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FREE DONNY SEMENEC

FREE DONNY SEMENEC

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Started by Anonymous 22 years ago
Donald Semenec was given a life sentencestruck for his involvement in the murder of supposed gang leader Bobby Kent. Semenec who has been incarcerated since 1993 was never proven to have a motive. The supposed ringleader of the murder, one of Semenec\'s co-defendants was given a life sentence, however it was later reduced. This said ringleader has since been released and is leading a normal life, one filled with freedom and empathy. Semenec is currently serving a life sentence along with Marty Puccio and Derek Kaufman. Puccio, the best friend of Bobby Kent dealt the fatal blow which inevitably killed him. Derek Kaufman was a supposed \"hitman\" hired to aid the inexperienced group of kids in the murder. How is it that Semenec can be serving the same sentence as these two men. In my opinion justice has yet to be served in this case. Donald Semenec deserves a new trial. The hopes of this petition is to gain 200 signatures. Once and if this happens this petition will be sent to the Florida Law Makers.

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Reached 500 supporters

April 25, 2011

Reached 100 supporters

February 13, 2007

120 Comments

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Reese Cobain Verified
23 days ago

Do your history.

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Kelly Hawley Verified
1 month ago

Poor dude was tripping for days. He was insane at the time. I doubt he even knows nor remembers what was going on at the time.

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Anonymous
11 years ago

He's served more time than the alleged mastermind of the killings who is now free. He should be released.

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Lee
11 years ago

He's served more time than the alleged mastermind of the killings who is now free. He should be released.

kellie nedrow

I personally knew Donna and Ali. PLEASE free Donny. He is a good man and deserves his freedom.

Jessica MacMillan

I would like to see him get sentencing fit to his role in the crime that took place. I do not agree to what happened but do think his sentence needs to be revisited.

Matthew

He deserves to get out

Daniel Delavera

Donny was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, which is 7-22 years. on the day of sentencing, the hard ass judge gave Donny life in prison.

Shawn semenec

Brother

Ryann Hunter

I feel as if everyone involved deserves a change at freedom. They were young enough when it happened that I feel life sentences are irrelevant.

Jackie Newton

Free Donnie!!!!!

Patrick Phister

I believe his actions were a result of drug impairment, extreme peer pressure and blatant immaturity. Derek Kaufman and Martin Puccio should never be released for there action, but, in light of the other 4 already being released or having reduced sentences, I believe after over 20 years of incarceration, he deserves the same consideration. Also, I don't believe there is any true justice for Bobby Kent or his family, this is a horrible tragedy resulting in a huge loss. I feel that these kids never would have done this today or even 5 years later than the crime date. No one wins. Give this man another chance at life. Enough pain is enough. It won't change things and unfortunately can never bring that poor young man back to his family. Sincerely!

Hana

It is clear - even from the book and movie - that Donny Semenec is cognitively limited. I'm sure substance use made this worse. But check this out: Individuals with this disability are frequently used by other criminals to assist in law-breaking activities without understanding their involvement in a crime or the consequences of their involvement. They may also have a strong need to be accepted and may agree to help with criminal activities in order to gain friendship. Many individuals unintentionally give misunderstood responses to officers, which increase their vulnerability to arrest, incarceration and possibly execution, even if they committed no crime (Perske, 2003). Considering such extreme disadvantages, it is not surprising that people with intellectual disability are more likely to be arrested, convicted, sentenced to prison and victimized in prison. Once in the criminal justice system, these individuals are less likely to receive probation or parole and tend to serve longer sentences due to an inability to understand or adapt to prison rules. Please give poor Donny Semenac another chance. I bet he got pushed around enough in prison.

Kristin Rioux

Donny has served his time . Release him

Jayne Medeiros

His sentence was disproportionate to his involvement in the crime. He's served over 20 years . His sentence should abated.

Toney

He has served his time, and at the very least should have his sentence. Revisited

Just Bounauito

I was friends with him & his brother he is not a killer , he was just young & drugs got the best of him.

John LaRoy

Saw the show forensic files. Sentencing did not seem to fit

Mark Sheeman

Donny has served more than his share of the time, it's freedom time !

Tamara Barnett

For the girls to serve like five years and he and Marty to get life is a joke to me. Most states a life verdict would at least get paroled but not here and I don't think it's fair. I hate to say that he deserved it but he brought it on himself. I believe Marty's sentence should be reduced as well!

Fredger Dupree

After seeing Ms Connolly and Ms Willis are free and Mr Marty Puccio death sentence get reduce to life after 25 years where he will be eligible for parole in a few years. Justice for this man has been severely overdue

John Kalawak

Are you people nuts? HE was the first person to actually STAB him! Just because you saw some crappy movie directed by a pedophile doesn't mean he should be out of prison. He didn't even KNOW he guy. That is as cold blooded as you can get. He will rot in prison and NOBODY cares. His life is worthless.

Constance Licea

I DO HOPE YHAT THIS ONCE YOUNG DONNY NOW GROWN UP IN PRISON GETS BLESSING OF A NEW TRIAL..THE GIRL GOT ONE N SHE SET ALL TO HAPPEN..HE DESERVES TO BE FREE ONCE MORE

Richard Thornton

Let him go

Donald

I think Donny has done his fair share of time and deserves what the young woman that were involved have.

Anonymous

needs to be free.

catherine lovett

He has served his time.

shannon masterson

this boy was bullied beyond belief by the victim. bullying is such a problem among young people that i truly believe that this boy recieved too long of a sentence.

larry thompson

The man deserves to be released.

Stephanie Winkler

Without solid evidence how can u keep him. That's not justice

Bruce Killian

Everyone deserves a fair trial

Anonymous

Let Donny Rot! They murdered someone who was innocent and didnt deserve to die! Evil

Sadadra Edmondson

Every time i hear this story I can't help but feel a deep level of sympathy for him. Furthermore, his sentence was the harshest of all those that were involved. With only being a teen and having to endure the humiliation and the feeling of being as helpless as he was had to completely obliterate any self-esteem he may have had. This story pushes me to know and involve myself with any and every friend/acquaintance my son has. There was a level of degradation Donnie had to experience that no one on this earth shall ever have to go through. I pray for his dear soul and that he has begun to form a relationship with God. BULLYINGATITSWORST#

Teresa graybill

Considering he was under the influence, peer pressure, maturity level, his sentence should be revisited. He contributed, yes, but... considering Marty is eligible for parole after 25 years and the others are free, he should be afforded the same.

karina

The guys in this case didn't deserve such harsh sentences especially Donny hope he's released soon I have a feeling if the book is true that believing kaufman was a real hitman played a huge part in what happened

Zach locke

I believe everyone deserves a second chance and intend on signing this and the other petitions

Brian heiler

Free him asap

Chuck

Donnies already been in prison over half his life i think he should be released

tony ferreira

I am Donald's step father I know he didn't deserve the sentence he got I lived it . I won't be around to see the day he is out as my doctor says I have maybe 6 months to go please pray for Donald he is good person

Cody

Stitched up

Melanie

Free Donnie!!

Shelley Dow

free this guy! come on. he has served more time than he should have already. let him out, let him have a life. he got sucked into something that he should not have been involved with-yes, for sure. if he is being good in prison, if he has bettered his life, and is not a risk with people-let him out> none of those kids did anything so bad that they should not be allowed out after a reasonable punishment! Bobby Kent was a horrible person. an abusive monster! his goofy ass parents deny that cuz they didnt do well in the parenting department. a good parent knows if their kid is being abused, or if their kid is an abuser. they chose to think of him as strong, as a leader. but in fact he was a weak ass, who had to bully to get anyone to go along with anything he wanted or said. a strong person uses language, ideas to lead and be strong. never having to use violnece and/or abuse. Bobby Kent deserved what he got. his parents failed! keep abusing people and sooner or later they may snap. you cannot at that time, say,"why me, what happened." you already know why.****is anyone actually working on getting these last 3 out of prison? i mean really working on it??? Marty needs to get out too, like now!

Shelley Dow

Free all 3 of the people involved with this. they have served enough time. they have had enough punishment. Free Donny Semenec! Marty Puccio, and Derek Kaufman~!

Staci Mynatt

He should be released with no motivation

Staci Mynatt

He should be released with no motivation

Chalane Riley

Chalane DRiley

Greg mayer

The judge ruled completely unfairly in his part of the crime, everyone else isn’t either out now or going to be coming out in the next few years he barley even had a clue what was going on I support his right to freedom

Lucy kreutz

Hi my name is Lucy and I'm working with a production television company in New York - we are looking into filming a segment about this case and would love to hear from anyone who knew Marty or Donny or anyone else related to the case. Please email me at [email protected] if you'd like to talk!

Lucy kreutz

Hi Shelley, I'd love to talk to you about Donny's case. My name is Lucy and I'm working with a production company on a segment about Bobby Kent. My email address is [email protected] - please write me at your earliest convenience.

Lucy kreutz

Hi Tony, please write me at your earliest convenience. I'd like to talk to you about Donny's case. My name is Lucy and I'm working with a production company on a segment about Bobby Kent. My email address is [email protected]

Doug barrett

It’s bs that he is locked up for life and the woman were let out

H. David Isherwood

Hey Tony, hope this finds you well. We often wonder where you are and how you are doing. Check in with K.O. She would love to know how you are doing. David

joel hempel

enough is enough

Hardin Fox

Total bs. I wish Donny was out so he could experience the video games of todays time. He would be an absolute beats at Mortal Kombat 11. I would give 100 just to play a signel round with Donny. Plus Dzvirko got out and he pretty much helped drown Bob Kent.

Terel L Vann

Support

Anonymous

If that crazy ass Lisa was let out, why wasn't Donny??

Darnasia Fields

Free Donny!

Kimberly

This case got to me I honestly wish they all could be free. Bobby Kent was a horrible person who probably would have hurt many more people he deserved to die. I feel Donnie didn’t even realize what he was getting into. I think he was just immature and peer pressure. I pray he will be free.

Sonali D

Donald Semenec did the right thing. He just tried to avenge the rape of his girlfriend. He honored his love. He deserves to be free and among us.

Brian T Wright

Donny Semenec received a very Unfair sentencing. He should not of received more than 7 freaking years for his role in the murder of that ruthless POS Rapist, Homosexual Pedophile, Woman- Beater, and Coward ass Bully named Bobby Kent!! In my opinion, KENT got just Exactly what he deserved!! SEMENEC AND KAUFMAN, in their hearts, did what they felt was right and fatally ended the reign and terror of a Pedophile, Woman- Beater, Rapist, Coward assk Bully named BOBBY KENT!!

Kelly Rozzoni

He deserves another trial!

Heidi Niemic

It should be called " the UNjustice system" Give this kid a new trial. The world is a better place now that one more a rapist and pedophile is not on this Earth anymore. In my opinion all those kids are heroes

Harry Badillo

Seems everyone else is out and continuing a normal life. He was young and allowed himself to part take on this tragic murder. But still if the orher's are already rehabilitaded then give this man a chance as well.

Anonymous

Unfairly sentenced !

Jennifer J Brockel

Marty and Donny should be free!

Nija

Free Donny!!

Juan soto

8====D 13oY zim

Eli Lancaster

Anything to help

Tiffany flemming

FREE DONALD SEMENEC!

seyann

FREE MY MAN BOBBY. How did Martin get released and bobby still in jail???? FREE HIM

Robert Oliveira

It is time to free Donny.

Lars Grogmik

It's time to free this man. It's time to forgive, he was young then. He paid for his crime.

Tim Fortel

Free Donald Semenec and incarcarte Donald Trump!

Tim Fortel

Free Donald Semenec and incarcarate the other Donald, Donald J. Trump. Trump killed millions with his Covid denial, including Herman Cain. Set Semenec free, lift the lid, make room for Trump!

Ron Toffus

FREE SEMENEC!! INCARCARATE TRUMP!!

McGraw Milhaven

We all make mistakes! He had paid for his crimes, it's time to do the right thing and set him free.

Kevin Slaten

Donald S. should be let free. Donald T. should be jailed instead. Lock him up! Lock him up! Put Trump in Semenec's cell.

Kylie Wynns

As a deeply spiritual person and an ally of violent crime victims/justice and a survivor of a violent offense myself, I ask the courts to release Mr. Semenec immediately. After meticulous research I find he is no danger to society and his heavy sentence is not only unfair to Mr. Semenec, but the justice system as a whole. The state of Florida cannot play god

Donald Trump Jr

He took some bad acid, had a bad trip and killed someone. We have all done that! Everyone makes mistakes, set him free. My father, on the other hand, killed Herman Cain and many others with his covid denial. He raped many women, including some that were underage at Jeffrey Epstein's island. Attempted to overthrow the United States government. Attempted to steal the 2020 election and consistently undermines the American constitution and American democracy. If you ask me, my father should be in prison instead of this Semenec.

Robert Russell

Ridiculous sentence.

donna payne

Nobody at the age of 18 (just turned 18) can wrap their mind around life in prison the weight of your actions. He has done the time. If Puccio can get such a drastic change in time why not Semenec? Let this man have some sort of a life after this terrible situation.

Diego Mendoza

free donny

Anonymous

Lisa is free; the rest of them should be, too.

Simon Youkhanna

he should be released he deserves another chance

Simon Youkhanna

If anyone wants to figure out ways we can help Donny, email me [email protected] I have tried reaching out to the person who organized this petition but it seems like their email is no longer valid. I have thought about writing to Donny.

Joshua green

If Charles Bronson can be a vigilante and not receive any time so can Marty, Donald and Derek.

Steve Wary

Semenec deserves a new trial.

Terracle Nelson

It’s killer with worser crimes and never been bullied and have already been released for murder like my sister killer because she didn’t won’t him any longer he shot her 9 time did 16years let this man go. He had done more than enough time although he still need to be monitored cause prison makes u worser he should’ve his freedom because we are not God!!

Justin

The fact that the REAL killer, Lisa Connelly, is free and Donny is still incarcerated is a joke.

Michael Anderson

He's been in jail too long.

stacey linhares

I feel he should be able to live

Mike Cassell

Semenec participated in the murder on his 18th birthday. He is 50 now. He has been behind bars for well over 30 years; most of his life. He deserves a second chance along with Martin Puccio and Derek Kaufman.

Mike Cassell

Lol

Andrea Williamd

They can all rot in jail

Anonymous

Free that man... he served 30 years already and was not the one who dealt the final blow. His involvement was punished the last 30 years.

Jermaine Brooks

Free my childhood friend

sheila anderson

he was a child being directed by a bully while he was on drugs. he needs to be free this is a rehabilitation case life in prison is so ridiculous and outlandish he was a child in a very scary situation being ushered what to do

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Anonymous
11 years ago

He should be free. He had very little to do with the crime and has served over 20 years while key players in the murder are and have been free

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Kristine Lee
11 years ago

He should be free. He had very little to do with the crime and has served over 20 years while key players in the murder are and have been free

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Joseph Hall
11 years ago

He deserves his sentence to be commuted or at least a new trial... Others that were in on the conspiracy part of this whole thing are walking free today... Donny has served 20+ years and should receive his freedom... He has payed his dues and should be free!!!

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Joseph Hall
11 years ago

He deserves his sentence to be commuted or at least a new trial... Others that were in on the conspiracy part of this whole thing are walking free today... Donny has served 20+ years and should receive his freedom... He has payed his dues and should be free!!!

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