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'He would rather have a dead son than a gay son': Former foster mom speaks about shooting



HENDERSON (KSNV News3LV) ? Friends and family are remembering a 14-year-old son who Henderson police say was shot and killed by his own father.
People close to the murder victim say part of the argument leading to the shooting was about the teen's sexual orientation.

Friends of Giovanni Melton remember an energetic teenager bringing smiles to everyone he met.

Coronado High School Senior Bailey Schultz says Melton went to her school.
"It?s just sad. He was young and he had a lot to live for," said Schultz.
On Thursday afternoon, Henderson police say 53-year-old Wendell Melton shot his teenage son in the apartment where family members say Giovanni stayed by himself.

"Giovanni was abused physically and mentally and spiritually for many, many years," said Sonja Jones, Giovanni's former foster mom.

Over the phone, Jones spoke of the teen she loved as one of her own.
Jones says she was told by another family member that part of the argument that led to the deadly shooting was over Giovanni's sexual orientation. Jones says Wendell Melton had problems with it.

"He hated the fact that his son was gay," said Jones. "I'm sure that inside of his mind, he would rather have a dead son than a gay son."
Jones says Wendell threatened his son before.

"I'm hearing his dad had caught him with his boyfriend before and pulled out a gun on him," said Jones.

Giovanni was a student at Coronado High School. Jones says a beautiful life was taken away because of ignorance.

"I hope they throw the book at him. I hope he never sees the light of day," said Jones. "I hope every day when he looks in the mirror, he sees his son's face."

http://news3lv.com/news/local/he-would-rather-have-a-dead-son-than-a-gay-son-former-foster-mom-speaks-about-shooting

[Inject My Lips]

Disgusting

[Eternal Bell]

alotta men wouldnt admit this but they think it

[CHOKE]

I couldn?t imagine having homophobic parents

My dad use to buy me My Little Pony and Barbies when I was little and never questioned it

[CHOKE]

Oh and this is really sad

[Scott.]

Ridiculous

[GRAND]

Aww

[Scott.]

I remember when my mother found out I was gay she referenced the Bible and told me to "be careful" use condoms at all times or w/e.

I just kinda gave a hehe okay mom.

It could have been worst.

We never really talk about me being gay. My mother is very dramatic and it can be draining. I wish we had that relationship to where I could tell her things though. I guess I could..she's open and I'm older now but I'm just private.


How could u shoot ur own son though? Mental illness is real. God bless this boy.

For some reason, mothers seem to make it all about them when you first come out. Like it's their fault, or they did something wrong.

Like bitch, you have nothing to do with me liking dick and ass.

[Eternal Bell]

wenever im burdened wit bein 'round my moms side of tha family i say hi n punch

i 'member one of my aunts ovr there tried me wen I was 17 n ended up hating me b'cause i told her tht shes basically delusional for b'lieving an invisible sky god tht cant evn fix her marriage.
fck outta hea wit tht shit hun!

[Scott.]

I remember when my mother found out I was gay she referenced the Bible and told me to "be careful" use condoms at all times or w/e.

I just kinda gave a hehe okay mom.

It could have been worst.

We never really talk about me being gay. My mother is very dramatic and it can be draining. I wish we had that relationship to where I could tell her things though. I guess I could..she's open and I'm older now but I'm just private.


How could u shoot ur own son though? Mental illness is real. God bless this boy.

For some reason, mothers seem to make it all about them when you first come out. Like it's their fault, or they did something wrong.

Like bitch, you have nothing to do with me liking dick and ass.

When I was younger my mother was scrolling through my phone and found a big ass DICK.  She yelled out "OMG!" And ran to her room. I was so embarrassed but at the same time was like "hun that's what u get for scrolling "

So like I never officially came out to her. And I never felt like I had too. It just kinda bothered me that she was about to go into that whole bible talk and I had to shut her down a little, respectfully.

I'm grateful she never tried to kick me out of the house or something.

To be honest I came out to my mom twice I guess she didn't believe me the first time, cause she asked me again about a year later and I had been in a full on relationship and lost my virginity by then and I was like, "Ma, I told you already that I like dudes" and her and my sister acted like I was on my deathbed.

But my mom came around. She later explained to me that she grew up with a gay uncle and her family sent him to a mental hospital because he was gay, so that explained why she was so closed minded. And plus this was in the 70s down south, so figure.

My dad didn't give a damn at all. All he and my brother said when I came out to them was "Oh ok". But it's still a bit of an elephant in the room when it comes to my sister but oh well

[Scott.]

I remember when my mother found out I was gay she referenced the Bible and told me to "be careful" use condoms at all times or w/e.

I just kinda gave a hehe okay mom.

It could have been worst.

We never really talk about me being gay. My mother is very dramatic and it can be draining. I wish we had that relationship to where I could tell her things though. I guess I could..she's open and I'm older now but I'm just private.


How could u shoot ur own son though? Mental illness is real. God bless this boy.

For some reason, mothers seem to make it all about them when you first come out. Like it's their fault, or they did something wrong.

Like bitch, you have nothing to do with me liking dick and ass.

When I was younger my mother was scrolling through my phone and found a big ass DICK.  She yelled out "OMG!" And ran to her room. I was so embarrassed but at the same time was like "hun that's what u get for scrolling "

So like I never officially came out to her. And I never felt like I had too. It just kinda bothered me that she was about to go into that whole bible talk and I had to shut her down a little, respectfully.

I'm grateful she never tried to kick me out of the house or something.

To be honest I came out to my mom twice I guess she didn't believe me the first time, cause she asked me again about a year later and I had been in a full on relationship and lost my virginity by then and I was like, "Ma, I told you already that I like dudes" and her and my sister acted like I was on my deathbed.

But my mom came around. She later explained to me that she grew up with a gay uncle and her family sent him to a mental hospital because he was gay, so that explained why she was so closed minded. And plus this was in the 70s down south, so figure.

My dad didn't give a damn at all. All he and my brother said when I came out to them was "Oh ok". But it's still a bit of an elephant in the room when it comes to my sister but oh well

omg at ur mom forgetting. The DENIAL mess that some parents give is insane. And I know u were born and raised in the south so I could imagine. Glad that overall it was easy for u.



But sometimes I truly wonder what my mother thinks of me. In her deepest thoughts. I know she loves me but am I some sick faggot in the nether regions of her brain?

i didn?t understand my mom?s denial because she always suspected it even when i was in middle school. But my mom is also a cancer and they are emotional about EVERYTHING

As for your momma, have you ever wanted to address that with her?

[Scott.]

I remember when my mother found out I was gay she referenced the Bible and told me to "be careful" use condoms at all times or w/e.

I just kinda gave a hehe okay mom.

It could have been worst.

We never really talk about me being gay. My mother is very dramatic and it can be draining. I wish we had that relationship to where I could tell her things though. I guess I could..she's open and I'm older now but I'm just private.


How could u shoot ur own son though? Mental illness is real. God bless this boy.

For some reason, mothers seem to make it all about them when you first come out. Like it's their fault, or they did something wrong.

Like bitch, you have nothing to do with me liking dick and ass.

When I was younger my mother was scrolling through my phone and found a big ass DICK.  She yelled out "OMG!" And ran to her room. I was so embarrassed but at the same time was like "hun that's what u get for scrolling "

So like I never officially came out to her. And I never felt like I had too. It just kinda bothered me that she was about to go into that whole bible talk and I had to shut her down a little, respectfully.

I'm grateful she never tried to kick me out of the house or something.

To be honest I came out to my mom twice I guess she didn't believe me the first time, cause she asked me again about a year later and I had been in a full on relationship and lost my virginity by then and I was like, "Ma, I told you already that I like dudes" and her and my sister acted like I was on my deathbed.

But my mom came around. She later explained to me that she grew up with a gay uncle and her family sent him to a mental hospital because he was gay, so that explained why she was so closed minded. And plus this was in the 70s down south, so figure.

My dad didn't give a damn at all. All he and my brother said when I came out to them was "Oh ok". But it's still a bit of an elephant in the room when it comes to my sister but oh well

omg at ur mom forgetting. The DENIAL mess that some parents give is insane. And I know u were born and raised in the south so I could imagine. Glad that overall it was easy for u.



But sometimes I truly wonder what my mother thinks of me. In her deepest thoughts. I know she loves me but am I some sick faggot in the nether regions of her brain?

i didn?t understand my mom?s denial because she always suspected it even when i was in middle school. But my mom is also a cancer and they are emotional about EVERYTHING

As for your momma, have you ever wanted to address that with her?

Mothers always know! But outside of that are u guys really close?

My mother is a Capricorn and I'm a Taurus so we're like compatible and relate on many things. I dunno if you really follow deep into astrology but I have some Aquarius in my birth chart. Sdsdfddff

I always drag u guys but things are starting to make sense. I can be warm lovable and affectionate but cold and distant at the same time.

I guess I'll have a talk with my mom later down the line.

My mom and I are extremely close. But sometimes she gets furious with me when she wants to have an emotional moment and i'm looking at her like 

Look at how you tried to drag me earlier  You've always said you don't really dig Aquariuses like that and I'm a true Aquarius I'm always cold and distant. Nobody can figure me out.

Like my cousin me yesterday and I answered the phone, "Reggie, what the fuck are you laughing at?" Turns out he wasn't laughing. He was breaking down because his great grandma and I'm on the phone like 

[Lazarus]

That's horrible.

[Scott.]

I remember when my mother found out I was gay she referenced the Bible and told me to "be careful" use condoms at all times or w/e.

I just kinda gave a hehe okay mom.

It could have been worst.

We never really talk about me being gay. My mother is very dramatic and it can be draining. I wish we had that relationship to where I could tell her things though. I guess I could..she's open and I'm older now but I'm just private.


How could u shoot ur own son though? Mental illness is real. God bless this boy.

For some reason, mothers seem to make it all about them when you first come out. Like it's their fault, or they did something wrong.

Like bitch, you have nothing to do with me liking dick and ass.

When I was younger my mother was scrolling through my phone and found a big ass DICK.  She yelled out "OMG!" And ran to her room. I was so embarrassed but at the same time was like "hun that's what u get for scrolling "

So like I never officially came out to her. And I never felt like I had too. It just kinda bothered me that she was about to go into that whole bible talk and I had to shut her down a little, respectfully.

I'm grateful she never tried to kick me out of the house or something.

To be honest I came out to my mom twice I guess she didn't believe me the first time, cause she asked me again about a year later and I had been in a full on relationship and lost my virginity by then and I was like, "Ma, I told you already that I like dudes" and her and my sister acted like I was on my deathbed.

But my mom came around. She later explained to me that she grew up with a gay uncle and her family sent him to a mental hospital because he was gay, so that explained why she was so closed minded. And plus this was in the 70s down south, so figure.

My dad didn't give a damn at all. All he and my brother said when I came out to them was "Oh ok". But it's still a bit of an elephant in the room when it comes to my sister but oh well

omg at ur mom forgetting. The DENIAL mess that some parents give is insane. And I know u were born and raised in the south so I could imagine. Glad that overall it was easy for u.



But sometimes I truly wonder what my mother thinks of me. In her deepest thoughts. I know she loves me but am I some sick faggot in the nether regions of her brain?

i didn?t understand my mom?s denial because she always suspected it even when i was in middle school. But my mom is also a cancer and they are emotional about EVERYTHING

As for your momma, have you ever wanted to address that with her?

Mothers always know! But outside of that are u guys really close?

My mother is a Capricorn and I'm a Taurus so we're like compatible and relate on many things. I dunno if you really follow deep into astrology but I have some Aquarius in my birth chart. Sdsdfddff

I always drag u guys but things are starting to make sense. I can be warm lovable and affectionate but cold and distant at the same time.

I guess I'll have a talk with my mom later down the line.

My mom and I are extremely close. But sometimes she gets furious with me when she wants to have an emotional moment and i'm looking at her like 

Look at how you tried to drag me earlier  You've always said you don't really dig Aquariuses like that and I'm a true Aquarius I'm always cold and distant. Nobody can figure me out.

Like my cousin me yesterday and I answered the phone, "Reggie, what the fuck are you laughing at?" Turns out he wasn't laughing. He was breaking down because his great grandma and I'm on the phone like 

nNNNNNNnnsnsndnnndnzmmnbbndnzmnbbbnnmnn

Omg at u answering the phone like that

  Mean self

and

I had to stretch my claws a little bit.

I can relate with the Aquarius mess a little. Low key.
Im a bit..complex.

I really thought he was laughing and I was so annoyed because he has a tendency to be laughing so hard when I answer the phone and when he broke down and I texted one of our friends to click in to put her on three way cause I couldn't do it alone. I am not good with emotions at  all 

[Cuban0]

Just sick