17-Year-Old Eureka Man Breaks Grandfather's Ribs, Police Say
Zachary Martin beat up his grandfather Feb. 5 in the 400 block of Eagle Pointe Landing, Eureka Police said.
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A 17-year-old Eureka man faces criminal charges after police said he beat his 68-year-old grandfather, breaking his ribs.
Zachary Martin, 17, of the 700 block of Vista Hills Court in Eureka, was charged Feb. 13 with second-degree elder abuse.
Eureka Police said Martin beat his grandfather Feb. 5 in the 400 block of Eagle Pointe Landing Drive in Eureka. The incident was referenced in a previous Eureka-Wildwood Patch article published Feb. 14: Domestic Assault, Controlled Substance Arrests: Eureka Police Log
In addition to broken ribs, police said Martin caused bruising on his grandfather's body.
Martin posted a $20,000 bond, and was released from St. Louis County jail Friday. He is to have no contact with his grandfather.
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David
5:23 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
I''l bet his parents are proud of him.......
Grandpa
7:43 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
The grandparents probably raised the ---- bum and that's the respect they get. I hope grandpa stomps a mud hole in his --- and kicks it dry.
Michele
11:33 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
I went to school with him this is horrible this world is going to hell.
Keith
2:40 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
I hope someone knocks that smile off his face.
Grandpa
7:40 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Hey Jon I hope he kicks your ass
Ryan
9:00 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Lol grandpa get to know the guy before you judge him. Might do you some good to get another perspective.
Ryan
11:34 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Lol man yea I did I had class with him I actually like the kid. I'm not judging him I'm agreeing with you. There is two sides to every story.
Vince Burress
10:09 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
There is NO side to this story that warrants what that kid did to his grandfather.
Al
4:54 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO PUNCH SOMEONE. NO, THERE IS NOT TWO SIDES TO THIS STORY WHEN ONE PERSON ABUSES ANOTHER.
Al
4:57 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
You learn a man's character when you see how he treats EVERY ONE, not just his friends. Anyone can be nice to their friends.