although I do not know the family at all, i feel extremely connected. I was in their house October of 2007 when it was up for sale. My husband and I fell in LOVE with their Beautiful house. When we looked at it, I had this overwleming feeling of energy. I came home and looked up the address and found the story that chilled me to my bones. After realizing what had happened, I felt like I need the family's "acceptance" to move into their home. A house that so desperatly wanted a family in it again. I went and walked through the house many times trying to figure out what had happened, only to realize much of the eveidance had not even been fixed. The study door handle was still bashed open, there was a bullethole in the upstairs. I am so sorry for the children and have often dreamed of what it must have been like. We were out bid on the home, but still look at it everytime we drive by. Like I said, even though I do not know you, I have seen what you went through. and imagined how you felt. My heart aches for you even though we havent met, and even through all the pain, I can only imagine waht kind of happiness that home had brought to you and your parents family and friends. The house was filled with love and sadness. I will never truly know you, but for my entire life, I will never forget you either. Two weeks after I visited the house, and after trying for 3 years we conceived another child. I remember telling myself that if the family was ok with us living in their house then I would get pregnant.

You were the best mom but you weren't there for us sometimes I still love you with all my heart. Jay and Kaia do also. Love you forever mommy.

Nupe, You are deeply missed.

Pray for God's continued blessing upon the children.

I miss you bro.

I can not believe this. I knew Jason from the University of Iowa and had not talked to him for about 7-8 years. I decided to do a search on him and found this. He was truly a wonderful guy to me and the world has lost a beautiful person. My condolences go out to his family.

It just doesn't make sense.

It would be wise not top speculate as to who was the victim and who was the suspect. I've seen some accus Jason as if it was he he murder his wife. No one (that we know of ) knows what actually happened except those who are dead. I continue to pray for his family and enjoy his brother as my law school professor

This still makes me sick to think about it. Those children don't deserve to live with this horror. I don't care what the desperate reason(s) were. It's pure evil and didn't have to be this way. You are missed Tracie. I am so, so sorry. There aren't words

MAN,, Its hard to let go,, I can't take your name off the office door, can't delete your numbers from my phone and its been a whole year. My eyes water everytime I remember,, it's still tough.

we love and miss you both.

I was just saying the same thing , you are so missed.

Its almost been a year since we last kicked it...The Nupes Miss you PHI...For real!

i wish i could just could have talk to them one more times.

I WILL MISS THEM I WISH I GOT TO SPEND MORE TIME WTH THEM

i wish i could of seen him one more time.and the only time i saw him was a good time.he was very nice

iwish my uncle wouldnt of did that iwll really miss him oalot now.

i miss uncle jason.... the crazy thing is ..... i was goin to call him or wanted to call him be fore this happened ... i dont belive it did

I was in utter shock when I got an email message regarding this tragic event. Not Jason?! No, not his way at all. God Bless he (and his wife) and more than ever all of the children. Bless their little hearts.

She had not been in "healthy" relationships previously. This tragic event may have followed statistics.

Some one out there knows something and is not saying it . You are right this was not jason , or the Jason that we knew. But someone opened the door to drugs and living a lifestyle they thought they could control and it cost alot of people alot of heartache.

I went to law school with Jason and we came to Denver together after graduation. This was very tragic and I just pray for the families that are left behind and especially for the children.

I've known Tracie since Jr. High. It is beyond tragic that this happened, especially to her. It's the ultimate domestic abuse. I feel anger toward the husband that he alone has destroyed these poor children's lives forever and taken hers. No, I did not know him, but he committed murder and suicide. It really doesn't matter (to me) that he was funny and fun to be around. I can't chalk it up as a mistake. His actions are what make this world a scary place to live in. You can appear to "have it all"...

My prayers are with the families. I went to college with Jason and remember him being a very nice guy. I'm saddened by this chain of events. May God bless them all.

Mrs. Smith - I have lost many hours of sleep pondering those same issues. Just knowing Jason makes this impossible to comprehend. I pray that his daughter is constantly reminded of how wonderful her father was and that she is given all of the love and attention she needs and deserves in his absence.

My condolescence and prayers are with Jason and Tracie's family and friends. They'll be missed! :-(

I have been friends with Jason and Tracie for the last 5 years and I can not think of two nicer people. Not once did I ever see them argue or even disagree. I worked with Jason and can say that he had as calm a demeanor as anyone I have ever worked with. He was bright, articulate, funny and generally charismatic. Tracie was also bright, kind, giving and just a great person to be around. I can not begin to understand why this tragedy happened and unfortunately, I don't believe that we will ever know. My thoughts and prayers are with the two families and especially, the children. Tracie and Jason will both be greatly missed.

we just left jason's funeral and I tell you..he was very very loved and admired..he will be very sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him . flint, mi

Tina your comments above could not have expressed it any better . I will continue to pray for your family, and Tracie and Jason's children. My memories of Jason are of his great smile and kind heart, and he will be greatly missed !!!

to the dotson family/children members of mt olive baptist church ..we would like to express our deepest condolensences to the dotson family and hope they find comfort that only GOD can give "earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal" we will continue to pray for the children that they will be crusaders for CHRIST

I am proud to say that I am Jason's cousin. Jason was a wonderful person - intelligent, althletic and kind. The circumnstances surrounding the deaths of Tracie and Jason are tragic. It is unfathomable that something like this has ocurred, allegedly at the hands of my relative. It is a bitter pill to swallow, but I implore all to 1) Pray for our families, that we maintain the strength to deal with this situation. 2) That the families can unite during this tragedy and work cohesively in raising the children and most importanly 3) The children will recover from what they've witnessed and live blessed and prosperous lives. Blessings to all.

I played football with Jason in High School in Michigan. Last guy in the world you would expect to be a killer. Amazing.

Life is a challenge. It is hard and some times good people suffer greatly. I would just like to pray that they both go with Christ. We are all guilty of sin and no one knows what really happened. But we know God knows and I pray that they would rest in his hands. Also that he would guide and direct the babies. They will need him.

At first, I thought is was a nice thought that Mr Alexander wants to keep the children together. But second thought. Jason has a family too. How odd this thing looks? 2 hours to search a home? SWAT team for kids locked in a study, who know the home and told police they heard shots? Blanks SHOT into the house? The Goodfellas spokesperson talking? Shot wife and self to death 1 month before resturant opening? IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!

Tracie - to know you is to love you, You were a true friend, An incredible Women, and a kindred soul, Words cannot describe how much you will be missed. You will always live in my heart...

My condolences goes out to Jason's and Traci's family. Jason you will be greatly missed. I will always be greatful, that I had a chance to meet and get to know you.

I will miss you Jason and Tracie. You will always have a place in my heart!

I truly wanna praise and appreciate James Alexander, he prooved that humanity still prevails and you really have your heart at its right place(are of kind and sympathetic disposition).Keep up James!