tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post4161020259770953116..comments2024-03-26T16:11:40.327-07:00Comments on Behind The Blue Wall: [PA] Pittston Police Officer Matthew Brokenshire has stolen the life of girlfriend Caitlin McGuireBehind The Blue Wallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-61986270673518414732014-03-03T20:38:31.308-08:002014-03-03T20:38:31.308-08:00He fucking killed a person...he is a monsterHe fucking killed a person...he is a monsterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-4595250792020341242012-02-05T23:10:00.276-08:002012-02-05T23:10:00.276-08:00Not forgotten.Not forgotten.Behind The Blue Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-58379409122141611052011-09-01T14:59:36.779-07:002011-09-01T14:59:36.779-07:00Matt was a fucking psycho... for anyone who thinks...Matt was a fucking psycho... for anyone who thinks he was a good kid--- you're an idiot. He has been violent his whole life, and it kills me that I did not recognize that something like this could happen earlier. Definitely a rude awakening. Cait was beloved by all, and she got sucked into a psycho's nightmare... i hate him and am somewhat glad he is not around right now because i would probably kill him myself for doing what he did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-10399408384447128492011-02-22T05:20:11.386-08:002011-02-22T05:20:11.386-08:00The fact is Cait was murdered.
Death is a hurt th...The fact is Cait was murdered. <br />Death is a hurt that no one can heal. Love has memories no one can steal. Silent hugs forever to you,Cait. Love, from the oldest grandaughter to the youngest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-51830351659129474132011-02-20T10:40:59.251-08:002011-02-20T10:40:59.251-08:00The above comment seems to delineate the true natu...The above comment seems to delineate the true nature of their relationship. Though, I wish more of the people (especially on facebook) who claim to be her closest friends would come forth to let us know the exact dynamics of their circumstances. Are they afraid to defend Cait ? It appears to be such a large group of her “closest friends”- and yet no one has an opinion? I admire the person who wrote let’s hope others will come forth with information – right now I don’t think we have true facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-27106779574792207662011-02-19T18:51:45.233-08:002011-02-19T18:51:45.233-08:00I went to Bloom with Cait, I knew her boyfriend fr...I went to Bloom with Cait, I knew her boyfriend from being a Cop myself and personally she should have left him long ago if I were her. I use to see them out at the bars on occasion and EVERY night they were together she would leave crying because of him. I know a few people here said Matt was a sweet boy but people easily can put on a show to look good in the eyes of another, its not hard. Cait was a sweet beautiful girl, she will truly be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-13873661761831514992011-02-13T18:42:43.559-08:002011-02-13T18:42:43.559-08:00It's impossible to post a positive comment in ...It's impossible to post a positive comment in regards to people who take sides with a killer. It is even more difficult to think of someone defending ones actions that result in the death of someone who didn't deserve their life to be taken by someone who had no right to take it. There was obviously some sort of pathological distortion on the part of the killer who doesn't deserve nor need anyone to defend his actions. I think they speak for themselves. Cait will never be able to share in the joys of turning 25, marriage, or children. She was the light of her family and especially everyone she interacted with. We will all miss her, and anyone associated with the killer should look to themselves as having questionable integrity to give credit to person who took another persons life, as stating isolated incident or he was a great guy. A person who does something so disgusting could never have these qualities. So check your facts and realize what this person has done. He destroyed a father, mother, sister, and a family with one act. And yes they were not together - ex-boyfriend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-91598625308037267552011-02-12T12:10:45.187-08:002011-02-12T12:10:45.187-08:00To Matt's family, friends, and co-workers, I k...To Matt's family, friends, and co-workers, I know that this is no easier for you. Some of these comments are insensitive to the people who care about Matt. I post them so that people can express their anger, but I want you to know that there are several comments that I have NOT approved because they are mean-spirited and brutal. At the same time, a murder does become a public event effecting the society. People need to be able to express what they feel. <br />Sometimes it's not good for the innocent family of the shooter to look for what people are saying, but it is certainly their right to. It's good that you remind people that before Matt was a killer, he was to you and others - including to Cait at some point, a nice man. I don't go for the "escalated argument" excuse though. The state lieutenant said that too. It's murder. Just murder. It's a CHOICE people make that steals the other person's life AGAINST THE MURDER VICTIM'S WILL. I feel bad his family, friends, and co-workers in their trying to handle the loss or understand this CRIME, but minimizing how this happened isn't the answer. <br /><br />Feel free to post positive thoughts and memories about Matt - as long as you don't step on stolen Caitlin and her people. <br /><br />Everybody's hurting.Behind The Blue Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-6041850643357538022011-02-12T09:25:42.310-08:002011-02-12T09:25:42.310-08:00Matt was not the monster people are portraying him...Matt was not the monster people are portraying him to be. He was a kind, polite, well-mannered, good-hearted young man. It is a tradgedy for both families that their argument escalated to the level of violence that it did. My heart breaks for both families. Our memories & forgiveness in our hearts will keep us going!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-72491440500492747632011-02-11T17:57:53.862-08:002011-02-11T17:57:53.862-08:00FYI....Pittston Township Cheif Lenny trotta should...FYI....Pittston Township Cheif Lenny trotta should have been investigated YEARS ago.There has been "fishy" things happening for a number of years in his department on his watch.While they are at it...how about the DA investigate some of the towns neighboring Pittston Twp.Lets say.....Duryea,Dupont,Hughestown to name a few.If they did a massive investigation on these little departments...the public would be utterly SHOCKED as to how corrupt they truly are.Unfortunately in this area...it seems like wishful thinking on my part and for many others who like me had hoped the truth would come to light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-29353340542760236532011-02-11T12:53:31.873-08:002011-02-11T12:53:31.873-08:00Prayers go out to all family and friends of both C...Prayers go out to all family and friends of both Cait and Matt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-53104595887946144032011-02-11T09:12:20.060-08:002011-02-11T09:12:20.060-08:00OBITUARIES FOR MATTHEW BROKENSHIRE
"No furthe...OBITUARIES FOR MATTHEW BROKENSHIRE<br />"No further obituary information will be published."<br /><br />LEGACY<br />February 9 <br />Matthew C. Brokenshire<br />MATTHEW C. BROKENSHIRE, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011. Funeral service will be private. There will be no calling hours.<br /><a href="http://www.timesleader.com/obituaries/Matthew_C__Brokenshire_02-09-2011.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.timesleader.com/obituaries/Matthew_C__Brokenshire_02-09-2011.html </a><br /><br />TIMES LEADER<br />Matthew C. Brokenshire<br />MATTHEW C. BROKENSHIRE , passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011. Funeral service will be private. There will be no calling hours. <br />Published in Times Leader on February 9, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesleader/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-c-brokenshire&pid=148469449" rel="nofollow">http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesleader/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-c-brokenshire&pid=148469449</a><br /><br />CITIZENS' VOICE<br />Matthew C. Brokenshire <br />Matthew C. Brokenshire passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011.<br />The funeral service will be private. There will be no calling hours.<br />No further obituary information will be published.<br />Published in Citizens' Voice on February 9, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/citizensvoice/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-c-brokenshire&pid=148473854" rel="nofollow">http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/citizensvoice/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-c-brokenshire&pid=148473854</a>Behind The Blue Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-24571040403131179462011-02-11T05:38:21.878-08:002011-02-11T05:38:21.878-08:00I would like to know what Pittston Townships drug ...I would like to know what Pittston Townships drug testing policy is, if they even have one? Also, do they perform criminal background checks before hiring?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-92086049862767376662011-02-11T04:56:55.084-08:002011-02-11T04:56:55.084-08:00I have also just heard that the Luzerne County DA ...I have also just heard that the Luzerne County DA is also now investigating this matter as it seems there is something fishy going on with the Pittston Twp. police force and the Chief in this matter. Lets wait and see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-20537479496234159382011-02-10T18:40:04.969-08:002011-02-10T18:40:04.969-08:00Cait n Matt were together again during this tragic...Cait n Matt were together again during this tragic episode. They got back together a few weeks ago. Please check your facts before you make false statements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-48101521894796672782011-02-10T18:25:11.380-08:002011-02-10T18:25:11.380-08:00Not to worry - the local papers are investigating ...Not to worry - the local papers are investigating the cops background and Chief Trota as we speak! You will be shocked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-74296554120753490862011-02-10T12:07:56.242-08:002011-02-10T12:07:56.242-08:00I agree with everything said in the previous comme...I agree with everything said in the previous comments. Violence is not the answer. Murder is not the solution to an argument. And a truly wonderful life was taken abruptly and unfairly. I knew both Matt and Cait, and though he did have it in him to be hot-tempered and violent, I've seen him be kind and gentle too. All I can think is that something must have been wrong with him, to do something like this. A mental disorder? Intoxication? I really don't know, and it does not excuse it or make it better. But I feel sorry for him, and I feel immensely for his family and what they're going through. Likewise, my heart breaks for Cait and those who were closest to her. "Nobody wins. Everybody loses." Very accurate statement...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-71344874531716961262011-02-10T10:48:02.444-08:002011-02-10T10:48:02.444-08:00I personally new Matt to be a great Guy and cait a...I personally new Matt to be a great Guy and cait as well was always fun to be around. It is nothing less of a tragedy. It breaks our hearts every day that their lives were short lived. They both finally had careers and were beginning their lives. They will never be forgotten and my heart goes out to their families and friends. I just wish the media didn't portray it as a "cop killing himself and his girlfriend." Are they focusing on the fact that he was a cop more so then the real tragedy behind it? Its got nothing to do with the fact that broke was a cop and it shouldn't be held to that. <br /><br /><br /><br />Rest in peace<3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-35175655443107159882011-02-10T04:59:53.003-08:002011-02-10T04:59:53.003-08:00I feel bad for his family and her family both. Peo...I feel bad for his family and her family both. People have the right to be angry too. Nobody wins. Everybody loses.Behind The Blue Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429113203939514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-87264564972776816002011-02-10T00:10:58.571-08:002011-02-10T00:10:58.571-08:00Cait was such a kind and caring person, and someon...Cait was such a kind and caring person, and someone I was lucky enough to know. It's a shame that he didn't survive his attempted suicide so that he could live with this for the rest of his life. Such a cowardly act from such a scumbag. An amazing girl was lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-15511405252009783932011-02-09T16:41:31.333-08:002011-02-09T16:41:31.333-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-76286223829472268702011-02-09T10:30:08.477-08:002011-02-09T10:30:08.477-08:00he sounds like a complete lunatic, not a "gre...he sounds like a complete lunatic, not a "great guy, and great officer..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-11828249770723373002011-02-09T08:52:22.567-08:002011-02-09T08:52:22.567-08:00The article should have read ex-girlfriend. They b...The article should have read ex-girlfriend. They broke up over a month ago. <br /><br />Police Chief Len Trotta needs to be investigated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-60958882342059680322011-02-09T08:28:31.493-08:002011-02-09T08:28:31.493-08:00This was a VERY preventable tragedy.This beautiful...This was a VERY preventable tragedy.This beautiful young girl"s life taken away...in one act of rabid rage from an abusive young man.The even sadder part is that The cheif of Pittston Township PRAISES what a wonderful officer he was....with not much to say about the fact he TOOK CAITYN'S LIFE! Lenny Trotta.....your indifference to the victim is UNNERVING and COLD.You do not seem to care as much about WHAT happened as you do about HOW you can sugarcoat it to make your department look good.The STATE POLICE better investigate and hopefully an autopsy done with FULL toxicology testing on Matt.Just a suspicion....you may find STEROIDS in his system....seems to be popularly used by officers in NEPA.This area is RAMPANT with abusive officers and something needs to be done!!!!!!I Pray for Caitlyn's family and also for Matt's....each lost a child.....this is tragic on many counts...but most of all because of the LAME screening process in NEPA for checking these officers for serious mental issues that can and will impair their judgement on the job.There are MORE of these kinds of officers right now as we speak out on the streets and it could be in the very town that you live in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11646417.post-7285615428652164212011-02-08T21:34:50.912-08:002011-02-08T21:34:50.912-08:00I knew Matt in high school and often attended same...I knew Matt in high school and often attended same parties. I experienced multiple accounts of very violent acts where he would start fights, be involved in them etc... To say this is not true would be a bold face lie and this is absolutely devastating that he cowardly took Caits life, it is difficult to go even on facebook with out being bombarded with the saddest comments of her best friends. He took a giant chunk of their youth as well as all of caits. He should have never been issued a police officer his rage should have prevented so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com