SEX IS DEATH. (The line is not fine at all)

I came to Carthage, where I found myself in the midst of a hissing cauldron of lusts. I had not yet fallen in love, but I was in love with the idea of it, and this feeling that something was missing made me despise myself for not being more anxious to satisfy the need. I began to look around for some object for my love, since I badly wanted to love something. —St. Augustine, Confessions


The line between love and hate, that is. I prefer to think of it as the line between Love and Power, but I am a reactionary, after all.

Just one question...

Gentlemen, how far away from this man do you think you are?

NBC San Diego: Police: Suspect's Basement Like 'Silence Of The Lambs'
Man Suspected Of Torturing, Killing Women

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Authorities arrested a man Tuesday night who they believe brutally tortured and killed a woman and may have tortured at least two other women in his east Oakland home, Oakland homicide Detective Tony Jones said during a press conference Wednesday.

On Aug. 26, Earl Stefanson, 41, drove a woman suffering from severe trauma over her entire body to Highland Hospital, Jones said. The woman, later identified as 36-year-old Leslie Lamb of San Leandro, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Stefanson, who was employed as a roofer, claimed he found her in a car.
Police said they were able to determine that Lamb had not been inside the car where Stefanson claimed to have found her.

Police said they determined Stefanson had a history of abusing Lamb.

When authorities searched his home in the 3400 block of Coolidge Avenue, they found Lamb's blood and the blood of two other unidentified women.

Police said Stefanson tortured her in a room set up in his basement, which they described as frightening.

Jones wouldn't elaborate on what the basement looked like, except to say that "it was a 'Silence of the Lambs' type of setting down there." He also said that the room was "very dark and frightening" even for the experienced police officers working the case.

And these are Oakland cops, kiddies.

It appeared as if Stefanson had made an attempt to clean up the blood and conceal evidence of Lamb having been at the residence, Jones said. At this point, police have no idea who the other two victims are or even whether they are dead or alive.

When police attempted to arrest Stefanson Tuesday night, he led them on a lengthy chase through Oakland and Hayward, Jones said.

Oakland police, with assistance from Hayward police, were eventually able to capture Stefanson and take him into custody.

Jones said that Stefanson was uncooperative during questioning following his arrest. However, from talking to acquaintances of Stefanson and Lamb, police were able to determine that the two had been dating since early this year and that Stefanson had a history of being extremely violent toward Lamb.

Jones attended Lamb's autopsy and said "the attack was very, very brutal."

According to Jones, Stefanson didn't have a "lengthy criminal history" and was known by most people as Earl. However, "We know that he has a history of abusing women," Jones said. "It's important that we locate every woman he has ever attacked in his life."

Police are looking at other unsolved murders in Oakland to see if any show signs of torture similar to what Lamb suffered. They are also asking anyone who has been a victim of Stefanson to contact the Oakland Police Department.

I'll bet $20 he thinks he's a tough guy..

Sodom By The Bay Chronicle: Torture-chamber slaying suspect angers victim's family in court / They say he smiled at his arraignment

The family of a San Leandro woman allegedly beaten to death by an Oakland roofer reacted in disgust Tuesday after the defendant grinned and appeared to beckon a woman sitting in the gallery during a court appearance.

Earl Stefanson, 41, was in Alameda County Superior Court after being charged with murdering Leslie Lamb, 36, who police said was his girlfriend. Judge Trina Thompson Stanley ordered Stefanson to return to court Oct. 19 to enter a plea.

"He's smiling, and my daughter is sitting in a cemetery," Ann Lamb said outside court as she began crying. "That's what I saw -- I just saw the face of evil. He didn't look too distraught to me."

The victim's brother, Michael Lamb, burst into sobs as he rested his head on his mother's shoulder. "I can't repeat what I want to say," he said.

Investigators say that on the night of Aug. 26, Stefanson delivered a badly beaten Lamb to Highland Hospital in Oakland, where she later died. He was arrested Oct. 3 after leading officers on a car chase through Oakland and Hayward, police said.

When police served a search warrant at his home on the 3400 block of Coolidge Avenue, they found a revolver and a basement chamber that homicide Sgt. Tony Jones said was reminiscent of "The Silence of the Lambs," the 1991 movie in which a psychopathic serial killer imprisons and skins his victims. Police and prosecutors have refused to provide details supporting the description.

Blood from Lamb and two other people was found on a wall of the home, authorities said. Police have not been able to identify who the two other people might be.

"I really don't want to know what was there," said Lamb's father, Bob Lamb.

Police said Stefanson and Leslie Lamb had been dating for several months. Lamb's parents, who lived with her in San Leandro, said Tuesday that they had never heard of Stefanson until he brought her to the hospital.

Kristi Loconte, a friend of Lamb's who was in court, said Stefanson "didn't seem like he cared."

Kathy Van Atta, the victim's aunt, agreed, saying, "He looked like he was just taking a walk in the park, like a casual day. He looked like he was going to be released tonight with that look on his face. "

The family of a San Leandro woman allegedly beaten to death by an Oakland roofer reacted in disgust Tuesday after the defendant grinned and appeared to beckon a woman sitting in the gallery during a court appearance.

Earl Stefanson, 41, was in Alameda County Superior Court after being charged with murdering Leslie Lamb, 36, who police said was his girlfriend. Judge Trina Thompson Stanley ordered Stefanson to return to court Oct. 19 to enter a plea.

"He's smiling, and my daughter is sitting in a cemetery," Ann Lamb said outside court as she began crying. "That's what I saw -- I just saw the face of evil. He didn't look too distraught to me."

The victim's brother, Michael Lamb, burst into sobs as he rested his head on his mother's shoulder. "I can't repeat what I want to say," he said.

Investigators say that on the night of Aug. 26, Stefanson delivered a badly beaten Lamb to Highland Hospital in Oakland, where she later died. He was arrested Oct. 3 after leading officers on a car chase through Oakland and Hayward, police said.

When police served a search warrant at his home on the 3400 block of Coolidge Avenue, they found a revolver and a basement chamber that homicide Sgt. Tony Jones said was reminiscent of "The Silence of the Lambs," the 1991 movie in which a psychopathic serial killer imprisons and skins his victims. Police and prosecutors have refused to provide details supporting the description.

Blood from Lamb and two other people was found on a wall of the home, authorities said. Police have not been able to identify who the two other people might be.

"I really don't want to know what was there," said Lamb's father, Bob Lamb.

Police said Stefanson and Leslie Lamb had been dating for several months. Lamb's parents, who lived with her in San Leandro, said Tuesday that they had never heard of Stefanson until he brought her to the hospital.

Kristi Loconte, a friend of Lamb's who was in court, said Stefanson "didn't seem like he cared."

Kathy Van Atta, the victim's aunt, agreed, saying, "He looked like he was just taking a walk in the park, like a casual day. He looked like he was going to be released tonight with that look on his face. "


Part 1: SEX IS DEATH. (Stories for boys) is here.
Part 2: SEX IS DEATH. (Distaff death) is here.
Part 3: SEX IS DEATH. (Joyously dispensing death) is here.
Part 4: SEX IS DEATH. (Sex is depression) is here.
Part 5: SEX IS DEATH. (When self-pleasuring becomes self-destruction) is here.
Part 6: SEX IS DEATH. (Sex is theft) is here.
Part 7: SEX IS DEATH. (A review of Bareback Mountain) is here.
Part 8: SEX IS DEATH. (What is the ultimate penalty?) is here.
Part 9: SEX IS DEATH. (Haven from reality) is here.
Part 10: SEX IS DEATH. (Sin-redemption-reasons-reason) is here.
Part 11: SEX IS DEATH. (Mommy loves you) is here.
Part 12: SEX IS DEATH. (George Gilder offers a clue) is here.
Part 13: SEX IS DEATH. (Post-killem depression) is here.
Part 14: SEX IS DEATH. (Whither womanhood) is here.
Part 15: SEX IS DEATH. (Saving psychology 1) is here.
Part 16: SEX IS DEATH. (Saving psychology 2) is here.
Part 17: SEX IS DEATH. (Fear of the boomers) is here.
Part 18: SEX IS DEATH. (The battle continues apace) is here.
Part 19: SEX IS DEATH. (Hot for teacher) is here.
Part 20: SEX IS DEATH. (Kids do the darndest things) is here.
Part 21: SEX IS DEATH. (Defects) is here.
Part 22: SEX IS DEATH. (Privates' privacy) is here.
Part 23: SEX IS DEATH. (National Condom Week) is here.
Part 24: SEX IS DEATH. (Wegenics) is here.
Part 25: SEX IS DEATH. (White wedding) is here.
Part 26: SEX IS DEATH. (Literally) is here.
Part 27: SEX IS DEATH. (Can't get me no satisfaction) is here.
Part 28: SEX IS DEATH. (Wrestle with mania) is here.
Part 29: SEX IS DEATH. (Press one for death/Presione uno para la muerte) is here.
Part 30: SEX IS DEATH. (Raunch culture) is here.
Part 31: SEX IS DEATH. (Gimme some of that sweet zombie lovin') is here.
Part 32: SEX IS DEATH. (The devil made me eat my baby) is here.
Part 33: SEX IS DEATH. (Mind control = womb control) is here.
Part 34: SEX IS DEATH. (The expense of playing with yourself) is here.
Part 35: SEX IS DEATH. (You can't always get what you want) is here.
Part 36: SEX IS DEATH. (Whom does a master serve?) is here.
Part 37: SEX IS DEATH. (Shootin' 5 for 8) is here.
Part 38: SEX IS DEATH. (Being a never-wed mom of four and an illegal alien is no picnic either) is here.
Part 39: SEX IS DEATH. (Duane indulges himself then goes out in a blaze of cowardice) is here.