GUILTY IL - Willow Long, 7, Watson, 8 Sept 2013 - #5

[skibaboo]

I was grocery shopping when I looked at the clock and realised it would be 11am in Illinois, I took a few minutes to remember Willow. RIP beautiful girl <3

 

[scadder21]

I hear ya, but if CD is on a memorial page through Facebook, that's a problem. If she is looking for support on any site on the computer, that's a problem too. JMO

That isn't my point at all. My point is would those claiming to be local and being nasty online also be willing to do it in person when they get the first chance to confront the person in real life?

 

[human]

But don't they pose a lice risk to the other children???

O/t.

If I had kids in school I would be really upset.

My children got it in the summer from a very wealthy family so it can get anyone.

Fortunately it was summer so I could bag everything easily. I can just imagine bagging winter stuff and blankets.

The health dept has determined it is not a health issue.

When I taught, there were families who consistently had it. i called to ask for help for them to clean the house and wash clothes.

Nope. No help for that. Some people cannot afford to go to the laundromat to wash tons of clothes. They don't have extra sheets , jackets and blankets.

This is o/t, but obviously I could go on and on about this

 

[MaliaMansly]

That isn't my point at all. My point is would those claiming to be local and being nasty online also be willing to do it in person when they get the first chance to confront the person in real life?

IMO, those being nasty online and claiming to be local may be angry enough to be the same in person however, they would not have been stupid enough nor angry enough to do it today, at the funeral. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there was a heavy LE presence and that family was very protected.

Now, what happens from here on out, that's anybody's guess. People are angry and much of that anger is aimed at CD for her untruthfulness.

All JMO, MOO, and nothing but MOO.

 

[Apollo]

IMO, those being nasty online and claiming to be local may be angry enough to be the same in person however, they would not have been stupid enough nor angry enough to do it today, at the funeral. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there was a heavy LE presence and that family was very protected.

Now, what happens from here on out, that's anybody's guess. People are angry and much of that anger is aimed at CD for her untruthfulness.

All JMO, MOO, and nothing but MOO.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that out of respect for Willow the big talkers on the internet behaved themselves at her funeral.

And I agree---now that the funeral is over---?????

 

[blefuscu]

She's been on my mind all day today. Her grandma too. It really has upset me. Poor Willow, and Debbie, I'm thinking of you x

 

[musicaljoke]

But don't they pose a lice risk to the other children???

OT ... Around here, the school nurse just washes the wee head with Nix, and sends kiddo back to class. End of problem.

 

[scadder21]

I just hope it doesn't get nasty. Not sure why CD isn't explaining herself? Probably to protect herself in case she is charged with obstruction. Either way she should be allowed to grieve privately and not be bugged by people in the community who blame her.

 

[Kamille]

Family, friends say goodbye to Willow Long

Mon Sep 16, 2013, 01:08 PM CDT EFFINGHAM — In a packed, tear-filled chapel, family and friends said one last goodbye to 7-year-old Willow Long. More than 150 people gathered at First Baptist Church in Effingham, supporting the DeRyke and Long families as an entire community takes the first steps in trying to heal from the tragedy.


http://effinghamdailynews.com/local/x134956778/Family-friends-say-goodbye-to-Willow-Long

 

[2Hope4]

After dear Trenton Duckett (sp?) I promised myself to step away and not deal with child cases. It just hurts too much and I don't even know these kids. It's just soo painful and I can't imagine the pain that those who do know them feel. I just can't and don't want to go there. So I pray for all those touched by dear Willow, and her loved ones, friends, family, teachers, etc.

 

[floridamomma]

OT ... Around here, the school nurse just washes the wee head with Nix, and sends kiddo back to class. End of problem.

That would be the START of their problems from me. I dare anyone to soak my child in pesticides. *shudder*

So glad I don't live where Human lives, jeez. (I'm referring to earlier comments re social services):scared:

 

[Curious Me]

Family, friends say goodbye to Willow Long

Mon Sep 16, 2013, 01:08 PM CDT EFFINGHAM — In a packed, tear-filled chapel, family and friends said one last goodbye to 7-year-old Willow Long. More than 150 people gathered at First Baptist Church in Effingham, supporting the DeRyke and Long families as an entire community takes the first steps in trying to heal from the tragedy.


http://effinghamdailynews.com/local/x134956778/Family-friends-say-goodbye-to-Willow-Long

http://effinghamdailynews.com/local/x134956778/Family-friends-say-goodbye-to-Willow-Long

Long said he hoped his message to his daughter could be shared in the hearts of the community.

"You're with the Lord now safe and free and you have eternity with him forever," he said. "You will always be my little angel. Please don't be sad for me Willow. One day, you'll open your eyes, and I'll be there with you to hold you as we walk through the kingdom of heaven with our lord. I will always love you Willow, and I miss you so very much."

 

[potatoes13]

I don't think mom needs to explain herself at this time. Did she lie? Probably. Would telling the truth have saved her daughter? No. So for me it's irrelevant. Do I think she's a bad mother because she left her children with her brother so she could go out and have a good time? No. Unless she had some prior knowledge of his desires.
For now I will give her the benefit of doubt and all of my sympathy.

 

[blefuscu]

I just hope it doesn't get nasty. Not sure why CD isn't explaining herself? Probably to protect herself in case she is charged with obstruction. Either way she should be allowed to grieve privately and not be bugged by people in the community who blame her.

At this moment she has nothing to explain herself for, at least not to anyone outside the family and LE. For all we know she may have been misreported. If she was out all night/said she'd seen Willow when she hadn't then the police aren't going to want her talking to the media either. There's probably a lot of this story not being told/being told incorrectly.

 

[flourish]

I hear ya, but if CD is on a memorial page through Facebook, that's a problem. If she is looking for support on any site on the computer, that's a problem too. JMO

That isn't my point at all. My point is would those claiming to be local and being nasty online also be willing to do it in person when they get the first chance to confront the person in real life?

Why is it a problem for mom to get support online? It may not be the most ideal or healthy avenue, but perhaps the anonymity and/or lack of face-to-face is comforting to her. Why begrudge her support and comfort regardless of where she gets it?

Speaking of anonymity online, I suspect many of the people allegedly saying horrid things on FB probably wouldn't be willing to confront the person in real life. Internet trolls aren't known for their real-life antics, because they like to hide behind their monitors.

 

[Tonya421]

I don't think mom needs to explain herself at this time. Did she lie? Probably. Would telling the truth have saved her daughter? No. So for me it's irrelevant. Do I think she's a bad mother because she left her children with her brother so she could go out and have a good time? No. Unless she had some prior knowledge of his desires.
For now I will give her the benefit of doubt and all of my sympathy.

:goodpost:

I feel the same. I've known lots of people who leave their kids w/baby-sitters to go out; the majority of them are good parents. I've also known people who never go anywhere without their children, and, imo, some of them have had more questionable parenting skills than the others.

 

[ilovepierre]

CD doesn't need to explain herself. She didn't do anything wrong by going out and leaving her kids with her brother. I don't think she had any idea that her brother was going to murder Willow.

She has my sympathy right now until something says otherwise.

 

[scadder21]

I agree with what everyone is saying I have a great deal of sympathy for CD. I'm just saying if people act towards on her in person like they have online, it would put way too much unneeded stress on her.

 

[PlainJaneDoe]

:goodpost:

I feel the same. I've known lots of people who leave their kids w/baby-sitters to go out; the majority of them are good parents. I've also known people who never go anywhere without their children, and, imo, some of them have had more questionable parenting skills than the others.

:clap: Thanks button not enough.

:tyou:

 

[FrayedKnot]

I have no problem with CD going out and leaving her kids with JD. I have a problem with her lying to police during the investigation.

It makes me wonder if she were not already aware of Willow's fate, because if not it would seem that the horrific urgency of finding a live Willow would precipitate a truthful account, regardless of embarassment over not making it home until late morning.

IOW, if CD knew Willow was dead, she had nothing to lose by lying to LE.

If she was really in the dark, it makes zero sense to lie and impede a potential rescue. (Again, assuming she didn't know Willow had been dead since Sat night)

IMO