";s:4:"text";s:2848:" I haven't talked to him in a few years as our lives have gone down separate paths, however our wives communicate occasionally on social media. -KJeffro, Thank you for reading and for your comment. I'm particularly fond of this story - probably because of the "youth gone wrong" and the landslide of bad decisions that ensues. I recently revisited it and I couldnt get it out of my mind for a few days, such a sad tragedy. In the film Alpha Dog he is portrayed as the character Frankie Ballenbacher by actor and musician Justin Timberlake. While it does seem that Jesse did experience actual guilt, the fact still stands that there is a family who grieves the loss of a boy and there is a group of people who are responsible. In September 2002 he was sentenced to life in … Also, many people knew Nicholas had been kidnapped, but did not notify the police because Nicholas appeared to be safe and having fun.Several civil and criminal court proceedings have arisen from the Markowitz murder. Jack immediately tracked down his son and advised him to hand over Nick Markowitz. They think life has to be about violence and mischief to be "cool". Hoyt and Hollywood are the only ones still in jail.On August 16th, 2000, four suspects were arrested for the murder of Nick Markowitz. I think this story is a lot more than sad. Why??? Thanks again, -KI never heard of this story prior to reading your hub. It makes you look at the world differently. Thanks again. If you are not familiar with who he is, check out the movie called, "Alpha Dog". I can't get it out my mind my heart is sadden by this tragedy what is the world coming to.. people are so evil. You are absolutely right. Nick was told he would be going home the next morning.After two days of drugs, drinking, and girls constantly coming and going, Nick seemed to almost settle in to the atmosphere and trust his keepers. Bad things happen all over - just hopefully not that close to my area code. Jesse Rugge is the real person Frankie Ballenbacher us based off of. West Hollywood is no where near this area.Four days later, hikers would follow the odor coming from the shallow grave to find Nick's body.The main motive for this crime was to avoid jail time. I am so glad they got the bad guys (kids) and justice will be served. This poor family has so much to overcome. -KYour replies to people are very courteous and thoughtful. "This article really takes you into the lion's den of drugs, drug pushing, payback time, etc.