Mikki, It's the age of entitlement! Too many people wanting something for nothing. Greed is a great word to describe it, like you said. If the family disagrees with that and it's not about the money, it's about the principle, then I would expect them to take the entire amount they're being compensated with and donating it to a battered women's shelter or an organization interested in not just helping people, but, educating them so they can actually apply some wisdom to their lives so others don't wind up going down this ugly road like their daughter had to. God bless these families and give them the wisdom to make a difference for others.

This is pure greed. The person who is the killer is gone. Now the families are money hungry. Just pathetic.
I could see a suit forcing changes, but form millions of dollars? Give me a break.

Why ponder a lawsuit? What's the hold up? Are they in salary arbitration? Are they holding out for another million? Is it the timing of the payout because the economy is bad and they're out of a job? Is it feelings of guilt maybe because they looked in the mirror and realized they're trying to take advantage of the system and obtain "something for nothing" like so many other people that feel they're entitled to?? I have empathy for these people who lost their children. What ever happened to accountability????? Did the courts force this woman to be with this man? Did they order her to be a part of his life until he snaps and takes her life?? I don't think so. The only thing the police dept. is liable for is their own actions which should be dealt within their own dept. structure. I pray for the families involved here, but, taking advantage of the system with monetary compensation has a trickle down effect on everyone and it doesn't bring back the deceased! The taxpayers shouldn't be held accountable for other people's actions or lack thereof. It's unfortunate and that should never be overlooked, but, prevention starts with US as individuals!

I would just like to share my opinion. Of course first of all my deepest condolences to both families here. This is not an easy thing to go through.Less than two years ago 4 of my family members fell victims to a murder/suicide. I know exactly how this is an emotional rollercoaster. When someone "snaps" and is going to hurt or kill someone it is going to be done one way or another. Order of protections,double locking the doors,moving,whatever attempts are made dont always work.We as the public need to spread the word about doestic violence and help put the abusers away for a long time. Its going to cost us money but in the end it will save lives.If you are or know someone being abused in any way,please get help.

I knew both Shawn and Jenni personally, Jenni meeting after her getting together with Shawn. I had known Shawn for almost 10 years, my husband knowing him even longer than that. No one seen this coming. There we choices made by everyone involved that could have prevented this if different choices were made. But the thing is we can't sit and place blame. Jenni wouldn't want her life remember as how she passed, but who she was. There are two sets of family's and friends in pain from this. I do think both the city of edgerton and the psych department in Rock County should be help responsible for the choices they made. It's not that hard to say what you need to say to get yourself out of observation. But with threats of suicide or harm to another person should automatically require a 24hr hold. If they can't move forward with a lawsuit, they should try to pass a law in honor of thier daughter.

"The person to be held accountable is gone...."
I don't believe that any "one" person is at fault here. Someone doesn't just decide to snap overnight and without reason. We should all think twice about how our actions and the things we say might affect others. If someone is unstable, then why tempt fate? If your going to make a clean break..do it NOW and completely. Don't string people along....play games or screw with their heads. Not only is it a mean and disrespectful thing to do...in some cases it can be downright dangerous.

If the authorities should have seen this coming...then maybe others should have too. Others like Jenni's family? Or Jenni herself? Maybe she should have not gone home or if she needed to get things..then to take someone with her. Point is, it's always easy to blame and point fingers after the fact. We think of all the other possibilities that could have or should have been done.

Absolutely pathetic......I seriously hope that the city and county do not settle. This is one of those times that I wish that the people bringing the lawsuit would be responsible for the costs of both of the legal teams. Maybe that would curb this kind of bs........

i think if they really do get the money then maybe they can start an organization with the money that might save the next family from having to go through, since they are so sure this could of been prevented then they could if they wanted start up something since they know all the signs and they can help other people and not just take the money and live happily ever after

I'm sure many families would like monetary compensation for the times they have been "done wrong" or suffered from someone else's actions. These would be the same people that would be on here saying the taxpayers or insurance companies aren't responsible for random acts of violence if they weren't directly involved. These people need to move on and NO AMOUNT OF MONEY will make up for the fact their family member is gone. Giving them money doesn't change a thing. If they say they are doing this in hopes of it not happening to others, they are lying. They could do other things to try to change the system, not go for $$. I would be ashamed if I were them.

i feel horrible for both families they have both lost their children, and there is good argument that this could of been prevented had the authorities read all the signs before this happened. And maybe that is true but if this young man was this self destructive and think that noone could of stopped him but him. As for the money i don't any amount of money is going to replace the loss of these two young people. Money can't buy happiness. It is really going to just cost more money to try and get the money with no justice done for either family. there is no one you can punish the person who should be held accountable is gone, and i don't really feel the state or tax payers or community should be punished for this

Well that will bring her back... not.
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Hopefully they will send the money to charity or some sort of awareness program...

That is a RIDICULOUS amount of money to be suing for. BalancePoint is correct in stating that it is the residents that will be the ones paying for this. Please think about this long and hard before asking for this crazy amount of money.

I was figuring it was about time to get an update on this. BalancePoint, won't any potential judgment in favor of the family come from our insurance providers? I know that would likely cause a rate hike, but the monetary award would not come from taxpayers ... or do counties and/or cities not carry this type of insurance? I also wonder how long this forum will get to stay open this time. It got pretty heated last time.

A lawsuit will only prolong the sadness they feel in their hearts. The only solution is forgiveness, and acceptance for something they'll never be able to understand. No one is to blame here, even Mr. Vordermann

The residents of the City and County will be the ones that end up paying, and they are not at fault.