Thanks to all of you who supported all of us throughout this ordeal.

I wish I could have known Denise. She sounds like a terrific person. Thank you for telling us about her. I hope you find whatever peace is possible.

Just a postscript to this terrible tragedy:

A spot on my friend Michelle McNamara's website, truecrimediary.com. She is an amazing writer who gave D a huge and loud voice relating what happened.

Thanks to all of you who supported all of us throughout this ordeal.

S

I'd love to see him live out his sentence in a Pakistani "death cell".
It would be more suitable for him.
Or this type of cell which saves tax dollars on white trash, like brent.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6821/sanques...

He will be about 70 when he gets released.
70!
Since we can't implement torture in the US. I think being in prison until he his 70 is still not good enough.
But if this is the best the Texas judicial system can dish out. I'll accept it & consider it as a tax dollars partially at work.

Now, let's start healing.

Why didnt anyone try to warn Denise what a fucking pervert he was? I would have loved for someone to have done that for me. I was lucky..I figured it out..Denise found out the hard way. Who cares about Brent...make a resolution to protect the innocent ones whenever you can. Dont keep your mouth shut. I didnt know Denise..she wouldnt speak to me because apparently Brent made her jealous of me or something..a sickening game player...he did the same shit to me as well. When she gave me dirty looks I could only feel so sorry for her. Please folks...Denise would probably tell you the same...warn a girl whenever you can...there ARE other Brents in the world. HE WASANT SPECIAL!

And I wont be posting again. He isnt worth the time Iv taken so far to type any of this.

Stranger In Strange Land here. Event Horizon has always considered me his freind..not only a freind..something of a little sister. Or so I thought. What is the reason Event that you choose to call me " Brain-Dead"? Why am I especially brain dead compared to anyone else who ever dated him. Thanks alot Bro...I guess I just disappointed you. Remeber we were ALL doing lots of LSD and I was very young. At least I never had ANYTHING to do with him again. I don't beleive I ever spoke to him again but once on the phone..in which I nothing more to ever say. By the way readers...he called me because he was high on meth and materbating and wanted me to hear his orgasm. Pretty sick huh? Also to tell me he had a bisexual experience...as if I fucking cared! As if I didnt already suspect YEARS ago that he was gay! It never surprised me what he did. I'm glad that thing is in prison.

I’m glad it’s finally over, and that Brent probably won’t see freedom again. I’m also pleased to see how fast this happened. I know it must feel like it’s been an eternity for you, but this seems really fast when compared to some of these trials that drag on for YEARS, literally.

Possibly a case of the defence having very little to work with? Difficult to establish reasonable doubt when someone is so careless of who sees him do the deed and gives no thought to covering up. And we already knew he was plain evil rather than crazy evil.

I hope this marks the end of the wounding and can be the beginning of the healing for Denise's family and friends. May her daughters grow up strong.

Thank God this is over for Betty and the girls and all the really special people in Denise's life. She would be so proud of you all,, you really make a difference in this crime-ridden world, I wish there were more of you. May Denise rest in peace now..

I hope it's life without parole. And I too wish they'd just let him jump.

I was very caught up in this case. I'm glad to know at least this part is behind the families now

I just want to say sorry for your loss to the family and friends. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. This is an unimaginable horror.

wow i hope he rots in hell,at the risk of repeating myself i know exactly where bettys head is at and what it was like to have to testify in a gruesome murder trial,we just finished one not to long ago and because my best friends dad knew i would be one of the first called to testify at a trial he wanted to tell me the gruesome details before they hit the news or papers(hes a cop) so i would be smacked in the head by the details,,i am so glad that the children have a grandmother like that to take care of them oddly in our murder case the grandmother also is now raising a 7 yr old girl,,god bless betty and the children she now is raising ,,ty

Thank you so much for coming back to give us this update, Sydney. Betty isn't the only one who appears strong and determined. It's clear Denise was surrounded by many wonderful people who loved her.

I'm glad it's finally over, and that Brent probably won't see freedom again. I'm also pleased to see how fast this happened. I know it must feel like it's been an eternity for you, but this seems really fast when compared to some of these trials that drag on for YEARS, literally.

May Denise rest in peace, and may Betty find a way to help those girls move on with their lives, safely away from the murdering scumbag. I wish you all well.

Thank You Sydney. I'm happy with this outcome. He won't get as many free appeals. It won't bring Denise back, but it does give a little sense of justice. How are the children doing? Are they settling into a new routine? Well, I wish the best for you and your family. Take care.
Lynn

It's over! He was found guilty of D's murder, and sentenced to life in prison. By Texas law, he will be required to serve a minimum of 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. However, the Judge stated that he has submitted a written request to the Parole Board that he never be released on parole because the nature of the crime was so violent.

I started this part about the trial several times, but because the testimony and evidence was so gruesome, horrific and completely heartbreaking, I simply cannot provide too much detail. What I will write is that the witnesses from D's building are incredible people. They were so strong-hearted and cared so much that one tried to stop him before he turned on her and she had to flee. Another had to get up and show how hard he was hitting her, with the actual bat used. One had the presence of mind and the bravery to follow him out of the building, yelling to everyone around them, "Look at him! Remember him! This is important!," over and over again. And one followed him far enough to get a description of his truck and his license plate number. These poor people will be haunted by what they saw for the rest of their lives, and yet they tried to help, they came to court, they testified, they stayed for the entire trial, they cried and they hugged us when it was done. They cared so much for tiny little D, whom they didn't even know.

Betty was the most amazing part of the trial. Because she was a witness, she was allowed in the courtroom only for the opening and closing statements, the summations and the verdict and sentencing. When she testified, she relayed, among many other things, how her 7 year old granddaughter asked her, "Was it daddy?" after she was told her mommy had to go to heaven to be with grandpa, and how the girl then asked, "Why didn't they just shoot him?" after Betty had to tell her he did it. Betty did not waver, she did not cry and she looked him right in the face when she told the court of how he treated her only daughter. She told me afterward that he would not look her in the eye. I am in awe of this woman and the strength she possesses.

The prosecutors, Mr. Beach and Ms. Madson, prepared and delivered such a strong case that the jury took less than 30 minutes to find him guilty. The jury then took maybe an hour to sentence him to life in prison. From where I was sitting, I could only see the jurors in the back row, but I could tell that this case really affected them. Again, such amazing people.

As for my selfish part, I wanted only three things from this trial. I wanted him to be found guilty, I wanted him to spend the rest of his life in the TDC, and I wanted him to see my face, one last time, on the "free" side of the railing. I got my wishes. During the trial, I was watching him and twice he turned to look at me. I simply stared at him until he finally turned away. And in his eyes, on the last day I would ever see him and he would ever walk free, I saw nothing but cold deadness. I think that is a reflection of what is in his heart.

God bless you Denise Ann Seymour Stephens! May you rest in peace......

I just spoke with the clerk at the District Court and was told that, as of now, the trial will start on 10/20. The jury selection is slated to begin on 10/14, and no spectators will be allowed to attend. I was advised to call the Court office on the Friday before to ensure that it is still scheduled to begin on 10/20. I really hope it goes forth...I want this over....

I am always so sad when I read or hear about the people who were affected by him. I'm glad for the ones that managed to avoid entanglement, and sympathetic for the ones who did not. It just boggles my mind to think of how many this murder has affected. It's not just those of us who are...were...close to her now, but everyone who has ever known her. And him.

D is...was...one of the few truly good and decent people I have ever met. I should be so lucky to meet one like her again........

S

Hey everyone. I have wanted to post for awhile but just couldn't. I am from M'town too and have known the sicko my whole life. He kept trying to date me - just couldn't do it. Felt like there just wasn't something right about that boy. When I found out what he did it gave me chills. I was going through a icky divorce where my ex told me he'd "always be 2 steps behind me" and so far....he's kept his word. Divorce is final, but he's always right there. I pray that D will watch over me so my boys don't go thru what her beautiful girls are going thru. Much blessings to you all and may he rot in hell forever...although that'd be too good for him too.

Sydney,

Thank you for stopping by to update us.

I'm SO HAPPY to hear that the shithead surrendered his parental rights, that Betty has been granted full custody, and that she has sole discretion in arranging visits for Brent's family. I do hope they'll still be able to see the girls -- those girls need all the loving family they can get -- but only as long as Betty deems it healthy and positive for the girls. It really needs to be ALL about them for now, to help them through this.

Kudos to the system for getting something right FOR ONCE.

May you all find peace.

Sydney, I am so sorry for your loss. No words can express how I feel. I was once married to another POS, and was beaten constantly. I finally left him in Fla and returned to my home state of NJ.. He followed... and found out where I was living.. Broke into my home and tried to kill me in front of my three daughters.. My oldest daughter ( at the time 8), told him she had to go to the bathroom and called 911.. She saved my life.. Denise was not as lucky, may she rest in peace.. I'm sure her children have many to love them, they will need you ALL..

There was a court hearing on 9/8 where Brent forfeited his parental rights to the girls (he signed the papers) and Betty was awarded FULL AND TOTAL CUSTODY of them. Yea! Also, the...(I can't remember what it's called...it's the thing that Brad files with the court)... states that Brent's parents will have visitation only in accordance with Betty's approval. That means that his parents do not have specific visitation times/dates with the girls. The grandparents have to work it out, and Betty has the final say.

Thank you to all the ladies that showed up to support Betty during this hearing. I know it meant so much to her, and I just can't tell you how much it meant to me. D would be so proud!

The MURDER! trial is still scheduled to start on 10/14. I'm not sure if I really want it to be so soon, or if I want it to be delayed until after the first of the year. Maybe it would be good to get it over with so that the emotional scabs scraped off are fairly fresh and maybe don't leave such deep scars (yeah, right....). But then maybe it's better to wait so I have some perspective on the situation (yeah, right....). I just know that this will never, ever be an easy thing to deal with. I will NEVER understand.....

I've been dreaming of D again (I probably will for the rest of my life), and now my kids are dreaming of her too. They've known her all their lives, and love (loved) her so much. They are having a hard time with all of this. We've been as honest as we can be with 11 and 8 year olds, but they just don't understand since D was such a sweet, squishy, lovey place for them. They ask "How could he hurt her????", and I just don't know what to say because I don't understand. That really makes me cry because it requires an answer that children (and adults) should never have to contemplate. (BTW....They've known him their whole lives too. For almost 2 years they were told to call the police if he ever came to the door. Kids should never have to deal with that!)

S

DNY....there is a specific reason I want to hear from you. Please call or write.

Happy birthday, D! I'm so sorry we won't make it back to FL to celebrate another year. I remember how much you enjoyed it....

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday Denise, we love you and miss you

Brent's murder trial is scheduled to begin on 10/14 in the 265th Judicial District Court at the Crowley Courts Bldg near downtown Dallas. I'll post new dates if and when they change.

Hey brand new to this site. I dated Denise for awhile back in M-Town till I moved to Ny. I had gotten back in touch with her about 2 years ago. When I found out what an ass she was married to, I kept telling her to get a divorce. We used to talk online through e-mails and IM's and on the phone as well. The last time we talked she was concerned because the ass was coming back into town for court. I hope the SOB gets raped every night for what he did. Any way Sydney, if you are the same sid D. was always talking about she considered you to be her best friend.

I have been tring to keep up with the happenings in this case is the trial
date set?? How are the girls and Betty?? Does she have to share the kids?
I want to back up Betty in anyway possible. Denise was the greatest person.

Brent was indicted by the Dallas County grand jury yesterday for D's murder. A date for trial has not yet been set.

Hi Wonder,
The hearing did not go as well as was hoped.
I will post more after the grand jury hearing to indict Brent on the murder charge. It's coming up.

Dong2...
Thanks for the info on M, however I found out the manuscript wouldn't be relevant in either the criminal or civil case. Much appreciated you posted that though and would have been willing to help.

any word on the hearing yesterday ?

The Seamans are not Bent’s bio-parents, he was adopted….from Texas, not the gloriusly boring state of Iowa. He always hated his name.

How sad. They gave him a home and then had to watch him turn out to be a waste and a murderer.

howdy all, been following along for a while now. I knew BDS from Jr. & Sr. High school. in fact he and M were my best friends until they went to Uof I. I did the sound at Denise's wedding in the "little church in the country" It was my teenage sis that Event Horizon mentioned. By the way, EH has it right on the money with his recap on "The Demented History of 'Bent' Brent D. Seaman.

Just to clear some things up, I could tell you where M is.

The Seamans are not Bent's bio-parents, he was adopted....from Texas, not the gloriusly boring state of Iowa. He always hated his name.

Bent was a predator, always looking for whatever benefit he could get out of a situation. Not respecting anything anyone worked for, especially his parents. Never accepting responibility for his actions or their consequenses. I'll grant you it made for fun times when we were kids, but we're not kids anymore.
I don't think there's one item on Moses' Top Ten that Ol' Bent didn't take a shot at regularly
More later...gotta make supper for kids.

Hi Wonder,
Intruder does have Betty's info and visa versa. All is well. =)
Thanks for checking back and keeping this going. Prayers and well wishes for the family are always helpful.
Thanks again =)

i do have Betty number and e-mail thanks any way

if your parents are still married - and are in fact your biological parents ... you have to be a pure idiot to change your last name. Unless he fanaticised about being a celebrity or something of that nature... what a creep.

***** Could someone reunite "intruder" pass on her phone # or email address to betty *** that would be sweet

thank u for the up date u see i knew her when i was a kid from marshalltown and help her move down there so ask her who drove the truck for her.

p.s. Brent legally changed his name to Stephens as he did not want the name Seaman any longer. Too much detail to go in to.

Aww...he should have kept the last name...seeing as he may soon be wallowing in it. It would have been fitting.

Betty is doing well and so are the kids. The community has been incredible in pitching in.
If possible, I'll update after the next court date.

Harley Tech said it well...Things slow down, but they never stop.

p.s. Brent legally changed his name to Stephens as he did not want the name Seaman any longer. Too much detail to go in to.

Hi Betty,

Welcome to the site!!

The usual pattern here on DD is a lot like what you are seeing. After the initial barrage of messages, things dye down some. Not because people lose interest, but because the information flow usually slows to a crawl.

As hearings come up and trials start, there are usually updates. Believe me, the crack staff here keep track of stories that started here long before I got here.

You might want to click on the forums link above and sign up there. If you want to start a new thread on this case or search the older ones and post, I'm sure others will join you in conversation about it.

Things slow down, but they never stop.

Again, welcome to the site.

R

I'm Bettys friend and i come here to see any new things come up here.
And i have not seen any new things for some time after jun 17
So i log on to ask if any body got any thing on Betty how she is doing and kids And what is haping to ass hole

http://cbs11tv.com/local/court.....35142.html

no Horizon don't go ... the hearing is next monday - we are here !

can you explain why brents name is stephens and his parents is Seaman ?

I think this thread is dead, this is my final entry in it.

-"Good bye cruel world, it's over...I'm just going to walk on by."