Please Read - Media Appeal

[SouthEastSleuth]

WebSleuths members, guests –

More and more it seems the we are exhausting new "leads" to pursue in Janet’s murder. Revisiting information, discussing theories, speculation on the who, the what, the where, the when….all extremely important, I think anyway. But in order for this case to truly be SOLVED, we need FACTS.

LE remains quiet about this case – hopefully as they work the case towards a resolution.

Media remains quiet about this case – Well, I can’t imagine WHY, quite frankly.

We have put out the word, if you will, to anyone who has first hand information, insights, whatever, about ANY aspect of this case, to share that information here….if they feel comfortable doing so. We’ve had new members provide amazingly insightful information.

What we need now, I think, is a broader appeal – to the media.

The media has power, whether you like it or not, they do. The media also has investigative resources that are often not available to us here. And, I maintain anyway, the media has a RESPONSIBILITY – to viewers, to readers, to citizens. Reporting an event is not the end of a story. True investigative journalism is about two things – INVESTIGATION and REPORTING.

Accordingly, I suggest we start an email campaign to every local media outlet. (Broaden nationally if necessary, but certainly only a local level at minimum.)

If each and every member of this forum, as well as our frequent guests, would send an email to every person on this list, MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, it could LIGHT A FIRE under someone, somewhere – to dig into this case. To pressure LE if necessary. To, quite simply – INVESTIGATE.
If you do choose to contact any or all of these media resources, it will be very helpful to post that information here as well – who you contacted, when, and any feedback you receive.

The following is just an EXAMPLE of a POSSIBLE email to send:

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Dear _________,

As you know, on April 26, 2005, Janet Abaroa was brutally murdered in her home at 2606 Ferrand in Durham. Janet was a wife and the young mother of a 6-month-old son, Kaiden. Janet was only 25. Her friends and family have described Janet as one of the kindest, gentlest people they had ever known. She was an athlete, having been a star soccer player in college. She was by all accounts, a loving wife and mother. She was a dedicated and faithful member of her church.

Janet was a good person. And, her life was taken.

If you search online, theories abound on what happened to Janet that evening. But, as informative as they are, they are just that – theories.

Please, help find justice for Janet and her family.

While I’m sure that local law enforcement is doing all it can in this case, the days continue to pass by. Durham Police stated that Janet’s murder was "not random," and that Durham citizens had nothing to fear with regards to this case. Yet, over six weeks have passed, with no arrest, no mention of suspects. Thus, somewhere, the murderer of Janet Abaroa still walks free.

Please, help find justice for Janet and her family.

There are online message boards loaded with information about this case. I have no doubt that you, personally, have investigative resources at your disposal. So, please do anything in your power to keep the spotlight on this case. Every victim needs a voice. Every family member needs a voice. Please, be that voice for Janet Abaroa.

Sincerely,

******************************


Just an example folks. Write what you want, but I ask you, PLEASE WRITE. We need help.
The following is a list of local media. Some actually wrote the early stories, some are just direct contacts,etc. If you know of others, please add to the list!

Newspapers

The News and Observer

Samiha Khanna skhanna@newsobserver.com (skhanna@newsobserver.com)
Michael Biesecker mbieseck@newsobserver.com (mbieseck@newsobserver.com)

Herald-Sun

Eric Olson eolson@heraldsun.com (eolson@heraldsun.com)
Brooks Dareff bdareff@heraldsun.com (bdareff@heraldsun.com)
Television

WTVD

Darla Miles http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/ (http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/)
Erin O’Hearn (this is an online email for both)

WRAL

Julia Lewis jlewis@wral.com (jlewis@wral.com)
Kamal Wallace kwallace@wral.com (kwallace@wral.com)

WNCN

General newstips@nbc17.com (newstips@nbc17.com)
Ryan Young ryan.young@nbc.com (ryan.young@nbc.com)
Brian DeRoy brian.deroy@nbc.com (brian.deroy@nbc.com)

News14 Carolina

General news@news14.com (news@news14.com)

[SouthEastSleuth]

FYI:

I sent emails this afternoon to each person listed above.

If these guys get enough emails, maybe we will start to see some media movement on this case! Keep your fingers crossed!!


-SES

[lauriej]

..great idea...........g/m had a similar idea going a while back....and right after she bombarded media, the 'new media post' with the 'christmas video' appeared...

...i'm in the midst of sending mine out to the email links you provided.........and greta....nancy grace.....
...i'd hate to see bill curtis featurung this case in the future....." 5 years ago..cold case files.....a tragic murder.......never been solved................."

...we've seen posts stating how incredibly backed-up the NC state forensics lab is..........LE isn't going to give us anything new anytime soon..........(?)

....one of the media outlets just might assign this case to someone full time...?

[ewwwinteresting]

Greta Van Susteren

ontherecord@foxnews.com

Hey Greta...where is the follow up on the story you covered on May 17, 2005? Janet Abaroa, a 25-year-old mother was stabbed to death in her home, while her 6-month-old baby was down the hall! The Durham PD has stated that this crime was not random and that the public has no need to fear, BUT have not named a suspect or arrested anyone. How can they say this? Are they afraid of the media's attention to this case? The person responsible for this horrific brutal crime is still walking among us. Of course, I still fear. PLEASE cover this story again and again until justice is received for Janet Abaroa. Janet needs your voice. I believe that her murderer needs to be arrested before the public really has no reason to fear. Please help.

[ewwwinteresting]

From CNN's website:
"Nancy Grace provides viewers with a clear understanding of not only the top trials, but also the cases often overlooked."
This is definitely a case overlooked!
"If you are a crime victim or someone who knows about an injustice or case that needs a spotlight, call "Nancy Grace" at 1-888-GRACE-01 or send information via e-mail to "Nancy Grace (http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5c.html?24)."

Nancy Grace, CNN

1-888-GRACE-01

or

Nancy Grace's email:

http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5c.html?24


Also, I remember reading somewhere that Larry King is married to a mormon woman. Maybe because Janet was mormon, he may pick up this story??

Larry King's email:

http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?12

[Tammie63]

How about 48 hours? They do a lot of unsolved crime shows, perhaps they might be interested?



48hours@cbsnews.com.

[lauriej]

How about 48 hours? They do a lot of unsolved crime shows, perhaps they might be interested?



48hours@cbsnews.com. (48hours@cbsnews.com.)
........sure................good one...!..anyone and everyone that might have an interest.....

........i heard back from nancy grace....( auto-responder, but none the less........someone will read it.....!)
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...it's sad,... thinking back to the very beginning of this whole case.........(.when mr. A mentioned a blurb on the crimes in the news).........i wonder, if this murder hadn't happened on the same night that the 'run-away bride' ran...........would janet's case have had more coverage ?

[L L & S]

I hit everyone on the above list and Nancy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/LTUCher/Memorials/JanetKaiden.jpg

I will send more tomorrow.

[lauriej]

eye witness news 11 Erin O'Hearn

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/news/060305_NW_abaroacouple.html

Erin O'Hearn (http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/Bio_Erin_Ohearn.html)
..she wrote the most recent media article on the case..

[Jenifred]

Didn't someone have the email address of someone at People Magazine? I think that this might be a good story to have in there too. Can you post it if you have it?

[golfmom]

I haven't heard anything yet from emails I've sent out. But the more we send the better the chance someone will pick this story up. Don't let up on the pressure ... this board is going stale without new information from LE or the media.

I want JUSTICE for Janet!

Please everyone let's keep the pressure on.

[SouthEastSleuth]

Hi everyone -

Just a reminder, if you haven't already done so, please give some thought to sending an email, or emails, to some or all of the media contacts listed in this thread.

The board has been really quiet in the past few days, as we start to almost tread water....hoping for some news of any sort - whether from LE, new research, or from media.

Now's a time when at least one of the things we have at our disposal is our VOICE.... and making sure that the media is on top of every single aspect of Janet's murder.

Maybe we're "just" a message board. BUT, this message board has uncovered voluminous information relating to this case and to the Abaroas. Some speculative, sure. BUT, much is also FACTUAL information.

As a message board, we've given Janet a voice.

-Let's keep that voice loud, clear, and strong.

-Let's do any and every thing in our power to make sure Janet's murder is solved, and the murderer brought to justice.

-Let's do our best to keep everyone focused on this case.

Thanks.

[Timex]

We often ask ourselves why some cases get the media spotlight while others seem to just sit in the sidelines. Ive been trying to think of reasons why the media hasnt picked up on this story, and I come up with 2 words...

Not Random

Those 2 words take the mystery out of the case, and reduce media interest. As sad as it is, it makes Janet just one more victim of domestic violence, a crime so prevelent in this country, that it doesnt even make headlines anymore.

[Jenifred]

We often ask ourselves why some cases get the media spotlight while others seem to just sit in the sidelines. Ive been trying to think of reasons why the media hasnt picked up on this story, and I come up with 2 words...

Not Random

Those 2 words take the mystery out of the case, and reduce media interest. As sad as it is, it makes Janet just one more victim of domestic violence, a crime so prevelent in this country, that it doesnt even make headlines anymore.
But don't you think that the lack of ANY information and how tight-lipped everyone if being would have people interested? Curious to draw a conclusion on this unsolvable case? I think that if this had hit national news 2 months ago, everyone would have been all over it.

[golfmom]

But don't you think that the lack of ANY information and how tight-lipped everyone if being would have people interested? Curious to draw a conclusion on this unsolvable case? I think that if this had hit national news 2 months ago, everyone would have been all over it.

No they were all too busy thinking about the whole non-story of the run-away bride. :razz:

[Timex]

But don't you think that the lack of ANY information and how tight-lipped everyone if being would have people interested? Curious to draw a conclusion on this unsolvable case? I think that if this had hit national news 2 months ago, everyone would have been all over it.

No, I really dont. I think the locals and many others have already decided what happened. There is no mystery. This is something that happens every day in this country, most dont draw media attention.

there are almost 5000 members here on WS. To date 60 have partcipated in the "who killed Janet" poll. We have maybe a dozen people viewing the forum at a given time...with 1/2 of that dozen being guests. Sadly, this case just doesnt have the elements needed to grab folks attention. There are still hundreds that view the Peterson forum each day, and that case is over. Yet it still draws attention because it had all the elements needed. Janets case doesnt offer that :(

[golfmom]

I think this case is a Hacking and Peterson case rolled into one. The primary difference being that the baby was born before the murder was commited. Seriously though Janet was only 25 years old and Kaiden 6 months surely the media would pick up on that.

[Timex]

I think this case is a Hacking and Peterson case rolled into one. The primary difference being that the baby was born before the murder was commited. Seriously though Janet was only 25 years old and Kaiden 6 months surely the media would pick up on that.


Big difference...both of those women were missing first. Hence, a mystery existed. From day one in this case, LE has said no mystery exists.

[golfmom]

Maybe I'm being overly optimistic, but I do think that this story is newsworthy and I'm hoping some media will respond to our plea for attention to this case.

[Timex]

Maybe I'm being overly optimistic, but I do think that this story is newsworthy and I'm hoping some media will respond to our plea for attention to this case.

GM, please understand, I think it is newsworthy, I think ALL murder and missing cases are newsworthy. But the sad truth is, so may are murdered and stolen away each day in our country, and very very few actually get any real media coverage.

We have extreemly short attention spans. i.e. The Groene case...2 adults and a child brutally murdered, 2 children kidnapped...yet it has all but vanished from the media.

[golfmom]

GM, please understand, I think it is newsworthy, I think ALL murder and missing cases are newsworthy. But the sad truth is, so may are murdered and stolen away each day in our country, and very very few actually get any real media coverage.

We have extreemly short attention spans. i.e. The Groene case...2 adults and a child brutally murdered, 2 children kidnapped...yet it has all but vanished from the media.

yep Timex, been there, done that, and followed cases like that. I'm just at the point with this one where I don't want to see that happen. And if it means being a nag to the media ... well, so be it. My husband has said I could be a professional nag, so I'm going to put those skills to good use!

[SouthEastSleuth]

We often ask ourselves why some cases get the media spotlight while others seem to just sit in the sidelines. Ive been trying to think of reasons why the media hasnt picked up on this story, and I come up with 2 words...

Not Random

Those 2 words take the mystery out of the case, and reduce media interest. As sad as it is, it makes Janet just one more victim of domestic violence, a crime so prevelent in this country, that it doesnt even make headlines anymore.

IMO, there are several ways to look at it -

If it was indeed a random murder, then it creeps the hell out of everyone around. Neighbors demand action. The media freaks, and press and press for a suspect, etc. Thus, media attention.

"Not random" does almost give a sense of relief, if you will, to the public at large. Almost saying to yourself, "ok, that murder was a terrible thing, but, the police say it's not random at least, so they have a handle on it..."

Then, also in the realm of "not random," if in fact LE comes out and says, "this is not a random murder, and the community has nothing to worry about," and yet, no arrest is made, then the media is negligent, IMO. The presumption of safety and well-being in a community is often in the actions and words of LE..... IF the citizens have nothing to worry about, then that says, "ok, we're safe. They must know who did it, and they will arrest the perp soon." When the arrest is NOT forthcoming, then, IMO, it is the place of the media, citizens, whomever, to step in and be heard.

One last scenario, involving media and a non-random crime, has to do with the victim. As I've discussed before, another local murder currently IN the news, is the Sapikowski murders in Chapel Hill, NC. In this case, not only are the murders NOT random, but, the 16 yo son confessed, immediately. Yet, in this case, there are weekly media stories - why? The family is seemingly wealthy. They lived in a large house, in an upscale neighborhood. The son attended a local private school. On and on. In THIS scenario, even though the crime was not random, and they have the young man in custody, etc., the media is dogged in writing/presenting stories - on everything from the family's background, to business associates, etc, etc.

There should be no mystery required to focus attention of Janet's murder. Is that reality? Perhaps. And if so, a sad state of affairs. So how does one ever affect change in that regard?

HOUND THE MEDIA FOR RESULTS. No other choice.

[Timex]

yep Timex, been there, done that, and followed cases like that. I'm just at the point with this one where I don't want to see that happen. And if it means being a nag to the media ... well, so be it. My husband has said I could be a professional nag, so I'm going to put those skills to good use!


And Im glad you are taking such steps. I hope they pay off. I have been hounding the media on 3 cases for over a year now, with very little results. We beg folks to read and get involved in the missing forums here, but very few actually to get involved, because the cases just don't scream out to the media. How families manage to go on year after year juts amazes me, but somehow they find the strength to do so.

I was reading last week about an 80 year old lady that had passed away. She had spent the last 30 some years of her life looking for her daughter that had vanished at the age of 13. Going into drug dens, traveling to other countries...doing anything and everything she could think of to find her daughter. Sadly, she got more attention at her death than she had in years.

[golfmom]

Very interesting article on this topic

http://www.joplinglobe.com/story.php?story_id=186609&c=96

The forgotten of media attention

By Cynthia Tucker
columnist
5/13/05

A year ago, May 7, Stacy-Ann Sappleton took a taxi to Queens, N.Y., from LaGuardia, bound for the home of her future in-laws. She had flown in from Detroit to complete a few tasks for her planned September wedding.
She never made it. Her fiance, Damion Blair, his parents and Sappleton’s mother spent a frantic weekend searching before they learned of her tragic demise.
Never heard of her? Neither has most of America.
Like runaway Georgia bride Jennifer Wilbanks, Sappleton was missing for three days. Like Wilbanks, Sappleton was young (26), middle-class and planning a wedding.

..........
As American news consumers, we are discriminating about the sort of victims worthy of our concern. Pretty, middle-class, young, white — yes; old, ugly, poor, black, brown — apparently not.

[Timex]

As is often said...the color of justice is green. Seems that holds true when it comes to who is "newsworthy" also.

[Elliemae]

I sent emails out yesterday to everyone on the first list. I got a response from Brian Devroy. Here's what he says:


thanks for the email...I have been assigned to cover the US Open this week, but it certainly is an interesting story to look into. I will forward the info to our assignment desk and hopefully we can have someone cover this. Thanks and if there is still more to this next week after the US open I'd be glad to cover the story.

Brian DeRoy
News Reporter
WNCN-TV NBC 17
Raleigh, NC
919-306-6558 (C)


Maybe this will be the start of some investigative reporting! :dance:

[golfmom]

[size=2]thanks for the email...I have been assigned to cover the US Open this week, ..... :dance:

Well shoot ... I wish I got that email!

[Jenifred]

Maybe this will be the start of some investigative reporting! :dance:
:clap: Congratulations! BTW, what did you say to him that made him get off his duff?

[Elliemae]

:clap: Congratulations! BTW, what did you say to him that made him get off his duff?
Nothing special - I just copied the first letter and blasted it to all of the names on the list.

[lauriej]

heard back from k. wallace...:( at least we know they're reading our emails...)

Thanks for your e-mail,however authorities have not released many details in this case.

As the investigation continues, we will have the latest information on
WRAL.com.

Thanks for using WRAL.com.

Kamal Wallace, Online Producer
____________________________
Kamal Wallace, Online Producer
WRAL.com
Raleigh, NC
kwallace@ibsys.com (kwallace@ibsys.com)

[Elliemae]

heard back from k. wallace...:( at least we know they're reading our emails...)

Thanks for your e-mail,however authorities have not released many details in this case.

As the investigation continues, we will have the latest information on
WRAL.com.

Thanks for using WRAL.com.

Kamal Wallace, Online Producer
____________________________
Kamal Wallace, Online Producer
WRAL.com
Raleigh, NC
kwallace@ibsys.com (kwallace@ibsys.com)
Well, Kamal seems to be a bit lazy, don't ya think??? Wouldn't want him to break a sweat and maybe do some investigative reporting before he goes on the air.

:doh:

I wonder how much money he makes? Too much, I'd say.

[helloyellow]

WebSleuths members, guests –

More and more it seems the we are exhausting new "leads" to pursue in Janet’s murder. Revisiting information, discussing theories, speculation on the who, the what, the where, the when….all extremely important, I think anyway. But in order for this case to truly be SOLVED, we need FACTS.

LE remains quiet about this case – hopefully as they work the case towards a resolution.

Media remains quiet about this case – Well, I can’t imagine WHY, quite frankly.

We have put out the word, if you will, to anyone who has first hand information, insights, whatever, about ANY aspect of this case, to share that information here….if they feel comfortable doing so. We’ve had new members provide amazingly insightful information.

What we need now, I think, is a broader appeal – to the media.

The media has power, whether you like it or not, they do. The media also has investigative resources that are often not available to us here. And, I maintain anyway, the media has a RESPONSIBILITY – to viewers, to readers, to citizens. Reporting an event is not the end of a story. True investigative journalism is about two things – INVESTIGATION and REPORTING.

Accordingly, I suggest we start an email campaign to every local media outlet. (Broaden nationally if necessary, but certainly only a local level at minimum.)

If each and every member of this forum, as well as our frequent guests, would send an email to every person on this list, MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, it could LIGHT A FIRE under someone, somewhere – to dig into this case. To pressure LE if necessary. To, quite simply – INVESTIGATE.
If you do choose to contact any or all of these media resources, it will be very helpful to post that information here as well – who you contacted, when, and any feedback you receive.

The following is just an EXAMPLE of a POSSIBLE email to send:

******************************
Dear _________,

As you know, on April 26, 2005, Janet Abaroa was brutally murdered in her home at 2606 Ferrand in Durham. Janet was a wife and the young mother of a 6-month-old son, Kaiden. Janet was only 25. Her friends and family have described Janet as one of the kindest, gentlest people they had ever known. She was an athlete, having been a star soccer player in college. She was by all accounts, a loving wife and mother. She was a dedicated and faithful member of her church.

Janet was a good person. And, her life was taken.

If you search online, theories abound on what happened to Janet that evening. But, as informative as they are, they are just that – theories.

Please, help find justice for Janet and her family.

While I’m sure that local law enforcement is doing all it can in this case, the days continue to pass by. Durham Police stated that Janet’s murder was "not random," and that Durham citizens had nothing to fear with regards to this case. Yet, over six weeks have passed, with no arrest, no mention of suspects. Thus, somewhere, the murderer of Janet Abaroa still walks free.

Please, help find justice for Janet and her family.

There are online message boards loaded with information about this case. I have no doubt that you, personally, have investigative resources at your disposal. So, please do anything in your power to keep the spotlight on this case. Every victim needs a voice. Every family member needs a voice. Please, be that voice for Janet Abaroa.

Sincerely,

******************************


Just an example folks. Write what you want, but I ask you, PLEASE WRITE. We need help.
The following is a list of local media. Some actually wrote the early stories, some are just direct contacts,etc. If you know of others, please add to the list!

Newspapers

The News and Observer

Samiha Khanna skhanna@newsobserver.com (skhanna@newsobserver.com)
Michael Biesecker mbieseck@newsobserver.com (mbieseck@newsobserver.com)

Herald-Sun

Eric Olson eolson@heraldsun.com (eolson@heraldsun.com)
Brooks Dareff bdareff@heraldsun.com (bdareff@heraldsun.com)
Television

WTVD

Darla Miles http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/ (http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/)
Erin O’Hearn (this is an online email for both)

WRAL

Julia Lewis jlewis@wral.com (jlewis@wral.com)
Kamal Wallace kwallace@wral.com (kwallace@wral.com)

WNCN

General newstips@nbc17.com (newstips@nbc17.com)
Ryan Young ryan.young@nbc.com (ryan.young@nbc.com)
Brian DeRoy brian.deroy@nbc.com (brian.deroy@nbc.com)

News14 Carolina

General news@news14.com (news@news14.com)
I have sent an e-mail to all of the ones on this list. I hope this will do something.

[golfmom]

I have sent an e-mail to all of the ones on this list. I hope this will do something.

helloyellow! thank you so much for pitching in and making your voice heard.

Let us know if you hear anything back! :blowkiss:

[juliagoulia]

I've emailed all the addresses above, but thought I could spark some interest in the SVU/Buena Vista VA community where Janet attended college:

The News-GazettePublisher - M.W. Paxton, IV
e-mail: publisher@thenews-gazette.com (publisher@thenews-gazette.com)

Editor - Darryl Woodson
e-mail: editor@thenews-gazette.com (editor@thenews-gazette.com)



WDBJ7 News: (http://www.wdbj7.com (http://www.wdbj7.com/))

Joe Dashiell email: jdashiell@wdbj7.com

WSLS10 News (http://www.wsls.com/)


Phone: 540-981-9126
News hotline: 1-800-SEE-NEWS
email: news@wsls.com (news@wsls.com)
Fax: 540-343-2059

[SouthEastSleuth]

I've emailed all the addresses above, but thought I could spark some interest in the SVU/Buena Vista VA community where Janet attended college:

The News-GazettePublisher - M.W. Paxton, IV
e-mail: publisher@thenews-gazette.com (publisher@thenews-gazette.com)

Editor - Darryl Woodson
e-mail: editor@thenews-gazette.com (editor@thenews-gazette.com)



WDBJ7 News: (http://www.wdbj7.com (http://www.wdbj7.com/))

Joe Dashiell email: jdashiell@wdbj7.com

WSLS10 News (http://www.wsls.com/)


Phone: 540-981-9126
News hotline: 1-800-SEE-NEWS
email: news@wsls.com (news@wsls.com)
Fax: 540-343-2059


Great idea Juliagoulia! I will certainly zip off emails to all of these guys today!

[juliagoulia]

Great idea Juliagoulia! I will certainly zip off emails to all of these guys today!Mr Dashiell responded today:

Hello,

Thank you for your e-mail. I was not aware of this case, but will share it with others in the newsroom this morning. Would you or someone else at Southern Virginia be willing to talk about the case?

If so, please send a phone number where I can reach you or others.

Thanks

Joe Dashiell

***IF ANY OF YOU OUT THERE ARE AFFILIATED WITH SVU AND WISH TO TALK TO HIM, PLEASE CONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL: jdashiell@wdbj7.com****

[SouthEastSleuth]

Mr Dashiell responded today:

Hello,

Thank you for your e-mail. I was not aware of this case, but will share it with others in the newsroom this morning. Would you or someone else at Southern Virginia be willing to talk about the case?

If so, please send a phone number where I can reach you or others.

Thanks

Joe Dashiell

***IF ANY OF YOU OUT THERE ARE AFFILIATED WITH SVU AND WISH TO TALK TO HIM, PLEASE CONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL: jdashiell@wdbj7.com**** (jdashiell@wdbj7.com****)


OK, to me anyway, this is REALLY IMPORTANT!!!

This is the only media response, that has been posted here anyway, where the person actually expressed interest in talking to someone, gathering some additional info, etc.

He mentions SVU connections specifically. So, as juliagoulia points out, if there is ANYONE READING WITH SVU CONNECTIONS, please, give some thought to contacting Joe Dashiell....

One story, anywhere, is all we need maybe to start some action on this case.

[juliagoulia]

Dear Viewer:

Thank you for writing to America's Most Wanted. We're so sorry to hear
of the terrible tragedy you've had to endure. We know you would like a
response as soon as possible; however, America's Most Wanted only
accepts requests for stories or segments through the mail. Please send
your request to:

America's Most Wanted
P.O. Box Crime TV
Washington, DC 20016-9126

Please send a concise letter regarding the occurrence, a photograph of
the victim and suspect, any newspaper clippings, police reports and the
name and phone number of the detective investigating this case. Please
allow 8-10 weeks for a response from the producers. All material sent
to the producers will not be returned.

Sincerely,

AMW

[newkid]

Got an email reply from Danielle Wang at News14. My name is Danielle Wang, I am an assignment editor with News14 Carolina. We are interested in doing a story this weekend about Janet’s murder, and I wanted to see if you would be interested in talking to us. From your email, I am assuming you were friends with her, and we would like to focus our story on how her family and friends are dealing with the event. If you can be of any help, please give me a call at (919) 882-4040 or email me back at this address. Thanks for your email and your help.



Sincerely,

Danielle Wang

Assignment Editor

News 14 Carolina

danielle.wang@twcable.com

[SouthEastSleuth]

I did hear, privately, from someone today working in local media in Durham:

"this case is brought up in almost every editorial meeting we have....people here do think this is a very newsworthy story"

Hopefully this means something will be forthcoming someday soon! It tells me at least that Janet has not been forgotten, and that hopefully our appeals for media assistance will yield something, soon!

[SouthEastSleuth]

Got an email reply from Danielle Wang at News14. My name is Danielle Wang, I am an assignment editor with News14 Carolina. We are interested in doing a story this weekend about Janet’s murder, and I wanted to see if you would be interested in talking to us. From your email, I am assuming you were friends with her, and we would like to focus our story on how her family and friends are dealing with the event. If you can be of any help, please give me a call at (919) 882-4040 or email me back at this address. Thanks for your email and your help.



Sincerely,

Danielle Wang

Assignment Editor

News 14 Carolina

Yes! Something's working folks!

[SouthEastSleuth]

Hey everyone -

I know I've become the broken record when it comes to the media, but, if you notice from some of today's posts, we've started to get a few nibbles at least.

A couple of these posts mention specifics, such as friends or family, or, people that knew Janet at SVU.

If you fit any of these "categories," and you feel comfortable, please give some thought to contacting one of the people listed in these posts.

Anything we can do to garner some media coverage certainly can't hurt... and even if you feel you don't have any particular insights regarding the case itself, your input might be valuable for a background piece, or any number of stories or just to vent a little!

Thanks!

[mad hatter]

WebSleuths members, guests –

More and more it seems the we are exhausting new "leads" to pursue in Janet’s murder. Revisiting information, discussing theories, speculation on the who, the what, the where, the when….all extremely important, I think anyway. But in order for this case to truly be SOLVED, we need FACTS.

LE remains quiet about this case – hopefully as they work the case towards a resolution.

Media remains quiet about this case – Well, I can’t imagine WHY, quite frankly.

We have put out the word, if you will, to anyone who has first hand information, insights, whatever, about ANY aspect of this case, to share that information here….if they feel comfortable doing so. We’ve had new members provide amazingly insightful information.

What we need now, I think, is a broader appeal – to the media.

The media has power, whether you like it or not, they do. The media also has investigative resources that are often not available to us here. And, I maintain anyway, the media has a RESPONSIBILITY – to viewers, to readers, to citizens. Reporting an event is not the end of a story. True investigative journalism is about two things – INVESTIGATION and REPORTING.

Accordingly, I suggest we start an email campaign to every local media outlet. (Broaden nationally if necessary, but certainly only a local level at minimum.)

If each and every member of this forum, as well as our frequent guests, would send an email to every person on this list, MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, it could LIGHT A FIRE under someone, somewhere – to dig into this case. To pressure LE if necessary. To, quite simply – INVESTIGATE.
If you do choose to contact any or all of these media resources, it will be very helpful to post that information here as well – who you contacted, when, and any feedback you receive.

The following is just an EXAMPLE of a POSSIBLE email to send:

******************************
Dear _________,

As you know, on April 26, 2005, Janet Abaroa was brutally murdered in her home at 2606 Ferrand in Durham. Janet was a wife and the young mother of a 6-month-old son, Kaiden. Janet was only 25. Her friends and family have described Janet as one of the kindest, gentlest people they had ever known. She was an athlete, having been a star soccer player in college. She was by all accounts, a loving wife and mother. She was a dedicated and faithful member of her church.

Janet was a good person. And, her life was taken.

If you search online, theories abound on what happened to Janet that evening. But, as informative as they are, they are just that – theories.

Please, help find justice for Janet and her family.

While I’m sure that local law enforcement is doing all it can in this case, the days continue to pass by. Durham Police stated that Janet’s murder was "not random," and that Durham citizens had nothing to fear with regards to this case. Yet, over six weeks have passed, with no arrest, no mention of suspects. Thus, somewhere, the murderer of Janet Abaroa still walks free.

Please, help find justice for Janet and her family.

There are online message boards loaded with information about this case. I have no doubt that you, personally, have investigative resources at your disposal. So, please do anything in your power to keep the spotlight on this case. Every victim needs a voice. Every family member needs a voice. Please, be that voice for Janet Abaroa.

Sincerely,

******************************


Just an example folks. Write what you want, but I ask you, PLEASE WRITE. We need help.
The following is a list of local media. Some actually wrote the early stories, some are just direct contacts,etc. If you know of others, please add to the list!

Newspapers

The News and Observer

Samiha Khanna skhanna@newsobserver.com (skhanna@newsobserver.com)
Michael Biesecker mbieseck@newsobserver.com (mbieseck@newsobserver.com)

Herald-Sun

Eric Olson eolson@heraldsun.com (eolson@heraldsun.com)
Brooks Dareff bdareff@heraldsun.com (bdareff@heraldsun.com)
Television

WTVD

Darla Miles http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/ (http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/bios/)
Erin O’Hearn (this is an online email for both)

WRAL

Julia Lewis jlewis@wral.com (jlewis@wral.com)
Kamal Wallace kwallace@wral.com (kwallace@wral.com)

WNCN

General newstips@nbc17.com (newstips@nbc17.com)
Ryan Young ryan.young@nbc.com (ryan.young@nbc.com)
Brian DeRoy brian.deroy@nbc.com (brian.deroy@nbc.com)

News14 Carolina

General news@news14.com (news@news14.com)

I've sent emails to everyone on the list. Hopefully, it will light a fire under someone!

[lauriej]

..had a reply from danielle wang also this afternoon....

Hi, I am with News 14, and we are interested in doing an update story on this case this weekend. Were you friends with Janet Abaroa?

...i would urge anyone in the area to call her/ email her !

.................on another note: another reporter couldn't understand how i , in canada, had any knowledge of a small-town murder in north carolina ?

...( ummmmmmmm...there's this new thing.................the internet.......websleuths.....???)

...he emailed back once...........ASTOUNDED ! at the pages of info..!!!!!........................on the Laci case !.....good grief, he'll spend the entire summer reviewing solved cases......)

[golfmom]

..
...( ummmmmmmm...there's this new thing.................the internet.......websleuths.....???)

...he emailed back once...........ASTOUNDED ! at the pages of info..!!!!!........................on the Laci case !.....good grief, he'll spend the entire summer reviewing solved cases......)

If the reporter shows an interest in doing a feature on websleuths itself, it might be a good idea to pass the info along upstairs to Tricia.

She Rocks!

[JerseyGirl]

Hey everyone -

I know I've become the broken record when it comes to the media, but, if you notice from some of today's posts, we've started to get a few nibbles at least.

A couple of these posts mention specifics, such as friends or family, or, people that knew Janet at SVU.

If you fit any of these "categories," and you feel comfortable, please give some thought to contacting one of the people listed in these posts.If you're uncomfortable being identified, perhaps they could even do a phone interview or keep your identity hidden during the interview. Anything is better than nothing.

[ewwwinteresting]

We often ask ourselves why some cases get the media spotlight while others seem to just sit in the sidelines. Ive been trying to think of reasons why the media hasnt picked up on this story, and I come up with 2 words...

Not Random

Those 2 words take the mystery out of the case, and reduce media interest. As sad as it is, it makes Janet just one more victim of domestic violence, a crime so prevelent in this country, that it doesnt even make headlines anymore.I have tried to think of why the media hasn't run with this case. It has murder (by stabbing not gunshot like all of the other murders in Durham this year), the young mother, the baby, the "whodunit" issue and I have to agree with you, Timex, LE telling the media it was not random took the "spice" away.....BUT now that LE hasn't made an arrest or even named any suspects, I would think that the media and public would pressure LE into explaining why it isn't random. I would question whether they are just saying that to keep the media frenzy away from their PD? SES....you are right, we need to keep the pressure on!

Question Timex: When you go to websleuths.com, there is a picture of JonBenet and Laci on this webpage with their forum link underneath it.....is there a possibility a picture of Janet (with her forum link underneath it) can be posted on that page also? This may bring the other thousands of websleuthers to this forum to help.

[Timex]

that would require redesigning the artwork on the home page. I doubt that would happen any time soon.

[Moxie]

Hi all,

Well, since Raven has evidently left the East Coast to go back to Utah, thought it was time to let the media in UT in on the story. Please email as many of the media contacts below - SES wrote a fantastic letter - you may just want to add that Raven is now in Utah. It would be wonderful if they would cover it there as well.

Salt Lake City Newspapers and News Media



Daily Utah Chronicle (http://www.utahchronicle.com/)
Deseret News (http://www.desnews.com/)
Entertainment Journal (http://www.theentertainmentjournal.com/)
Intermountain Commercial Record (http://www.lorrainepress.com/icr/)
KFNZ (http://www.1320kfan.com/)
KNRS (http://www.knrs.com/main.html)
KSL (http://radio.ksl.com/)
KSL (http://tv.ksl.com/)
KSTU (http://www.fox13.com/)
KTVX (http://www.4utah.com/)
KUTV (http://www.kutv.com/)
MSNBC (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3084766/)
Mundo Hispano (http://www.munhispano.com/)
Salt Lake (http://www.slcmag.com/)
Salt Lake City Weekly (http://www.slweekly.com/)
Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/)
Topix (http://www.topix.net/city/salt-lake-city-ut/)
Salt Lake East Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakeej.html)
Salt Lake North Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakenj.html)
Salt Lake South Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakesj.html)
Salt Lake West Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakewj.html)


AM 1320
AM 570
AM 1160
NBC 5
FOX 13
ABC 4
CBS 2
Cable
Hispanic

[SouthEastSleuth]

Hi all,

Well, since Raven has evidently left the East Coast to go back to Utah, thought it was time to let the media in UT in on the story. Please email as many of the media contacts below - SES wrote a fantastic letter - you may just want to add that Raven is now in Utah. It would be wonderful if they would cover it there as well.

Salt Lake City Newspapers and News Media



Daily Utah Chronicle (http://www.utahchronicle.com/)
Deseret News (http://www.desnews.com/)
Entertainment Journal (http://www.theentertainmentjournal.com/)
Intermountain Commercial Record (http://www.lorrainepress.com/icr/)
KFNZ (http://www.1320kfan.com/)
KNRS (http://www.knrs.com/main.html)
KSL (http://radio.ksl.com/)
KSL (http://tv.ksl.com/)
KSTU (http://www.fox13.com/)
KTVX (http://www.4utah.com/)
KUTV (http://www.kutv.com/)
MSNBC (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3084766/)
Mundo Hispano (http://www.munhispano.com/)
Salt Lake (http://www.slcmag.com/)
Salt Lake City Weekly (http://www.slweekly.com/)
Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/)
Topix (http://www.topix.net/city/salt-lake-city-ut/)
Salt Lake East Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakeej.html)
Salt Lake North Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakenj.html)
Salt Lake South Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakesj.html)
Salt Lake West Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakewj.html)


AM 1320
AM 570
AM 1160
NBC 5
FOX 13
ABC 4
CBS 2
Cable
Hispanic

GREAT idea Moxie! I mean the Utah connection is obvious. And perhaps someone, somewhere in Utah, media-wise, might very well be interested in this story...

[golfmom]

GREAT idea Moxie! I mean the Utah connection is obvious. And perhaps someone, somewhere in Utah, media-wise, might very well be interested in this story...

I think that they actually would be very interested in this story!

[Meech]

Hi all,

Well, since Raven has evidently left the East Coast to go back to Utah, thought it was time to let the media in UT in on the story. Please email as many of the media contacts below - SES wrote a fantastic letter - you may just want to add that Raven is now in Utah. It would be wonderful if they would cover it there as well.

Salt Lake City Newspapers and News Media



Daily Utah Chronicle (http://www.utahchronicle.com/)
Deseret News (http://www.desnews.com/)
Entertainment Journal (http://www.theentertainmentjournal.com/)
Intermountain Commercial Record (http://www.lorrainepress.com/icr/)
KFNZ (http://www.1320kfan.com/)
KNRS (http://www.knrs.com/main.html)
KSL (http://radio.ksl.com/)
KSL (http://tv.ksl.com/)
KSTU (http://www.fox13.com/)
KTVX (http://www.4utah.com/)
KUTV (http://www.kutv.com/)
MSNBC (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3084766/)
Mundo Hispano (http://www.munhispano.com/)
Salt Lake (http://www.slcmag.com/)
Salt Lake City Weekly (http://www.slweekly.com/)
Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/)
Topix (http://www.topix.net/city/salt-lake-city-ut/)
Salt Lake East Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakeej.html)
Salt Lake North Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakenj.html)
Salt Lake South Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakesj.html)
Salt Lake West Journal (http://www.valleyjournals.com/saltlakewj.html)


AM 1320
AM 570
AM 1160
NBC 5
FOX 13
ABC 4
CBS 2
Cable
Hispanic

Hello All,
I just stepped up now and emailed just about all Newspapers and News Media that was on the list. I feel like all of you have made a commitment to help find Justice for Janet.Just to name several Misterallgood Golfmom,SouthEastSleuth,PrayersForMaura,Irishrose, NCbanker,JerseyGirl,Thinkoflaura, Lauriej,and Timex. Sorry If I left anyone important out. I applaud you all. You have all done a outstanding job,keep up the good work.

[golfmom]

Hello All,
I just stepped up now and emailed just about all Newspapers and News Media that was on the list. I feel like all of you have made a commitment to help find Justice for Janet.Just to name several Misterallgood Golfmom,SouthEastSleuth,PrayersForMaura,Irishrose, NCbanker,JerseyGirl,Thinkoflaura, Lauriej,and Timex. Sorry If I left anyone important out. I applaud you all. You have all done a outstanding job,keep up the good work.


Meech, thank you so much for becoming a worker bee instead of a lurker bee. We really need more people to step up. Thank you so much for not only pitching in, but announcing it!

For Meech! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Meech]

Meech, thank you so much for becoming a worker bee instead of a lurker bee. We really need more people to step up. Thank you so much for not only pitching in, but announcing it!

For Meech! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

My Pleasure Golfmom,:crazy: Its my nature to access the situation before giving my opinion. But I must say in regards a Luker Bee :hand: are somtimes better then Work bee. Like Milk does the body good. Analyzing does the mind good. :blowkiss:

[golfmom]

My Pleasure Golfmom,:crazy: Its my nature to access the situation before giving my opinion. But I must say in regards a Luker Bee :hand: are somtimes better then Work bee. Like Milk does the body good. Analyzing does the mind good. :blowkiss:

Absolutely, especially in light of the shock folks received over the Kevin Fox situation yesterday!
:blowkiss:

[ewwwinteresting]

GREAT idea Moxie! I mean the Utah connection is obvious.
Moxie and any other mormons: Will the media in Utah cover a story about a member of the church that has committed embezzlement, had affairs and hasn't been publicly cleared as a POI in his wife's murder?? Wow, that does sound like an interesting story to cover. I guess I'm asking if him being a "pretend" mormon will shed a bad light on the church and they won't cover it?

[ewwwinteresting]

Absolutely, especially in light of the shock folks received over the Kevin Fox situation yesterday!
:blowkiss:
Wasn't that just awesome he was released!:woohoo:

Gee....makes you think that maybe Durham PD IS REALLY waiting for the physical evidence before making the arrest!

[golfmom]

Wasn't that just awesome he was released!:woohoo:

Gee....makes you think that maybe Durham PD IS REALLY waiting for the physical evidence before making the arrest!

"The ultimate thing to learn is, do the tests before you make the arrest."
Kathleen Zellner

[ewwwinteresting]

"The ultimate thing to learn is, do the tests before you make the arrest."
Kathleen Zellner
Interesting that it appears WE are the only ones making media appeals for justice, the only ones being the voice for Janet. For the hundredth time that this has been posted......where is Raven....where is his family and the pleas for justice. The person(s) who brutally murdered his wife (while his baby was supposedly in his crib) is walking free. No punishment for the perp.....no justice for his wife. Maybe I am completely off base, but maybe, just maybe, life isn't so bad as a single Dad with a trust fund????

[Moxie]

Moxie and any other mormons: Will the media in Utah cover a story about a member of the church that has committed embezzlement, had affairs and hasn't been publicly cleared as a POI in his wife's murder?? Wow, that does sound like an interesting story to cover. I guess I'm asking if him being a "pretend" mormon will shed a bad light on the church and they won't cover it?
Hi ewww,

I'm not a member of the LDS faith, so cannot speak directly to that question, but I from what I do know about the faith is that they are good people who do not tolerate or shelter those who break the law.

[juliagoulia]

I lived in Utah for several years. If the story is picked up, it will be covered fairly. No kid gloves.

[NCBanker]

Yeah, even Deseret News, which is owned by the Church, would even cover the story.

I lived in Utah for several years. If the story is picked up, it will be covered fairly. No kid gloves.

[ewwwinteresting]

that would require redesigning the artwork on the home page. I doubt that would happen any time soon.
Oh, bummer!

[ewwwinteresting]

Hi ewww,

I'm not a member of the LDS faith, so cannot speak directly to that question, but I from what I do know about the faith is that they are good people who do not tolerate or shelter those who break the law.
Sorry Moxie.....my mistake. I confused you with all of the other mormon posters :) Thanks guys for answering the question. Good to know that if we can get the media to pick up this story in Utah, they will report it.

[JerseyGirl]

Meech, I'm so glad that you've joined this forum. You're a great poster at WS, and I look forward to your insight on this case. :)

[Moxie]

Sorry Moxie.....my mistake. I confused you with all of the other mormon posters :) Thanks guys for answering the question. Good to know that if we can get the media to pick up this story in Utah, they will report it.
That's okay - thank you for all you are doing!!:innocent:

[juliagoulia]

Did News14 Carolina run a follow up piece this weekend? I looked at their website, but it appears it has not been updated.

[Meech]

Meech, I'm so glad that you've joined this forum. You're a great poster at WS, and I look forward to your insight on this case. :)

Thanks JerseyGirl:blowkiss:

[ewwwinteresting]

http://www.wral.com/news/4625484/detail.html

Here is an article about Durham having three homicides in one week. I also noted that it states, "Officials with the police department will present the most recent crime report to the Durham City Council Monday night." "I can assure the citizens of Durham," Bell said, "we're gonna take a much more aggressive approach in dealing with crime in this community." Bell is Durham's Mayor Bill Bell.

Ok, so anybody....anybody...anybody available to go to the City Council Meeting Monday night in Durham??? I am sure there will be the public, the Mayor, the PD and the Media there to cover this recent crime report presentation. It is my understanding from City Council Meetings, that the public can talk, ask questions, whatever. PERFECT place to bring up the Abaroa murder and ask questions about the non random statement with no named suspects or arrests.....and see how everyone reacts.....anybody?

[Moxie]

Hi all - wonderful news - the boy scout who was missing in UT has been found safe and alive - thank GOD!!

So... now, that he is okay, let's get the media all the information they need regarding the Abaroa case!!!!

[NCBanker]

Thanks for reporting this wonderful news! What a breath of fresh air!

Hi all - wonderful news - the boy scout who was missing in UT has been found safe and alive - thank GOD!!

So... now, that he is okay, let's get the media all the information they need regarding the Abaroa case!!!!

[SouthEastSleuth]

For anyone that would like to write a letter to the editor, for possible publication, these are the two local newspapers (although in Raleigh, many people in Durham subscribe to the News and Observer as well)


Durham Herald-Sun

1) email directly to: letters@heraldsun.com

2) online form to submit a letter at:

http://www.herald-sun.com/tools/letterstoed/letterform.cfm?sendLetter=letters (http://www.herald-sun.com/tools/letterstoed/letterform.cfm?sendLetter=letters)


Raleigh News and Observer

1) email directly to: forum@newsobserver.com (forum@newsobserver.com)

2) online form to submit a letter:

https://miva.nando.com/contact_us/letter_editor.html (https://miva.nando.com/contact_us/letter_editor.html)

3) fax a letter to: The People's Forum, 919-829-4872


Please feel free to list any other newspapers you can think of, and include any editorial contact information!

[juliagoulia]

It has been awhile since I sent that first round of e-mails to the media suggested in this thread. I figured it was time to send them out again. Please keep trying to end the :silenced:.

[ewwwinteresting]

It has been awhile since I sent that first round of e-mails to the media suggested in this thread. I figured it was time to send them out again. Please keep trying to end the :silenced:.

I've been thinking a whole lot about the silence of this case and others for that matter and I have come to the conclusion (right or wrong) that the media doesn't necessarily seek the stories out....but the family seeks the media. If Natalie's family refused to talk to the press, the story would die. BUT the family, the extended family, friends are ALL TALKING. Even without LE talking, the stories continue all over the news because someone is talking. The boy scout's family held a press conference and had their entire family talking to the press. If we are going to get media on this case, the family is going to have to talk. They need to connect to the public and the public cannot connect to them, feel for them, want to help them without seeing them...hearing them....learning about them and their grief. I know it will be hard but I truly believe that the friend and family of Janet need to go to the media, instead of waiting for them to do a story without any people talking to them. A news reporter wanted the friends to contact them so they could do the story....did anybody? Probably not because there was no story. If I was Janet's friend or family member, I would talk. What do you have to lose? Raven is gone. There is no other evidence to collect since the murder scene has been released. IMO, there is no way they can interfer with the investigation by talking with the media. Get Janet's story out there. Share wonderful Janet with America. Cry for justice, for answers, for help.

In the meantime, we'll keep emailing....but we need help from those with Janet's story.

[SouthEastSleuth]

I have been told that WTVD, the ABC affiliate in the NC triangle area, will be doing a piece on Janet's murder tomorrow, Saturday, June 25...

I have no idea what time the piece will air. It may be that the piece is simply the news anchor reporting that fact that today (tomorrow the 25th) is the two month anniversary of Janet's murder, and there has still been no arrest. If this is the case, they will be showing file footage from the crime scene, etc.

They MAY have a live report from a reporter actually interviewing some interested parties, not sure who, if anyone.

Hopefully they will post some online link to the story at some point. This is the link to the station itself:

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/

[ewwwinteresting]

I have been told that WTVD, the ABC affiliate in the NC triangle area, will be doing a piece on Janet's murder tomorrow, Saturday, June 25...

I have no idea what time the piece will air. It may be that the piece is simply the news anchor reporting that fact that today (tomorrow the 25th) is the two month anniversary of Janet's murder, and there has still been on arrest. If this is the case, they will be showing file footage from the crime scene, etc.

They MAY have a live report from a reporter actually interviewing some interested parties, not sure who, if anyone.

Hopefully they will post some online link to the story at some point. This is the link to the station itself:

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/
Good job SES.....hey, if people know Janet, do they want to interview them? I would suggest that any and all people that know Janet contact this link and let them know you would be willing to talk. Come on guys....let's get this story to the media and talk about Janet!!!!

[SouthEastSleuth]

Good job SES.....hey, if people know Janet, do they want to interview them? I would suggest that any and all people that know Janet contact this link and let them know you would be willing to talk. Come on guys....let's get this story to the media and talk about Janet!!!!
If anyone would be willing to talk directly to the WTVD folks, and possibly even appear in the story, you may contact the weekend assignment desk at the following email. Just reference that you are writing with regards to a story on Janet Abaroa, that will be airing on Saturday (tomorrow). Bearing in mind - they will be preparing this for air tomorrow, so time would be of the essence if anyone should choose to contact the station.

Note: if anyone does choose to contact WTVD, etc., then they will expand the piece to be more in depth.

wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com (http://us.f603.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com)

[Marstan]

I truly hope that the update tomorrow will contain some of the information about the case and where it has/has not gone. It would really be interesting if someone asked the LE to explain what "not random" means in this case. We all have some very good explanations here but would like to hear how they describe it. Hopefully, someone from the NC area will see it and be able to post and let us know what was said on the news cast and if any progress has been made in this case. All of you are doing such a great job of this. I, unfortunately, am a lurker with little idea of how you are researching all of this with your computers. Jeez, could you share a little wealth in this area to us beginners? :confused:

Prayers for Janet and Kaiden.

[Moxie]

If anyone would be willing to talk directly to the WTVD folks, and possibly even appear in the story, you may contact the weekend assignment desk at the following email. Just reference that you are writing with regards to a story on Janet Abaroa, that will be airing on Saturday (tomorrow). Bearing in mind - they will be preparing this for air tomorrow, so time would be of the essence if anyone should choose to contact the station.

Note: if anyone does choose to contact WTVD, etc., then they will expand the piece to be more in depth.

wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com (http://us.f603.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com)
SES - you rock!!

[lauriej]

............this is incredible news! finally, one day short of 2 months after the murder, there WILL be an update of some sort........

...the ( below ) link only brings me to an "expired yahoo mail session"..........is there another SES ?

...many thanks to you SES , and all , who have kept at it in regards to media emails.........perserverance works! i cannot wait to see posts from those 'local to the news station' .......( i rather doubt i'll get it in canada....)

If anyone would be willing to talk directly to the WTVD folks, and possibly even appear in the story, you may contact the weekend assignment desk at the following email. Just reference that you are writing with regards to a story on Janet Abaroa, that will be airing on Saturday (tomorrow). Bearing in mind - they will be preparing this for air tomorrow, so time would be of the essence if anyone should choose to contact the station.

Note: if anyone does choose to contact WTVD, etc., then they will expand the piece to be more in depth.

wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com (http://us.f603.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com)

[SouthEastSleuth]

YIKES! Glad you caught that lauriej. Somehow I pasted the email address in here using the wrong link (the email address IS CORRECT though). And remember, rather than a story link, this is simply an email address where anyone who might be interested in participating in WTVD's story, which they are preparing for air TODAY (Saturday), can contact them.



wtvdassignmentdesk@abc.com

[JerseyGirl]

I, unfortunately, am a lurker with little idea of how you are researching all of this with your computers. Jeez, could you share a little wealth in this area to us beginners? :confused: Just go to a search engine like Google.com, Dogpile.com, etc., and type in a name or a clear description of what you're looking for, and it'll give you a list of articles, websites, photos, etc., that match your search criteria. Then it's just a matter of weeding through the results. There are other, more specific things you can do but it varies depending on what it is that you're looking for. Hope this helps for a start. :)

[Jenifred]

Any link to the follow up story yet?

[ewwwinteresting]

Any link to the follow up story yet?
I haven't found one. I am so hoping that they didn't nix the idea because they didn't hear from anybody. I really stand by my belief that the reporters may think if nobody that knows Janet cares enough to talk, nobody will want to read the story either. It's all about ratings. In the Natalie case, if nobody was willing to talk to the media (i.e. Natalie's parents and extended family, Joran's parents, etc.), there would be no stories to report since LE is being so tightlipped also. I am despondent to think that this crime may go cold because LE told everyone it wasn't random, no need to worry, and nobody is asking questions, demanding answers or talking publically about Janet!

[SouthEastSleuth]

Well, I have found nothing thus far to indicate that the story ran.... I'm pursuing that as best I can...

My hope is that the story got bumped, as perhaps they are developing a bigger story - maybe if someone who knew Janet and/or Raven did in fact contact the television station directly.

I'll post any additional info that I find and/or hear about...

[Moxie]

Well, I have found nothing thus far to indicate that the story ran.... I'm pursuing that as best I can...

My hope is that the story got bumped, as perhaps they are developing a bigger story - maybe if someone who knew Janet and/or Raven did in fact contact the television station directly.

I'll post any additional info that I find and/or hear about...
I hope that they are realizing that there is a lot to review here, and that maybe this is a story that might deserve to run during the week, where it can get full attention - my hope is that they just don't run it as a "two month anniversary" story, but really dig deep to see why Raven isn't commenting, why he isn't involved in trying to find out who killed his wife, is he cooperating with police, and why isn't he stating firmly that he is innocent, and does not want his good name sullied. There is so much to investigate here, and I hope and pray the media can actually go after this and help provide answers.

[Marstan]

Just go to a search engine like Google.com, Dogpile.com, etc., and type in a name or a clear description of what you're looking for, and it'll give you a list of articles, websites, photos, etc., that match your search criteria. Then it's just a matter of weeding through the results. There are other, more specific things you can do but it varies depending on what it is that you're looking for. Hope this helps for a start. :)
Thanks for the help, I know about Google and Yahoo but didn't know about dogpile. Going on vacation for two weeks and will be out of the net. Will be reading this site if I can get to a public computer. Great work everyone, between this and the Laci board and the David Camm trial coming up, I will be very busy this summer.

[JerseyGirl]

Thanks for the help, I know about Google and Yahoo but didn't know about dogpile.There are others as well - altavista.com, (my favorite); mamma.com, (absolutely terrible); ask.com. In fact, you can do a search for search engines, and you'll probably find more.

We look forward to seeing you back in two weeks! :)

[juliagoulia]

The News Gazette, a paper for the Lexington, Buena Vista and Southern Virginia University communities, published a story today:

http://www.thenews-gazette.com/articles/2005/07/06/news/local2.txt


A quote from the article:
"Michaels reported a resurgence of media attention on the murder after two months had passed and was scheduled to appear on two televised broadcasts on July 5."

Every story could help--you never know what other sources could pick it up.

Please keep seeking media help and JFJ!

[SouthEastSleuth]

The News Gazette, a paper for the Lexington, Buena Vista and Southern Virginia University communities, published a story today:

http://www.thenews-gazette.com/articles/2005/07/06/news/local2.txt


A quote from the article:
"Michaels reported a resurgence of media attention on the murder after two months had passed and was scheduled to appear on two televised broadcasts on July 5."

Every story could help--you never know what other sources could pick it up.

Please keep seeking media help and JFJ!

Thank you JG for this find!! Great article... And any and everyone that contacted this paper, your efforts paid off!!!

[SouthEastSleuth]

Ok, here's a television report from this morning, July 6, on the local 24 hour news channel, News14 Carolina. There is a video on the page as well (these usually don't last too long on these links).

The key statement from the police spokeswoman:

"What our investigation has shown so far is that we don't believe this was a random act of violence but at this time no charges have been filed and any information would be helpful,” said Kammie Michaels of the Durham Police Department."

http://rdu.news14.com/content/your_news/durhamchapel_hill/?SecID=42&ArID=71722

[ewwwinteresting]

Ok, here's a television report from this morning, July 6, on the local 24 hour news channel, News14 Carolina. There is a video on the page as well (these usually don't last too long on these links).

The key statement from the police spokeswoman:

"What our investigation has shown so far is that we don't believe this was a random act of violence but at this time no charges have been filed and any information would be helpful,” said Kammie Michaels of the Durham Police Department."

http://rdu.news14.com/content/your_news/durhamchapel_hill/?SecID=42&ArID=71722
Does anybody else think that waiting 2 months after a brutal murder and then asking for information is odd...hmmm....maybe more like stupid? WTH? Uhhhh, don't you think you could have gotten this request out to the public/media sooner, huh?

[golfmom]

Does anybody else think that waiting 2 months after a brutal murder and then asking for information is odd...hmmm....maybe more like stupid? WTH? Uhhhh, don't you think you could have gotten this request out to the public/media sooner, huh?

Heya EI! that statement just drives me bat$hit. It's as if they were just making nice-nice with the media and not giving the public any information other than again ... NOT RANDOM -- don't panic.

[Moxie]

Yeah, they were just giving the media as little as possible. That satement says "we aren't telling you anthing.":doh:

[ewwwinteresting]

Heya EI! that statement just drives me bat$hit. It's as if they were just making nice-nice with the media and not giving the public any information other than again ... NOT RANDOM -- don't panic.
Glad to "read" you again GM! Been missin ya lovin:blowkiss: .

So what do you think? They asked for information, should we send them copies of all the threads in this forum and all the information we have received from our investigation? Think that is enough info for them? You're right Moxie, with all those words, they didn't say one new thing. I don't get it though, why don't the reporters push? Why don't you think it's random? If it's not random, do you have a suspect? What kind of information are you looking for?

[golfmom]

Can we all say "PROBABLE CAUSE"

[ewwwinteresting]

Can we all say "PROBABLE CAUSE"
I can! I can!:D

[Moxie]

Can we all say "PROBABLE CAUSE"
I think you are right. And I wish you weren't. I wish with all my heart that Raven didn't do this.

[bluegirl]

Dear all,
Please don't give up yet...I sure haven't. My sister is on the case. I have spoken with her about the story and she has sent a folder to 20/20. They of course will look over the file and let her know if they want to persue it.

[ewwwinteresting]

Dear all,
Please don't give up yet...I sure haven't. My sister is on the case. I have spoken with her about the story and she has sent a folder to 20/20. They of course will look over the file and let her know if they want to persue it.
THANK YOU BG! Be assured, we have not given up. Raven isn't going to get off that easy. I hope the 20/20 folder was full of all this juicy drama which should catch their attention and bring the much needed focus on what really happened, Kaiden lost his mommy because of some horrific human being's selfish act!

[ewwwinteresting]

............i brought this over from the media thread........

...on the 'natalie' forum, much speculation has been given to the aruba LE vs US LE...
...in janet's case........have the NC LE dropped the ball here ?
...this wasn' drug realted.....gang related..........it wasn't even "random" according to LE..........WHY NO ARREST?????
...why aren't the NC media demanding more of the NC LE?
...they sure do treat them nice down there................while the suspects bask in the sun....travel the country..........

...it's infuriating......
I brought this over to the media thread:)

I was just thinking about that. Where is NC LE in all of this? We have the 'natalee' forum where LE is tightlipped, but the media is all over them and even being accusatory toward them regarding possibly botching the case. We have the 'groene' forum where LE stated that it was not a random murder and now look! Could the public have been in anymore danger with Duncan on the loose??? All we have is a couple of statements by LE stating, wasn't random, public not in danger. No proof, no confirming suspects, no evidence....just their statements. Why isn't the public in NC demanding more info? Why isn't the media demanding more info? Why isn't the families demanding more info? What makes LE so sure the murderer won't murder again? How do they know the public is not in danger? How do we know that this person isn't traveling around the country, posing a threat to anyone? How do we know this person won't attack another human being while LE is telling us all not to worry?

[rememberjanet]

Perhaps it's time to do another media appeal to more national news stations, like Fox News and CNN?

[terminatrixator]

It may be, I think we should discuss this before we start working on it and how to approach it.

[juliagoulia]

It may be, I think we should discuss this before we start working on it and how to approach it.
Unfortunately, all the stories today are going to be on BTK.

That statistic ChicoL quoted today has been echoing loudly to me...that the leading cause of death for a pregnant woman is homicide. With the news in Janet's case and two pregnant women missing in Missouri and Philly (Amanda Jones and LaToiya Figueroa) maybe we can approach the media from this angle...?

[golfmom]

Unfortunately, all the stories today are going to be on BTK.

That statistic ChicoL quoted today has been echoing loudly to me...that the leading cause of death for a pregnant woman is homicide. With the news in Janet's case and two pregnant women missing in Missouri and Philly (Amanda Jones and LaToiya Figueroa) maybe we can approach the media from this angle...?

Ohhhh Julia you put your thinking cap on. That might make a good tip to misterallgood!

[chicoliving]

One difference in Janet's case (similar to Lori Hacking, in fact) is that no one seemed to be aware she was pregnant. The two missing pregnant women in the news right now are both largely pregnant....one due next week.....and Janet's not missing. I see this more like the Hacking case with the news of the baby basically coming out after the murder.
The pregnancy could have been that "last straw" to turn the tide for someone that does not think like we do. This pregnancy has just blown me away so forgive my ramblings and mutterings......

[Justgimmethetruth]

How about Katie - could she write about this case and the lack of news from LE in her column? That would at least get the fire started somewhere.

[terminatrixator]

Great Idea justgiveme. Maybe I'll write to her at http://justicemag.com

[golfmom]

Please contact Julia Lewis at jlewis@wral.com requesting that she attend the Embezzlement hearing scheduled this week -- August 26, 2005.

[golfmom]

It is very important that we mobilize media attention. Now when you go to the NC Court website it lists "no record found" in regards to the embezzlement charges.

Secret deals? :( Let's get some light shined on this area.

Just takes a second to drop an email.