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Saturday, September 27, 2008

Supporting The West Memphis Three

This is a critical time in case of The West Memphis Three. New DNA evidence, at the very least, raises disturbing questions. This new evidence is, of course, being dismissed by Judge Burnett. I wish someone would offer him a lucrative retirement package. New eyes are needed to look at all of the evidence. Two of the parents of the victims are in support of a new trial. There are several ways to help. 

Raise awareness. Go to www.wm3.org and read about the case. They have T-shirts, bracelets, dog tags, and bumper stickers for sale that help fund the defense fund. They also announce various benefit events happening around the country. They also have a paypal account where you can simply donate to the defense.

You can discuss the case with other supporters and some non-supporters at the West Memphis Three Discussion Board. 

Several Music Artists have contributed to Compilations to benefit Damien, Jesse, and Jason. The Metallica track does not benefit the defense, but Damien Mentions it in Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills and I think of him every time I hear it.



Thursday, September 25, 2008

Terrance Carter convicted of burning 5 year old Corinthian Houston to death


Carter has been convicted of first degree murder of Corinthian Houston. In an apparent act of revenge on his ex-girlfriend, he kidnapped her little boy, took him to an abandoned house, tied him to a chair, doused him with gasoline and set him on fire. Authorities later found little Corinthian's body still tied to the chair. 

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Body Found; Kuhio Wharf, Big Island | KGMB9 News Hawaii | (KGMB9)

Body Found; Kuhio Wharf, Big Island KGMB9 News Hawaii (KGMB9)

LancasterOnline.com:News:'Little angel' remembered with tombstone

LancasterOnline.com:News:'Little angel' remembered with tombstone

The baby the Lancaster community named Mary Ann was found dead in a dumpster near the Lancaster YMCA a year ago. A tombstone paid for by donations is now standing as a memorial to the infant. Her death has now been ruled a homicide.

Alex Scesny, of Berlin MA indicted in 1996 murder of Theresa Stone

Man indicted in 1996 killing of prostitute - September 24, 2008

15-year-old Taquian Hunt charged with sexual assualt at Dickinson High School


Wilmington Teen Accused of Sexual Assault at Dickinson High School - September 25,2008

Boy charged in sex assault at school delawareonline The News Journal - September 25, 2008

Brian K. Schmidt 27, of Glendale Illinois Charged of sexual assault

The alleged victim told her mother Sunday about molestation she says occurred in 2004. Authorities are looking into whether any other incidents have occurred

Glendale Hts. man accused in 2004 molestation case - September 24, 2008
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Palin's town charged women for rape exams - CNN.com

Palin's town charged women for rape exams - CNN.com

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Crystal Figueroa Murder trial begins in Nevada


Crystal Figueroa was a beautiful three and a half year old little girl. On January 12, 2006 her beaten and battered body was found in a dumpster at the Villa Cordova Apartments. For six weeks she was known as Jane "Cordova" Doe. No one reported the child missing, nobody came forward to claim her remains.

A break came when the child's grandmother alerted authorities. Gladys Perez, the child's mother, and her boyfriend and Marc Anthony Colon were arrested and charged with murder. According to authorities the couple decided not to seek medical help for the little girl fearing that the extensive injuries would mean trouble for Colon who was on parole, instead they threw the child in the garbage after she quit breathing. They each point the finger at one another as to who caused Crystal's injuries.

Their trial has begun in Nevada.

I'll never understand how any mother could put self preservation or the welfare of her boyfriend/husband above the welfare of her child.

If you are in an abusive relationship or your children are being abused please seek help.
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