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 Donna in GA Ancient Ancestor of Pea PeaNut 60,695 January 2003 Posts: 8,063 Layouts: 2
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8 1/2 years ago the father of a former student tried to kill his family as they slept by stabbing them in their sleep. He stabbed the oldest son, who was in the 8th grade at the time, first and then left him to go do the same to the other two children and his wife. The oldest son was not dead and managed to get up and fight off his father and rescue the family. The man has been in prison since then, but is getting out today.
The mother is terrified for her family. She is also very concerned for the stress level of the youngest child who still lives at home. This child was diagnosed with Crohn's disease just 3 months after her father tried to kill her. She has a very severe form of the disease and has lost her entire large intestine. She has been homebound instructed throughout 4 years of high school because of her numerous surgeries. She has almost died several times in the last 4 years.
Please pray that this horrible man will stay very far away from his family and that they can have some peace.
Thank you.
Update:
Thank you all so much for the prayers for this family. The mother posted an update just a bit ago thanking everyone for their prayer and support. She also let us know that her own mother had been admitted to the hospital yesterday for breathing problems and a CT scan today showed several large masses in her lungs. She will see a cancer doctor on Monday. It seems like there is no end to the challenges this family is having to face. Please continue to pray for them! | |
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 sara b Labby "Mom" PeaNut 33,785 March 2002 Posts: 22,173 Layouts: 95 Loc: Indianapolis, IN
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 5:35:23 AM
How awful! Prayers said. | |
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 cropduster Ancient Ancestor of Pea PeaNut 250,388 February 2006 Posts: 5,657 Layouts: 0
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Oh, that is terrible! Praying that this man will stay far, far away. Praying for peace for this family and that the stress of this situation does not affect the health of this girl any longer. | |
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 NativeNewYorker black eyed pea with soul! PeaNut 15,878 May 2001 Posts: 24,966 Layouts: 70 Loc: LI, NY
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I will pray for the family and their safety. That is so scary. | |
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 *sprout* The Jolly Green Giant's Favorite Pea PeaNut 45,764 August 2002 Posts: 5,049 Layouts: 0 Loc: West Michigan
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Praying | |
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 Johna AncestralPea PeaNut 75,848 March 2003 Posts: 4,081 Layouts: 122 Loc: Northern Maine
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 6:33:33 AM
praying! I can't even imagine being in that situation! | |
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 Peppermintpatty AncestralPea PeaNut 279,995 October 2006 Posts: 4,314 Layouts: 40 Loc: Peaing in Rockville, MD
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 6:36:05 AM
Prayers sent for this family. May he stay away. | |
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 Casii CasiioPEA PeaNut 128,923 February 2004 Posts: 8,431 Layouts: 112 Loc: Maryland
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 6:47:20 AM
Prayers being said that that home will be surrounded by a hedge of protection and they will feel a calm strength in the coming days. | |
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 Maryland Ancient Ancestor of Pea PeaNut 87,597 May 2003 Posts: 8,830 Layouts: 0
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What am I missing? He tried to kill people and he was only in jail 8 yrs.? That is crazy!
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 LolaLayout PeaAddict PeaNut 544,018 February 2012 Posts: 1,330 Layouts: 0
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That man's actions are atrocious!
Prayers said for the family. | |
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 CatalanScrapper PeaNut PeaNut 513,838 July 2011 Posts: 236 Layouts: 1 Loc: Pennsy girl in CNY
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 7:51:27 AM
Prayers being said! That is a sad story. I hope it all turns out. | |
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 momto4kiddos PeaAddict PeaNut 429,864 July 2009 Posts: 1,095 Layouts: 0
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 7:54:08 AM
What am I missing? He tried to kill people and he was only in jail 8 yrs.? That is crazy!
Thinking the same thing, how insane that he's already getting out. | |
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 julieberg Ancient Ancestor of Pea PeaNut 160,179 July 2004 Posts: 6,447 Layouts: 0
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 7:57:53 AM
I hope they are safe and prayers said.
This just pisses me off - our judicial system is so screwed up. Was he tried on an insanity defense? Has he had counseling? Meds? What a mess.
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 RHET009 PeaAddict PeaNut 12,171 March 2001 Posts: 1,908 Layouts: 0
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Praying | |
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 naniwebbEMT PeaFixture PeaNut 307,637 April 2007 Posts: 3,868 Layouts: 21 Loc: Utah... somewhere in this big city! Finally!!
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 8:26:12 AM
That's nuts! I can't believe he is getting out already. What a brave little girl. Praying he stays away. | |
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 scrap-tag BucketHead PeaNut 97,528 July 2003 Posts: 919 Layouts: 6 Loc: Oregon
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 8:41:50 AM
More prayers for this family. | |
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 pjynx This space for rent PeaNut 69,453 February 2003 Posts: 5,067 Layouts: 4 Loc: Wherever my mind wanders
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 9:00:50 AM
Wow, how horrible! Praying for his family's safety and peace of mind.
Pam | |
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 *Delphinium Twinkle* I'm just a pea:) PeaNut 163,613 August 2004 Posts: 68,329 Layouts: 236 Loc: *Sunny Southern California*
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 9:09:15 AM
That's awful. Does
The father know where they are? If so, why?
Do they have protection?
Prayers sent | |
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 ihavetoomuchstuff PeaNut PeaNut 537,586 January 2012 Posts: 368 Layouts: 0 Loc: Southern CT
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 9:23:50 AM
how awful...prayers sent
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 purpledaisy Calm PeaNut 116,261 November 2003 Posts: 25,157 Layouts: 102
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 9:27:59 AM
That is terrible! I am praying. | |
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 lindywholoveskids Ancient Ancestor of Pea PeaNut 168,696 September 2004 Posts: 7,197 Layouts: 0 Loc: Northern California
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 9:38:13 AM
sad.
I would guess that the family has moved and that their whereabouts are kept private. | |
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 kdills34 PeaNut PeaNut 440,722 October 2009 Posts: 224 Layouts: 2 Loc: North Carolina
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Prayers said,and will keep this family in my prayers. | |
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 ~scrap-it-all~ PeaFixture PeaNut 7,143 October 2000 Posts: 3,677 Layouts: 0 Loc: IL
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 11:02:30 AM
How is that @sshole psycho getting out already?!
That's scary. They will be in my prayers. | |
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 BudgetMama StuckOnPeas PeaNut 138,670 March 2004 Posts: 2,164 Layouts: 2 Loc: Oregon
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I think I'll be praying this dad meets up with the wrong end of a gun fight ... | |
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 piapea StuckOnPeas PeaNut 15,134 May 2001 Posts: 2,660 Layouts: 101 Loc: Sacramento, CA
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 11:47:42 AM
Have her
Contact the parole or probation dept in your county and request he be placed in another county or state.
Check with local neighborhood watch and explain the situation and ask for drive byes
Get an automatic alarm system that reports to a control center (may give a discount due to circumstances)
Contact the media so police and parole are on the alert | |
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 jodster70 To the right, To the right PeaNut 51,257 October 2002 Posts: 5,569 Layouts: 28 Loc: Usually NSBR, an un"pea"dictable place :)
 | Posted: 3/1/2013 12:36:00 PM
I know of someone who was stabbed 16 times by his ex wife and her accomplice. She missed his carotid artery by 1/4 of an inch.
They were stopped from killing him by their 10 year old son, who heard the noise and started screaming at his mom to stop. She and the accomplice fled after that. She served less than 5 years in jail...same for her accomplice.
Our justice system is messed up. So sorry that he is getting out...I'll be praying.
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 Really Red Pea-ceful and Hap-pea PeaNut 24,951 November 2001 Posts: 8,176 Layouts: 1
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This is insane. Attempted murder 4x over is good for 8 years in prison? Is he up for parole or definitely getting out?
CRAZY. | |
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 scrappintoee luv my bulldoggies PeaNut 24,213 November 2001 Posts: 5,425 Layouts: 106
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Wow, how horrible!!! Prayers sent up......!!!! | |
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 dreamerpea Ancient Ancestor of Pea PeaNut 211,290 June 2005 Posts: 6,571 Layouts: 0 Loc: somewhere dreaming
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Prayers being said.
How can they let this monster out of prison? | |
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 Mrs_Tyler Sorting Laundry PeaNut 197,836 March 2005 Posts: 24,080 Layouts: 246 Loc: Enjoying the humid continental climate zone.
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Oh my goodness! What a nightmare! Your student and his family are all in my prayers.  | |
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 lucyg819 pearl-clutching nitpicker PeaNut 201,774 April 2005 Posts: 14,375 Layouts: 15 Loc: gone to chemo with BethAnne
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Our justice system is screwed up. They send drug users and embezzlers to prison for longer terms than that. Why in the HELL would they let out a crazy, violent person like this after such a short sentence? | |
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