Ugh, what a disgrace.. Options

[inthemudhole]

I DID search...so yeah.

What do you think about this?

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Ken Serrano and Chris Jordan of New Jersey's Asbury Park Press have issued the following report:

He told the 14-year-old Sayreville girl he was "T-Rex" and he liked to impersonate the guitarist for the heavy metal band they both liked, STATIC-X, authorities said.

But the 39-year-old man accused of meeting the girl through the Internet, driving from Pennsylvania and sexually assaulting her in an Old Bridge shopping center in January was no impersonator, police said.

Tod Rex Salvador, who goes by the stage name Tripp Eisen, a guitarist for STATIC-X, was apprehended Thursday in Orange County, Calif. by two detectives from New Jersey, authorities said.

Salvador, of Burbank, Calif., was charged with kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, luring to entice a minor through the Internet and endangering the welfare of a child. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 30 years in prison on the kidnapping charge alone.

When Det. Scott Crocco of the Old Bridge Police Department and Det. Sgt. David Jones of the state police encountered Salvador, he had just gotten out of jail.

Police in California arrested Salvador on Feb. 10 after finding him sleeping in a parked car with a girl with whom he had just had sexual intercourse, said Jon Fleischman of the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Salvador was charged with committing a lewd act with a child and was released after posting $100,000 bail, Fleischman said.

Following his arrest Thursday technically on a fugitive warrant from New Jersey, Salvador was turned over to the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana, Calif. He is being held there without bail while he awaits extradition to New Jersey, authorities said.

"We've confiscated several computers to examine them to see if there are other victims," Lt. Kevin Rehmann of the New Jersey State Police said. "We suspect there may be in several other states."

STATIC-X is one of the most popular groups to emerge from what's known as the nu-metal scene of the late 1990s that spawned bands like KORN.

The band released its debut album, "Wisconsin Death Trip", in 1998. The album went gold, selling half a million copies. A new album is scheduled for release later this year.

A call placed to the band's publicist at Warner Bros. was not returned. A management company, The Firm, referred calls to Salvador's Los Angeles-based attorney, Mark Werksmen, who did not return calls.

Police said the Sayreville girl met Salvador on a web site where he used the screen name "groverygodadat" under the heading "never married male looking for female." He listed himself as a Republican and the holder of a doctorate. In the section listing the acceptable education level of people he wished to meet, he wrote, "Elementary, High School, Some College, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate."

He started exchanging e-mails with the girl in October, Rehmann said.

"He tells the girl he's a fan of the band and portrays himself to look like the guitarist in (STATIC-X)," Rehmann said.

He drove to Old Bridge on Jan. 7 from Pen Argyl, Pa., in a white Ford pickup truck belonging to a Pennsylvania relative, said Lt. Robert Weiss of the Old Bridge Police Department. Salvador, who once lived in New Jersey, was back in Pennsylvania from the West Coast on an extended holiday visit.

He drove the Sayreville girl around for a while and then had consensual sex with her in the truck in the parking lot of the shopping center, Weiss said.

The girl's mother found out about the assault and went to Old Bridge Detective Thomas Montagna, who started the investigation, Weiss said.

I got my information from here.

Even if you're not a fan of Static-X or The Murderdolls, you could still easily have an opinion on this.

Personally, I'm pretty damn disappointed.
I liked Tripp...a lot.
I had a lot of respect for him when he was in The Murderdolls.
Well, I had respect for him in Static-X, too, but more in The Murderdolls.

I think this is bullshit.
I thought Tripp would be better than that.
Ugh. I'm just weirded out.
I like Static-X and The Murderdolls (he used to be in The Murderdolls but quit to be more focused on Static-X), so now I'm all weirded out when I listen to either of them.

So, what are your opinions on this?

[*wind&fire*]

brie!

damn stoopid celebrities think that they're invincble and can brake any laws... damn micheal jackson and rkelly.. but i still love MJ

[inthemudhole]

^ Ugh, I know. -_- (hey!)
I still like Tripp musically, but I have lost all respect for him as a general person.

Anyone else have an opinion?!

Come on, people.
Just because this involves some reading and doesn't include a poll doesn't mean you should bypass it completely. -_-

[zbrittanyz]

That's prety nasty. It's been happening far too often these days. I haven't heard any of their music but I'm not sure I'd like it anyways.

[inthemudhole]

That's prety nasty. It's been happening far too often these days. I haven't heard any of their music but I'm not sure I'd like it anyways.

Are you only saying that because of what Tripp did?
If yes, then God...this is gonna be a tough year for Static-X...

EDIT//

I found his profile on the site that got the two people involved.
If anyone is interested in viewing it, then click here.

[[Mediocre]Artist]

I can't help it. In the back of my head is this little voice going, "Who wouldn't want to bang this guy?" which then causes another voice to pop up and go, "Yeah, so why is he after kiddies?" All the band groupies in the world and you go after little kids. Wait. When would he have time for that? Why would he do that? Something seems...wrong about this

[inthemudhole]

I can't help it.  In the back of my head is this little voice going, "Who wouldn't want to bang this guy?"  which then causes another voice to pop up and go, "Yeah, so why is he after kiddies?"  All the band groupies in the world and you go after little kids.  Wait.  When would he have time for that?  Why would he do that?  Something seems...wrong about this 

Yeah...I always thought he was pretty damn good-looking.

I don't know when he would find the time to do this.
Static-X hasn't been terribly busy lately.
Yeah, they've been making an album, but they don't work all day...so yeah. He must've had some free time.
I know that this information is valid, though.

Who knows why he did it...only he will know, really.
I guess he's more of a sick f*ck than anyone would have ever thought.
[sighs]
I just feel weird about all of this...I had respect for this guy, and then he goes and does this? -_-
I have lost all respect for him as a general rule, but I still have respect for his band and his musical talents.

EDIT//

I found some more information.

STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen (real name Tod Rex Salvador) is believed to have met the 14-year-old Sayreville, New Jersey girl he is accused of sexually assaulting in January on the web site FetischMusic.com (via their "Find-a-Freek" online singles community), where he used the screen name "groverygodadat" under the heading "never married male looking for female." He listed himself as a Republican and the holder of a doctorate. In the section listing the acceptable education level of people he wished to meet, he wrote, "Elementary, High School, Some College, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate." Under "my favorite music," he listed "Classic Rock n' Roll, Gothic/Industrial, Hard Rock & Metal, Metal (Dark), Pop/Top 40, Soundtracks, Other." View the FetischMusic.com profile that is believed to have been created by Tripp at http://www.fetischmusic.com/freeks/ViewPro...p?MemberID=2961 (note date of last login as Feb. 23 — one day prior to Tripp's most recent arrest; the profile was last updated on December 17, 2004).
Salvador started exchanging e-mails with the Sayreville girl in October 2004, Lt. Kevin Rehmann of the New Jersey State Police told the Courier News. He told the girl he was "T-Rex" and he liked to impersonate the guitarist for the heavy metal band they both liked, STATIC-X, authorities said.

"He tells the girl he's a fan of the band and portrays himself to look like the guitarist in (STATIC-X)," Rehmann said.

He drove to Old Bridge on Jan. 7 from Pen Argyl, Pa., in a white Ford pickup truck belonging to a Pennsylvania relative, said Lt. Robert Weiss of the Old Bridge Police Department. Salvador, who once lived in New Jersey, was back in Pennsylvania from the West Coast on an extended holiday visit.

and I also found this quote...

"We've confiscated several computers to examine them to see if there are other victims," Lt. Kevin Rehmann of the New Jersey State Police said. "We suspect there may be in several other states."

Ugh. Way to go again, Tripp...there may have been more victims. Wonderful.

[[Mediocre]Artist]

well, people surprise you. i mean, i respect michael jackson, there wil l be no other like him, but look what happened.

who knew, right? you cant really trust celebrities.

Understatement of the year.

I'm serious. If you're working on an album, I really don't think there's time to chase kiddies on the computer. Its normally wake up, go to studio, eat at studio, work at studio, sleep (sometimes at studio)

[inthemudhole]

Artist,Feb 28 2005, 9:04 PM]Understatement of the year. 

I'm serious.  If you're working on an album, I really don't think there's time to chase kiddies on the computer.  Its normally wake up, go to studio, eat at studio, work at studio, sleep (sometimes at studio)

Yeah, I know, but they were basically done when all of this happened.
They're just putting the finishing touches on.

I believe that the information I found is valid....it's been all over respectable rock/metal sites.

I also read somewhere that he did this in January...hm.

[[Mediocre]Artist]

TATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen (real name Tod Rex Salvador) is believed to have met the 14-year-old Sayreville, New Jersey girl he is accused of sexually assaulting in January on the web site FetischMusic.com (via their "Find-a-Freek" online singles community),

WTF is a 14 year old doing on a singles site?! Let alone one with a name like "Find a Freek"?! She should be beaten senseless. Where are her parents?! Beat them too! Did the girl tell him she was 14?

[*jooleeah*]

Wow. That's sad =[ People like that shouldn't play around on the computer and go harassing 14 year-old girls. What is a 14 year old girl doing on a site like that anyway?

[kyuubi319]

Oh that idiot. That's all I have to say. That idiot.

[inthemudhole]

Yeah, I have no idea what a fricking 14 year-old was doing on that site. She was almost asking for it herself. I mean, apparently they agreed to meet. So I don't see how he should get kidnapping charges, but whatever.
Yeah, I joined up today just for the hell of it, but she was obviously searching...wheras I did it for the hell of it.

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More news...

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STATIC-X have split with guitarist Tripp Eisen following reports that Eisen was arrested by authorities in two states on charges that include kidnapping, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from two separate incidents involving sexual relations with minors. The group's official statement reads, in part, "STATIC-X has parted ways with guitarist Tripp Eisen, effective immediately. Tripp is currently dealing with personal issues that prohibit him from being able to fulfill his commitment to the band. No replacement has yet been chosen. STATIC-X is in the studio putting the finishing touches on its fourth Warner Bros. album, scheduled to be released in May. The band will tour this summer in support of the record."

Eisen has been in police custody since his February 24 arrest, but was scheduled to appear in Central Justice Center Court in Santa Ana, California, on Monday afternoon (February 28), according to MTV.com. It's expected the guitarist will remain in police custody in California until he's cleared for extradition to New Jersey.

I knew that he'd be out of the band, but there yah go.
Tripp Eisen is no longer a part of Static-X.

What a shame for the band, really...but oh well. He asked for it.

Where are her parents?! Beat them too! Did the girl tell him she was 14? stubborn.gif

I really have no idea.
I doubt she did, because in his profile he was searching for older girls than that, so she was probably lying herself.

[Anglfrmhven1]

WOW thatz just plain weird i mean in tha beggining when he put
In the section listing the acceptable education level of people he wished to meet, he wrote, "Elementary, High School, Some College, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate."
you would know from then that hez into wierd stuff i mean who puts up a general education level stretchin from Elementary to finishin college!

ok...wow...i think he coulda done betta than that..i dont personally know the group/music but it sounds disturbing...

[DanielleMaria05]

YUCK! Perverted old men. Nasty. Thats why I don't really talk to ppl I don't know online, and i dont give our personal info in these forums, because, you never know.

[HelloSunshine]

Ahh..that's scary Knowing that celebrities can be like that too >< mehs..I'm sorry to hear you lost alot of respect, Brie. I understand why -.- I'd be disappointed, too if i was a fan of Static-X and/or The Murderdolls

[sharerol]

Poor girl. That goes baadddddd on his reputation.

[Euphoria Rose]

So he's in Santa Ana, California like right now?

Ugh. I live there. What a disgrace. I can't believe he's in the same city I'm in. I feel bad for the girl.

[toodlepops.]

both sides are guilty.
but the girl is more of an idiot.

[EXPLO5ION]

^. uh huh, the girl was a idiot to meet up with him. . what can you do? People are wayyy to horny these days...

Sorry you lost your respect. I know if my celeb crush did something like that, i would be in shock.