I don't think anybody here in the Quinte area is chalking up this terrible tragedy to a connection with the Airbase, other than that the man worked there. Overwhelmingly, people is this neck of the woods strongly support our armed forces, as is witnessed with each and every repatriation ceremony.

But we are all devastated. Mayor John Williams (no relation to the Commander) was told to "sit down" before being told the news. At last night's Belleville council meeting, our Mayor Neil Ellis appeared as if he had be beaten up himself. This was an honorary member of the Trenton Rotary, for pete's sake. An everyday guy.

I can tell you the story about Jessica Lloyd's brother exclaiming "they should shoot the f...ing pervert" is NOT TRUE because I was there. It was some other guy who said that, he wassitting right behind Belleville Inspector Mike Graham, and I was about 4 rows behind them.

Some of the more bizarre elements of the story are now coming to light, because this is such a small and tight community. For example, it has been said that DNA may have been collected at the scene of one of the assaults.

What led police to Williams was, apparently, unique tire treads which they were searching for on February 4.

This is a terrifying story. Williams was only here in the Trenton area since July of last year, but already he had prominence, playing a key role as the Olympic torch came through. And yes he was at every repatriation ceremony.

Stark contrast to today's reports, which have him using duty counsel at the local court house. At http://www.newswatchcanada.ca they are saying there is a publication ban now in effect, which is surprising in the sense that the internet really has been breaking down those walls.

BTW, Williams was supposed to make an appearance tomorrow at the opening of a pizza joint.