Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity: “You Know Why I Have To Do This,” “You’re Gay, You’re Evil … I’m Going To Kill You”

[Sugar Cookie]

A 19-year-old was arrested for allegedly breaking into his neighbor's home, tying him up, beating him, and trying to kill him because he is homosexual.

Ethan Dickerson, 19, was arrested for Attempted First Degree Murder, Home Invasion, Hate Crime, Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, and Aggravated Battery.

Police were called to Delray Ct. around 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the report of someone breaking out a window.

When an officer arrived, he saw the broken window and heard someone inside calling for help. The officer identified himself by calling out but only heard screaming and pleas for help. The officer then kicked the front door down.

When he got inside, the officer said he saw Dickerson standing there covered in blood. Dickerson immediately dropped to his knees and was taken into custody.

Police found the victim a 60-year-old man, the homeowner, and Dickerson's neighbor, with multiple severe lacerations to his head. Police said there was a "significant" amount of blood on him and the floor.

A pipe wrench was on the ground, and duct tape strands covered in blood were found on a chair and the ground.

The victim said he was in bed when he heard his window shatter. He said he got out of bed and saw his neighbor, Dickerson, coming towards him.

He said Dickerson started hitting him about the face, body, and head with the pipe wrench.

The victim said he yelled, "why?" He said Dickerson replied, "You know why I have to do this. You're gay. You're evil... I'm going to kill you."

Victim said Dickerson duct taped his wrists and mouth and forced him into a chair in the kitchen where he duct-taped him to the chair. He said Dickerson then continued to beat him with the wrench, repeating the statements above.

At one point, victim said Dickerson went out onto the front porch. The 60-year-old was able to free himself from the duct tape. When Dickerson came back in, they wrestled over the wrench. The victim said Dickerson got behind him, put the wrench across his neck, and tried to choke him to death.

The struggle continued until the officer broke the door down.

https://www.wandtv.com/news/decatur-teen-accused-of-breaking-into-neighbors-home-trying-to-kill-him-for-being-gay/article_3abd94c0-90d

19-year-old Ethan Dickerson is being held on $1,000,000 bond for attempted murder, aggravated battery, unlawful restraint, home invasion, and a hate crime.

Decatur teen accused of trying to kill his neighbor for being gay

Teen arrested for hate crime and attempted murder.

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The victim was taken to an area hospital where he received multiple stitches.

Decatur Police: Teen accused of attempting to kill neighbor

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 19-year-old is accused of breaking into his 60-year-old neighbor’s house, tying him up and beating him with a pipe wrench because he is homosexual. Decatur Poli…

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[Metalfan]

Pat Benatar is a dude? I'm confused!

 

[Sevens My Charm]

I honestly thought .. no kidding .. this was a woman ..

 

[Inferus]

He's in the closet. Who knew it was slasher style!

 

[Hermy]

Dickerson must be a graduate of the Jack Chick Academy of Theology. He has an exciting career ahead of him distributing religious tracts in the toilets of gay bars.

 

[Patchouli Flower]

Hates gays but looks like a lesbian

 

[Symmachus]

Is he wearing blush makeup, or is that just the way his face naturally looks? He looks like KD Lang if she was anorexic.

He almost kills a guy for being gay, yet he himself looks suspiciously like someone who is about to perform at a drag show. As in, he already applied the makeup, but he was interrupted before he could put on the dress and wig. The only drag performance he should be playing in is his face being dragged across a cheese grater.

If a movie version is made of this, would he be played by Ruby Rose? Probably not, because he's too feminine to be played by her.

And wouldn't it be ironic if he of all people dropped the soap?

 

[Blizzard]

ok well no actually, that pic of the perp looks kinda like a 12 year old.

 

[McDanel]

Jesus, could the problem be more obvious? He wants to kill the ghey inside himself, but he isn't gay, he's a woman!

 

[rushman]

Throw the giraffe in the can

 

[Bipedalprimate]

so this kid beat up the other guy because he couldn't handle his own homosexuality? well he will have plenty of time to embrace his sexuality in the booty house. Hes already starting to look like Molly Ringwald

 

[r0ckstar666]

Ethan Dickerson Decatur IL teen bludgeons neighbor for being gay

Ethan Dickerson Decatur Illinois teen bludgeons neighbor with pipe wrench and attempts to kill them for being gay. Charged with hate crimes.

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[Freyja]

Looks like all those soy lattés and plant based burgers has seriously affected his testosterone levels. No wonder he looks prepubescent.

 

[BuffettGirl]

Jesus, could the problem be more obvious? He wants to kill the ghey inside himself, but he isn't gay, he's a woman!

This was going to be my point as well. He hates himself, or they hate themself, poor neighbor, he became the target for this kid's inner angst.

 

[Doctor Slaughter]

This guy does not need to be released like anytime soon if ever. He will kill someone next time.

 

[Blunderbuss Firozabad]

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@r0ckstar666 be sure to do a search prior to posting. @Sugar Cookie posted this yesterday and when I checked just now, hers comes up when I searched "Ethan Dickerson" "Decatur" and even "pipe wrench".
It's not the end of the world, but it's an important part of posting.

I'll DM you.

 

[r0ckstar666]

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@r0ckstar666 be sure to do a search prior to posting. @Sugar Cookie posted this yesterday and when I checked just now, hers comes up when I searched "Ethan Dickerson" "Decatur" and even "pipe wrench".
It's not the end of the world, but it's an important part of posting.

I'll DM you.

The devil works in mysterious ways

 

[Bobbo]

so this kid beat up the other guy because he couldn't handle his own homosexuality? well he will have plenty of time to embrace his sexuality in the booty house. Hes already starting to look like Molly Ringwald

Pretty In Pink…in Prison.

 

[notchback]

Soon, his asshole will be much bigger than that of his neighbor.

 

[McDanel]

I keep coming back to this picture, because I can't believe my eyes. Great jawline, long slender neck, naturally rosy cheeks and lips, and a flawless complexion, and it goes to a kid with a penis.

 

[roadsidehorror]

He’s gonna make some lifer a real nice wife.

 

[Jellyfish Brain]

he hates a gay person so much... yet this 60 year old supposed queen STILL won in a fight after being beat in the head and tied up. I wonder who's the real bottom here?

 

[Dzaniel]

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@r0ckstar666 be sure to do a search prior to posting. @Sugar Cookie posted this yesterday and when I checked just now, hers comes up when I searched "Ethan Dickerson" "Decatur" and even "pipe wrench".
It's not the end of the world, but it's an important part of posting.

I'll DM you.

You're so helpful.....

 

[Busy Bee]

When I first saw the photo ? The article says “he dropped to his knees”? Usually think of the name “Ethan” as male? But the photo?? Very odd that he wanted to KiLL the man! He’s not right in the mind!! But he shouldn’t be free to bash anyone else!

 

[Mountaineer95]

I love the shade of blush “he” is wearing; I wish I knew what it was!

 

[Sugar Cookie]

A Decatur man who was arrested after an alleged anti-gay attack that sent the victim to the hospital was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Ethan Dickerson was arrested on February 17 for attempted first-degree murder, home invasion, hate crime, aggravated unlawful restraint, and aggravated battery.

Dickerson knowingly and voluntarily waived his right to a jury trial and was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Man accused of anti-gay attack found not guilty by reason of insanity

A Decatur man who was arrested after an alleged anti-gay attack that sent the victim to the hospital was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Jan 8, 2023

Ethan J. Dickerson, who tried to beat a Decatur neighbor to death with a pipe wrench because he said the man was gay, will need inpatient mental health treatment, a judge has ruled.

Macon County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Geisler made his decision based on an evaluation carried out by the state’s Department of Human Services.

Geisler had found Dickerson, 20, not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity after a stipulated bench trial in November.

Decatur man who tried to kill neighbor needs inpatient treatment, judge rules

Judge commits defendant to mental health treatment in the care of the Department of Human Services after ferocious attack.

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[BuffettGirl]

Thanking the gods that I turned out to be a chick, you guys are ruthless on the perpetually blushing amongst us!