Dad: My boy was no saint - Thanks gangsters for killing crime-obsessed son

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DECEMBER 13, 2021: Gangster-turned-lay evangelist John Martin watched more than 50 times a video of heavily armed attackers who drove into the Tower Hill, St Andrew, community and murdered his son at a cookout last Saturday. Robert Martin, otherwise known as ‘Sheldon’ or ‘Luther’, failed in his bid to outrun his attackers, who had handguns and rifles.
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[@awesome928lady3]

This is what a real dad does for his children. He knew his son was no angel BUT he loved him unconditionally ❤

[@vyminomusiq6364]

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[@lb6902]

@@vyminomusiq6364 how disrespectful for you to solicit your music on this post

[@johnsmith3152]

@@lb6902 What you expect? He's a Jamaican,they don't give a fuck about nothing. Respect! what's dat🤷

[@gladysdye4250]

@@johnsmith3152 What a miserable creature you are. I pray for you.

[@johnsmith3152]

@@gladysdye4250 Yeah good . I know and speak upon the truth, even if you don't know or simply choose not to. pray for your dam Self I think your need it way more than me buddy.

[@arlenethomas146]

I love this father. A father in a million. No weapon shall form against you shall prosper.

[@jennysantiago2624]

I love ❤ the fact he didn't lied about his son behavior. What parent will speak the truth about a son who's a criminal and a killer. I give this men respect.

[@jamaicanyoungpolice1555]

That's why the same people who are friends with their son do not like the father.

[@kattiethomas4687]

My sincere condolences 🙏 to you and your family and others that know ànd love àll your family..

[@llondon6893]

This man is very hurt 😔 but strong

[@shirley6249]

This is a real parent. Do NOT shield your child when he does wrong. Love your honesty and forthrightness. Continue to do the work of Christ.

[@JohnBrown-mz9og]

him wicked same way

[@dblessed7860]

Where is his wife ?

[@sadiedunn5143]

Anytime children don't listen to good parents the end result is always tragic..Daddy i feel your pain.

[@jackieking7908]

The dad is under a curse he was like the son and now that he’s a Christian he did not break the curse off of his life and the son good parents have nothing to do with is death . This why many children never grew up to see their daddy because the day was a vicious crime person and now the children is paying their bills wake up Jamaicans wake up .

[@gennisparry4352]

@@jackieking7908 There’s no curse on him. The son committed his own sins and he will answer for them.

[@jackieking7908]

@@gennisparry4352 you do not understand spiritual matter

[@gennisparry4352]

@@jackieking7908 I go by what I see written in the Bible in Proverbs 1 my dear , that’s spiritual matter. I cannot judge people and say a curse is upon them. I don’t know for sure. I heard what this father said how he begged his son to move away from crime. Anything wrong with that? That’s a good father. Any father who councils his children in a godly way is a good father and a that’s Bible. I go by Bible, not my own opinion which can be false. When you go by Bible, that’s spiritual.

[@gennisparry4352]

Even if the dad used to do bad things before he became a changed godly man , don’t we all ? Examine yourself my dear, you may not have robbed anyone, but are we all clean? So Jesus said the vilest of sinners he Will save. So if the father used to do wrong and turned to God, his sins are forgiven, he is not responsible for his son’s crimes or sins. His son’s sins are upon his own shoulder. The woman who used to do prostitution in the Bible, Mary Magdalene, when she came to Jesus and wept and anointed his feet, she came for repentance and her sins were forgiven her. There are so many examples in the scriptures, are you reading my dear? Don’t be quick to judge people, without knowing the scriptures, examine yourself , be honest, are you without sin? Cast the first stone? This man saw the early demise of his son , according to his lifestyle and begged him to stop and he didn’t. He’s not responsible in no way His son is responsible and in the wrong and he paid with his life, his father is on repentance ground. My dear I have been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ since 1979. So I studied my Bible, I don’t need Bible school for this my dear. God gave me the understanding. So I can’t be fooled by false prophet, preachers or apostles. As those foolish Jamaican who were DUPED by that FALSE APOSTLE. He will burn in Hell. All other FALSE Teachers, in Jamaica 🇯🇲. False Prophets, FALSE APOSTLES or others who FALSELY Used the name of JESUS will PERISH. Amen.

[@robertwaldron5508]

God bless this dad, leave him alone so he can grieve in private. He alone can feel a father’s pain. We need more parent like him. May the lord keep him strong in his faith.

[@paulypc6351]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 needs more father like this tuff love ❤️

[@lawsamuels4917]

Full time for them to left this father alone for is not everyone as a father would say what he saying now

[@godblesschild8788]

Father if you dead speaking the truth so be God is you strength

[@charlesstewart3364]

May the lord dry your tears father.

[@jackyr1441]

I feel it for the father. I feel his pain. 🙏🏾♥️

[@msbevsproductions]

As a mother of twin daughters and 1 son...My heart ached for you sir. I couldn't hold back the tears. I just couldn't hold them back. We raise our children and we hope and pray and we pray some more. I know it is tough because I see your pain. My son is now 31. Married and they gave me a grandson. My daughters are 37. I pray without ceasing. One never knows but I just pray and pray. Ummmmmmmm. May God give you peace.

[@caroljohnson9611]

I cried too 😭😭😭

[@scallywagsmith127]

My father always said: "If Yu caan hear, Yu will feel!" Dad did his best. Hoping his son is in Jehovahs memory. Prayers for you my friend. 😞🙏🏾

[@Muana35]

Wow this OG is a real father. Respect sir. You did your best.

[@Blacksheep-Ba-Ba]

I have to remember this man. I was a single mom, I worked 7 days a week to pay for him to go to Christian school, summer camps every year for 2 months at a time, vacations, braces, sports, and other activities. I did this out of love. I wanted him to never feel like he wasn't given the best chance to enjoy life. This was a mistake. I did too much for him, and he never knew what is was like to work hard, and struggle. If he learned this, he would appreciate the beautiful life he was given. Instead he's an ungrateful, rude, mean damaged spoiled brat...

[@marcusfrancis9347]

Kids don’t listen and the sad thing the parents is the one is going to feel it

[@makebafreeman]

You couldn’t say it better .

[@neilbyrd3998]

I'm so sorry for that Dad he tried to get his son to do the right thing.. Hope he live to see many more years and continue to save souls.

[@lifewiththebaileys9781]

Father God you blood will never lose its power to save the vilest of sinners send healing oh God we are in need of you. Repent time is at hand.

[@gennisparry4352]

You mean continue to bring souls to Christ. He has no power to save.

[@vyminomusiq6364]

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[@tonyclarke6460]

@Delroy Williams You know what the man mean though star.

[@israelite.K.Praiser]

I like this daddy, it never use to listen to my mother too and I feel real hard labor. But these children don't hear anymore, but daddy you did your best already God sees yours tears. And these criminals feel them can kill everyone. Tell them again you shall not die but live.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stephaniemcfarlane4518]

I hope this man gets some counseling to deal with this trauma that he has endured. He is talking tough but he is in a lot of pain.

[@marlenethompson4875]

The good thing is that he knows Christ..... "The Great Comforter"

[@qodeshim9058]

This is a man who understands the judgement of God, the word says if you love mother or father more than me, u have no part with me. No matter what or who it is. As believers it is our duty to correct our ppl and admonish them with the word. And in doing that not being a hypocrite at the same time. I applaud this elder, he followed the Word. It hurts, I know it does but woe unto those who call evil good and good evil. Thank you elder for being a real man of God!

[@tembelanidyantyi4325]

Truth sets the soul free. This man is what we call a "true human being, a parent, not only to his own biological offspring, but the father to his nation." Yes he does feel pain, but his humane nature, is what depicts humanity in him.

[@sweetietee8249]

Lord cover him under you wings protect him with you blood lord nothing like the pain and tears of a parents

[@theresanichols5556]

A real dad speaking,no weapon formed against you shall prosper

[@sylviamatthews6473]

Angels in heaven could not do more Minister as a father you have done your best.now dry your tears.he has being waŕned multiple times and who cant hear will feel.

[@livingstonejoseph3456]

Of all parents and society would take a page from this great father, great not because he is a billionaire but has unmatched integrity. God bless you

[@aaw265]

This is so sad. It was a well put together piece.

[@abbygalerowe1254]

Poor Daddy !

[@AmronC24]

So painful to hear this father sorrows relating to his son. We can talk to our children but it up to them to do the right things. God bless you sir You did your best. Take care of your grand child…

[@virginianelson3739]

I am overwhelmed my the pain of this father !

[@renae3010]

Guidance n protection popz.🙏🏾 why people want to threaten this man over his own son. Obviously he's hurt, but hes speaking his truth. He tried but him son just choose otherwise. Life is precious n fragile I wish we actually see the beauty, enjoy life help we brother n sister climb up the ladder. No hate no badmind just peace n love. 😢❤

[@janiqueunique8361]

John..you are an exceptional father!..l feel your pain!...there is a time to live and a time to die...your son was destined to meet his maker!..tell the truth and shame the devil!

[@pepitawint5638]

True true father talk the truth 🙌 👏 he is your son you knows him more than people my condolences 🙏 ☹️ 😔 to you 🙏 💔 father you knows best speak up sir

[@eryowmar]

May God bless this man and bring peace to him. This is truly sad.

[@joygreen6313]

Love u daddy nd mi nuh knw yuh,continue to hold steadfast on his unchanging hands. May the good Lord continue to guide nd protect you ,wish u was even a uncle of mine to help steer me in the part,jus continue to live for Jesus 💕❤🙏

[@doreengordon8605]

Awesome daddy with a passion of ❤️ fir his son. He did his best....May God protection be upon him and heal his granddaughter. It 😔

[@jazzyblue4047]

Sir May the Good Lord give you his peace that surpasses all understanding. I'm so sorry for your loss 😭😢😢😢

[@angellabrown1964]

Crime no pay you live by the gun you died by the gun sad daddy

[@judthchrismon3345]

My heart hurts so much for this Father who loved his son enough to let him go back to his Maker.🥺💔

[@almacoote7999]

You are a good father it is not your fault but your conscience set you free’’

[@MegaJrodney]

A true man of god! you prophesied his demise, but he wouldn't listen... the bible says honour your mother and father so that your days on this earth may be long. I give this man the utmost respect sir! you are one of a kind! God bless you 🙏

[@pearlinalegister4455]

Your are right sir the truth shall make you free.

[@michaeledwards3578]

Out of all trouble" rest in peace

[@violettashearer8872]

He is in HELL 🔥. After DEATH no REPENTANCE. REPENTANCE Is PERISH (RIP).

[@christopherjohnson7846]

Great man this his how we all should talk about your family no matter who they are to you and any body want to take a man life for being truthful go God will deal with you the truth shall set you free

[@KSmith-ls2fg]

If the dad was a bad man before , it means that the child got it from the dad , and while it's very good that the father had repented and does not uphold the wrongs of the son , the son needed strong prayers to ( loose) , (deliver) , and (set him free ) from that cycle of badness. That is why he seemed to be so uncontrollable . Prayers and fasting is the key for (loosing the bands and cords of sin and wickedness . ) Even if he had to get help to fast and pray seriously a few times because sometimes it has to be done more than once . Nothing is hard for God .

[@bethuneperry6622]

This generation no matter what you do or say dem can taming...generation of vipers Dem wi tek weh uh life just like that... Pray his dad finds comfort in the arms of God 🙏

[@arlenejohnson4443]

Amen these things can only come out by prayers with fasting Oh Jesus

[@zumaanandrade3961]

Where did say he was a badman.

[@nickyb4801]

The child didn't get anything from his father. He choose that route, the father made the mistake and did everything he could to prevent the son repeating it. Badness is a choice, it's not genetic.

[@divineordermedia2064]

@@zumaanandrade3961 it's in the description of the video

[@akinyiolando4718]

So sorry for his loss...the pain that his son has left him is too much to bear...sometimes we as children fail our parents... it's so sad...no parent should go through what this parent is going through...May The Almighty God in heaven comfort him...my condolences 🙏🏾

[@quengosh2807]

Bowy daddy u strong just hold the faith more love 💕 speak the real words it’s strange to some people cause they don’t speak true words they rather hide the truth and tell lies

[@sharonfletcher614]

Keep the faith Daddy you are a real man. May the Good Lord Protect you......

[@BNOVA]

Sorry for the Father's Loss. He tried unlike some to get his son away from the path of death. Some may say that the son did not listen, but we can also see that the community he was in was toxic as well.

[@kaydineeffs6291]

I love this man real father may god bless you soul

[@songreosmenep]

You think children easy, people do not know what you have to go through and put up with them. I understand full well this father's pain but God in heaven will do right by this Dad and sustain him and give him the strength to deal with his lost. God is good.

[@carolestewart1001]

O,feel your pain father!! Almighty God, will continue to see you through. 🙏

[@ceceilreid8929]

GOD BLESS YOU sir keep walking with the Lord,

[@ellorinewilliams9730]

Heartbreaking...I pray GOD strengthen & protect this dad.

[@tandtwomanofgod7410]

please pray for this man he need love in words who have his number call him.

[@prettynikki3667]

This man is in so much pain everyone reading please pray for his peace of mind no one should have to bury their child no one!

[@chaseriderthetruthchaser5988]

This is a good man and a loving father 💕

[@jayhauntz7587]

As a man with a son I dig this 100% our kids are different don’t be blinded by that innocence cah dem ahh fool yah

[@michellegardner5562]

Hallelujah praise God live in Christ and die in Christ hold the faith God have you back and continue to spread the word of God we need to hear it Jamaicans need to REPENT!!!

[@jannatvillaman1287]

This bring tears to my eye this so emotion u real dad

[@SOMEONE-lv5rc]

I feel your pain father, I loss a son, who was shot by his friends.

[@hortenseelliott1547]

Onthe SpotNews I just viewed this story...what was the event leading up to this Father giving his story to the Star.

[@winsomerattigan4293]

Everyone who wants to change their lives can do so. He didn't want to change his life, who can't hear MUST FEEL.

[@Funvtv666]

Respect this man for speaking di truth. The ganster set his own fate

[@joystepenson6236]

He hit you his dad with a stone, he's cursed with a curse

[@angelabland7773]

Brother, JESUS LOVES YOU! STAY ANCHORED IN THE LORD 🙏🏽🌹❤️👏🏽

[@empressrohyal888]

Restoration time for you father. Weeping endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.

[@agleegraham8795]

May father jesus cover him every move he make

[@romii3139]

We don't see this too often in Jamaica 💯

[@josephsookraj5582]

God bless the preacher

[@sidneya.dorsett860]

Heart-breaking. Be strong Father

[@wakeemproductionz]

Can see that him feel it but as he said he was not a Saint. I wish for the day when some parents stop sheltering their criminal sons and daughters.

[@Nina19525]

Hola… We as parents want our children to do good and stay safe and especially keep away from bad company !!! The devil is very strong today and trouble come to us each day?May he rest now ! You did your best as a father🕊❤️🌹🙏🏽And as I say myself whoever send treats to people well come ? I know I will live on with God , but you will burn in the 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Forever…God bless …

[@newman4706]

Thank God for your life

[@janmiller9064]

God bless you father! We must live for Christ! Hell🔥 has NO exit! Love from 🇧🇸

[@danishthomas4425]

Sir I pray that God Comfort your heart and family at this the family at this time.

[@jennifersimpson9570]

Father I feel your pain but am here to say god is still working it out for you

[@michellemiller7880]

God job daddy....I am with you that is love some persons know that their sons are hard core criminal and defending them....All those parents who hiding their criminal children you have to answer to a higher call.

[@dwilliams8187]

A Saint is a person who Ives a HOLY LIFESTYLE.

[@mimicev3731]

Same thing me say not covering up no wrong doing fi no bad pickney realest daddy ever if every daddy did stay like him this world would be a better place no cover up.....young youth badness don't pay one thing come frm it is death

[@eunicewhite2013]

True talk papa!!!

[@julielapierre7]

He that live by the SWORD will Die by the SWORD.....Matthew 26:52, Oh when will our young Black men learn this God given Truth!!!

[@cakeorfake3208]

Full story please

[@anjayrobinson5939]

Omg I feel him pain I have 3 son's 1 daughter and am about to have another daughter i am happy it's a girl am going to have because I am so worried when I live and see these boys not hearing when parents talking to them and then it end up bad

[@KimQueensuv]

I am curious to know what happened to the top of his finger.

[@johnmessado6231]

What a story this man is a real man and the pain that he felt is treble o my word some children come in to this world and don't care how much you try they become demonic and devil advocate oh Lord all the parents that tried with their children and fail I pray there strength because I can imagine that this is not easy I can't say know what you're going through I can only imagine because I'm not in your shoes

[@clayonkelvinmcpherson86]

I am Super afraid, shock and disgust of this evangelist John Martin.

[@matthewhulcome6236]

Elder I respect you for being real but when you working for the other side you have no control this is what I know but from birth our destiny is death give thanks for life

[@brucebruce2296]

May the lord be with you keep you

[@laurenedwards2606]

Very touching story.

[@shawndavis3477]

Father of the year!!!!!

[@lando1sundaysbest806]

Jah know elder all you a try is like him ears them cork up growing up I've seen this same story play out amongst my friends an even my relatives uts really sad it just continues to play out over and over again may u sir find peace an hope u be the fir your grand daughter

[@memphasnobleajahyi.9227]

Elder I know yah hurt but yah ever ask yahself and seh yah son tek up di lifestyle yah walk away from its di seed you sow because di energy yah did put out inna earlier days forward yah seh yah talk to him all di time and him laugh dem yah yute now a days no tek talk especially if dem no have discipline and respect . Father I must applaud yah for your honesty to forward and speak di truth let us know your son was not a saint. Nuff People would've have done the opposite so nuff raspect stay strong Jah be with Yah Rastafari 🙏

[@leroyclarke4563]

Really honest dad.

[@marksmith5145]

Jah jah...I know this man and he's a real genna....he was on the buses every morning and he was the only one I would listen to because the rest seems fake

[@hortenseelliott1547]

Gosh..you did your best father...can't say he didn't hear...ye that have an ear let him hear...

[@miltonmiles1733]

Wow,this is what old old back in the day Jamaica fathers/parent look like,this man is speaking for all these evil people who live on the blood money of a teef wicked child he/she produced with no control of the wicked birth.this man should be given Sainthood..

[@Dermont1]

Condolences to the family; RIP.

[@tritri1466]

Real father way nah hide nothing yuh wrong yuh tuff love

[@sheerkimjameson]

heart breaking