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Murder trial puts wedding on hold

Jun 24, 2007 - 04:07:50 CDT

FARGO (AP) - The woman engaged to Moe Gibbs says she's frustrated that the couple cannot marry until after his murder trial, but she is standing by him.

Amy Olson, 30, of Moorhead, Minn., became engaged to Gibbs days after he was arrested and charged last fall in the death of Valley City State University student Mindy Morgenstern, 22, of New Salem.

Gibbs and Olson have an 11-month-old daughter and already consider themselves to be married, Olson said. But they will have to wait until after Gibbs' trial in Minot to make it official, because the Cass County Jail in Fargo, where Gibbs was held before his trial started, does not allow inmates to marry while waiting for trial or serving less than a six-month sentence.

Chief Deputy Glenn Ellingsberg said the restrictions are in place to prevent schedule disruptions, and because weddings are "just something that is not the normal task" of a jail.

Olson said the delay is frustrating, but that it feels like more of a technicality.

"Our hearts are married," she said. "It doesn't take paperwork to confirm somebody's feelings for you."

Jury selection is continuing in the trial of Gibbs, 34, who is facing a Class AA felony murder charge. He faces up to life in prison without parole if convicted. The trial was moved from Valley City to Minot because of pretrial news coverage.

Gibbs, a former Barnes County jailer, lived in the same off-campus apartment building as Morgenstern, who was found dead last Sept. 13.

Gibbs received an annulment April 30 ending a 10-month marriage to another woman, and Olson is finalizing her divorce.

Olson said she already introduces herself as "Amy Gibbs" and is legally changing her last name. She has "Gibbs" tattooed on the back of her neck and a ring with his initials tattooed on her finger.

"You don't do that for just somebody on a whim," she said.

Olson said that she believes Gibbs will be acquitted, but that she would be more than willing to go through with a prison wedding if he is convicted.

If Gibbs is found guilty he likely would be incarcerated in the North Dakota State Penitentiary in Bismarck, which allows prison weddings.

If Gibbs is acquitted of murder, he would be returned to Fargo to face other charges. He is accused of raping a Fargo woman in 2004 and sexually assaulting five female inmates while working as a Barnes County jailer.

Because he would be awaiting those two trials, scheduled for the fall, he would not be allowed to marry Olson while in the jail.

While Gibbs is on trial in Minot, Olson's visits with him have been cut from five 30-minute sessions each week to two 20-minute visits per week.

"Ten minutes is a big deal when that's all you get with the person that you love the most," Olson said.

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Oh great wrote on Jul 3, 2007 4:45 AM:

" Welcome back "Your All Nuts", missed you and your better than everyone blogging. "

Your all NUTS!!!! wrote on Jul 2, 2007 3:07 PM:

" Mom of 2: on your last comment- I have to strongly disagree with you. Not for the same reasons as Not Right. Death penalty is wrong- an eye for an eye what about 2 wrongs do not make a right? Also do you know the number of wrongly accused murders? In order for your statement to be true - you would have to trust everyone plus the government to not have personal feeling cloud their judgement. I can tell you I for one- if put in that situation would NEVER trust the outcome. Some cases get tried correctly- BUt the fact that even one death row inmate has been released after he is found innocent is enough evidence for me to say the system does not work inorder to put anyone to dealth! Could you image being wrongly accused (at the time everyone knew it was you) sit in jail 7 yrs- life family ripped from you---then you get to walk out with no apology, no money, no family..........SAD---TO MANY PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING...... "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jul 2, 2007 10:11 AM:

" To Not Right, I for 1 can say that I STRONLY disagree with your reasoning. Why?? Because I can "guarantee" that I would not feel shame, burden, or weight upon my shoulders if I was on the jury and sentenced him to death. As a matter of fact, I would sleep way better at night knowing this slim ball got exactly what he deserved. Have you ever heard of the old saying "an eye for an eye"!! Do you seriously think that these criminals knowing if they would kill someone they'd have to pay the ultimate penalty and have to sacrifice their lives would continue to have such evil crimes going on.....I don't think so!! And if they still choose to than they are more of a waste of life and deserve to die anyways. They are hoping that some technicality or appeal will get them off and they will be free to roam, rape & kill again. Same with sex offenders, if they commit a crime make sure that the crime never happens again by taking drastic measures. There is not no 3 strikes your out, you commit 1 crime and your done with your games!!! That would take care of repeat offenders now wouldn't it!! You see that these loosers on death row are scared and don't want to die, well you know what neither did their INNOCENT victims. I say you give them the same punishment just to make it fair game!! Their victims don't get a second chance at life so why should they?? In your way of thinking you are feeling more sorry for the criminal than you are the victim and in my opinion that is the exact reasoning behind why these loosers get off and are out of prison in no time to commit their actions again. "

Not right!! wrote on Jul 2, 2007 9:06 AM:

" The death penality is not the answer, this man needs to be locked up with hard labor with bread and water. Taking a life is a crime and it causes a lot of hurt beyond explanation if it is your daughter or son. but taking his life, your are taking all the burdens away from him and placing them upon your shoulders to carry. So you kill him, he is gone then what? You are not seeing him suffer! you put him at rest! so when you seek the death penality you, the jury and the people involved are committing murder. Your taking a life. As you may recall that when the jury gave Alfonse Rodricous the death penality they felt bad and they should have, they committed murder along with Alfonse. What ever or who ever you put to death, you will not get your loved one back, but will have to live with the guilt of killing. He needs to suffer! not feed three square meals a day. Don't take his life and put him at rest and at peace!!! "

Be a mother wrote on Jun 30, 2007 11:33 AM:

" I want to object to "Voice of Reason". I was once married to a criminal and had a child by him. When it became clear that he was a criminal and our lives were chaos, it did not take me long to get myself and my child far away from that situation. It was tough because there are emoitional ties, BUT more important than our FEELINGS is our rational thought for decision making. Saying that we should empathize with a woman being in love is just ridiculous. She needs to grow up and protect her child. No dad is better than a psychotic dad. Stability is what children need. "

notafundamentalist wrote on Jun 29, 2007 5:34 PM:

" Yes, the death penalty in North Dakota is an excellent idea. But there are entirely too many conservatives in this state who would rather see someone "rehabilitated" than strapped to a table after murdering half the people in the state. And since gay marriage is out of the question, and women can't do what they want with their bodies here either, I'd say capital punishment is out as well. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 29, 2007 12:46 PM:

" I never said people shouldn't post. I would never say that. You must be mistaken. "

Callie wrote on Jun 29, 2007 9:32 AM:

" Response to "Give me a Break." I totally agree. Some people are also so desperate for a partner, that they'll go with anything. My advice to her is to go outside and turn over a rock. I'm sure she'll find an upgrade. "

Didn't Do Their Job wrote on Jun 29, 2007 9:10 AM:

" The North Dakota Legislative Assembly didn't do their job. They should have brought back the death penalty. I would be surprized if Mr. Gibbs didn't look at death penalty states when he decided to take up residency in North Dakota when he decided to move here. Hey, what is the worst that can happen to him after he spead his mayhem? Let's see: 1. Charged for murder, 2. Charged for rape, 3. Accused of assaulting 5 female prisoners in his charge, fathers an out of wedlock child while he is getting married to another woman. Oh he has been one busy dude. Yes, I'd say he looked at state without a death penalty to move to. I've worked with very dangerous people in the past. They are wise in what the laws are - yet they like to pretend they didn't know. If we'd have a death penalty, no one who is executed would come back to kill again. It may deter some like Mr. Gibbs from moving to our state in the first place. I know he's innocent until proven guilty. So was Saddam. But in the end Saddam got his just reward. I hope Mr. Gibbs gets his too. In the meantime, we will spend a few million dollars taking care of this guy with 3 meals a day, recreation, marraige, a college education, early release so he can go and do it all over again. Maybe we need more new legislators next session to get the death penalty back on the books. We should hold more people accountable for letting Mr. Gibbs out on the streets in the first place. We need to hold whoever lets this guy out on the street again accountable too. "

Give Me A Break! wrote on Jun 29, 2007 9:01 AM:

" There are all kinds in this world. Why Amy Olson would want to marry Mr. Gibbs after what we have heard about his criminal history while in the military and now with the murder of Mindy Morgenstern to deal with and a 2004 rape accusation waiting for him plus 5 female inmates who accuse Mr. Gibbs of sexually assaulting them while he was a Barnes County jailer. In addition, she became engaged to Mr. Gibbs a few days after his arrest for the murder of Mindy Morgenstern. I've seen all kinds in my line of work. This guy is one of the worst. What is even sadder is thta Amy Olson is even dumber. Amy Olson should be investigated for attempting to put her child in harms way and perhaps have her child taken away. Living with someone like Amy Olson must be unbelieveable. It appears to me that Amy Olson is one big hurtbag who is looking for a bigger hurtbag. She shouldn't be allowed to put a child through what she has planned for the child. Perhaps there is a welfare check in it. I've seen this type of thing happen before. Where is is a lot of smoke, there is certainly a fire. "

notafundamentalist wrote on Jun 29, 2007 8:31 AM:

" mental illness might BE a treatable disease, as someone metioned, but sex offenders like this, are not treatable. He raped HOW MANY women before he murdered this young girl? A. what's the matter with the legal system there?, and B. who in their right mind would let their kids around someone like him; let alone want to marry him? I hope he rots in jail forever. That being said, if they want to be married, I say let um; who cares. They should be allowed to be unhappy and miserable just like the rest of us! ha ha. But seriously, him being married to this woman will have no bearing on whether or not he rots in jail, if the DA and judge and jury do their job right. Obviously, he slipped through the cracks many other times or this wouldn't be his 5th? rape elevated to a murder trial. "

NICE wrote on Jun 27, 2007 2:52 PM:

" I guess my question is...How is that just the trial is in the way of the wedding, when Mrs. Olson is still married?? "

funny wrote on Jun 27, 2007 12:26 PM:

" Incredulous states that this article deserves no attention; yet this person has at least a dozen comments!!! maybe this person means nobody else should comment. ???? anyhow my comment is: I can not imagine anyone wanting to marry a person with the record gibbs has. he is just not a good person. "

To Incredulous wrote on Jun 27, 2007 7:25 AM:

" You are definitely set apart, though can't say it is because of your ability to think. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 27, 2007 12:54 AM:

" But, I digress. "CORKEY wrote on Jun 25, 2007 2:22 PM: " I can not believe this story was printed." "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 27, 2007 12:54 AM:

" Oh, and, "lw wrote on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 AM: " Why was this even printed? The more we comment, the longer it's going to stay on here. I say, for the sake of Mindy's family and friends, let's not give this article any more attention. It deserves none. " "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 27, 2007 12:51 AM:

" And one more thing: "tactless wrote on Jun 25, 2007 3:32 PM: "[I]t is completely tacky that this story was even printed. You can't really compare the fact that Moe Gibbs and Amy Olson have to put their wedding on hold to the fact that Mindy Morgensturn will never be able to marry or have children." "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 27, 2007 12:48 AM:

" This is the comment to which I was responding: "REALLY! wrote on Jun 25, 2007 8:25 AM: It is sad that the media needs a story so bad that they are willing to print a story like this! Have some compassion for the real victim here!!!!" There's nothing incredible about my thinking. My ability to look beyond the top three posts is what sets me apart. "

To Incredulous wrote on Jun 26, 2007 4:26 PM:

" You are absolutely incredible in how you think. I don't think anyone is saying that the Tribune should be taken out back and whipped because they didn't mention how good the victim was. The point is, this couple is whining and crying because they can't get married. Well, boo-hoo to them. I have no sympathy for them. I do have sympathy for their child who was born to these pitiful people though. One that is a criminal and one that does not use the common sense that the Good Lord gave her. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 26, 2007 3:35 PM:

" I NEVER said you should feel sorry for Gibbs or his fiancee. I said that the Trib shouldn't be taken out back behind the whipping shed because this story didn't sanctify the victim in this case. And then I pointed out other cases where the people didn't have the same reaction because the victim wasn't as sympathetic. The bottom line is that there are other players in this courtroom drama and, apparent by the commotion it's caused, coverage of these players is obviously newsworthy. "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jun 26, 2007 11:28 AM:

" By the way "voice of reason" where are you with your so called "insightful" comments to this story?? I truly have missed your "reasoning". Well not really but it seems that you had so much to add to this story and now you just disappeared. That's really to bad!!!! "

This is a joke right? wrote on Jun 26, 2007 10:25 AM:

" There are so many things that are just messed up with this article... First of all that poor poor baby. What a messed up world to be brought into by two very messed up people. Second of all I don't know if Amy caught this but her child is 11 months old. Gibbs is anulling his 10 month marriage... So he conceived a child with Amy then decided to marry another woman. Glad Amy could see his love for her then. This woman desperately needs help. I agree with PO3 abd confused. Also, my heart goes out to Mindys family. She was a sweet sweet girl and I hope you all find some sort of closure soon. "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jun 26, 2007 8:55 AM:

" To Incredulous, for your postings on Jun 25, 2007 4:07 PM, Jun 26, 2007 2:19 AM & 2:24 AM, all I have to say is WHAT?????? Why are you even comparing this story to another story. Stick to the case at hand as if one isn't confusing enough and then you want to bring another completely set of circumstances into the mix. A young vibrant, intelligent, sweet girl with everything ahead of her in life was brutally murdered at the hands of this psycho but then I am suppose to feel sorry because his wedding has to be postponed. Tell me what I am missing for not finding it in my heart to pity Ms. Olson and Mr. Gibbs. Give me a break here!!! "

To Incredulous wrote on Jun 26, 2007 6:52 AM:

" Okay, so I gave the word a different ending, basically the same meaning. Yes, Mr. Gibbs is/was someone's son, father, husband, fiance (the latter 2 were at the same time for awhile by the sounds of it), nephew, grandson, etc.. However, he also allegedly took away someone else's daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, friend, etc.. He also has had other charges in North Dakota and other places (some under a different name). Sometimes you just have to put away your thoughts of him being all of the above and think of him as what he really is. TROUBLE!!!! Sorry that I cannot feel sympathy for this man. However, I do feel sympathy for the victims' (pleural) families and also for the innocent children involved in this man's life by having been fathered by him. Not a proud moment. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 26, 2007 2:24 AM:

" You must have misread my quote. I referred to Mindy as a sympathetic victim. Not a sympathy victim. Regardless of the distinction, it's true. It's not a bad thing, either. She seemed like a nice, sweet girl with her whole future ahead of her. However, in the legal system, every attorney comes across an unsympathetic victim where it's hard to disagree that the world is better off without him or her. However, each person was someone's son, someone's daughter, someone's parent, friend, etc. Regardless of the victim's character, murder is still wrong and the justice system shouldn't administer justice based on how good the victim is. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 26, 2007 2:19 AM:

" OK, case in point: Lee Avilla was brutally murdered in his East Grand Forks apartment several years ago. He allegedly owed someone some drug money. His young niece and nephew were allegedly in the apartment when he was discovered, riddled with bullet holes. His own mother was convicted in the same drug ring that involves the murderers of her son. Dozens of defendants have been charged and/or convicted in federal court with ties to the drug ring that ultimately allegedly murdered Lee. This is a huge North Dakota fed case so you can't miss media coverage. Who cries for Lee? No one. Shame on you. "

Sarah wrote on Jun 25, 2007 6:16 PM:

" To Un-Fricken Unbelievable....i was thinking the same thing "

Susie Q. wrote on Jun 25, 2007 5:54 PM:

" To 'Voice of Reason': I wish you would read the postings before you open your BIG mouth and make the comment that we all have convicted him of murder. Read my posting: I feel sorry for the child born of these two. PLEASE don't make assumptions. "

To Incredulous wrote on Jun 25, 2007 5:50 PM:

" The victim in this case is not a sympathy victim. She was MURDERED. This man has a long legal history, along with a long history of loving and leaving many women. I feel for the poor baby in this case. She has no choice in her mom's insane decisions. I agree wholeheartedly with Mom of 2. I too know what it is like to love someone, but if I found out that my husband was a philanderer, rapist, murderer, etc., I would not hesitate to take my children and RUN. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 25, 2007 4:52 PM:

" I thought we were still within the realm of reality. Sorry. "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jun 25, 2007 4:49 PM:

" I am in a complete state of confusion and remorse for those of you who do not see the obvious danger for a man like this.....We are not talking about the average Joe or some Cop and then even if we were look at the story in the news with Mr. Cutts and Jessie Davis. He even seemed more of an upstanding citizen than Mr Gibbs and look at what he was capable of doing!! It's not like he doesn't have a rap sheet a mile long. If she wants to stand by her man than atleast make sure he should be considered a man and not some convicted criminal or much less a murderer and rapist. I feel terribly sorry for innocent children that are put into this situation with no other choice. Most people work their entire lives to be GOOD people and make something of themselves and then we have those waiting to Marry the BAD ones. Sorry if I say I don't feel sorry for the woman. There are plenty other people out there that she could find to love and help her raise her child while Mr. Gibbs is serving his time behind bars and that would of alot less danger to her. "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jun 25, 2007 4:35 PM:

" To Incredulous, I do remember using the words "if I would have my way" I know the death penalty can not be put into place in a case like this. Just a clarification!! "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 25, 2007 4:07 PM:

" Don't make any presumptions until all the evidence has been heard at trial. Seriously. This is why you hysterical people will never get on a jury. It's about keeping an open mind, which clearly none of you can do. And, not everything in print must be a shrine to the victim. The media needn't have printed anything at all related to the character of the victim, but they did. She's a sympathetic victim. But what if victim in this case were a drug dealer? Would all of you be up in arms then? Actually, you'd probably be chearing on the defendant, in that case. Sick. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 25, 2007 4:02 PM:

" Um, Mother of 2, there's no way you could give him the death penalty, even if you were to sneak past the judge and attorneys and make it onto the jury. Just a reality check. "

tactless wrote on Jun 25, 2007 3:32 PM:

" Regardless of whether or not this guy is innocent or guilty, or whether Amy is mentally unstable or brainless, it is completely tacky that this story was even printed. You can't really compare the fact that Moe Gibbs and Amy Olson have to put their wedding on hold to the fact that Mindy Morgensturn will never be able to marry or have children. Or that Amy's visits were cut short, when Mindy's family will never be able to visit her again. I understand that if Mr. Gibbs was found innocent, then we would all feel bad that he and his fiancee had to put their wedding on hold. And, I know that we don't know all the facts, but lets be real here. We aren't debating the murder charges of an upstanding citizen. Does anyone really think that he is innocent? Or if he goes free on some sort of evidential technicality, will anyone believe he is innocent after that? (O.J. Simpson?!?!). And, just because our court system dictates that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, doesn't mean that ordinary citizens are entitled to their own opinion of the crime. "

Un Frickin Believable wrote on Jun 25, 2007 3:08 PM:

" My only question is....Just how terrible is Ms. Gibbs current husband, that makes Moe Gibbs look good? "

CORKEY wrote on Jun 25, 2007 2:22 PM:

" I can not believe this story was printed. This girl needs help. Why would you want your child to have anything to do with this man, father or not. I would take my child and run. I agree with Mother of 2 on how anyone can have compassion for olsons situation, but we do have to have compassion for her on how could anyone even think this way. More compassion for her poor child. I also am a mother of a son who has turned 21 this year and the concern of their well being never stops. He is a good kid who has his whole future ahead of him just like Mindy did. I am sure Gibbs will be found quilty, lock him up and throw the key away. Mindy was not only beautiful, but what I have read she was a really good person with a great future, which was taken away from her and her family and friends. When you murder someone in cold blood like he did nothing or nobody should be making him happy. Until you have a loved one snuffed out for no reason at all, you really don't know how you would feel. "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jun 25, 2007 2:05 PM:

" To "voice of reason" you will not stoop to my level but yet you make a remark towards my children. It seems to be that you have stooped below my level at that remark. My children have nothing to do with this and I would thank you to leave them out of it!! Also my point to you was that you are in no uncertain terms defending this woman's actions. SICK!!! First of all, I understand the innocent until proven guilty concept but due to his past it doesn't sound like he is such an oustanding citizen and your right he for one should be lucky I am not on his jury because If I would have my way I would have him put to death. Secondly, I also understand the concept of loving someone as I am also married but who in their right mind would stand behind someone who is "being accused" of such actions (noticed I said accused and not found guilty). Thirdly, just because he is the father to her children means that she would have some connections to him the rest of her life doesn't mean she has to marry the slug. With you defending his and her actions yes makes you a WACKO!!!!!!! Apparently there are more people feeling the same towards your first response than just me because I am not the only one who made a remark!! Yes she is a grown adult and can perform any actions she so chooses however, as am I can also consider her another statistic waiting to happen!! When someone poses a threat to you or your child and then you decide to marry the person that to me seems pretty brainless. Sorry you can't get that concept. "

Voice of Reason wrote on Jun 25, 2007 12:51 PM:

" To "Mom of 2": First and foremost, as a result of your reply to me; I truly pity and feel sorry for you children and the environment they are growing up in. It would not surprise me if they grow up to be bigoted people. You obviously are training them well. I made three valid points and you call me a wacko!! What is wrong with you, are you mentally unstable or just ignorantly obdurate? My three points were: 1. In this country, no matter how bad things look, our laws say EVERYONE is innocent until proven guilty. And you call me “wacko” for believing in that? 2. It is not unusual for people to continue loving someone even though they are charged with crimes. It happens everyday. Are prisons are filled with people who have relationships and spouses. And for you to criticize someone because they happen to fall in love and continue to love someone who is charged with crimes is being ignorant of this fact. Yet, you call me “wacho” for understanding this. Mind you, I never said that I agreed, I merely pointed out that it is possible for people to fall and be in love with others. 3. I made a point that win or loose his trial, he still is the father of the child. And even if he ends up going to prison; the fact that he is the father does not change. And because I am able to see that the mother may want to continue a relationship with the father, even though he is in prison, for the sake of the child; you call me a “wacko”!? Name calling is nothing more than a puerile act of someone who doesn’t have the ability to carry on a rational conversation. It surprises me that the on line editor allowed this puerile act thereby inviting more. Yet I will not stoop to your level. "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 25, 2007 10:47 AM:

" I think the media has shown great restraint in this entire matter. Afterall, you haven't heard of any other inappropriate relationships being divulged, despite the fact that they were brought up in open court, have you? It was considered impolite, even though it was on public record. The media has done everything in its power to avoid maligning the victim. "

lw wrote on Jun 25, 2007 10:35 AM:

" Why was this even printed? The more we comment, the longer it's going to stay on here. I say, for the sake of Mindy's family and friends, let's not give this article any more attention. It deserves none. "

Beesh wrote on Jun 25, 2007 10:04 AM:

" Yeah, murdering a young innoscent college student sort of puts a 'damper' on those wedding plans. Gee, if my fiancee were accused of killing someone, baby or not, I would be RUNNING AWAY FROM HIM. Holding an allegience with someone who has violated you trust does not lead to a strong and healthy marriage. "

Reply to Voice of Reason wrote on Jun 25, 2007 9:55 AM:

" Yes, innocent until proven guilty. However, Look at the charges while in the military under another name. One doesn't charge there name unless they are hidding something. Amy needs to realize given this man's past history he is not going to change his ways. Sorry Amy - not even for you! You need to get far away for your own welfare and your child's. He is a taker and a user. If he gets off I wonder how long it is going to take for him to turn on you, or maybe your little girl. "

Emily wrote on Jun 25, 2007 9:15 AM:

" To Aaron and Voice of Reason-- Even assuming the man is innocent of this particular crime, he has spent time in prison on attempted murder charges and was linked to the Fargo rape case by DNA. I believe he has several children with women across the country, whom he does not support (this information coming from a previous Tribune story). So, even without this conviction, it seems quite clear that this man is not exactly proper marriage material. "

Mom of 2 wrote on Jun 25, 2007 9:11 AM:

" To "voice of reason", well it looks like they are more complete wackos in the community instead of just Ms. Olson!! So long as you think like Ms Olson and have compassion for her situation you are just as much in need of help as she is. Please seek the help that you need before we read about you in the paper someday. To the story at hand, it is very sad that there are people walking our streets with her mentality. She obviously is a hopeless cause but I pray for all of the innocent children involved. "

Aaron wrote on Jun 25, 2007 8:30 AM:

" Anyone heard of innocent until proven guilty? Its nice to nice the justice system is working as intended in ND. "

ks wrote on Jun 25, 2007 8:25 AM:

" Wow, someone needs to stop ALL visitation before there is yet another child sired by this sicko- and stupido!~ "

REALLY! wrote on Jun 25, 2007 8:25 AM:

" It is sad that the media needs a story so bad that they are willing to print a story like this! Have some compassion for the real victim here!!!! "

Voice of Reason wrote on Jun 25, 2007 7:58 AM:

" First, all posters are forgetting the innocent until proven guilty clause. This man's trial just started and already you have him convicted of the murder charges and of other charges that he has been charged with. Good thing all of you aren't on the jury; because you have just proven that you cannot be impartial and fair. Second, this woman fell in love with a man. If you are deeply in love with someone, and they are charged with criminal offenses; does that mean you suddenly no longer love them? Are you able to turn your emotions and feelings off and on depending on the circumstances. Third, this woman had a child with this man. No matter what the outcome of the trial, Gibbs is still the father of her child. She still has a connection to him even though he may be going to prison. "

allen wrote on Jun 25, 2007 7:57 AM:

" Ahh, the charity of a stupid woman has no bounds. Too funny.... "

Legally Wrong wrote on Jun 25, 2007 5:34 AM:

" Amy what are you thinking? You conceived a child with a married man, now you want to marry him when he stands trial for murder? Were you abused as a child and want it carried out in your adult life as well? Don't you see what just happened to Jessie Davis from Ohio? These men have "messy lives." They don't care about their victims so long as their needs are fulfilled. Please don't insult your intelligence by marrying this man. Granted, innocent until proven guilty, however his track record says it all. I feel sorry for you and deeply sorry for your daughter. I am glad to see you are not allowed to get married because I question the reason for your decision. Is it because you know if you get married before he goes to jail the state will have to pay for you and your daughter or are you that mentally unstable that you really see marrying him as the logical thing to do?? I hope your family points you in the right direction. What a sad story. "

What about ... wrote on Jun 25, 2007 12:28 AM:

" the poor child. She shouldn't have custody of a child if she is willing to expose it to the likes of this man. And what is she thinking? This isn't his first offense regarding women. Sympathy for the child, therapy for the mother, prison for the father. "

jaw wrote on Jun 24, 2007 11:59 PM:

" Is this woman even awake?? This is unbelievable!! WHY would you even want to marry this guy. If I were her I would take my baby and run fast and far!! I pray that God watches over the baby so that when Gibbs is released from prison, nothing will happen to her also. I totally agree this woman needs some sort of counseling! "

wow wrote on Jun 24, 2007 11:05 PM:

" you sound as crazy as that girl that married dennis houle in prison! guess there are some weird ones out there! SCAREY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Incredulous wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:43 PM:

" I feel bad for his ex-wife and their child. I mean, not only is he charged with murder, but he's got another "fiancee" and baby on the side, to boot. Good grief. "

Glutton for Punishment wrote on Jun 24, 2007 6:01 PM:

" Enough Said. Thanks. "

Sarah wrote on Jun 24, 2007 5:39 PM:

" All i got to say about Amy Olson....is please get a Cat Scan done. He is a player and womanizer...like the old saying goes once a cheater always a cheater...you still want to marry him after he has been accuse of raping and murdering 2 girls...Please wake up and smell the coffee...or at least set a good example for your daughter. "

Erin wrote on Jun 24, 2007 4:27 PM:

" Wow, I have to say that I feel bad for Ms. Olson that she is so naive about this whole situtaion. Mr. Gibbs is probably telling her over and over again that he didn't do it and she is believing every word he says. Anyone with any sense would know thta the best thing to do is to walk away knowing that her and their daughter is safe. Soon she will realize that tatoos aren't real love. She will regret them one day. Sexual assault , rape and murder are not charges that someone should take lightly. I hope Ms. Olson wakes up and sees what is really going on here! "

OMG wrote on Jun 24, 2007 2:01 PM:

" Ms. Gibbs is "frustrated"? It was frustrating to read this ridiculous story. From personally knowing the Morgenstern family, this stuff must break their hearts. What SANE person would want to have anything to do with this monster, especially with a child. My heart goes out to the Morgenstern family, hoping this will all be over soon and he will be behind bars forever. As far as Ms. Gibbs, I agree, she needs some help. "

Washatonian wrote on Jun 24, 2007 1:26 PM:

" That poor baby girl. May God protect this child. Ms. Olson needs help. "

Laughable wrote on Jun 24, 2007 1:25 PM:

" This is another example of the sick, twisted minds walking around in society..."You get your annullment, I'll get my divorce...we'll work around the murder trial and plan us a wedding!" I wonder if his numerous other children will be ring bearers and flower children. "

Amazed wrote on Jun 24, 2007 12:22 PM:

" There are all kinds of sick people out there. "

Angry American wrote on Jun 24, 2007 11:48 AM:

" I hate to be the bad guy here(or the voice of reason) but if I were this woman i would be keeping a low profile. Her husband to be is is accused of murdering an innocent 22 year old college student and she is raising a stink about about not being able to marry him. I got to stop here, you're right LL, "This doesn't deserve a comment". This woman needs to quit listening to the Tammy Wynette(Stand by your man). It's sad to see the direction in which the world is going. "

wow... wrote on Jun 24, 2007 11:34 AM:

" Ten minutes would probably be a big deal to the Morgenstern family too...however they will not get the opportunity to spend another minute with the person they love the most. "

PO3 wrote on Jun 24, 2007 11:14 AM:

" What can anyone say about this? Mental illness is a treatable disease. "

Emily wrote on Jun 24, 2007 10:40 AM:

" I'm really not sure this deserves to be in the newspaper. Clearly this woman does not have an ability to make appropriate, logical, or safe decisions. Hopefully he'll be behind bars for a LONG time, so that even if this couple is married, she (and all of us) will be protected from him. "

Local Yokel wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:18 AM:

" Am I supposed to feel sorry for them? Get real! Maybe tommorrow you could have a story with the headline... LIFE INTERRUPTED BY SICK MURDERER Let's see, you could talk about her young life cut short and her parents and family's lives forever shattered. "

LL wrote on Jun 24, 2007 9:06 AM:

" This doesn't even deserve a comment "

Susie Q. wrote on Jun 24, 2007 8:52 AM:

" I feel so sorry for the child of these two. God bless the child. "

confused wrote on Jun 24, 2007 7:44 AM:

" are you serious "

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