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| Andrew James Cody |
05/22/2012
By Lauren Trager
A murder suspect admitted to deputies he pulled the trigger, all because he believed the murder victim had molested his five-year-old daughter.
Andrew James Cody appeared before a judge for the first time Monday, charged with first degree murder.
Deputies say he told them he waited for 65 year-old [name withheld] in [name withheld]'s home off Shadow Lane in London in Pope County and then shot him once in the head.
Cody's supporters believe his actions were justified.
- Really? It has never been proven the man molested anybody, so you are supporting random killings? Careful what you wish for, someone may accuse you of molesting their child and shoot you in the head as well.
"He did me a favor, my little girl could have been the next victim," said Heather Shrives-Dornan.
Before a judge, a deputy recounted his interview with Cody just hours after the murder.
"He stated he went into the residence to confront Mr. [name withheld] about molesting his daughter," said deputy Sgt. Stephen Pack.
Pope County Sheriff Aaron Duvall confirmed to KARK, Thursday they received allegations [name withheld] sexually abused a child.
- So allegations don't give anybody the right to kill someone in cold blood!
But deputies say Friday, Cody put trash bags over his shoes to conceal evidence and put one shot into [name withheld]'s head.
"There's nothing I can say," Cody said in court, regarding his bond.
He was handed a half million dollar bond.
But outside the courtroom, his supporters were very vocal, saying they don't blame Cody one bit.
- I do, I blame him 100%!
"I wish more daddies would stand up for their children like this, they should," said supporter Tara Laffoon.
- Just wait until someone accuses you or your husband of sexual abuse and then kills them in cold blood without a court date, then I'm sure you will see it differently.
Supporters of [name withheld] declined an on-camera interview, but soon, began a shouting match, calling out to Cody's supporters to prove the allegations of sexual abuse.
Deputies forced the crowd to break it up.
But people say as the case proceeds in court, they'll be back.
"This is what daddies have to do," Laffoon said.
- No it's not! If they suspect abuse, they should go to the police and let the justice system do it's job! We don't need vigilante justice, it's not the Wild, Wild West!
While Cody's wife was originally arrested for being an accomplice to murder, the prosecutor says he won't be pursuing charges on her for now.
As of 4:00 p.m. Monday, Cody had not yet posted bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for July.
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