Guilty Plea in Haddock Murder Case
This was the scene of Haddock murder in September 2007.
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The state accepted a plea deal late today with one of the suspects charged in the murder of a Vass girl three years ago.
Sherrod Nicholas Harrison was facing a possible death penalty in the shooting death of 12-year-old Emily Haddock. She was shot Sept. 11, 2007, during a break-in at her home. She was sick and out of school.
Harrison pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact to first-degree degree murder. The deal was an Alford plea, meaning he didn’t admit actual guilt but took the agreement as being in his interest.
Harrison was sentenced to serve 93 to 121 months in prison, with credit for time served, sentence to run concurrently with his present sentence.
Michael Graham Currie also appeared in court today to plead guilty to first-degree murder. That deal fell through dramatically when Senior Resident Superior Court Judge James M. Webb asked Currie if he was personally pleading guilty.
“No,” he said, in a quiet voice. Webb asked if he was pleading guilty in his best interest.
“No,” Currie said again. His attorneys, Tony Buzzard and Tim Morris, conferred with him but Currie wouldn’t go along with the plea agreement. Webb set Currie’s capital trial for Aug. 10.
District Attorney Maureen Krueger read parts of the proffer Harrison’s lawyers (Jonathan Silverman and Kevin Foushee of Sanford) had made during negotiations. She laid out evidence to support the plea.
“Currie was the shooter,” Krueger told the court. She told how Currie had obtained a Browning .22-caliber handgun during an earlier break-in in Harnett County.
“Their method was to knock on a door and ask directions,” she said. “If no one was home, then they would kick in the door.”
They abandoned an attempt at another house when a vigilant neighbor called 911, and then went to the Haddock home where Currie encountered Emily in a hallway near a bathroom where she may have tried to hide.
“He shot her once in the mouth, and once in the top of the head,” Krueger said, as some two dozen family members listened, sitting together at one side of the courtroom.
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recondo 2 years, 11 months ago
There is not a piece of rope short or course enough for these guys and if proven quilty they should hang from those nice pretty oak trees in front of the courthouse as soon as possible or better yet just drive em to lobelia and turn em loose after the residents had notice they were coming i assure you they would be begging for a needle then
SCCstudent 2 years, 11 months ago
taxed2deth => one wonders how much the taxpayers have spent defending those low lifes' RIGHTS! They have rights!!! But the victum's family just has to live with the pain for the rest of their lives. I personally think we need public hangings again.
sbranche 2 years, 11 months ago
They need the Lord just like anyone else, whether they get death, life or not they still need God and we need to pray for them and also for the families of everyone involved. Touch all of them God in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!! Amen!
None 2 years, 11 months ago
And all of those court appointed lawyers would be so disappointed. They have rights to break and enter to commit murder. The lawyers have a right to thousands of taxpayers money to defend the rights of criminals. Something is seriously wrong with our justice system. Once proven beyond a reasonable doubt using DNA testing - we don't want to inject an innocent - then they should be put to death in the same manner as their victum!
GodSaves 2 years, 11 months ago
@ sbranche
Couldn't have said it better. Amen.
None 2 years, 11 months ago
Good GOD splocal...Texas still uses the firing squad. But then how would those lawyers make their taxpayer money like Bruce Cunningham did for 12 years defending David Junior Brown until he got his due by injection. Much different than being butchered ~ litterly!
None 2 years, 11 months ago
@sbranche & GodSaves ~ you are both correct - in a matter of speaking. If they had the love of God in the hearts, they wouldn't have been out breaking into others property and killing an innocent little girl. Since God gave rule over the earth to Satan, then it is up to man to eradicate evil whenever and where ever he shows his evil head. God needs a little help now and then because what HE gives away He doesn't taketh. Since Satan has rule ~ we should all jump in to give GOD a hand. Those people have no right to live on this earth any longer...Christ gave them life, and they took an innocent life. A life for a life.
pilotreader 2 years, 11 months ago
I hope they burn in Hell for eternity.
CJ 2 years, 11 months ago
WHY do these scum bags need a trial???? They pleaded guilty for pete's sake. Thats what wrong with this country. It takes forever to get them convicted and then forever to maybe get them to the electric chair.
Splinter9 says "the death penalty is not a deterrant" What? If you knew if you killed someone that next week you would die - that wouldn't deter people from doing it? Wrong! The courts try to wait to make sure no one has strong feelings about the criminals before they pick a jury - so they wait 2-3 years before a trial. Our judicial system is sick. Our nation is scared to say that there is a "right" and there is a "wrong". There are no absolutes, thats why we have the problems we have. Makes me sick thinking of that poor girl, scared to death, what she probably went through.
buddysmith 2 years, 11 months ago
My heart bleeds for the family of this little girl. This crime could have happened to anyone of us writing or reading this. Your daughter is sick, you tell her to stay home for the day. Then Bang, she is taken from you buy a bunch of wanna be gangstas, that if you added all their IQs together wouldnt reach 100. Now the Family of Emily has got to sit in the courtroom and hear the defendants lawyers tell the recurring story of how the defendants came from a broken home, with no father figure, beaten, forced to live in some projects, and never had a chance to learn wrong from right. I am sick of it, there is no deterrance to capital crimes anymore. I know a guy that has been on death row since 1986 or 87 for duct taping a young girls hands, having her kneel down, then he shot her in the head. This guy is still sitting on death row at central prison, having us pay all his medical, dental, and housing. This man had been on death row in Georgia for murdering a school principal. He was released on a technicality when a appealent judge through out the conviction. Most of these thugs or gangstas, know that if they even get caught it is highly unlikely that they would ever be put to death even if convicted. Why dont we find an acceptable form of execution and start cleaning house on death row. Maybe that would make the wanna be gangkstas think before they committ their next crime! Can anyone tell me when the last execution was carried out in NC?
OldSpook 2 years, 11 months ago
May God forgive them, but let them pay for their sins. While I will gladly buy the rope, I would request that we make sure they receive a fair trial right before we hang them. Wouldn’t want to violate their civil rights you know.
RmeMP 2 years, 11 months ago
I know alot don't agree with what I'm about to say, but I wish they would bring back public executions. If you don't think THAT is a deterrant, look at the murder statistics in countries that still utilize it - the fact is, it IS a deterrant, when you see someone's neck strung out and they deficate on themselves before the worthless life is wrung from their body :)
justice 2 years, 11 months ago
Anyone remember the Mel Gibson torture scene in Braveheart. Give it to these guys and still wouldnt be enough! Once again blacks kill white and its not a hate crime. Reverse it see what happens. Wish these guys a life of misery.
silentbob 2 years, 11 months ago
The death penalty was enacted to be a deterrant but it is suppose to be swift. The problem is the lawyers drag these cases out for years with every loophole they can find(at taxpayers expense) and then after they are convicted they continue to tie up the system with all the appeals. I agreed with this some 20 years ago before DNA because some innocent people were convicted but with the science of today that number has gone way down. If the evidence is there convict them and give them a year or so to get their affairs in order and their heart right with God and then put them down.
GodSaves 2 years, 11 months ago
@ Toda
Thou shall not kill. Pretty easy commandment from God to understand. God means them, you, me, everybody, and anybody. (Not insulting your intelligence....I'm sure you have heard this commandent.... just reminding you:) The punishment that they will receive after death will be FAR greater than what any of us here could possibly administer to them. I know that it is a hard thing to do but we are asked by God to give it to him, let him handle it and not to judge them. A VERY difficult thing to do in a case such as this. A life for a life as you referred I believe was accepted during the times of the Old Testament before Jesus died on the cross for all of us for our salvation....so we could sin and yet still live. Again, it's not an easy request....I know this and sometimes struggle with it myself as most of us do....but hateful anger is the same in God's eyes as murder.
"You have heard that our ancestors were told, you must not murder. If you commit murder you will be subject to judgement. But I say, If you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgement! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell."
Matthew 5:21-22.........Just a little biblical information.
On a different note, I have been reading your posts for quite some time now and have truly enjoyed your thoughts/opionions, knowledge and most definetly your position on our animal rights issues. I like the way that you interact with people on this site. It is quite refreshing actually. It is nice to finally "meet" you:)
I pray that God will put the peace, comfort and knowledge on everyones hearts that his justice will not go undone. God bless you. :)
sbranche 2 years, 11 months ago
@ Godsaves...
Amen!! Very well put.
LucilleGreybone 2 years, 11 months ago
I love jesus, but give me 5 minutes alone and all the bible verses and crying moms in the world couldn't save em.
None 2 years, 11 months ago
GodSaves ~ thank you for your inspirational post. I am a God loving man and well versed in scripture. I serve as a Euchristic Minister in our church. Having said that, I have personal views about scripture.
Some theologians equate the death of Christ as murder as opposed to fullment of prophecy. Since we are not divine in Gods eyes, we all are born of sin. But we are given choices to think, act, and do what we want according to God's Word. We are not perfect or even close.
So when our warriors go to war do they commit murder by definition; the taking of another's life? Or as in biblical times during the Crusades, doing the will of God. A fine line on interpetation. When another religion or country kills innocents as radical Muslin's are doing in war zones across the world, is it not our duty under God's Law to eliminate evil by whatever means possible? I think so. When we have an evil person walking amongst us committing horrible crimes and taking lives, do we not have the same duty to eliminate evil? I think so. But in the end, God says, "vengence is mine sayth the Lord God". HE too will have his day with them as well and for eternity. Here on earth, as I see it, we have a duty to God to rid the world of evil and sinful people who rape, murder, abuse and steal under the guidance of Satan. Just my opinion...thanks again for you thoughts. Wishing you well.
teufelhunden 2 years, 11 months ago
Where's Al & Jesse??? They need to address their "community".
JohnChappell 2 years, 11 months ago
Harrison's lawyers were not state-appointed. His family paid for their services.
None 2 years, 11 months ago
@TODA you are wrong God does not need our help at all. These young men are sinners and they will be punished by Man's law and then they will have to see God. So we do need to pray for their soul salvation that they may find Jesus and repent for their sins. I also knew the young girl that was murdered she was my daughters classmate. I understand but God also says that vengence is his so move out of the way and allow God to be God.
None 2 years, 11 months ago
@old spook really inappropriate . I'll pray for you to..... I got one question how did they solve this case so fast and they have two unsolved murders one of a 17 year old black boy killed in his living room while he slept and another of a black man found on hwy 73 in west end neither have been solved wonder why???????????????????????????? I am all for people being tried convicted and sentenced but I am also for equality when a case needs to be solved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
recondo 2 years, 11 months ago
Sounds like the Family got what they paid for 91-121 months is a pretty decent deal in a case like this but i know for a fact that inmates in the state prison system especially those that have children do not treat child murderers well and child molesters even less so. Who Knows it might be even worse punishment to get General population then the nice single cells the ones on death row await their fate in for years and years
None 2 years, 11 months ago
nbmoore ~ if I'm wrong then why did these evil people kill that little girl? God didn't stop that did HE? God didn't stop the evil muslims on 911 did HE? Didn't God give Satan rule over the earth and it's inhabitants? So is God going to put them to death at Central Prison ~ I think not! I doubt our court system will as well.
SANDHILLSK9 2 years, 11 months ago
NBMOORE: do you have Kids? I guess not or you comments would not come out of your finger tips.
I'm a Father of 2 .. 1 is a Girl .. if someone would have killed my child; I raised 12 years - I cared for - i called my princess or daddy's lil girl - I set with on the floor and watched cartoons - I changed her diapers - I would be a Killer myself "a cold blooded one" . I would not stop until I would buried this 5 scumbags myself. This Girl got killed not on the road or on Places she should not have been. She got KILLED at the only place in this world where any kid should feel and be safe from any Harm or Danger. You God failed on this one to protect this child what was not even old enough to sin. No comment used any race related statement until you start. Not even Mr. Rev. Barber who always open his mouth had nothing to say to this case. Black Daddy's have lil Girls and Guns too and trust me they are on the side of of their Kids. This plea deal is only a punishment for any parent .. I can't sell my kids life for any time!!!! Your way of thinking got our Law System where it is right now where punishment is a slap on the Hand and the advice to find God. How many People got killed or burned in the Name of God - if you done counting think again.
silentbob 2 years, 11 months ago
Snadhillsk9 I agree with you on most of your comment because I am also a father and I would do my best to hunt these criminals down and kill them if I could and I would not rest a minute until this happened. The part I diagree on is that God failed because he did not. I am sure this little girl is in a much better place. God had nothing to do with this, it was an act of evil.
kellykilos 2 years, 11 months ago
<p>@nbmoore.......I believe this case was solved quickly because one of the young men's aunt turned them in. I am sorry about the other two men that were murdered but hopefully someone who knows something will come forward.None 2 years, 11 months ago
sandhillsk9 u must not read well my child was emily classmate and played in the band at New Century. Your way of thinking has this country backward!!!!!! I will pray for you becauseit is people like you that are full of hate and revenge that they will not allow the legal system work nor will they respect God enough to sit down and be quiet!!! She is not the only child that has been killed in the comfort of her home. All we can do is pray that people like these young men aren't allowed to walk the street!!!! So before you judge read thru a comment first and I will pray for you because I see from all your comments you appear to be an angry individual who believe the cops are always right!!! Well i have 3 wonderful children believe that So my heart goes out but I look at all that are involved
thinkiq 2 years, 11 months ago
The biggest mistake we are making is calling this a murder. If this child was Black it would be defined as a hate crime. As a black person, I can tell you that we spread far more hatred for whites than whites do towards us. Black on white crime is far more prevalent and is never reported as hate. According to the FBI, you are three times more likely to be murdered because of your race if you are white. The problem is this: when we try to make this known, the press either will not report it or they will edit it out.
The Black community has become so polarize by race and political ideology that the two have been combined. No longer is it the Klan, it’s Republicans. Political mills disguised as self help and civil rights groups are everywhere. Non-profits in the black community are industries feeding off misery. Every institution in Black America is broken; and it’s the worst hell you can live in, in America. You can lay the blame at the foot steps of the American press. For it is them who refuses to recognize those of us trying to warn America that young blacks are being turned into predators for profits and votes. So go on and call this just another senseless murder. And you can call the ones after that; and the one after and etc.
dogboy 2 years, 11 months ago
...to nbmoore, unfortunately a lot of black on black crimes don't get solved easily, or at all, because "don't snitch" is still the mantra of many in the black community.
dustyrhoades 2 years, 11 months ago
I see steveital is still obsessed with me. Creepy.
TheNeedle 2 years, 11 months ago
Thank you, dogboy, for your insights into the "black community". And how is it that you come by this store of knowledge?
willala 2 years, 11 months ago
Personally, I do not look at it as black or white. I see it as a horrible crime that was committed against a innocent child. That should have been the one place that she felt safest. If it were a different race , I would still feel the same. As for our Justice system, I do feel it is drawn out for too long. I feel it should be stricter punishment and implemented much quicker.
dustyrhoades 2 years, 11 months ago
At least you admit the obsession, even though the reason seems a bit obscure.
Whatever floats your boat there, steve, but it's still creepy.
JohnChappell 2 years, 11 months ago
Has anybody noticed that the first trial date for any of these defendants is August 10? Harrison, who was not at the scene (according to court testimony Thursday) plead guilty to being an accessory-after-the-fact and will testify for the state. According to what the DA said in court, Currie ran out of gas, called Harrison, and Harrison brought him some gas. See the Sunday story for what Harrison's mom had to say about the plea.
TheNeedle 2 years, 11 months ago
Please, Mr. Chappell, you're going to spoil a perfectly good lynch mob. Let them enjoy their fantasies of frontier justice.
GodSaves 2 years, 11 months ago
@ Toda- Thank you for your kind response especially being that our views differ. Wishing you well also:) God Bless.
OldSpook 2 years, 11 months ago
nbmoore - Do you really think my great desire to see these two vermin strung up is "inappropriate"? Care to know why I want them strung up? Come up to Virginia and visit two small graves at Spotsylvania Baptist Church. You'll know them; their names were Kati and Kristin Lisk. Care for another reason? How about the 19 year old that broke into an 87 year old grandmother’s house and almost beat her to death as part of his gang initiation? This vicious attack cost the grandmother an eye, many other injuries and any semblance of security in her own home. So nbmoore come down from your ivory tower and save your holier-than-thou prayers for the survivors of these vermin. And yes, I'll still buy the rope!
RmeMP 2 years, 11 months ago
I wish anyone who thinks that these pieces of crap don't deserve the death penalty, could have seen the crime scene. Anytime ANYONE kills a harmless, defenseless child - they should be put to death quickly. As if their crime itself wasn't bad enough, the slow painful way this poor girl died was enough for anyone to change their mind about capitol punishment; I wish I could give more details, but I can't - let's just say that it was REALLY bad... Rest in peace Emily.
silentbob 2 years, 11 months ago
RmeMP I agree when they get convicted they should recieve the death penalty the only problem with it is it may be 25 years from now when they are put to death which takes the justice out of it I think. It should be done in a year after they recieve the death penalty. In response to some other comments on here I don't think this is a black and white crime. This crime would have been just as horrific if the victim had been a 12 year old African American child.
akofoed 2 years, 11 months ago
All I can say is there is no true justice for these sorry Pieces of Trash. The familys have suffered so much. I recall setting at home watching the 5 o' clock news and they start saying a Vass girl was murdered while my daughter whom is the same age is watching and it is her best friend. Note we never watch the news due to it always being bad but we did because it was home. You tell me how you can justify to your own child why these animals killed such a innocent child?!?!?! Or to take your child along with 3 other young girls to the wake and funeral. OMG I have never been to a wake and had someone fall apart with me. These girls freaking went nuts seeing their best friend laying their with thick make up over her face to cover the bruises and marks and them holding her limp hand looking at all the bruises down her innocent little arms. And they ask me Why does she have bruises on her arms and face. I said Girls she put up a fight is what it looks like. And then when we get home we see they have arrested some of them and one of the fellas face is messed up where it looks like someone beat the crap out of him. And I said See girls there you go that is why she had bruises. I say take all the bastards in the front yard to an old oak tree and let all the class mates / friends treat them like a pinata and see what can fall out of them. My daughter whom is 15 now just wants to slit their throat and get it over with. She said so she does not have to see their ugly demonic faces ever again. So that is my opion on this whole situation.