Friday, November 20, 2009

A SPOKESMAN-REVIEW INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

Online chat: 3/8/05

moto-brock and jmselton

© The Spokesman-Review 2005

This chat took place through AOL Instant Messenger, where Jim West used the screen name jmselton, an apparent reference to his name, James Elton West. The screen name Moto-Brock was assumed by a forensic computer consultant working for The Spokesman-Review, posing as a teenager online. For more on this part of the investigation, see the story: Online relationships.

Editor's note: The final two minutes of the chat are not transcribed here because a technical problem prevented the consultant from recording it. However, the consultant provided the newspaper with a summary of the entire conversation for its records. In the last minutes of this chat, according to the consultant, Jim West offered a potential internship to Moto-Brock.

motobrock34: hey....how was your trip?
jmselton: just got in.
jmselton: you remembered i went.
motobrock34: yeah, sure, you told me you were goin
jmselton: i remember but that was a while ago.
jmselton: did you watch the games on tv?
motobrock34: how was it?
motobrock34: naw, not really, BB isn't really my thing
motobrock34: were you on tv????
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: oh, I waved at you.
motobrock34: LOLOL
jmselton: but oh well
jmselton: it was a great road trip
motobrock34: that's funny
jmselton: i played golf two days
jmselton: went to two basketball games
motobrock34: was it warm or was it raining down there still?
jmselton: partied last night with lots of people from spokane and the GU team
jmselton: 70's
motobrock34: not a whole lot warmer than here!
jmselton: went to Santa Cruz and walked the boardwalk and pier. watched beach volleyball and lots of guys surfing
motobrock34: 8-)
jmselton: do you ever watch the poker tour on the travel channel?
motobrock34: I've seen it when my dad had it on
jmselton: well i went to a poker casino where they were filming it and saw a bunch of the big players.
jmselton: watched a bunch of the big players.
jmselton: it was fun.
motobrock34: lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
motobrock34: amazing, more money than most people make in a year
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: it was interesting
jmselton: so what you doing?
motobrock34: any hot sufers?
motobrock34: surfers
jmselton: a few cute guys around.
jmselton: you looking?
motobrock34: Actually, I was doing my homework and I got bored so logged on
jmselton: ah
jmselton: you been to gay.com lately?
motobrock34: and I saw you were here
motobrock34: lets see, I think I was there a couple days ago
jmselton: glad i could be of service
motobrock34: sat I think
jmselton: chatting with anyone in particular?
motobrock34: no, not really, I kind of was hoping you'd be on-line sat night but i think maybe you had left or something
jmselton: yeah, left sat morning
motobrock34: I listened to the race on-line most of the evening
jmselton: sorry i'm not around for you.
jmselton: is that motorcycle racing?
motobrock34: oh, its totally cool...no worroes
motobrock34: worries
motobrock34: lol
motobrock34: yeah
motobrock34: the supercross series, it's live on the net on sat nights
jmselton: i thought so but wasn't sure. at first I thought it was bmx bikes or something.
jmselton: those guys are really crazy
motobrock34: the two guys who call the race are great, its like you are right there
jmselton: ah
jmselton: cool
motobrock34: I have a buddy who races the 125 class, the support class I guess you'd call it
jmselton: ah
motobrock34: so it's cool cause I get to listen while he's racing and hear what he's doing
jmselton: that is cool
jmselton: you going to crew him this summer?
motobrock34: he does pretty good too, for his first year as a pro
motobrock34: naw, I work on my own bikes, thats plenty
jmselton: but you could see the tour up close....
motobrock34: I don't mind working on them, but I'd mush rather ride em
motobrock34: he's like on an actual team and stuff, he's got a mechanic and the whole bit
motobrock34: the Supercross series is coming to seattle on april 16th
motobrock34: I'll be there for that and I can probably hang with him a bit then
jmselton: ah
jmselton: is he your age?
motobrock34: he's 19
jmselton: cool
jmselton: any chance you can make the circuit?
motobrock34: naw, for me it's just a sport to do
jmselton: thats cool
motobrock34: I got bigger plans anyway
jmselton: yeah? so you found a college yet?
motobrock34: I'm realistic about stuff like that....him, he's got a natural talent for that that I don't have
jmselton: at least you know it up front. but can enjoy it as a personal sport.
motobrock34: yeah, and it's a great sport to do, like football....I love playing and i'll play in college too if I can but I'm no NFL pro
motobrock34: I'd be wasting my time thinking I could be
jmselton: so college?
motobrock34: well, I just keep thinking Pullman would be a good bet
motobrock34: they have pre med
jmselton: true
motobrock34: it's a good school
motobrock34: I love the cougs
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: there you go
motobrock34: it would be awsome to play if I could get on
jmselton: and they actually field a good team some times
motobrock34: sometimes
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: you can walk on
motobrock34: yeah, I'd have to
jmselton: do you know who Brian Michelson is at GU?
motobrock34: I think it's far enough away from spokane for me to feel comfortable about exploring too
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: although many of your classmates will be there.
motobrock34: that name seems familiar
jmselton: he's a senior on the BB team.
jmselton: he was a star in Portland in high school
motobrock34: oh ok, thats where I've hear it then
jmselton: walked on at GU.
motobrock34: do you know him too?
jmselton: gets almost no playing time but has been the team captain.
jmselton: he is a real leader on the team encouraging everyone else
jmselton: i really like him
motobrock34: that's cool!
jmselton: for his attitude
motobrock34: yeah
motobrock34: thats awsome
jmselton: he's also a 3.8 student
motobrock34: wow
motobrock34: even better
motobrock34: see, that kind of sounds like me
jmselton: finished undergrad in 3 years and is taking his masters now. will finish in one year. unheard of.
motobrock34: ummm, is he gay too?
motobrock34: lol
motobrock34: he'd be my new hero
jmselton: he has a girlfriend. rats.....
motobrock34: damn
jmselton: but he is good looking
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: and would make a great gay role model
jmselton: but he is a good role model anyway.
motobrock34: yeah, it sounds like it....very cool
jmselton: so whats your spring school sport? I forgot.
motobrock34: lol....motocross
motobrock34: I go back and forth about track though
jmselton: ah
motobrock34: because I can work on sprints
jmselton: cross country has some cute bois...
motobrock34: get my leg speed up
motobrock34: those guys are so flipping skinny!
motobrock34: man they look like tooth picks!
jmselton: skinny is cute too.
jmselton: of course i like skinny because i am a typical older guy with a few pounds on me.
motobrock34: they look great, but I can't get that skinny I don't think
jmselton: i'll take you just the way you are. haha
motobrock34: I have to much muscle
jmselton: muscle is nice too.
motobrock34: TY
motobrock34: I don't mean that I'm like "built" but I just have too much to run like those guys do in CC...they are like flipping deer or something
jmselton: yeah
motobrock34: I've trained with weights for football for years
jmselton: you were going to send me a picture remember?
motobrock34: yeah.....
motobrock34: I think I got one I can send too
motobrock34: but I'm kinda nervous
jmselton: i know that feeling believe me.
jmselton: its ok
motobrock34: you know so many people
jmselton: don't send it if you don't want to
motobrock34: what if you know me, or know my dad or something
jmselton: i don't know you. i don't know many high school people.
motobrock34: well, I scanned it to send to you
motobrock34: I just hadn't sent it yet
jmselton: it's up to you.
jmselton: but you can trust me. i guarantee that.
motobrock34: I will send it through my yahoo mail
jmselton: ok
jmselton: thanks
motobrock34: its not that great a pic, but you'll get the idea
motobrock34: can I have one back then?
jmselton: we'll see.
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: i'll let you meet me ok?
motobrock34: I'd like that
motobrock34: I want to hear more about what you do and stuff, you know so many important people
jmselton: we'll just have to pretend that we aren't gay... hehe
motobrock34: I've tried to figure out what kind of job you could have to know Bill Gates and I figured you must own like a high tech company or something
motobrock34: making computer componets or writing programs or something like that
motobrock34: that stuff pays really well
jmselton: it can
jmselton: but i don't do that. i do like to play with computers and did program when they first came out for fun. but they went way past me. i know just enough now to be dangerous.
jmselton: should i be checking my email?
motobrock34: oh, not yet, I have to go to my yahoo page and send it
motobrock34: I can if you want to wait
jmselton: i'll wait for you anytime brock.
motobrock34: just a sec then
jmselton: ok
motobrock34: Yahoo is being a pain in the ass
jmselton: no problem
jmselton: you always swear?
motobrock34: Can you send a pic through this chat I wonder?
jmselton: yes you can
jmselton wants to directly connect.
jmselton wants to directly connect.
jmselton is now directly connected.
jmselton: now you can send a pic
motobrock34: I'm looking to see how
jmselton: go to insert above
motobrock34:
motobrock34: wow
motobrock34: pretty cool
jmselton: you are a very nice looking guy.
jmselton: real stud material
jmselton: how big are you?
motobrock34: which part?
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: ht wt
jmselton: come on.
motobrock34: 5 11 and 181
jmselton: good deal
motobrock34: those CC guys are like 145
jmselton: Mt ST Helens blew up today.
motobrock34: no kidding?
jmselton: channel 23 on comcast
motobrock34: really?
motobrock34: just now?
jmselton: earlier tonight
jmselton: i flew by this morning and nothing was going on.
motobrock34: was it big?
jmselton: the tv picture of the plume looks big
jmselton: but not as big as 1980
motobrock34: I didn't even know
jmselton: about today?
motobrock34: that it had gone off
jmselton: me either until just now.
motobrock34: I don't think it had been even making any noises or anything
jmselton: nah
motobrock34: so, you like how I look???????????????????????
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: very much sooo
jmselton: very much
jmselton: very cute
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: very good looking
jmselton: handsome
motobrock34: I'm like trying to be all serious and stuff
motobrock34: thank you
motobrock34: my mom wanted me to have it taken in a tie and shit, I was like mom, when do I ever where a tie?
jmselton: you look good
jmselton: and i bet you'd look good in a tie too.
jmselton: i like a guy in a coat and tie.
jmselton: you would look good in a tux as well.
motobrock34: Thank you
jmselton: welcome
motobrock34: I bet you go to a lot of places that everyone is whereing tux's
jmselton: i own a tux yeah.
motobrock34: wearing
motobrock34: sorry
jmselton: i'm glad you can spell.
motobrock34: my fingers have a mind of their own tonight
motobrock34: you go to a lot of formal events I'm guessing?
jmselton: a few
jmselton: you there?
motobrock34: yeah, sorry, I was just looking for something on St Helens
motobrock34: I was just reading what it said
jmselton: you there?
motobrock34: yep, I'm here
motobrock34: lol
motobrock34: are you still here???????????????
motobrock34: Jim?
motobrock34: Jim????????????????????????
motobrock34: hellooooooooooooooo?
jmselton direct connection is closed.
jmselton: you there?
motobrock34: yes
motobrock34: are you?
jmselton: ok
jmselton: sorry
jmselton: thouight i lost you
motobrock34: I thought maybe you didn't like my pic afterall
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: don't worry brock.
jmselton: i like it very much
jmselton: you an only child?
motobrock34: yes
jmselton: thats cool
motobrock34: I used to want bros and sisters but now I kind of like it
jmselton: probably more mature than many of your classmates.
motobrock34: yeah, I think so
jmselton: good deal
jmselton: probably also a natural leader.
motobrock34: and I'm used to having conversations with adults
jmselton: well you've done well so far.
motobrock34: thank you!
jmselton: are your parents in the Ferris Ham on Regal?
motobrock34: you think I sound mature when I talk?
jmselton: just asking
jmselton: yes
jmselton: i think you are very mature for a 18 year old.
motobrock34: my friends say that too
motobrock34: i guess because I don't party and act a fool
jmselton: ah
jmselton: ok
motobrock34: I just do my homework and my sports
jmselton: no job?
motobrock34: sometimes I hang out but I get bored just hanging at the mall
jmselton: understand that. i do like to watch people some times.
motobrock34: I do in the summer, but not during school
jmselton: they are interesting and i wonder what kind of friends they have.
motobrock34: My Uncle has a painting business and I do that in the summer
jmselton: ah
jmselton: you paint houses?
motobrock34: it pays good
motobrock34: yeah
jmselton: i need my interior painted.
motobrock34: and offices and stuff
motobrock34: yeah, they do interiors too
jmselton: how much to do a whole house?
jmselton: i want to try some different colors on my walls.
motobrock34: I don't work during school though because I'm so busy with homework
motobrock34: I don't know what they charge for their jobs, they just pay me to roll the roller or spray the paint gun lol
jmselton: ah
motobrock34: I think it varies on the size of the house and stuff like that
jmselton: maybe you could paint my house...... ;-)
motobrock34: I bet your house is huge!
motobrock34: prolly take me all summer
jmselton: nah it isn't that big
jmselton: i live alone
motobrock34: especially if I have to take breaks every 30 mins or so
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: breaks every 30 minutes huh?
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: maybe you could paint mine and i could pay you in trade?
motobrock34: do u really need it painted?
jmselton: yes i do
jmselton: i thought about it when i bought it two years ago
motobrock34: I wonder if I could without my Uncle getting pissed at me
jmselton: probably not.
jmselton: but thats ok
motobrock34: If you really want it done I could ask my dad if he things it would make my Uncle mad if I did one on my own
jmselton: thats ok
jmselton: i should hire it done anyway.
motobrock34: yeah, I'd just be in your house watching your TV and stuff
jmselton: haha
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: thats funny
jmselton: would be cool of course
motobrock34: drinking beer out of your fridge, have a few friends over
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: a few friends huh?
motobrock34: well, yeah, all those "teens take over the house" movies have a party as a theme right?
jmselton: right
jmselton: you know anyone that has ever done that?
motobrock34: oh sure, well, not ever seen one like I see in the movies, but there have been some good ones I hear
jmselton: ah so
motobrock34: when someone parents are out of town
jmselton: but you are too mature for that.
motobrock34: I never had one
motobrock34: been to a couple
motobrock34: but I wouldn't do that here
motobrock34: I have to good a deal here to mess it up, I get along great with my parents
jmselton: understand that.
jmselton: my little brother did that when he was in high school
motobrock34: so I wouldn't want their house getting trashed
jmselton: my parents came home to holes in the walls
jmselton: pretty disappointed and upset.
motobrock34: yeah, and I wouldn't do that to my parents
motobrock34: thats also why I don't know if I will ever tell them I'm gay
jmselton: i'm old and i won't ever tell my dad. my mom passed away a few years ago so i won't tell her either. my dad wouldn't take it well.
motobrock34: sorry about your mom
jmselton: thanks
jmselton: she was sick for a long time.
motobrock34: that you never really told people and are so successful gives me hope
motobrock34: I don't know if I ever want to be totally "out" or what the hell ever you call it
jmselton: i've probably given somethings up so i'm not totally sure i'd recommend it.
jmselton: but i could never be into the 'gay' scene with it's politics and all.
jmselton: don't like the 'in your face' aspect of it.
motobrock34: yeah, I know what you mean and it seems like that is the two extremes to choose from
motobrock34: totally in the closet or totally in your face
jmselton: seems so
motobrock34: and I'm not an in your face kind of person anyway
jmselton: although there as some nice guys out there that are gay and not in your face about it.
jmselton: people know and don't care as long as they don't make an issue of it.
jmselton: i've just seen too many guys decide once they come out that it becomes everyone elses problem to deal with.
jmselton: and it shouldn't be anyone's problem.
motobrock34: yeah
motobrock34: good point
motobrock34: well, I know for sure its not coming out as long as I'm at farris!
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: you have some out guys there.
jmselton: no one you like?
motobrock34: no
motobrock34: the only two guys I know of are way to sissy for me
motobrock34: at leats to be attracted to
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: i'm not into femmy guys
motobrock34: and I wouldn't want to just confide in them because it would never stay private
jmselton: good call
jmselton: it's our secret here.
motobrock34: they'd be running al over the school to tell everyone that someone everyone thought was straight was gay
motobrock34: yes, it is
jmselton: don't go there.
motobrock34: I don't even feel nervous about my pic anymore
jmselton: good
jmselton: you can trust me.
motobrock34: I was kind of nervous to send it to you
jmselton: i understand believe me
motobrock34: I've never sent out my pic like that before
jmselton: not always a good idea.
jmselton: be careful in the future
jmselton: just because nothing has happened here doesn't mean someone else would respect your privacy.
motobrock34: its only beccause we have talked so much and I feel like I know you
jmselton: yeah. talking for a long time is a good idea.
jmselton: many guys won't have the patience or will turn out to be jerks as you chat.
motobrock34: and its not like a naked pic or anything anyway
jmselton: you know the internet can be dangerous.
motobrock34: oh heck yeah
jmselton: you don't have a naked pic.
motobrock34: no
motobrock34: I really don't
jmselton: would be cute.
motobrock34: noone to take it of me anyway
motobrock34: you got one?
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: hell no
jmselton: not even close
motobrock34: I didbn't think so
motobrock34: lol
motobrock34: man, my typing is all thumbs tonight
jmselton: yeah
motobrock34: hey, have you seen Friday Night Lights?
jmselton: no, is that a movie?
motobrock34: yes....you have to rent it....I watched it sunday night with my parents (I's seen it in the theater before) and it is really, really good
motobrock34: about a high school football team in texas
motobrock34: that plays for the state championship
motobrock34: its a true story
motobrock34: my mom cried
motobrock34: its great, you'll love it
jmselton: oh yeah, i remember
jmselton: midland texas
motobrock34: yeah, i think that was it
motobrock34: did u see it?
jmselton: yeah, plus i read the book in about 1989.
jmselton: george bush lived there as a kid.
motobrock34: oh, i didn't know that....did you like the movie?
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: have you seen rudy?
jmselton: and remember the titans?
motobrock34: the black kid that played the star running back was a stud!
motobrock34: the QB wasn't too bad either
motobrock34: Rudy no...Titans yes
jmselton: your mom will cry for rudy.
jmselton: even i cried there
motobrock34: I get chocked up at stuff like that too
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: thats cool
jmselton: but you don't tell anyone that either do you?
motobrock34: choked
motobrock34: geeeze
motobrock34: hell no
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: tough stud
motobrock34: when I watched it on sunday I got a chance to get more into the story, and, enjoy the actors
jmselton: athlete
jmselton: thats cool
jmselton: you know who james woods is? the actor?
motobrock34: I think so
jmselton: he is making a film in spokane with cuba gooding jr
motobrock34: I heard that he was here
jmselton: i saw him in san jose yesterday playing poker.
motobrock34: no kidding?
motobrock34: you don't know him too do you?
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: don't know him no
motobrock34: I heard Cuba was in town
jmselton: go to the davenport late on friday. you'll see him there.
motobrock34: I don't think they would let me in
jmselton: why?
motobrock34: is that a bar?
jmselton: everyone goes to the davenport.
jmselton: the hotel
motobrock34: oh, you mean the hotel
jmselton: you can sit outside the bar.
motobrock34: oh ok
motobrock34: yeah, I'm a couple years away from the bar scene...lol
jmselton: sure
motobrock34: at least till I get to Pullman and get an ID
jmselton: no problem though.
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: watch out boi.
motobrock34: I could prolly pass if I had a good ID
motobrock34: maybe not, I dunno
motobrock34: I don't have an ID so I don't know
jmselton: maybe next year
jmselton: be pushing it now.
motobrock34: did u remember I have a B-day in a couple days???????????????
jmselton: no, i'm sorry
jmselton: you are 17 now aren't you.
motobrock34: you forgot??????????????????
jmselton: shit. i'm sorry
motobrock34: so, no football?
jmselton: yikes
jmselton: when is your bd?
motobrock34: Thursday
jmselton: march 10th.
motobrock34: yes
jmselton: where do i send the card?
jmselton: or football?
motobrock34: lol....u don't have to, I'm just kiddin with u
jmselton: i know i don't have to. but i'd like the option to do so.
motobrock34: well, if I had the option I'd love that football!
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: that was the seahawks ball?
motobrock34: yeah, but I figured you were just kiddin around
motobrock34: thats way to personal of a thing to give away
jmselton: you'd have a tough time explaining it wouldn't you.
motobrock34: I would have to come up with a good story for that yeah
jmselton: don't want to put you in a bad situation.
jmselton: get both of us in trouble here.
motobrock34: I met this really nice and rich guy on line....
jmselton: yeah
motobrock34: and by the way I'm gey
motobrock34: gay
jmselton: gey would be cute
motobrock34: naw, prolly not
jmselton: not a good idea i guess.
motobrock34: lol
motobrock34: I don't know how I'd explain it
jmselton: yeah
jmselton: maybe not such a good idea
motobrock34: because that is not something you would just luck into
jmselton: i really don't want to put you in a position to have to sneak around.
motobrock34: I could hide it in my closet and take it to Pullman with me
motobrock34: lol
jmselton: our friendship should be open and str8.
jmselton: ;-)
motobrock34: trade it for a chance to start in a game!
motobrock34: yeah!
motobrock34: how can we "meet" in a "straight" way?
motobrock34: do you think?
motobrock34: so that we could be straight friends
jmselton: ok, i'll have to think of something