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    I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?

    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

    Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.

    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.

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As many of you know, I am a supervisor for Days Inn. Last night one of my desk clerks was beaten to death over a few dollars in cash. What is this world coming to? I was off last night and today, I got a call a little while ago about this. This is so sad, a friend killed over a little bit of money.

http://www.wmbb.com/gulfcoastwest/m...px.-content-articles-MBB-2007-10-22-0003.html
Panama City, FL - Panama City Police officials and the Bay County Medical Examiner's Office are trying to solve a murder at the Bayside Inn in downtown Panama City.

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.

Panama City Police Captain Dan Bates said at this point they have not yet determined how the man was killed, but they believe robbery was the motive.

Stay tuned to wmbb.com and News 13 for updates throughout the day.
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That so blows. Middle of summer here two teens went on a spree , their first victim was left dead in a parking lot over $15 while his girlfriend and her kids was in the room waiting on him. They were visiting for her son's Basic Training Graduation. A person's life is worth more than $15. Four more victims that night , 1 in the hospital in critical condition and the two teens got less than $200.

Some days its a shame almost to be a human.

I'm very sorry to hear about your friend bro.
 
just ridiculous over a few sad measly bucks..... how sad does this world.. no. this COUNTRY... have to become? This is America, aren't we supposed to be... some sort of STANDARD!? Bry is right... this really does have me ashamed to be related to the human race..... Granted ive felt that way for some time, but, this only reaffirms it.

Condolences to you, the friends, and the family of this person.
 
Thanks guys.

You know, we hear about things like this everyday, but when it hits close to home you really feel it. One day you are cracking jokes and having fun together, the next day one of you are dead. The truly sad part is his life was worth about 230.00 dollars, beaten to death for nothing. I will never understand it; I just don't understand how some people can be so cold.

The worst part is the sinking feeling that goes straight to the bottom of your stomach when you see the stretcher rolling him away. There is nothing like that, it is just so sickening. All of the memories flood you mind about all the times you seen him, but in the back of your thoughts you know you never will again.

I knew him pretty well, I know he did not try to stop anyone from taking the cash, but they just seen the need to kill him. Too cold, just way too cold to be called human.

Take care Ed, I will miss you Bro....... :(
 
Wow, what a tragedy. I am really sorry about the loss of your friend Bobby. I hope the law catches up with the murderer(s) and they are punished severely.
 
Sorry to hear Bobby, my condolences to his family and you. This is an unfortunate, all too common occurrence in this country now.
 
How tragic. I am so very sorry to hear this, Bobby. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the family, friends, and co-workers of the victim of this sensless crime.
 
Thanks for the kind comments guys, it is greatly appreciated.
 
Hey Bobby. Heartfelt condolences to his family and all those who comforted in your friend. Life is too short, and then it gets shorter. Rejoice in the good memories of him that can't be taken away. Take care.
 
Update!!

http://www.wmbb.com/gulfcoastwest/mbb/news.apx.-content-articles-MBB-2008-04-16-0009.html

The following information was released by the Panama City Police Department:

David Eric Merkel is wanted for the murder of J. Edward Bennett on October 22, 2007. Mr. Bennett was the night clerk at the Days Inn Bayside hotel in Panama City. He was found, deceased, by the dayshift clerk. David Eric Merkel has an active warrant for his arrest for murder

Anyone with information on Merkel's whereabouts is asked to contact the Panama City Police Department @ 850-872-3100 or call Crimestoppers at 785-TIPS.

Name: David Eric Merkel

DOB: 1977, 30 Years Old
Height: 5-09
Weight: Approximately 200 Lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel

Address: Unknown
Known Associates: None
Vehicles: Unknown

From Panama City Police Department:

On Monday, October 22, 2007, at approximately 7:20 a.m. Officers responded to the Days Inn Bayside, 711 W. Beach Drive, in reference to a homicide.

An employee arrived at work and found that the night auditor, J. Edward Bennett, 57 years old of Panama City Florida, had been murdered. Detectives quickly established that Bennett was murdered during a robbery.

Bennett's death was ruled a homicide with the manner of death being blunt force trauma.

Mr. Bennett worked for the days inn as its Night Auditor since December 2005. Mr. Bennett also worked as a security watchman on Panama City Beach.

During the course of the investigation, a former employee David Merkel was established as a suspect. Merkel was hired by the Days Inn on February 28, 2007 and was terminated from employment on May 22, 2007. Over a period of time, detectives collected evidence linking David Merkel to the robbery and murder of Mr. Bennett. DNA evidence recovered from the crime scene was submitted through the FBI to the New Jersey State Police Crime Lab. On Monday, April 14, 2008, Detectives were notified that the DNA evidence recovered from the crime scene linked David Merkel to the murder of Edward Bennett.

On April 16, 2008 an arrest warrant for an open count of murder was issued for David Merkel, White Male, 31 years of age of Panama City.

David Merkel was last seen in December 2007 when he stole his mother's vehicle and abandoned it near Ebro on Highway 20. An arrest warrant was issued by Lynn Haven Police Department for Grand Theft. Detectives also learned that his ATM card was used in Houston, Texas on December 4, 2007.

No further information on his whereabouts.

Anyone with information on Merkel's whereabouts is asked to contact the Panama City Police Department @ 850-872-3100 or call Crimestoppers at 785-TIPS.
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Bobby do they have a picture of this scumbag? Im thinking Mass emailing of the photo, that stuff flies like wildfire on the interweb. Someone is bound to see this Murdering..... well you know...
 
I so hope they find this guy..... and just :uzi: the scumbag
 
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Name: David Eric Merkel, 30 Years Old, 5'9", Approx. 200 Lbs, Hair: Brown, Eyes: Hazel

Address: Unknown
Known Associates: None
Vehicles: Unknown

If anyone has seen him please contact the Panama City Police Department 850-872-3100 or call Crimestoppers at 785-TIPS.

Thanks guys!!
 
They caught him!!

HOUSTON

The hunt for one of Panama City's most wanted is over.

A Lynn Haven man, sought in the killing of a motel night clerk, was arrested Monday afternoon by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to Lt. Mark Aviles of the Panama City Police Department.

That man, David Eric Merkel, 30, is the prime suspect in the 2007 slaying of J. Edward Bennett, 58, of Panama City.

Aviles said two of his officers were en route to Houston late Monday evening to begin the extradition process.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg," Aviles said. "We've got a ton of work ahead of us."

On the morning of Oct. 22, J. Edward Bennett, a night clerk at the Days Inn Bayside in downtown Panama City, was found beaten and stabbed to death.

Police said they believe Merkel, an employee at the Beach Drive motel at the same time as Bennett, is the killer.

Merkel, according to police, has been on the run since December when he stole his mother's car and disappeared.

In April, after reportedly receiving positive results on DNA evidence, investigators issued a warrant for Merkel's arrest.

Using bank account information, police had tracked Merkel to Texas, where they began working with local media outlets in search of tips.

After the story was featured on a popular Houston television program, titled "Wheel of Justice," calls began coming in concerning Merkel's
whereabouts, Aviles said.
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A suspect in a Panama City murder case is behind bars in Houston, Texas and is awaiting extradition back to Bay County.

Police say David Eric Merkel fled Florida after being questioned by police in the murder of a night clerk at the Days Inn Bayside Motel in Panama City last October. Authorities believe Merkel robbed his former employer and killed J. Edward Bennett, the night clerk at the motel.

Police say they spotted use of Merkel's ATM card in the northern Houston area in December. Panama City Police talked to a Houston area news station which aired a story about the murder.

Monday, police say a crimestoppers tip was called in and U.S. Marshalls were able to arrest Merkel. Merkel is now being held in Houston. Panama City Police detectives are in Houston working with U.S. Marshalls and other investigators to gather evidence in the case as well as interviewing Merkel.

Sergeant Jon Morris of the Panama City Police Department tells News 13 it could possible be a week before Merkel is extradited back to Bay County.
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Wow, sorry to hear Bobby. The world is full of scumbags looking to prey on people. Hope he gets what he deserves!
 
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