I don't know if any of you knew Stacey or Donyil and by reading all of your comments I can tell that many of you didn't. This is a sad situation and these comments aren't helping anyone involved, alot of individuals lives are ruined over this tragedy and these comments aren't making any of it any easier. None of us know what happen, none of us know any of the details, so for the sake of the children, can we please all be adults and leave this in God's hands. It's not for us to say what kind of relationship they had, and it's not for us to speculate what happen that horrible night, we all are just assuming. I just ask that you all put yourself in both of the families shoes and protect these children, b/c that's all that matters as of now.

I feel so awful for all the family and friends involved. I would like so much to help out if I can. I hope someone will let the paper know what we can do for the kids. I can't imagine how hard this is, especially for the oldest.

Believe me I am very sorry for that family and the children. It should be obvious. And I care enough to hope we do things to help avoid future incidents like this one if possible.

He was arrested two hours prior by the Janesville police department for getting in a bar fight!!!! Too bad they didnt keep him that night.....

my condolences to stacey & her family. There are two children who will be forever without their mother not because of her decisions but because she gave somebody a chance. It was his horrible actions & pre meditated decisions. Who by the way had only mostly traffic tickets up untill this last year. He maintained a long term job at hormel. He was somebody who couldnt handle rejection he needed help for that but obviously wanted to take the situation in his own hands. He will have to deal with this for the rest of his life and knowing he took a life & that of somebody he did love will be torture alone. He does deserve whatever is handed down but it is for the law & the GOOD LORD to judge not any of us!! Im always browsing this site & see everybodies opinions when terrible situations like this occur. give condolences for once instead of passing on judgement. for those who judge you will be judged on that day.

Our community is truly at a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Stacey's family. I am deeply saddenned to hear of this tragedy.

Really people should keep there thoughts to themselves.The worse is when everyone says well ithink this and i think that.Let the system take care of it not you.

Lepertom was much closer to the mark of what I was saying. I even said 'nice people', when referring to the victim. The guy who did this crime is the villan and no one else. I just want to see people make choices that won't put them in harms way later. Solem remarks of friends are more than apt (deserved) here.

Listen to the words people. I am not attacking the victim. However, I believe their should have never been an attachment between those two. The ex-boyfriend (or what ever he is or was) had spent most of his adult life in and out of jail. My point isn't to run her down. I simply can't stand seeing this. Women seem to be attracted to bad men, over and over, I see it all the time. She got in over her head way back when she met that criminal, apparently. No I am not justifying what happened. Are you serious? In fact I have been thinking about the kids and family members since I read this story, in addition to the victim. LizaJane and Michelle... I did not say any of that stuff or imply it. You need to read it again. I was sympathetic to the victim and true as I am now. Of course she didn't choose to be a victim. And I'll say it again, I hope her family gets answers and justice also.

well said JNR. I agree totally.

My condolences go out to Stacy’s family. This is a truly tragic event and I hope justice is served. Let the fond memories of her continue with those she touched while she was alive.

TrueCitizen isn't entirely wrong ... being a good person doesn't mean that that same person can't make bad decisions. Happens all the time. I hope the person making that comment wasn't making a direct attack on Stacy and her life choices, but instead was just making a comment in general on people living their lives without considering everything and anything that could happen ... which, of course, is impossible and would drive the normal person crazy. It's a sad thing and I hope was is supposed to happen, does happen.

FYI, he didnt "discover" her new man u idiot. They had broken up some time ago. He was at the bar all night drinking. She was at home all night with her child and a friend. He broke into her home while she was sleeping and killed her with "their" child in the house screaming during the commotion. Want more details about what happened to comment about?? I bet u dont because they are sickening and disturbing and she did nothing to provoke or deserve this. The facts are quite disgusting and just be glad that you dont have to mull the details of your family/friend's death over and over again in your head. And by the way, im sure you didnt know her or anything about this situation so keep your opinions to yourself......

truecitizen: Stacy and Donyil had been seperated for quite some time. Keep your comments to yourself if you don't know all the facts.

Listen "truecitizen"...you need to be watchful of what you say without knowing the whole story. How dare you imply that this is a result of poor decision making on the part of the victim?!? Stacey was a college educated woman with multiple degrees. She was a wonderful, church going human being. She was a registered nurse, and was truly gifted at the art of caring for her patients, and...she was one of the most responsible people that I have ever met. She was a daughter, a mother, and a friend. Her family meant more to her than you could possibly ever understand. When she realized what kind of person she had been dealing with, she chose to end the relationship. Unfortunately it did not help. No, she definately did not choose this.

Why do 'nice' people continue to hang out with bad people? No one ever seems to ask this. Young woman keep making bad choices and no one will step in. The guy probabaly discovered her knew guy or thought it was her new guy. It's sad these things happen, but I think a person's choice of lifestyle can help avoid it. I hope her family gets some answers about all of what happened.

I'm so sorry for your loss :( My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Stacey.

That is Stacey's address, Donyil moved out some time ago.

I luv u Stacey, you will always be remembered as a great friend who always had a beautiful smile on your face. Camping will never be the same again.......

my pray's are with the hosey family and along with jackson family. the guys need to be put away or let them family do the same to him. that guy has some really probblems how could you take someone life that just wrong.PUT HIM AWAY.

Stacey was a friend of mine and also a coworker. This is an absolute travesty. What kind of human being can take another person's life? And then try to take his own? COWARD! If he was going to attempt to take his own life, then he should have done just that and left Stacey and Brandon alone. Now, we are grieving the loss of a very special person. Something we will not soon get over. And what's worse- she had 2 beuatiful children who don't have a mom anymore.