Marty

Martin Russell Sullivan 
was a rare blend of humor and gentleman.  
May the wild eyed Nazi skin head who shot him dead 
forever rot in the hell hole he so richly deserved.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 12:52 AM
John, is that murderer dead now? thanks for telling me the story. Makes this poem even more meaningful. And it was too nice what you said about my Lily Jane poem. If I could be even HALF what she was as portrayed by truman capote!!
Smith Avatar
September 20, 2011 at 1:24 AM
No, not dead. Recently came up for parole; that won't happen. I think he's in the Marion Fed Pen. Wherever; stay there. Your poetry has something above and beyond.
Anish Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Powerful work~ Who was Martin Russell Sullivan? I did not know about this crime which you portray so movingly. Please give me a little background. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Smith Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM
August 6, 1993, but yesterday to me. It's on the Net. Google Martin Sullivan & Jonathan Haynes. Thank you for taking note.
Smith Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 1:45 AM
Marty and I worked closely; like a father to me. Jonathan Haynes shot him; sentenced to death, but our governor 'commuted' all in our state. At least he'll die inside.
Johnson Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Amen...did he get 200 years.... we get a max 15 for murder out in 5
Dietrich Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM
WAs this a Marty that you knew personally or someone that was famous? Sorry,I never heard of this. Clerihew are on real people, right? Looks like you got wild with the clerihew tonight!!
Smith Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM
We worked together long ago.
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