The EPD are going to get their asses ripped for this one...

This is a tragic situation...but who the hell was this guy? How did he know Jana?

I think this Fito worked as a maintenance man for at least three frats and other organizations around Lawrence. Am sick about it. He seemed to be a caring sort. But why is an ex-con with a recent credible offense against another college-age kid allowed to work near any KU campus facility? Let's be sure that no other ex-con, especially with a crime against adolescents or young adults is allowed to work anywhere near the KU campus.

I never met Jana, but this is a very upsetting situation. She seems like such a nice person. Be careful out there, girls. It might sound didactic and old fashioned, but why not wait until after graduation to have a boyfriend? Study and make good grades, think about your future. Dont hang around at bars downtown and drink. Its better to be lonely and safe than out messing around with strange people. Downtown Lawrence is a bad place at night, I had a lot of problems with people there, wish I would have stayed home and studied instead. One time I punched a guy in his face, another time I shattered a bar window with my fist, but I would never hurt a young girl. All I ever saw downtown at night: stupidity, violence, illegal drug use, desperation, and thievery. That is the reality of the situation at 9th and Mass. No fun to be had at those bars at all. I used to live down the street. All the noise from people partying is annoying. Yeah, we have a great ball team, lets honor them by achieving something with our lives, not acting like drunk fools.The alcohol and drug problem is out of control, and yes, it is quite definitely related to Jana's murder. Jana's friends need to change the way they look at life. Dont celebrate her life at a bar. A bright young girl's life is better than that of a bunch of ugly drunk homeless punks. Think about it. Dont hang around and smoke and drink your life away. Analyze the reality you live in, be smart, and maybe you will survive. The world is not a safe place.You wont be so sad if you make a better choice. Change how you are living, I did. This is no joke so dont even think about removing this comment.

It's been 4 days now that we have been without you in this world, when everyone got the news of your murder I'm sure we all felt our hearts drop. When it came to me the morning after I remember at first not even believing it was true and that it must have been some sort of joke, when realization kicked in I literally poured my tears out alone for probably a good hour straight. I'm still in shock that this could happen to you and I'm still finding myself in tears in memories of you. You didn't deserve this and what's harder for some like me is the fact that fito not only ran after your slaying but he took a cowards way out by hanging himself. I only wish that he could've been tried and convicted and payed the punishment that he deserved. The only good out of this is that your family will not have to relive the horror of your death in the public eye. Still yet justice was not served for you.
Jana, you were so beautiful, talented, sweet and kind. Your smile and your laugh so brightening. Your determination, compassion and will of good made all of us believe that you could move mountains. You were funny, There were the times in science class that i recall laughing til I cried with you.Mrs.Pfannenstiel.oh how funny the mischief she put up with.Remember that? In the halls between classes I remember how you would always sneak up from behind with your hands on our eyes with always something silly or loving to say.Oh Jana-I miss you.
It doesn't seem that long ago that you and I were talking about our life accomplishments thus far and I remember being soo proud of you for going to law school and participating in the work that you did for women's rights, rape and womens violence..how ironic and unfair that not only did this man take your life away but he also shattered your dreams and took you at the deepest level of your soul. You would've been able to help so many more. You would've been a wonderful wife someday and a tremendous mother. You've made a mark on this world and you put a hole in our hearts after you had filled them so full.
I will truly miss you Jana and I will never forget you my friend. I know that you have found peace and security with God, we all know that, there's no doubt in our minds. You are singing with that beautiful voice in heaven and salsa dancing with the angels. You are smiling down on all of us but for now we still grieve and we will for awhile because we only wish you could've lived the long even more successful life that you deserved. We know that you have forgiven aldolfo for what he has done that's the kinda girl that you were and I guess we just need to accept that maybe this was the best way for him to go-it just hurts. I will forever remember you Jana and you will always be alive in my heart and in my memories.May God hold you in his arms and may you look down on us and remain here with us always in spirit. I love you

This is to roywilliams. I just do not know what to say. I am speechless. Are you high? What in the world is wrong with you. I want to argue so bad with you but the words that I want to express would be to numerous. That comment is hurtful and wrong. You are hurtful and wrong. This whole thing is hurtful and wrong. What is wrong with us people. Are humans that horrible? W@hat is going on here? I am all for free speech but this is ridiculous. You are ridiculous. They say that everyone has a twin Jana had a twin. She was stabbed in New York City. Jana and this girl were twins. even in school and attitude. Everything. So when I saw this story I was heartbroken. My heart and prayers go to all that was hurt in this horrible tragedy. Analyze my life I live in? Thanks Freud. Why don't you think about what comes out of your head before you put it in words. From what I read it seems that you forget to do this and end up sounding like someone that is hurtful and wrong. Oh and change your username it doesn't do Roy justice to have such a idiotic comment with his name associated with it. Once again my heart and prayer go out to all of Jana's family and friends. This type of loss is something that none should have. And rw, if you stand by your comment so much, go down on Wednesday and say that downtown. Unbelievable.

Mr Williams-
My friend Jana was a good woman. She found herself in a bad situation and she tried to get out of it. Her death had nothing to do with your agenda, your frustration, or your anger. You dishonor her and her memory with your words. I'm truly sorry that other friends of hers have had to read this opinion of yours in this context. It's simply inappropriate.

Its good that people are expressing their feelings. I know Jana was innocent, like a lot of other victims. When I was in gradeschool I had a friend who was 8 years old. She lived on my street. One day on her wasy to school she was kidnapped, raped and hung from a tree in the woods. I have been feeling what you are feeling since I was eleven years old. That is what the *bleep* is wrong with me. I feel so sad about it, wish I could have done something. So I wrote that comment. Maybe it will change someone's life, or help them make a better choice. It hurts to think about these these things, so if I was hurtful sorry. But the facts are what really hurt, not my words. Another beautiful life is taken, happens all the time. Will it ever stop? Maybe, if people wake up one day and truly appreciate the gift of life, how precious it is. Nothing anyone says will make the pain, anger, and sadness go away. You will remember Jana forever. You owe it to her to value every day of your life, and the life of others around you. Change your community, change your world. That was my message. I wont be going downtown on Wednesday. I dont live anywhere near the state of Kansas. I'm in a better place, very lucky to have gotten away from Massachusetts st. This world is so much bigger than the Jayhawks and KU and the replay lounge. Is that the best thing you can think of doing to gather with friends? That place is so trashy. Do you honestly think that anyone who was brutally murdered would want her friends to be there? Hopefully you will think of something better by tonight. I wouldn't go there to talk about a murder, or a friend who lost their life, but thats just me. It would be "simply inappropriate".

Roy, who are you to tell Jana's friends what's inappropriate? The Replay Lounge was one of Jana's favorite places to go, I'm sure she would be thrilled to know that all of her friends gathered there to remember her. When I was hanging out with her old friends from Hays yesterday at Freestate, I couldn't help but smile and think about how happy it would make her to know that she brought everybody together again. Get off your sanctimonious high horse and realize that Jana's friends couldn't care less about what some douche who doesn't seem to have any respect for the town Jana loved thinks about the way they are honoring her memory. Since you're so lucky to be away from dirty Massachusetts Street, you should just put the memory of it out of your mind too and stop concerning yourself with news from a town you obviously hate. Where do you live anyway? The vatican?

I wouldnt have even known about what happened if I didn't get an email from the police, saying they were looking for Fito. I was horrified by this story. That guy was a complete coward. I saw the news story, with his picture and "artwork". The painting looked like a kindergarden fingerpainting. If you were such good friends, why did you let her hang out with that insane person? He made it all the way to New Jersey. WTF? I am concerned for the community. My friends and family still live there. I cant say anything comforting, I was pretty upset. Hope you guys are OK, sorry for being so harsh. Peace.

Roy, my sincere apologies for attacking you, but you have to understand that you're coming across as quite a judgemental person, which doesn't sit well with people who are trying to grieve. Also understand that there is no "letting" friends do anything. Jana was a big girl with her own opinions and her own ideas of how to handle people. One could not just tell Jana what to do or whom to hang out with, and that has to be respected. The only thing Jana's friends "let" her do was make her own decisions as a grown woman and they don't need you to try to make them feel guilty for that. As horrible and tragic as this event was, it could happen in any community, and does happen every day, every minute. Nothing is ever going to stop it as long as there are human beings on this earth.