tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post2121616016846051853..comments2023-11-02T09:46:21.475-05:00Comments on The View From Brule Lake: The Short, Sad Life of Reggie HardingBrule Lakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18064595420011193426noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-88824159479233207852021-07-12T21:04:56.521-05:002021-07-12T21:04:56.521-05:00I don't recall if there was any connection the...I don't recall if there was any connection there...but I do know that before she was Motowns Tammi Terrell, she toured with James Brown and was 'chaperoned'as per her mothers wishes. JB began a 'sexual relationship' with the then 17 year old as the tour progressed and also began physically assaulting her. He was 30. She was beaten with fists and objects, once so severely that her parents were called and folks intervened and saw to it that she was returned home to her parents.AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-32447106072318596382021-07-12T20:49:46.190-05:002021-07-12T20:49:46.190-05:00He was a child rapist, a bully and a punk.He was a child rapist, a bully and a punk.AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-63640845031731469572021-07-12T20:48:23.900-05:002021-07-12T20:48:23.900-05:00The brutal rape of Florence Ballard, aka: Blondie,...The brutal rape of Florence Ballard, aka: Blondie, set in motion the spiral that led her to alcoholism. There were no rape counselors and reporting the crime to the police back then usually set the stage for further victimization by the system. AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-56333862502227802092021-07-12T20:41:53.537-05:002021-07-12T20:41:53.537-05:00You apologists for folks bullshit are sickening. I...You apologists for folks bullshit are sickening. It is cretins such as yourself who suborned his foolishness, criminality and wanton disregard for human decency and allowed his sociopathy to flourish. As his son is doing life in prison for the murder of a college student who dared to have only $1 to rob; I wonder if there is some genetic component afoot? Reminds me of that Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song: "Bad Luck'---that family seems to be touched by everything BUT an angel. The same held for our Community, until he took his last breath. AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-85662457746635036682021-07-12T20:27:39.726-05:002021-07-12T20:27:39.726-05:00Perhaps if he were dealt with accordingly when he...Perhaps if he were dealt with accordingly when he RAPED THE 1ST 15 YEAR OLD CHILD, there would have been a different outcome. He was a serial rapist who wreaked havoc upon OUR Community, before and after hitting the big league. If someone had insu red that he had tutoring and learned to read and develop social skills, a more favorable outcome might have resulted. He was a menace and a bully, striking out first to hide his shortcomings. He gets no more sympathy than that which he extended to all of those folks he victimized.AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-53070273798874383832021-07-12T20:11:26.031-05:002021-07-12T20:11:26.031-05:00Though Carl Scott left the scene, its not as if he...Though Carl Scott left the scene, its not as if he was unknown to the police. He didn't leave town, RH's reputation was widely reported. There was no set up. Mrs Lillie Mae's death was originally reported as resulting from an 'accidental' shooting. Still looking for resolution as I don't recall offhand. Reggie had weeks to retaliate if he actually believed that the killing was intentional. He had a history of making outrageously stupid and spontaneous moves and decisions. AND...apparently, the apple didn't fall far from the tree as Reginald Harding Jr is another who is genetically predisposed to faulty thought processes as he is doing life for the murder of a college student. Seems the kid chosen as a robbery victim only had a grand total of $1, so he was murdered. Puts me in mind of the song: "Bad Luck", that whole line was screwed up. AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-54912899389051495372021-07-12T19:23:05.582-05:002021-07-12T19:23:05.582-05:00Carl Scott didn't hide. He'd already done...Carl Scott didn't hide. He'd already done 2 bids upstate. The DPD knew where to find him. Given RH's past history, its not difficult to grasp why no charges were forthcoming. Sometimes the universe just brings things into balance.AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-64602457943349618702021-07-12T19:04:36.909-05:002021-07-12T19:04:36.909-05:00RH was no 'alleged' rapist. Prior to rapi...RH was no 'alleged' rapist. Prior to raping Florence Ballard by knifepoint, he had previously raped a 15 year old but the powers that be 'worked' the judicial system, insuring protection for the prized athletic DPL star. That the young teen was physically, mentally and socially scarred, debilitated and shamed was of no concern to anyone other than her family, is despicable. Swift and correct action could have saved others, including 17 year old Florence Ballard from violation. He got away with it and continued the behavior. He was a serial rapist who terrorized the neighborhood. These aren't his only victims, others feared similar outcomes. AMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306173840819344395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-49042938005743462572021-06-16T18:09:36.485-05:002021-06-16T18:09:36.485-05:00All of you dumping on the guy, you have no class. ...All of you dumping on the guy, you have no class. He's dead, and nobody's perfect.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667699841235799832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-90960153241456517872021-05-16T02:46:39.617-05:002021-05-16T02:46:39.617-05:00I care about his opinion and it’s valid. This was ...I care about his opinion and it’s valid. This was no sympathetic character. He had all the talent in the world but was thrown out of the League by 25 because he was an asshole. He was a rapist and we don’t mourn him, we abhor him. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926408847363339470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-70196199124532209132021-05-16T02:34:31.531-05:002021-05-16T02:34:31.531-05:00Damn, Tami got knocked around by David Ruffin too....Damn, Tami got knocked around by David Ruffin too.Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926408847363339470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-26317663213608794052021-05-16T02:32:46.755-05:002021-05-16T02:32:46.755-05:004 years later.4 years later.Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926408847363339470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-28729130581155529682021-02-09T06:44:18.929-06:002021-02-09T06:44:18.929-06:00Who cares about your opinion Who cares about your opinion Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316373090881984985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-34718276770124398572021-01-19T03:40:26.364-06:002021-01-19T03:40:26.364-06:00In my opinion he raped no matter if it says allege...In my opinion he raped no matter if it says allegedly or not. He was a stick up man himself who carried guns. I think it's pretty messed up to uphold and celebrate a person like him. No matter what he went through he caused pain and torture to young Flo Ballard. I'd never wish him death but don't forget he was no saint and none of you who uphold him would have liked to find out he raped your sister or daughter allegedly or notAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751255710751150230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-8035198957618053472020-12-23T23:01:14.720-06:002020-12-23T23:01:14.720-06:00The suspect in the murder was named but it was sai...The suspect in the murder was named but it was said that he shot Reggie in self defense...I don't think he was ever prosecuted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-62797954792765308512017-08-01T15:02:49.191-05:002017-08-01T15:02:49.191-05:00No his killer was never fought because it was a se...No his killer was never fought because it was a set up his mothers husband paid the little jerk to kill him because he had just killed his mother and Reggie new it but you hateful people don't care what really happened just like the policeSloopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442422973621659396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-65374961700006594372017-07-21T13:39:42.709-05:002017-07-21T13:39:42.709-05:00Very sad story,,,,but try to imagine (if you'r...Very sad story,,,,but try to imagine (if you're white folk) trying to make it in any professional sport during the 60's as a black person. I'm white and I cannot imagine the hardships.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07044993730195907931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-87016497594557310132016-12-02T16:14:50.771-06:002016-12-02T16:14:50.771-06:00Based upon Reggie's history of threatening peo...Based upon Reggie's history of threatening people with a pistol, I suspect that the circumstances may have been self-defense.Eric F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16481557199230958582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-12235885574462843862016-05-13T06:28:40.324-05:002016-05-13T06:28:40.324-05:00Thats odd... the killer was named in a number of a...Thats odd... the killer was named in a number of articles at the timeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265895692357967865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-78176287966488415152015-12-02T18:57:08.533-06:002015-12-02T18:57:08.533-06:00Reggie couldn't read and was actually passed i...Reggie couldn't read and was actually passed in grade school so he could play high school ball. That was probably the greatest injustice he was ever given. They just shuffled him through to get rid of him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936184351251193636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-62993046554067620382015-11-29T15:09:18.166-06:002015-11-29T15:09:18.166-06:00I don't think so.I don't think so.Brule Lakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064595420011193426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-5221794505058725982015-11-27T00:47:48.569-06:002015-11-27T00:47:48.569-06:00Was his killer ever captured? Was his killer ever captured? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165570091025893471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-42667921185909647192015-05-16T18:59:48.938-05:002015-05-16T18:59:48.938-05:00Yes she did but she died 6 yrs later
Yes she did but she died 6 yrs later<br />june andrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114186585958208345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-86728550196936017582015-04-29T19:17:51.359-05:002015-04-29T19:17:51.359-05:00Sad story. As I always say KARMA will get you in t...Sad story. As I always say KARMA will get you in the end and in the long run. It definitely applies here. What a waste of talent this young man had, and he threw it all away. SAD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780685835165765514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315197546984705121.post-48651877318514398702015-04-18T14:38:01.069-05:002015-04-18T14:38:01.069-05:00Reggie got what he deserved. A 7-footer back then ...Reggie got what he deserved. A 7-footer back then was gold. I feel no sympathy for the man. A disgusting individual, and there were rumors he knocked around Tami Terrell. Whoever shot him probably saved a few lives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399818178157329864noreply@blogger.com