MISSING: Haley Faith Wilson

Haley Faith Wilson (17) has been missing from Amarillo, Texas since December 26, 2011. She is driving a 2003 silver Ford Focus wagon. She is a senior at Randall High School. If you see her or the 2003 Ford Focus please call the Amarillo Police Deptartment at (806) 378-3038.

These are photos of a map that was found in Haley's room along with a photo of the car she was driving when she disappeared. Her family wants her home safely. So if you have any information, at all. Big or small, please contact the above phone number.

Help Find Haley Faith Wilson

From The Laptop Of BMarie

When I read of a story of child abuse, I always read any comments left on that story. It ALWAYS amazes me when people tell the publication to stop posting such stories. And a question mark always goes up over my head. I ask myself why wouldnt you want to know what is going on in this world. People will read everything else, watch the news about stupid stuff. But they have a problem when it comes to reporting what is happening to our children. I get that it is hurtful, and disturbing and creates an image no one wants. It would be easy to turn a blind eye to the situation all together, but the truth is enough people do that and as a result children are dying. Who is supposed to speak for this children when they cant speak up for their selves? Children are the most innocent and they are what is pure about this world. And there are people out there who want to hurt them. I will never understand why people think that by ignoring this problem, that it will go away. It wont. So until child abuse no longer exist, until CPS workers do their jobs 100%, until witnesses come fourth with information about an abuse they have seen happen, then I will continue to post these stories. And I will continue to defend why I do so. I will continue to post missing children, I dont care how old the case is. I will continue to tell the stories of lost angels. I will continue to sign petitions to causes. I will continue to support parents who are being screwed by the system. If that means calling CPS out of their lack of investigation work, then I will. If you as a person with a soul and a beating heart, cant understand why stories like this need to be told then I honestly dont know what to tell you. Except this, this is real. This is happening. Open your eyes!

UPDATE: Kyle Holland

Remember this sweet faced little boy? He died last summer after he was attacked by a wolf dog. You can read his story here.

This past summer his "mom" Debralyn Holland and her live in boyfriend Earl Adkins have been charged in the death of Kyle. I was on Justice 4 Kyle Holland and read the good news and seen some pretty great pictures.

Earl is also being charged with one count of a dangerous animal causing death, possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture marijuana after the police found 15 marijuana plants in the basement of his home.

Mommy dearest, is being charged with manslaughter, second degree child abuse and being an accessory after a fact of a felony for helping dispose of the marijuana plants.

Finally there will be some justice for Kyle. 

 

MISSING: Richard "Cody" Haynes

**MISSING SINCE 09/12/2004**

Missing Since: September 12, 2004 from Kittitas, Washington
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: April 16, 1993
Age: 11 years old
Height and Weight: 5'0 - 5'1, 90 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Haynes is addressed by his nickname, Cody. He has a round birthmark on his inner right thigh.
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A red hat and a red or gray coat. 

His father's girlfriend, Marla Jaye Harding, has a scuffle with Cody. According to the girlfriend, Cody refused to do some chores he was assigned after dinner. Cody had to remain in the kitchen until almost midnight that night.
At midnight, again according to the girlfriend, Cody was sent to his room. His sisters were told not to go near his room.

 Nobody checked on Cody until 5 pm the following day. At which point Cody was not in his room and his father phoned in a missing person's report.

Something terrible happened to Cody sometime after dinner September, 11 and 2:30 am later that night, September 12.

Because at 2:30 am that night, supposedly after the scuffle between Cody and his father's girlfriend, Cody's father, Richard Haynes, took a long and strange trip. When he left, to go "looking for car parts", Cody was allegedly in his room. Sent there after refusing to do his after dinner chores and after being punished by having to remain in the kitchen until midnight. Then Cody was, according to Richard and Marla, sent to his room. Two hours after sending Cody to his room, Richard Haynes embarks on a mission to find car parts in the middle of the night

This is a classic case of a child being failed by the people who are suppose to protect him. His mother, his father and the system. Cody's family was referred to CPS in December 2001 and again in February 2002. Both for physical and emotional abuse as well as neglect.  But until Cody disappeared, CPS in Washington state deemed Cody's father was satisfactory even after investigating the complaints.

On September 23, 2004, over a week after Cody Haynes disappeared and not seen since, Child Protective Services again investigated the family. This time Cody's four sisters were removed from the home.

In February 2005, police obtained a warrant searched the Haynes residence. They had interviewed Cody's sisters several times since their placement in foster care. Initially the girls said nothing had happened to their brother, but later Cody's oldest sister told investigators that he had been beaten severely inside his home the day he vanished. Police searched for traces of blood in the apartment's kitchen to back up the sister's story, but the flooring there had been replaced after Cody's disappearance and without the landlord's knowledge or consent. A second search was made and police seized a computer and Richard's Chevrolet Suburban. They also searched Harding's car. Authorities made what they termed a "significant discovery" during one of these searches, but had not elaborated on what exactly it was they found.

At the time of the original story, his father and step-mother had lawyered up. They refused to talk about their son's disappearence. They refused to go to a candlelight vigil that was held for his son.

Haynes told The Spokesman-Review he would not discuss his son's disappearance without his attorney present."I'm not interested in talking about it. I'm not talking without my attorney present. No way," he said.

Doesnt sound like a man real interested in finding his son. It does, however, sound like a man who had something to do with the disappearnce of his son.

Let's keep Cody's case alive. Let's not forget about him. It's time to bring Cody home.

Never Forget Cody Haynes

Cody Haynes.org

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Aliahna Lemmon

Aliahna Lemmon, 9,  went missing from Fort Wayne, Indiana trailer park just before Christmas Eve. Her grandmother Amber Story thought Aliahna must have been sleep walking, thinking she was going home. Aliahna and her two sisters had been staying with family friend Michael Plumadore while her mother recovered from the flu.

According to grandma, Michael said that when he woke up around 10 AM, Aliahna was gone. He assumed she went home. Grandma says, a miscommunication between Michael and Aliahna's mom is why she wasnt reported missing until 8:30 PM that night. At the time, Amber Story didnt believe Michael Plumadore was responible for Aliahna's disapperance, saying the only person to blame is the person who took her. 

This past Monday, police said that around 9 PM they found Aliahna's body about a mile from the trailer park in which she lived.  Michael Plumadore, who was suppose to be caring for her was charged with her murder. According to a probable cause affidavit, he admitted to repeatedly hitting her in the head with a brick while she stood in front of  his mobile home in the early hours on December 22nd. He then stored her body in a garbage bag until later that night when he dismembered her body with a hacksaw. He than disposed of some of her dismembered remains in a dumpster and kept her head, hands and feet in his freezer. .

As the investigation into Aliahna's death continues, one detail has been brought to light. Almost half the homes in the trailer park where Aliahna lived were occupied by registered sex offenders. Including Aliahna's own grandfather. James Lemmon was convicted in 2006 for child molestation. He had plead guilty to molesting a girl he babysat, from 1996 until 2003. Michael Plumadore had cared for James in the final months of his life and had spent a lot of time with Aliahna and her sisters.

Such a tragic and horrific end for such a sweet faced little girl. It takes a special kind of monster to do something like this to a child. The final charges against Michael Plumadore will be read on Friday. He was charged on one count of murder.

The Aliahna Lemmon Benefit Fund has been established for the family. Money will be used for expenses and counseling.  Those interested in donating can do so through Salin Bank.

Outside Indiana State, please send your checks to:

Salin Bank

601 E Dupont Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

Please make checks out to: Aliahna Lemmon Benefit Fund

If you are in Indiana, please go to any Salin Bank and make a deposit to: Aliahna Lemmon Benefit Fund

Aliahna's Facebook Memorial

One Year Missing: Help Find Hailey Dunn

Texas Teen Vanishes Into Thin Air Days After Christmas

Cops say 13-year-old cheerleader Hailey Darlene Dunn vanished on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. The girl was believed to be staying at a friend's house that evening, but never showed up.

Hailey Dunn was said to be spending the night at a friend’s house on the evening of Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. But when the 13-year-old didn’t come home the next morning, Billie Dunn – Hailey’s mother – knew something was wrong. Cops say she immediately filed a missing persons report after learning Hailey’s friend wasn’t even expecting her as a visitor. ~America's Most Wanted

Just To Let You Know….

So I have added a disclaimer to the blog. I honestly didn’t think I would have too considering the type of blog this is but apparently I had too. Comments are ALWAYS welcomed, as long as they are respectful. Keep in mind the kind of blog this is. These are the stories of children who have lost their lives. I have only had one negative comment on the post of Teigan, it was to inform me that my facts were wrong and I didn’t do my research. When in fact I did. Are all the articles wrong? I am very defensive about my blogs and my first reaction was to flip out. But then I realized the blog. All I can say is if you want to tell me about my lack of research then read the disclaimer.

Children are the most important thing in the world. And it takes a different type of person to not see that. You read the post on this blog and if you are human, your heart hurts. And you cant breathe because all you can imagine is this poor child suffering. But if you read these post and your commenting on the “lack of research” instead, then I don’t know what to tell you. I am going to continue to tell the stories. These children have inspired me to know what it is I am suppose to do in life.

I wasn’t going to address the comment and I didn’t post it. But I decided that if I don’t then I feel like I am hiding something or it may happen again.

Thank you for allowing me to vent.

B. Marie

Zahra Baker

This is a video tribute to Zahra Baker. A 10 year old little girl who went missing in North Carolina.

In 2005 Zahra was diagnosed with bone cancer. It caused her to lose her leg and her hearing. In 2008, Zahra's dad Adam Baker began an online affair with a "woman" named Elisa. June 2008 he marries her. A few short months later in December, Adam moves with Zahra and Elisa to North Carolina. Adam takes a job with Real Tree Services in 2010. His job includes using a wood chipper. The wood chipper will come into play later. Over the years the family ends up moving from house to house, eventually settling into a house owned by Adam's boss.

Different people noticed trouble with Zahra. Over hearing Elisa saying how she was gonna teach the teens a lesson and whoop them. They always witnessed Elisa making Zahra walk up steep hills by herself because she knew it would hurt her leg.

Here is a photo of Zahra taken by a friend of Elisas'. You can clearly see Zahra has a black eye.

On October 9th at 5:20 am, Elisa calls and reports a fire in their backyard. When police and fire get there, they discover a ransom note addressed to Mr. Coffey:
 
"Mr. Coffey, you like being in control who is in control now we have your daughter and your pot smoking red head son is next unless you do what is asked 1,000,000 unmarked will be in touch soon,"
"No cops"

 The police and fire department leave, they never check on Zahra. At 1:59 pm Adam reports her missing. If you listen to the 911 recording, there is no urgency in Adam Bakers voice as he reports his 10 year old disabled daughter missing. Between 5:20 am when the backyard fire was reported and 1:59 pm, he never noticed his daughter missing?

On October 12th, a press conference is held. It is announced that the case has gone from a kidnapping to a homicide. On the 13th Elisa is charged with felony obstruction of justice. A cadaver dog detects the scent of human remains on a wood chipper and in a mulch pile during an investigation of Real Tree property.

DNA from the human remains found matched DNA taken from items inside the Baker home. The human remains are constant with that of a child.

On September 15th 2011, Elisa Baker pleaded guilty to second degree murder with aggravating factors that include desecrating of Zahra's body. Zahra's parents begged Elisa to tell them where the rest of Zahra's remains were. Elisa's lawyer said that his client was "truly sorry" for the all the pain she caused and pleaded guilty to help bring closure to Zahra's family and community. Elisa said Zahra died on September 24th. She was not reported missing until October 9th. You have to wonder if Adam Baker had anything to do with the death of his daughter. I cant begin to understand how you live in the same house as your child and your wife and never check on your child. Never wonder why you havent seen your child in weeks. In my mind he his every bit as guilty as Elisa maybe even more. He had every opportunity to remove Zahra from that environment and didnt.

R.I.P Zahra. You are where nobody can hurt you now.

Zahra Baker Remembered

MISSING: Timmothy Pitzen

***MISSING SINCE 5/11***

On May 11, Timmothy's mom, Amy Frye-Pitzen, picked him up from Greenman Elementary School in Aurora, IL. She then drove for three days with 6 year Timmothy, before she slit her wrist in a Rockford, IL Hotel. A note was found on the scene stating that Timmothy was safe, but would never be found.

On Thursday, authorities found blood evidence in the 2004 Ford Expedition Amy was driving. Lab did confirm it was Timmothy's however family members say it could have came from a nose bleed. Authorities cant say how long the blood has been in the SUV.

There are still some items missing. The i-Pass from Amy's truck, her cellphone, Timmothy's spider man back pack and some toys from the car.

Aurora Police is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that helps police find Timmothy.

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Sophia Parker Pedreros

On Friday May 20 2011, Sophia's grandpa Robert Parker reported both Sophia and her mother Claudia Pedreros missing after discovering that they were missing along with the family car.

At around 9 am, Trinity County Sheriff's deputies located Claudia walking naked along Highway 3. According to officers, Claudia said she didnt remember having a daughter or how she got to Trinity County. The family car was also found, parked at the Trinity River Campground. All personl things, except for the child's car seat was found strewn along the highway. But there was no Sophia.

A search and rescue team starts looking for Sophia. They search pass midnight and begin again on Saturday. At about 1:20 PM, little Sophia was found dead in the Trinity River.

It was suspected that Claudia suffered from a mental health problem. However a judge found her to be capable of standing trial. She has entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. She will be in court on August 17 to set a preliminary date.

With any hope justice for this sweet little girl will be served. Insane or not, that woman deserves nothing less then prison time. Her daughter only got two short years on this Earth.

MISSING: Breann Rodriguez ***UPDATE***

**MISSING SINCE 8/6/11***

Breann Rodriguez, 3 years old, went missing Saturday August 6. She was last seen riding her pink bike that had training wheels in front of her families home on Saturday along with her brother in Senath in Dunklin County. Her brother went inside the house for a little bit and came back out to find she was gone. 

Breann is described as Hispanic, 34 inches tall, weighing about 30lbs. She has black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a pink shirt with shorts and wearing pigtails in her hair riding a pink bike with training wheels which too is missing.

FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the successful recovery, arrest and prosecution if someone has taken Breann. The Senath Police Department is offering a $20,000 for her safe return and the conviction of whoever has taken Breann. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Breann Rodriguez please contact the Senath Police Department at 573-738-2818 or the Durklin Sheriff's Office at 573-888-2424.

***UPDATE***

Sadly, this is not a happy update. It was reported today that Shawn Morgan, a neighbor of Breann and her family, has been charged with first degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence in connection with Breann who was reported missing about a week ago. Police havent said if he has prior sex offensives. 

From what the reports say, he murder Breann by suffocation, but there are not a lot of other details. He is schedule to appear in court on August 16 @ 9am. He is on a no bond order. Officers arent looking for anyone else at this time and teams are searching for Breann's body. They arent saying exactly where they are looking.

It was reported yesterday that both of Breann's parents, Edgar and Claudia failed police polygraph test. They offer no explanation of why that happened and in an interview with Nancy Grace, dad said he didnt believe that failed it. He said that he believed it was a technique used to get info. But we now know it was in fact their neighbor.

It is a sad and horrible update. My heart goes out to this beautiful little girls family. Please send prayers to the family. Even though Breann's soul is now with God and the Angels, I hope her little body is found.

Happy Birthday Caylee

Today is Caylee Anthony's birthday. She should be here celebrating her birthday with friends and family.

Today the facebook world will be lighting a candle and drawing a heart on their wrist in honor and in memory of this beautiful, bright eyed sweet baby.

Happy birthday Caylee. I hope your soul is at rest and that you are having the best birthday party with the angels.

Are you drawing a heart? If so post your photos either or on the FOA facebook page!

Drinking & Driver

There are a million reasons your should NEVER drink and drive, but in case you need a million and one here is a video I found on Youtube in memory of the Lindsey children who were killed when a drunk driver crashed into the car they were in. Never think your sober enough too drive. Lives are way too precious to gamble on.

Teigan Peters

Who knew that Father's Day in 2009 would have such an impact on so many lives?

Three year old Teigan got caught up in her father's issues and it ended up costing her, her short life. Teigan's mom and dad had been divorced since 2007 and according to mom, he had been harassing her and she had to file an OP against him. There was tension between mom and dad and mom's boyfriend. But nothing could prepare Tisha Brown for such a tragedy.

When family members were unable to reach Ryan Peters on his cellphone, they got worried and called the police. They were worried that since the divorce and the lost of the child custody case to his ex wife Tisha, he had became suicidal. On June 19, Tisha had filed a custody interference complaint against Ryan when he failed to return Teigan to her per the agreement.

On June 21, the Mesa Police called the Coconino County Sheriff's Office in an effort to locate Ryan and Teigan. Ryan's family had contacted the Mesa Police around 5:30 pm concerned for him and Teigan. At this point the only thing that is known is that they went camping, but the location is unknown.

Sunday June 22, at about 9 pm, a family member of Ryan's tells police that he talked to Ryan and was told that he was camping in the area between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

June 22 at 12:25 am police located a campsite in the area of Parissawampitts Point off of Highway 67 that led to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is where he discovered two bodies, one to have been an adult male and the other a female child. Both with gunshot wounds. They were identified as Ryan and Teigan Peters. It was determined that Ryan shot his baby girl and then turned the gun on himself.

An innocent life taken. All for what? This beautiful bright blue eyed baby doll was never given a chance at life. Three short years here with her mommy was not nearly enough. Now all we can do is look at photos and videos and wonder what could have been.

Rest in peace precious little girl. You will be missed and in all of our hearts.

For Caylee

August 9th is Caylee's birthday and she would be turning 6 y.o. In honor of her life which was taken too soon the facebook world will be lighting a purple candle for her as well as drawing a heart on our wist. It is a small effort, but the main goal is to always keep Caylee's memory alive.

The lighting of the candle will take place starting on the 9th at 12 am and end on the 11th at 11:30 pm. The candle should be purple, since that was Caylee's favorite color. Draw A Heart On Your Wrist starts on the 9th at 12:30 am and ends on the 10th at 12 am.

Invite your friends. Here are the links:
Light A Candle
Draw A Heart

Riley Ann Sawyer aka "Baby Grace"

As a woman and mother I dont know how someone could stand by and allow someone to beat to death they child. Well, that is excatly what happened in the case of Riley Ann Sawyers.  

Riley Ann Sawyers was born to Robert Thomas Sawyers and Kimberly  Dawn Trenor on March 11th 2005. Her mom and dad were highschool sweethearts and Kimberly got pregnant at just 15 y.o.

In 2006 Kimberly left the Sawyers' home with Riley and "disappeared".  She moved to Spring, Texas so she could marry Royce Clyde Zeigler II. A man she met online. He believed that Riley should be disciplined to say "sir" and "ma'am" to adults, he had a list of rules for Riley. He believed that corporal punishment was the best way and began to take over the beatings from Kimberly.

On October 29th 2007, a fisherman named Robert Wayne Spinn found a container in the Galveston Bay. He believed it contained human remains. After it was discovered that the container did contain human remains and sketch and basic information was broadcasted. They officer's called her "Baby Grace".

In November, Riley's paternal grandmother Sheryl Sawyers called police after seeing a composite. She told them that she thought the drawing was of her granddaughter Riley who she hadn't seen in a while.

After a DNA submission from both Robert and Kimberly it was determined that the tiny remains in that container were Riley Ann Sawyers. During a videotape confession, Kimberly told police that she and Royce beat Riley with two leather belts, held her head under water in the bathtub. She said then Royce picked Riley up by her hair and threw her across the room causing her to hit her head on the tile floor. Kimberly also told police officers that Riley was smothered with a pillow. And then given child pain medications. Afterwards, poor Riley was ordered to stand, but she didnt have control of her legs. Once they realized that Riley was dead, they never discuss calling 911. Kimberly never once tried to stop the beatings. Instead the couple went to Wal-Mart and purchased a blue Sterlite storage container which is what they used to put Riley's little body in. They kept the container in the garage for two months before Royce decided it was time to move her because she started to smell. They tossed the container in the Galveston Causeway.

Kimberly told officers that Royce had attempted suicide and wrote a note where he appeared to take full blame for Riley's death:
To Whom It May Concern
I Royce Zeigler II leave my property to Kimberly Tenor Zeigler my wife. I take my own life because of guilt for past sins which I have confessed before I took life. My wife Kimberly Zeigler is innocent and lived in fear...because of thought of what I would do to her. Also my family can go burn in hell for their stress that they've caused. So here I take my own life.
Sincerly,
Royce Zeigler II
   
During the DA's opening statement, she told the jury that Riley tried to stop her mom and stepfather from beating her by reaching out too her mom and saying "I love you". She also told the jury that Riley died because she forgot to say "please" and "thank you". Remember the list of rules Royce had for Riley here it is:
1. Being polite
2. Listen to mom & me
3. Sleep at 8 pm
4. Nap at 2 pm
5. Toys stay in her room
6. Puts toys back where she got em
7. Behaves in public
8. Never alone in out room
9. Chocolate/cake or treats only as a reward
10. (left blank)

Simple right. A two year old should be able to follow these rules right? Although Royce later said during his trail that he was in a seperate room when Riley died, the jury did not buy it. They convicted him of capital murder on November 6th 2009 and received life in prison with no chance of parole. Kimberly was also convicted of capital murder on February 2nd 2009 and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 38 years. Her first eligible parole date is November 24th 2047. I think they both should have received the death penalty. The courts showed them way more mercy then either one of them showed sweet baby Riley.

May you rest in peace sweet angel. You are with God and no one will hurt you anymore.

Jaquinn Brewton

Jaquinn Brewton was found unconscience on June 29th by police after they were told of a child falling out of an apartment window. He was rushed to the hospital and put on life support until he died two weeks later.

This beautiful 3 year old boy died after a long period of abuse suffered from the hands of his godmother and her boyfriend. His was placed in their care by his mother after she went into a homeless shelter along with her 5 other kids.

Police said that Jaquinn had been kicked and punched, his hands, feet and bottom were burned with a blowtorch. "The little boy took all the pain that he could until he couldnt take it anymore" Capt James Clark said. He also said that in the 22 years he has been in the police department, this is one saddest cases he has seen.

Nadera Batson and her boyfriend Marcus King were arrested and charged with murder and other charges. His mother thought she could trust these people. She put the life of her 3 year old baby boy in their hands thinking he was safe, not knowing that she was handing him over to two of Satans own. A mistake that cost him his life. She will live with that for the rest of her life. I cant help but think about how often little Jaquinn must have sat there waiting for his mommy to come a save him from these monsters. And when she didnt, God did. Taking him away from all the pain in his world and bringing him into a world where these people will NEVER be. God bless you Jaquinn. Your in Gods hands now.

R.I.P Jaquinn Brewton

Caylee Anthony's Tribute-She's Going Places by Rascal Flatts

Sweet dreams angel

Caylee Marie Anthony

This sweet face as you know is Caylee Marie Anthony. On June 16, 2008 Casey Anthony left her parents home with Caylee and did not return for 31 days.During this time it was reported that Casey's mom Cindy made repeated attempts to talk to Caylee but was refused by Casey, Casey saying she was too busy with work or that Caylee was with Zanny the nanny.

The fact is that Casey was not working and although Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez aka Zanny the nanny did exist, but she NEVER met Casey, Caylee or anyone in the Anthony family.

During the 31 days that Caylee was "missing" Casey was out doing the things someone who has sudden found themselves kid free would do. Getting tattoos "Bella Vita" or "Beautiful Life", going to Fusion nightclub entering in hard body contest, spending the day in bed with her boyfriend. Who waits a whole month to report their daughter missing? Going for mother of the year there Casey?

On July 13th 2008, Cindy and George Anthony recieved a certified mail notice from the post office attached to their door. When George went to pick up the letter it was a notice informing him that Casey's car was towed. And then he went to pick up the car and upon entering the car both George and the tow yard attendant noticed a strong odor and it was even stronger in the truck. It could only be described as a decomposing human. It wasnt until July 15th 2008 that Caylee was reported missing, it was from Cindy not Casey. During the 911 call, Cindy admitted it had been 31 days and also it smelled like a human body had been in Casey's car.

This presious baby was taken at just 2 years old. Casey Anthony was eventually indicted on first degree murder, but was acquitted on all charges. What an outrage. The world was jaw dropped. How could a jury hear everything that they had heard and seen everything they had seen how could they let her walk away with murder? One lie after another told by Casey Anthony. Who knows the truth? Casey does thats for sure.

This is the way things should have always been between Casey and Caylee. A loving mother and her beautiful baby girl. Caylee should have always been protected by her mom. But instead of Caylee being able to look into the eyes of a loving mother, she looked into the eyes of the woman who not only gave her life, but would take it as well. This is the photo of a little girl who loved and adored her mom. Casey failed her daughter and then the state of Florida failed Caylee.

Because there is such outrage over the verdict many people took to Facebook and Twitter. So many pages in support of Caylee and against Casey. As well as support pages for Zenaida Gonzalez-Fernandez and the lawsuit she is bringing against Casey. Michelle Crowder from Oklahoma has petitioned for "Caylee's Law". This law would make it a felony for a parent or guardian to not report a child missing. Already, 18 states have drafted their own version of the law. "Caylee's Law" has gained such national attention. I have signed the petition. There are also petitions keeping Casey from profiting off of Caylee's death, boycotts against different book publishing companies and broadcast networks all in an effort too stop them from inking a deal with Casey Anthony.

Caylee Marie Anthony will NEVER be forgotten. She is with the Lord safe and secure from all of harm. Casey maybe all smiles now because she and her lawyers managed to escape man's justice but in the end she will not and can not escape God's justice. R.I.P Caylee, your sleeping with the angels now.

Below are links to petitions and some of my favorite Caylee Anthony facebook pages:

Caylee's Law Petition

Caylee's Law Facebook Page

Florida Bar Association and Judge Perry

Try Casey Anthony in Federal Court

Illinois Walk For Children

If you live in or around the Illinois area then come and walk for children! On June 4th come to Lincoln Park and be join by guest superhero himself, Spider Man. The walk starts at 10:00am and the family carnival starts at 10:30am. Registration starts at 9:00am, the walk is 1 mile. Click HERE for a PDF version of the brochure to learn how to sign up and get sponsored. Take a step towards the prevention of child abuse. Click HERE for the PDF version of the Walk For Children poster. You can either walk or be a virtual walker. To sign up to become a walker or a virtual walker, click HERE to be taken to the FirstGiving website.

Sandra Cantu

I was watching Discover on ID this morning when the story of 8 year old Sandra Cantu came on. It is such a sad story as all of these stories are. This is a story about a little girl who trusted everyone and who was loved by all she knew. She will be missed.

This sweet faced little girl is Sandra Cantu. She was just 8 years old when a neighbor she trusted ended her life. What started out as a normal day on March 27, 2009 would end like no other.  Sandra trusted everyone, she always talked to people, always wanted to help someone. All the kids knew that they were not to leave of out the mobile home park where Sandra lived, so when she didn't make it home in time for dinner, her mom knew something was wrong. After searching and calling for Sandra, her mom called the police and reported her missing at 8:00 pm. She was last seen wearing a pink Hello Kitty top and black leggings as seen here in the surveillance tape.

The video camera was installed by Sandra's grandfather to warned off vandalism and instead capture what maybe his granddaughter's last few moments. A search was on. Shortly after Sandra's mom received a text message from neighbor Melissa Huckaby, informing her that someone had stolen her black suitcase out of the garage, she wasn't sure if it was connected to Sandra's disappearance or not. After searching and searching for Sandra, on April 6th 2009, police reported that some farmers preparing for irrigation discovered a black suit case that had floated to the top. The suitcase was removed and transported to the morgue and after examination of the contains, it was determined that the body found in the suitcase that of Sandra Cantu. Upon further examination of Sandra's body, it was also determined that she was sexual assaulted with an object, toxicology reports showed that Sandra had been drugged.

When the medical examiner opened the suitcase Sandra was in the perfect fetal position, she had been redressed, her sandals were placed in the bottom of the suitcase. She had been strangled with a cloth, her genitalia was bruised, her clothing smelled of rubbing alcohol used to smother her.

Tracing back from the text message from Melissa to Sandra's mom, Melissa's past history and her attempt at suicide by swallowing 3 blades, police were able to gather evidence against her. The cord that was found on the outside of the suitcase matched the same cord on a blind inside the Church belonging to her grandfather. In the kitchen of the Church they found a rolling pin with a smudge on it, DNA proved it to be the DNA from Sandra. It was used to sexual assault her.  On April 10th 2009, police arrested Melissa Huckaby and charged her with the murder, kidnap, and rape of Sandra Cantu. 

Melissa Huckaby accepted a plea bargain, spearing her the death penalty. She would not be convicted of rape or kidnapping. She would be charged with the first degree murder of Sandra Cantu. She received life without the possibility of parole. A sentence still more merciful then the sentence she handed down to Sandra. I can only hope that her dreams are nightmares. And that she suffers everyday for the rest of her life.

Spreading Awareness

April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. In my own unique way of spreading awareness, I create some nail art. It was my "opening liner", people notice your nails, so I took advantage, anyone who wanted to know what the ribbon was for I could tell them it was in a effort to spread awareness. Child abuse/neglect is an ongoing problem, but it is not just one person's problem, it affects the whole community. When a child is injured or worst, killed as a result of abuse and/or neglect that is something that we all feel. Abuse/neglect does not just come from parents, it can come from a babysitter, a neighbor, other family members and even CPS. How many CPS stories are out there. We wont end child abuse unfortunately, but what we can do is take a stand against it, we can shatter the silence. If we know of abuse it is out job to report it. If you dont know who to call or what to say during that call, check out the websites & resource page of this blog. Even though the month of April has been designated National Child Abuse Awareness Month, we should be spreading awareness EVERYDAY!!!

Here are the photos are my nail art.

Amy Emily Annamunthodo

This is the story of Amy Emily Annamunthodo. A beautiful little girl from Trinidad. This 4 year old angel suffered so much abuse at the hands of her "de-facto" stepfather. She fought all she could until May 15th, 2006 with she couldn't fight anymore. Her beautiful light had been dimmed. As you will see in the video, shortly after, the house where she had lived was burned and only a teddy bear and a dress survived. None of Amy's toys or photos. In fact the only photo of Amy is the one below:

This is the only photo of Amy Emily. It was taken as family and friends said their last goodbyes. She looks like she is finally at peace. She shouldn't have been here. People knew of the abuse and did nothing to stop it. No one fought for Amy, not her mother or her bio dad, both who knew of the abuse. Not the neighbor who not only knew of the abuse, but witnessed it for himself and did nothing. Amy found a little peace in her short life, when she was placed in a children's home. But after a petition to the state by her mother and grandmother, a judge granted custody back to Amy's mom and with that judgement, sealing Amy's faith.

If only someone would've come forward a while ago, if someone would have just made a phone and got an investigation started. Maybe Amy would be alive today. Take a long, hard look at this photo. This is what happens when you turn a blind eye to child abuse. This is what happens when you know that a child is being abused or neglected and you choose not to report it. This could have been prevented in my opinion. Rest in peace Amy Emily. You are at peace now, where no one can hurt you ever again.

Letha Slate

This is Letha Slate. Beautiful isn't she? She was born on August 30th, 2005 to Patricia Campbell and John Slate. Her time on this Earth wasn't long due to a stupid act on the part of her mother.  On March 25th 2006, daddy was at work and it was time for Letha to take a bath. Patricia put then 6 month old Letha in a bath seat and then decided she was sleepy so she went and took a nap.

John came home during his lunch break, I think reports say 45 mins later, and found his baby girl unresponsive.  She survived only three days in the hospital before succumbing on March 27, 2006.

Her mother was not charged with murder due to the wording in OK child neglect statue. She was charged with second degree manslaughter and was sentenced to 4 years in prison. Her accounts to police was; she put the baby in the tub and went into the next room to lie down and fell asleep.  She said that she didnt wake up until John came home and told her that the baby had drowned. It was 45 mins. She said she usually fills the tub pretty full because the baby liked to play in the water, but she puts her in a bath seat. 

The judge made it a point to let it be known that this light sentence was not an excuse for her behavior, that she did cause the death of her child. I 100% agree. If I knew that I was sleepy or tired then I would not put my 6 month old baby in a "pretty full" bath tub. John Slate worked hard with the state to put in place harder laws for child neglect. He successfully got the word "and" replaced with the word "or" and is working to get Letha's law passed in other state. It is a very sad situation, but her daddy makes sure her death was not in vain.

R.I.P baby Letha.

Kyle Holland

This is Kyle Holland. He was just 5 y.o at the time of his tragic death. This is Kyle's story.

What should have been a normal Monday in July 2010 was anything but. On this day at about 9:30 am his lifeless body was found just outside of his bedroom. At the time of the initial report, the cause of death was not determined, but it was clear that Kyle had suffered from the trauma of being mauled by a dog.

Along with Kyle, inside the home were his mother Debby Holland and her boyfriend of 2 weeks, Dwayne Adkins, along with their two pets, a 35 lb lab mix and a 90 lb Siberian husky/German Shepard mix(wolf hybrid) by the way not legal in the state of MI.

Debby said that she put Kyle to bed around 10:30pm with a glass of chocolate milk, she left the tv on so he could watch cartoons. I it unclear as to what exactly happened between bedtime and the next morning when Kyle was found. His mother claims to not have heard anything. I think is a bunch of bs. To make matters even worst for Kyle's family, although his death has now been ruled a homicide, no arrest have been made.  Autopsy reports show that Kyle died because of multiple crush wounds caused by dog bites. He was bitten in the face, neck, head, shoulder, chest, left leg and arms. And neither adult heard a sound. You know, my mom always said people have selective hearing, they hear what they want too.

The morning that Kyle was found, reports say that a cross the street neighbor witness Debby being visibly upset, screaming "my babies are dead". Wow, of course she would be upset. Who wouldn't be. I couldnt imagine finding my baby boy like that.

This is Debby Holland. As you can see she is dressed in a Halloween costume, which means this photo was taken in October 2010. Now, if you remember, Kyle died in July 2010. This is how upset she was three months after her son died. I guess after everyone stopped looking, the emotions she felt just kinda went away. I thought it to be kinda questionable that one of the "pages" she like is something like "i was so drunk, i cant be responsible" something to that effect. Maybe that says why she never heard her son dying. Whats worst is Kyle's grave marker was donated by MI, and on his bday, she put NOTHING on his grave. Wow, actions speak louder then words. I dont know what this little boy did to deserve this. What did he do to have a mother who can care less?

Justice 4 Kyle Holland is a facebook page you can go to, to show your support. On this page there are some wonderful photos of Kyle and his family. Also you will find some photos of how his mother has left his grave. She has a fb page and ironically Kyle's page is not a fav. I wonder why. The page was started by Kyle's cousin.

R.I.P Kyle. God has you now. Continue to watch over the ones who truly love you. Spread your wings sweet angel.

Dominick Calhoun

This sweet faced angel is Dominick Calhoun. When you look into his innocent eyes, you think yo yourself, who would want to cause harm to him. What could this beautiful little boy have done so wrong that not only would someone want to hurt him, but take him away from the ones who really loved him?

In short, this is Dominick's tragic story.

On April 8th 2010, 4-year old Dominick was sitting on the couch at his home. While he sat on the couch, he had an accident and wet himself and the couch. Now instead of just picking him up, telling him it was ok cause accidents happen, Brandon Hayes, his mother's boyfriend, got enraged and began to punch and kick Dominick over and over in the head. Still upset, Brandon then turned and began to abuse Corrine, Dominick's mom. You see, what Brandon was mad about, was the fact that someone had to now pay for the couch to be cleaned. Day two: Still upset, Brandon again starts kicking Dominick in the head and the private area. How much more can this poor baby take?

Day three: Dominick is now unconscious and listless. Reports say that Brandon dragged Dominick by his arms and kicked him again and would beat him through out the day. Day four: Christine Baker, Dominick's Aunt, come to buy drugs from her sister and Brandon. Corrine informs her that Dominick is sleep in his room and not to go in. Thats when Brandon tells Corrine to go and check on the baby. Christine goes into Dominick's room and sees her nephew's badly beaten, swollen unconscious body lying on the bed. She runs out of the apartment in horror at what she has just saw. Corrine begs her not to call the cops, she was fearful that they would think she abuse Dominick and she would go back to jail and violate her probation. Wow, mommy of the year huh? So worried about her own well being, she is denying her son the medical attention he so badly needed.

Christine runs to the parking lot and calls Dominick's grandfather who then rushes over to the apartments to be met by Brandon trying to convince Rick (grandpa) that he didnt do this. Rick is not buying any of this, he punches Brandon and starts to look for Tyler, Dominick's brother, who is in the Northend of the apartments. The police find Dominick wet in a tee and a pull-up moaning and struggling to breathe. Dominick is rushed to the hospital. He is examined and declared brain dead and placed on life support. Rick now has to make what had to be the hardest phone call in his life. He had to call his son Eric and tell him to get to the hospital. Corrine is taken to the hospital, Brandon was arrested. Family gathered to be with Dominick.

That following Monday, Dominick was taken off life support. The world would morn the lost of another angel.

Brandon Hayes was charged with torture, child abuse, homicide, murder, assault with the intent to create great bodily harm less than murder, delivery of marijuana to a minor, possession with the intent to deliver and possession of hydrocodone.

Corrine Baker was also charged with her son's death. She was charged with second degree murder even though she claims that she could not have done anything to stop the beatings. WTF ever.


Something new: Records show that on April 9th, day two of her sons torture, Corrine left the apartment with her parents for a doctors appointment.  Her parents have reported that they picked Corrine up from the apartments as the beatings were happening and not once did she hint to the fact that her child was in danger. Her parents also report that they spoke with Corrine the day after that. She claims that there was nothing she could have done to stop Brandon. I am calling BS. She was suppose to be his mother, his protector and she failed. She failed simply because she had a warrant out on her and she was afraid that is Child Protective Services got involved she would go back to jail in a probation violation. She is self centered and selfish. Her son endured four days of pure hell at the hands of her boyfriend, simply because he wet his pants. And now because she didnt want to get Dominick the help that could have saved his precious life, she is back in the one spot she never wanted to be. My personal opinion, I hope she is suffering mentally knowing that she could have saved her baby boy. God will get them both. Dominick can rest in peace knowing that he will get the justice that he so rightly deserves.

Rest In Peace sweet boy. You are in the best hands to be in. You are with God and no one will hurt you ever again.

You can show your support for Dominick by visiting the facebook page for him

Justice for Dominick Calhoun

Also show support for Dominick's Law!

Kyleigh Mae McDaniel-Robinson

This sweet baby is Kyleigh Mae McDaniel-Robinson. She was given to her parents by God on March 9th 2009. And returned to him on March 18th, 2010.

All the photos of her, she was the apple of her father's eye. She was loved by her family so much. With so much love around her, how could someone hurt her?

It was a week after her first birthday, her mom went to work and left her in the care of her 19 y.o boyfriend Alexander Stolte, whom she had been dating for 3 months. Wtf do you know about someone in three months that you would trust them with your baby? According to news reports, 911 responded to a call where there was a child not breathing. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

According to a police affidavit, Stolte had called Kyleigh's mom McKenzie three times that night. The first call he told her that Kyleigh's eye was droopy. She reportedly said it could have been from a cold. The second call was to say Kyleigh couldn't sleep, the last phone was to tell her that Kyleigh wasn't breathing and he had called 911.  He told police that Kyleigh had fallen into a stroller, he denied drinking, but later admitted to drinking vodka and a Breathalyzer read .07 BAL. Doctors say blunt impact on the head is what killed this precious angel.

Alexander Stolte was charged with second-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty. He admitted to being the only one in the house with the baby. She didnt fall into a stroller and get "blunt impact." Alexander Stolte is a lying SOB and he will get justice, whether it is in this lifetime or the next. Kyleigh will have justice. Until that day, you hold on to God's unchanging hand sweet girl. No one can hurt you now.  Rest in peace Kyleigh.

Memories of Kyleigh Mae

Kyleigh's Life

Kyleigh and Daddy

Martina McBride - Concrete Angel

Angelika "Angie" Arndt

This is the story of 7 y.o Angelika "Angie" Ardnt.

Angie had been removes from her bio parents when she was a toddler and had since been from foster home to foster home.  She had finally found a place called home with her new foster parents Donna and Dan Pavlik. Angie had been diagnosed with ADHD. She had improved at home and at school and had handled the transition into kindergarten just fine. Despite that, Angie was sent to RLDTC or Rice Lake Day Treatment Center to help prepare her for first grade and to monitor her new medications. When Donna sent her foster daughter to RLDTC on April 24, 2006 I'm sure she had no idea that she sent her to her death.  Now before I get into the story, you have to keep in mind that Angie was diagnosed with ADHD, which means she was a little harder to handle then most children. But that in NO way gave this "treatment" facility to treat her like they did.

Less than two hours into her first day, Angie was placed, by staff, in a special isolated "cool down" room for hitting her own chin with her hair. When she continued to fidget, she was placed in the prone position for 85 minutes. If you are not familiar with the prone position, it is a position in which you are laid out. Over the next few weeks, Angie spent 20 hours in cool down and 14 hours in the prone restraint. The behavior that got her in cool down, she would wiggle in her chair or fall asleep. Another thing I want to point out, the meds she was on caused drowsiness.

These are what was reported to be Angie's final hours. How scared these poor little girl must have been. After blowing bubbles in her milk threw a straw, Angie was placed in cool down. During time out, Angie couldnt sit still in her chair so she was taken to a "special" cool down room with no windows or furniture other then the cool down chair. Staff reminded Angie that cool down time didnt start until she sat still and in proper position. Instead, Angie curled up in the chair began to cry and appeared to had fallen asleep. After about five minutes, Angie woke up and began to swing her legs back and forth in the chair. Staff warned her that if she didnt stop they would have to place her in a control hold for "saftey". Angie continued to swing her legs and cry, staff reported she made an aggressive move while in the chair, so they took her down into the prone restraint. One staff person by the name of Bradley Rideout, who weighed about 250lbs. placed his body across her lower back and held her face down. Other staff held her arms and legs. Angie remained in this position for over an hour.

In a report written by RLDTC following Angie's death, staff reported that Angie stayed on the floor making cooing noises after they freed her. They left her there for about five minutes thinking she had fallen asleep, but when she failed to respond to questions the staff rolled her over and discovered that her lips were turning blue. 911 was called and Angie was rushed to the Ped's ICU of Children's Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis, MN. She was placed on life support and pronounced dead the next day.

The autopsy found that Angie died from complications of chest compression asphyxia, she received a grave anoxic brain injury which resulted in brain death. She had hemorrhages of the pancreas, colon, stomach and duodenum from abdominal trauma from the hold. Her death was ruled a homicide because of the restraint impaired her ability to breath. Bradley Rideout plead no contest. No one from the management or ownership was held responsible for the restraint policies. And although Rice Lake Day Treatment Center was closed, the owner, Northwest Counseling and Guidance was allowed to keep it 11 other facilities.

In reality, this little girl died because she blew bubbles in her milk. This facility knew she had ADHD. If you are not familiar with ADHD, it is impossible for a child who suffers from this disorder to sit still. It wasnt that she was being bad or disobeying on purpose, she was doing what this disorder caused her to do. All her foster mother wanted was help getting Angie adjusted to going to first grade, and monitoring her meds. These "treatment" centers want you to believe that your child it 100% safe. And maybe sometimes they are, but those other times these people are NOT trained to care for children who suffer from certain disorders. PLEASE, PLEASE, do your research on ANY treatment center that you are sending your child too.

R.I.P Angelika Arndt. 

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Alijah James Mullis

This beautiful little angel is Alijah Mullis. You look at this photo and your heart melts. How precious is this baby? He was born to Travis Mullis and Caren Kohberger. From jump Travis was troubled. He was fired from his job at Walgreens because he had issues yelling at the customers and co-workers. He had two children from a previous relationship, which he signed over all parental rights. But despite all that, he was all Caren needed. And thus Alijah was born. What would follow, I doubt anyone could have guessed.

On the morning of January 29th, 2008 Travis and an 8 y.o girl were the only two up. He asked the little girl if she wanted to go to the playground to play. She said "yes". What child doesnt want to go to the playground? Although her intentions were to play, Travis' intention were a bit more dark. His intentions were to have sex with her. This little girl was having none of that and refused to pull her pants down, and after he tried to pull them down himself, she said "no, take me home". Good for her.

Back at the trailer, Caren hands her 3 month son Alijah to his dad, after the statement was made that he had to get out of the house or he will hurt one of the kids. Wow, that is such the person to hand your infant too.

***Before I go on, it gets graphic, so consider yourself warned***

Fast forward a few hours. Couple Jessie Zaro and wife, Esmeralda were out looking for wildlife, but what they found instead will stay with them forever.  They originally thought it too be a doll. The legs and feet were visible, the arms rested up by the head. But the "doll" they saw was not a doll at all, instead it was a dead baby. The couple place a chilling call to 911. And police were able to determine who the baby was and his presence due to phone calls made by Caren to area hospitals asking if her baby and boyfriend had checked in.

After being on the run, Travis was finally turned himself in, and told cops he was ready to talk. I am sure they were not expecting to hear what he was about to tell them. 

Travis' account:

Because of what happened days earlier with the 8 y.o little girl, he was worried about being evicted by her mother. Travis had reached his breaking point. His infant son was crying, he couldnt get him to stop. The only way to get him to stop was to kill him. (Not hold him, feed him or change him.) He said he put his hands around Alijah's throat and applied pressure with his thumbs. He heard him gurgling, he stopped. But Alijah started crying again. This time he put his son the the concrete part of the berm, and stomped his son's head. Not once, not twice, but three or four times, until he felt the baby's skull collapse under his shoe. Then he got scared. So he throw the car seat and throw it, then grabbed Alijah but the legs and threw him in the same direction. "I had to get it away from me. I was scared of it." That's from his mouth.

Travis was charged with capital murder. And the state will be seeking the death penalty. If ever there was a person who deserved to be there, its this piece of shit! His attorney is an equal piece of shit, for taking the case and saying stupid shit like, Travis is not guilty of capital murder, he did not intentionally kill his son. Wow. Really? Well what did "daddy of the year" think was going to happened when he stomped on the head of a 3 month baby three or four times? How wasnt it intentional, he tried to choke the baby.  UPDATE: From what I gather Caren Kohberger will also be charged with child endangerment for handing Travis Alijah after he said what he said about leaving the house.

It's stories like these that make you wish you could reach out and touch these parents. I have no doubt that Travis will receive the death penalty. All I can say is now Alijah is with God and the angels. Sleep well baby boy.