Anybody knew coin dealer Jordan Algood (sp?) in Salt Lake City, Utah?
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Just saw an episode of America's Most Wanted. He was robbed and murdered in his shop last year, I think. The killers have been caught.
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Man gets 5 to life term
By JILL PRICHARD
jprichard@thespectrum.com
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Jud Burkett/ The Spectrum
A tear rolls down Daniel Campbell's cheek as he sits with his defense attorney Doug Terry and listens to Jordan Allgood's widow, Kathy Allgood, describe the impact her husband's murder has had on her family and the community Wednesday in Fifth District Court. Campbell was sentenced to five years to life.
ST. GEORGE - Tears rolled down the cheeks of Jordan Allgood's wife, three children and father-in-law and also down the cheeks of the man who pleaded guilty to killing him.
Daniel Robert Campbell, 52, was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in prison after admitting to the murder of the Allgood Coin Shop owner in November 2003.
The father-in-law of Allgood, Robert Knudsen, spoke first to Campbell.
"I was in the courtroom, Mr. Campbell, when you confessed your crime that you said was accidental," Knudsen said. "You had a choice to make. You went over to his body, put his arms behind his back and handcuffed him."
Knudsen also said that Allgood called out for help several times as Campbell ignored him and walked over his body while gathering his treasures.
"You could've called 911," Knudsen said. "By some miracle, the handcuffed Jordan Allgood dialed 911 seeking help."
Allgood's three children then stood to face Campbell and each took time to share their thoughts and emotions.
"People came into his store as customers, but they left as friends," Amber Allgood said.
Amber spoke of memories of having lunch with her father as she sat in his store. She would watch his interactions with those who came to the coin shop.
"I did not lose my memories of him and I did not lose my faith," Amber said through her tears. "I have felt a great deal of sorrow on your behalf, Daniel."
Amber read Campbell two poems that she wrote after her father's death.
The first poem, titled "Forgive", ended saying: "You really don't know what you've done - nevertheless, I forgive you."
Kathy Allgood, Jordan's wife, also faced Campbell as she expressed her thoughts.
"I didn't realize the impact that he had until the community learned of his death," Allgood said.
Allgood, an elementary school art teacher, pulled out cards that children made and gave to her after learning that something bad had happened to her husband.
"I'm sorry about your husband. I will pray for your family. Sorry, sorry, sorry," said one of the cards.
She also read letters and e-mails from others, including those who only met Jordan once.
"I miss him daily," Allgood said. "I'll probably live to be 99 years old - it's in my genes. Some days I can't fathom living that long without him. I miss having my best friend. The man I loved and married and the man you shot and killed taught me to love."
After the county prosecutor and defense attorney spoke, Campbell turned and addressed the Allgood family.
"I've never met people like you before," Campbell said. "You're a very special family."
Campbell also said that he was prepared to spend the rest of his life in prison, saying that society was not for him.
With no additional comments or pleas to the court, at 3:45 p.m. Campbell turned to face Judge G. Rand Beacham and said that he was ready to be sentenced.
Beacham noted that after 33 years of criminal activity, he would not suggest Campbell be considered for parole.
Beacham said that though Campbell repeatedly said the shooting was an accident, he failed to assist the victim and he failed to come forward until he was apprehended.
Doug Terry, defense attorney for Campbell, said that an appeal will be unlikely from his client.
Originally published September 22, 2005
Those who forgive may choose to pray for his soul in the next life, if any. But the state should not be in that business -- it should be in the business of making sure these people never do these things again, and using a swift, harsh punishment as an example to others.
<< <i>Beacham noted that after 33 years of criminal activity... >>
Gee I guess the 5-life makes sense then. He's still got a bright future of criminal activity left if he gets out in 5
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For killing a man.
Sometimes I think this country is headed to hell in a handbasket, when I read stuff like that. I knew a very pleasant, nonviolent fella who got 80 years on drug charges. Mind you, I'm not suggesting that drug dealers shouldn't get jail time, but it seems a little skewed when killers can get as little as five, eight, ten years...