Anyone 13 and older can join FB.
Sorry, I should have been clearer. I think it's against the TOS here at Websleuths to post a FB page of anyone underage. The accused is 16. But there still hasn't been any mention of one anyway.
Anyone 13 and older can join FB.
Sorry, I should have been clearer. I think it's against the TOS here at Websleuths to post a FB page of anyone underage. The accused is 16. But there still hasn't been any mention of one anyway.
Boy, this sad story makes me dig deep. My mother struggled her whole life with drugs and alcohol, which made for a pretty horrific childhood for me. I was born under the wings of an angel, though, because I made it out alive. By the time I was seven, I was caring for a three month-old baby-my sister. Hiding her in the closet with me when mom came home drunk with God knows who, worrying about the men coming after my sister as well. We were taken by CPS when my mother left us alone for a week and took a drug-fueled jaunt out of state. We went to live with my sister's father, who was another evil man. I began to resent this baby who everyone cared for, clothed, fed, played with-and did not molest. I was one messed up girl, and I hated her. One time when she was about five, I was baby sitting her and I chased her with a butter knife just to hear her scream in fear. I have told this story to my sister as an adult, and she says she does not remember. My point is, and without knowing this 16 year old neighbor's background or family issues I'm just guessing, is it's entirely possible that his attack on this poor girl was nonsexual and completely unprovoked. Perhaps he was simply lonely and rageful and jealous. this poor baby was a sitting target for a kid like that.
Once a very trusted elder told me to, "find many mothers," and so as a mother of two myself, I appreciate the kids in our neighborhood who know where to come to be safe and cared for. One such kid is 13, with the emotional capacity of a seven year old. I met his mother when i went to his house to tell her, and him, that if he was going to hang out at the park (across the street from our house), unsupervised, then he needed to listen to the grown ups and behave appropriately. his mother looks like a meth user. long story, but this kid is alone all day, waits for my much younger son to come outside, and I feel sorry for him. try to teach him, reach him, feed him sometimes, but I can guarantee you he is never, ever unsupervised around my kids. Because I know the anger that lies in the hearts of neglected kids.
Boy, this sad story makes me dig deep. My mother struggled her whole life with drugs and alcohol, which made for a pretty horrific childhood for me. I was born under the wings of an angel, though, because I made it out alive. By the time I was seven, I was caring for a three month-old baby-my sister. Hiding her in the closet with me when mom came home drunk with God knows who, worrying about the men coming after my sister as well. We were taken by CPS when my mother left us alone for a week and took a drug-fueled jaunt out of state. We went to live with my sister's father, who was another evil man. I began to resent this baby who everyone cared for, clothed, fed, played with-and did not molest. I was one messed up girl, and I hated her. One time when she was about five, I was baby sitting her and I chased her with a butter knife just to hear her scream in fear. I have told this story to my sister as an adult, and she says she does not remember. My point is, and without knowing this 16 year old neighbor's background or family issues I'm just guessing, is it's entirely possible that his attack on this poor girl was nonsexual and completely unprovoked. Perhaps he was simply lonely and rageful and jealous. this poor baby was a sitting target for a kid like that.
Once a very trusted elder told me to, "find many mothers," and so as a mother of two myself, I appreciate the kids in our neighborhood who know where to come to be safe and cared for. One such kid is 13, with the emotional capacity of a seven year old. I met his mother when i went to his house to tell her, and him, that if he was going to hang out at the park (across the street from our house), unsupervised, then he needed to listen to the grown ups and behave appropriately. his mother looks like a meth user. long story, but this kid is alone all day, waits for my much younger son to come outside, and I feel sorry for him. try to teach him, reach him, feed him sometimes, but I can guarantee you he is never, ever unsupervised around my kids. Because I know the anger that lies in the hearts of neglected kids.
LOCKPORT, NY - The teen accused of killing five-year-old Isabella Tennant has pled guilty to her murder
John Robert Freeman, Jr, 17, pled guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in Niagara County Court Wednesday.
Freeman killed Tennant last August while she was staying with her great-grandmother in Niagara Falls. Her body was later found in a garbage tote near her great-grandmother's home. Freeman was acquainted with Tennant's family.
Because he pled guilty, Freeman faces at least 20 years to life in prison when he is sentenced September 5, 2013.
Tennant's mother, Crystal Walker, issued this statement regarding the guilty plea:
"The pain of losing my daughter will never subside. She was my best friend and my everything. I still feel as though I'm living someone else's life. I'm glad he finally pleaded out instead of dragging this out any longer."
Another suspect, Tyler Scott Best, 19, led police to Tennant's body. Best is accused of helping Freeman move Tennant's body. Police do not believe Best was involved in her death.
Freeman was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years and a maximum of life in prison. Best was sentenced to up to 4 years for tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.