DA: Death penalty unlikely in Burousas case

Teresa Burousas is escorted back to a funeral home limousine by her father following the funeral of her husband and alleged victim Buzz Burousas at Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville July 5.

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Tuesday, August 4. 2009

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Griffin circuit district attorney Scott Ballard reported late Monday his office is unlikely to seek the death penalty in the Buzz Burousas murder case.

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#1 B on 08/04/09 at 07:08 AM

OMG.....put her in the cell with Jamie Weiss. I think they would be a lovely couple.

#2 Don't Understand on 08/04/09 at 07:59 AM

Why not the death penalty? There seems to be alot of murders lately and the death penalty is the first thing that they remove from the table. I just don't understand exactly what the qualifications are for the death penalty. Could someone shed some light on this for me please?

#3 rtvols on 08/04/09 at 09:20 AM

WHY NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS A KILLER

#3.1 Grim Reaper on 08/04/09 at 11:53 AM

Is she?
Do you know this to be true?
Do you have children?
Is your mind right?
Ever had the crap beat out of you?
Get off her case you lowlight scumbag, you would never qualify to be seated on a jury, you are a sick nut!

#3.1.1 Back it up, sista! on 08/04/09 at 01:43 PM

To apply your same logic, do you know it for a FACT that she was beaten? Do you know for a fact that her mind was not "right"?

Regardless of whether or not she was ever beaten, she wasn't in any danger at the time when the trigger was pulled- if she did it. Additionally, her mind was "right" enough to know she needed to fabricate an elaborate story as a coverup to her actions-if she did it.

The bottom line is, the evidence pointing to her guilt is very compelling, but the court and a jury of her peers will ultimately decide.

#3.1.1.1 Anonymous on 08/13/09 at 11:54 AM

Does it really matter whether or not she was in her right mind. Anyone who murders another human has got to be crazy! She can kiss that life insurance good bye.

If she was in an abusive relationship, it does not matter, she had very prominent family members in Pike County to help her out.

Why have the "death penalty" if it is never used? If it was used more often, maybe she would have thought twice. Yeah, right, she thought it out more than twice to have come up with such a "story"!

#3.1.2 rtvols on 08/04/09 at 02:24 PM

LET ME ANSWER ALL THOSE QUESTIONS
1.YES
2.YES
3.YES
4.YES
5.YES But I didn't kill the other person for it.
6.YOU are right on 1 count I cant be seated on a jury because my dad was murdered with 2 gun shots to the back of the head, and I'm not sick, I feel great.

#4 Anonymous on 08/04/09 at 10:34 AM

Suffering in jail for LIFE may even be better!!!!

#5 Anonymous on 08/04/09 at 01:12 PM

grim reaper....i hope to god you get beaten like a rented mule....you were either sleeping with her or toting around a 65 iq if you think A. she didnt do it or B. buzz ever laid a hand on her.

as a family member i would personally rather see her rot in jail. death is an easy out. i want her to sit in that 8x8 cell for 23 hours a day thinking about what she did. i want other prisoners to assault her.make her life a living hell. then i shall pray for her to live to be 106.

#5.1 anonymous on 08/04/09 at 04:43 PM

Amen to everything you said. I knew Buzz and this man did not beat her. Sitting in jail is probably the best thing . And I too hope she rots there.

#6 Election forecaster on 08/04/09 at 01:16 PM

Maybe Scott Ballard doesn't want to be re-elected next term. I don't understand how a statement like that could even be relayed to the public before a hearing for a bond or due process or whatever is even held. Must be some mighty good evidence they've collected in less than a week since her arrest
And oh by the way was there ever a photo of the now allegedly two suspects released in the newspaper after the murder happened? Does anyone out there remember or know; I don't remember seeing one but seems like I was told it was published.

#7 Anonymous on 08/04/09 at 02:11 PM

Why are you so quick to judge? We do not know all the facts just the media’s interpretation and they are not the judge and jury. Let the system work. Yes she may very well have committed this crime but she may also be innocent. No one really knows but her and God. Pray for all concerned and pray that justice is served.

#8 Concerned on 08/04/09 at 02:37 PM

I feel that she should get the death penalty! Aside from the fact she killed Buzz, lookb at the lies she told! People looking forv suspects who didn't exist!!! Must be her political connection!!!

#9 Just the facts. on 08/04/09 at 02:56 PM

I like how everybody seems to think what she did was rigth. For THEY beleive she was beaten by Buzz. It is all lies on her behalf. To try to make someone feel sorry for her. If you believe it then you are very STUPID. She needs to DIE IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR.

#10 Concerned on 08/04/09 at 03:15 PM

Bring the chair back for this case!!!!

#11 Anonymous on 08/04/09 at 04:06 PM

Just a thought. I am no expert by any means but it seems that the DA has seen the evidence against this woman and has made his decision based on that. Also, look at the nightmare that the Jamie Weise case has become, and it IS a death penalty case with reportedly very good evidence. Do we really want to be put through years and years of paying her medical bills while her parade of lawyers claim she is insane just so we can feel better? I'm not saying she dosn't deserve it, just asking the question.

#12 concord neighbor on 08/04/09 at 04:12 PM

A eye for a eye.....She killed him
so death penalty it should be for her.
Why should we pay (tax payers) pay for her to sit in priosn till she dies....
Hang

#12.1 old dude on 08/04/09 at 07:41 PM

I knew Buzzy for over 40 years. He was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Allways willing to help other people. I worked with him at Carters where he had plenty of chances to lose his temper. Never happened. What is so sad is that he called me about a month before he was killed and he said they were not getting along so great but he still loved her and he didnt seem to think they didnt have any problems that couldnt be worked out. Knowing Buzzy he probably felt the same way as she (allegedly) pumped the bullets into him. He deserved so much better than this.

#12.1.1 R U on 08/05/09 at 06:46 AM

Are you a member of the gay community too?

#12.1.1.1 RU 2? on 08/06/09 at 11:55 AM

Not sure how to take this- Are you gay and trying to score an anonamous hook up with posters on this website?

#12.1.2 Say what? on 08/06/09 at 10:32 AM

Hey old dude, why did'nt you invite him to come live with you if ya'll were that close. You could have done everyone including yourself a favor. Shame on you for not (allegedly) looking out for your man.

#12.1.2.1 old dude on 08/07/09 at 01:43 AM

Hey. Butt boys, sorry to disapoint but you are barking up the wrong tree if you are looking for some brown round. Neither i or Buzz was a passer or reciever. If you dont believe me, ask that slut you call mama. You must be thinking about your so called "daddy" if you are talking about a faggot. You are probaly one of them so called "white" boys who thinks its cool to suck up to blacks, turn your hat around, and pull up to service stations with that rap crap going. Buzz was just a good guy who didnt deserve what happened to him. Too bad it couldnt have happened to somebody like you. But keep it up, it might happen yet.

#12.1.2.1.1 Thank God on 08/09/09 at 09:22 PM

I never had a friend like you. You are a nasty old dude. You have talked about Mothers, Daddy's, White Boys, Blacks with hats on backwards, rap music, service stations and sluts. It sounds like you learned a lot while you were in prison or from the bath houses of San Francisco. You need to be tested for AIDS, you could be a carrier right here in my county.
You need help.

#12.1.2.1.1.1 WhoMe? on 08/13/09 at 12:20 PM

OldDude learned it all right here in this small community. If you have not seen what he describes, you must not get out of the house very much. It is everywhere!

#13 anonymous on 08/06/09 at 02:26 PM

The reason the death penalty is not being sought is because under Georgia law this type of case does not qualify for the death penalty.

#13.1 anonymous on 08/06/09 at 08:13 PM

please explain the law for those of us who do not know

#13.2 Don't Understand on 08/06/09 at 08:39 PM

What exactly are the qualifications for the death penalty?

#13.3 Sheila Tolley on 08/07/09 at 08:45 AM

Are you kidding me? I just love learning new things. Do you mean that, IF I was that kind of person, I could shoot my husband twice in our own drive-way, have a POSSIBILITY of getting away with it, and if I do get caught and charged with felony murder, malicious murder, and assault, I cannot get the death penalty as long as I live in Georgia? How cool is that?

#13.4 O.B. on 08/08/09 at 05:32 PM

You are correct. This case wouldn't qualify under the Georgia Code Annotated for the death penalty.

#14 Kayren Brock on 08/07/09 at 09:46 AM

You never know what goes on behind closed doors. I am in agreement if you thought her was so abused then why did't you move him in with you. Some very uneducated people out there still on Domestice Violence. Maybe you should study up on it and do as I get get with your Senator and build a Peace Place for this sort of thing. Get involved to help not hurt.

#14.1 Anonymous on 08/09/09 at 11:30 AM

She was not abused. She was evil & is evil & greedy.

#15 th on 08/07/09 at 02:11 PM

question? did anyone attend this funeral? was she upset at all,the picture looks like she is huffing and blowing like she was glad that it was finally over with.please tell us something if you attended.

#15.1 anonymous on 08/07/09 at 03:32 PM

I saw her the day after the shooting. Not much emotion.

#15.2 Sue on 08/11/09 at 08:58 PM

I attended the funeral and saw no signs of injury, bruises, hair perfect, make-up perfect.. looked like she was attending the funeral of someone she knew, not for her husband. I knew Buzz and did not know Teresa. If she was being beaten (cannot believe it) she had the means to get away from it without killing him (she admitted to killing him after seeking mental help). Like someone mentioned before, only she and God know the reasons why and whether she sits in jail the rest of her life or she is put to death.... God has the final decision. Someone said she will not obtain a fair trial... probably not, but as long as individuals keep trashing her and Buzz, making assumptions, and all the other foolish comments going on we will never know whether it is fair or not. People..... Buzz was a good man, did not deserve to die. Teresa, I can't comment on because I did not meet her before the funeral but I know some of her family, she deserves a fair trial... the only way she will get this is if everyone calms down and respects both of them and let the court system do its job as it was intended. Teresa has already admitted to the shooting, let a fair trial determine her fate... either way Buzz is gone, will me missed by so many for he has helped so many in time of need and has been a great friend and co-worker to many.

#15.2.1 JC on 08/13/09 at 08:40 PM

I went to school with Teresa all of my school years. It is hard for me to see her as a murderer because she did not seen evil or a trouble maker in school. She was an honor student and part of the 'goodie goodie' crowd. I have never known her to be in trouble. I did not know Buzz so initially I wondered about him. Really we don't know what happened, it will probably come out in time.

#16 LMAO on 08/07/09 at 04:58 PM

Kayren, you keep talking about undeducated people...you might want to proof read your posts before you call people uneducated.

#17 Anonymous on 08/09/09 at 02:31 PM

Live simple,Love generously,care deeply,Speak kindly and leave the rest toGod.Donot take revenge ,leave room for Gods wrath.Itis mine to avenge I will repay says The Lord Romans12;19.

#18 charles schwable on 08/09/09 at 05:23 PM

I have alot to comment about all you blood-thirsty vigilantee's you don't know the story unless you are god,and to #9 there is no more electric chair STUPID!!! you know god will hold accountable for your evilness and hatred,i was in the hospital with her morons,of a undisclosed location,so put that in your pipe and smoke it or whatever you're on!!!all you disciple of satan send me your reply and judgement call on this!!!!

#18.1 Anonymous on 08/09/09 at 09:15 PM

you have issues and are very naive. People who are evil are deceitful & are liars. She is a murderer. Meeting someone at the end of a very long driveway murdering them & then going back & making up a lie is not to be pitied, but to be judged. open your mind.

#18.2 WhoMe? on 08/13/09 at 12:08 PM

If you were in the hospital with her, you must be the "moran". If you are foing to use "God", do the proper thing, USE A CAPITAL G. I hate stupid people.

#19 me on 08/10/09 at 05:07 PM

IF SHE WAS ABUSED WHY DIDN'T SHE JUST MOVE OUT AND REPORT IT TO THE COPS INSTEAD OF TAKING HIS LIFE?

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