice.

#43 Craig Hill on 07/20/09 at 09:20 AM

First of all i need to say that trisha was agreat friend that i grew up with .I grew up with tammy, trisha, joe, and there mother, we have all lost a great person and even though i havent remained in touch over the years , it still hits home very hard and i will always remember our youth and i have memories that no one can take away. I will miss you and my prayers are with all the family.

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