I was working in the yard, planting flowers and just started sobbing.. for Hailey, Somer, Jessica, Caylee, babies that are buried in back yards.. you all know the stories, the horror these and so many others endure on this earth. Children that are discarded like trash, some by strangers, some by those who were suppose to protect them.
I do not only sob for all of them, but all of you. All of you who pray and continue to hope for justice. I just don't see it though. Justice has become something of an illusion to me. Even when they are caught and found guilty. There is not enough pain in prison to provide any justice imo. And so many just walk free to do destroy again and again. I could provide links, but I am speaking to you ws'ers who have been here for the long haul, over and over. You know these cases better than some LE attached to them.
In Somer's case, LE was focused on one individual. I know they had tunnel vision. They were determined to find the evidence to prosecute him. There was just enough weirdness and suspicion around this person to make it possible. Turned out he is just strange, and good hearted and a good neighbor who likes Gin.
I have no doubt in my mind that the monster JH would have never been found if not for his past roommates who knew him and never gave up trying to convince LE to LOOK at HIM!
The horror that Somer's family lived through, not just from her murder, but the way they were scrutinized, vilified, and picked apart is something I will never forget.. especially my own part in it. Its something that they all still live with today, long after Jarred Harrell took his plea bargain.
Thank you WS for your rules that I once thought were too harsh on this subject of not bashing the victims family. My heart goes out to Clint and Connie and Billie and David.
I hope whoever did this is caught so they can't do it again. I keep faith that justice is served when we leave this earth. And until then, I imagine all these angels welcoming each other home. Dancing, cheering, and shining above. And I am thankful for all of you that give me hope in humankind through each of these tragedies.
Its good to "see" all of you.