GUILTY NC - Teghan Skiba, 4, Smithfield, 19 July 2010 #1

[Abba's Tears]

I don't believe words exist to adequately express the horror in knowing what one adult human being was capable of doing to this innocent child. The depths of that reality are unfathomable. When seasoned professionals whose regular duties include exposure to things most people never see react the way they did in this case, it speaks volumes. My heart broke when I saw the Detective testify on the stand. I've been around law enforcement for 30+ years and have a pretty good idea of how horrific a case must be for that to happen. The statements by the ER nurse and trauma Doc add to that confirmation. Thank God that Teghan is now free. The love she never had on earth now fills every fiber of her being. Her existence is permeated with joy, happiness, and the absolute knowledge that she is a precious and cherished Daughter of the King. Never again will she feel anything but His great love. For that, I am grateful.

 

[Linda7NJ]

I don't believe words exist to adequately express the horror in knowing what one adult human being was capable of doing to this innocent child. The depths of that reality are unfathomable. When seasoned professionals whose regular duties include exposure to things most people never see react the way they did in this case, it speaks volumes. My heart broke when I saw the Detective testify on the stand. I've been around law enforcement for 30+ years and have a pretty good idea of how horrific a case must be for that to happen. The statements by the ER nurse and trauma Doc add to that confirmation. Thank God that Teghan is now free. The love she never had on earth now fills every fiber of her being. Her existence is permeated with joy, happiness, and the absolute knowledge that she is a precious and cherished Daughter of the King. Never again will she feel anything but His great love. For that, I am grateful.

It would bring me great comfort if I actually believed she was in a better place.
Comfort too if I believed this monster had a special reserved place in hell.
Sadly, in my heart I feel that whatever happens to him will never be enough and this child suffered & died for no good reason and her life was stolen from her.


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[Nymeria]

This absolutely knocks me out. I haven't cried during this whole trial but this, this is killing me. Stomach pain, tears streaming, physically hurting for this little lost and forgotten girl.

Once again, thanks to those of you that continue to have the strength to follow through with this trial. WE are there with you Teghan, everyday, your WS friends.

Is it wrong to want to hurt him? I mean physically I want to hurt him.

*BBM*
It is absolutely not wrong, and I do not care whose laws you/we are following (God, gods, Allah, Xenu, Buddha, mother earth, etc.)
Maybe a better person than I could "turn the other cheek" and forgive.
Sorry, it is not in me, not for this cretin. He spent 10 days treating that child like an inanimate object and inflicted what I have to think is unmeasurable pain on her. :steamed:
He needs to feel 1/10 of that hurt before he is removed from this world, at the very least. (I say 1/10 because I think even that much could break a person...what she went through was THAT bad. I really wish him 200% more pain though).

I have to stop posting, I am starting to sound like a raving lunatic.
Every time I think I can be calm and engage I just think more about Teghan and him and the anger bubbles over.
Sorry for rants all!

 

[Tulessa]

Hi Everyone!
I just joined WS today but I've been following this story since 2010. Now that the trial has begun and with each horrendous deed that is revealed, I find it almost hard to believe that this evil walks amongst us.
Looking over the pics in this thread and seeing this so called "grandmother" sitting in court for her grandson,I want to scream. Wasn't she the one who heard him say "Don't go to that G D door"? Who in the heck did she think he was talking to ? I though she knew Teghan's mother was gone, so if she was gone then that would leave only one person there with him. This woman needs to be held accountable but this is just my opinion:tantrum:

Warm, warm welcomes to my old FarmVille buddy@! Love ya gal!!

 

[borndem]

Hi everyone...
I also just joined today. I have been considered going to observe this trial, but have been very conflicted. I have a passion for trial law and process, but i am not sure if I could handle seeing some of these photos of this poor little angel. I debated this entire week, and i think i may try to go next week.

Does anyone know the process of being admitted to the court room? Although I have followed many smaller trials in person, those were in another state. I thought maybe someone here might be able to tell me how entry to the courtroom works for this trial. If i do attend, i will post my observations for the group. Thanks. MomoJo

Just go in the main entrance, MomoJo -- they will probably inspect your bag or anything you may be carrying; They will prolly have a metal detector that you will pass thru; if you have a mobile phone, they may ask you to turn it on to show them that it really is a phone -- same with a computer or Kindle, etc. Courtroom visitors are not usually allowed to use computers, etc., so I never take mine in... they may ask you to turn off your phone "ringer," etc. No big deal -- citizens are allowed to go into courtrooms -- they are public places, as you know. Just no guns, bombs, recording devices, etc., as you know. They do not "care" who you are just as long as you don't seem a threat. I'm sure you've been thru it before if you've attended other trials.

And one more thang:

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MomoJo!!
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Jump in and help us find justice


for Teghan!

We're glad you're here!!
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[borndem]

Hi Everyone!
I just joined WS today but I've been following this story since 2010. Now that the trial has begun and with each horrendous deed that is revealed, I find it almost hard to believe that this evil walks amongst us.
Looking over the pics in this thread and seeing this so called "grandmother" sitting in court for her grandson,I want to scream. Wasn't she the one who heard him say "Don't go to that G D door"? Who in the heck did she think he was talking to ? I though she knew Teghan's mother was gone, so if she was gone then that would leave only one person there with him. This woman needs to be held accountable but this is just my opinion:tantrum:

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We're glad you are helping us find justice for Teghan.
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[borndem]

*BBM*
It is absolutely not wrong, and I do not care whose laws you/we are following (God, gods, Allah, Xenu, Buddha, mother earth, etc.)
Maybe a better person than I could "turn the other cheek" and forgive.
Sorry, it is not in me, not for this cretin. He spent 10 days treating that child like an inanimate object and inflicted what I have to think is unmeasurable pain on her. :steamed:
He needs to feel 1/10 of that hurt before he is removed from this world, at the very least. (I say 1/10 because I think even that much could break a person...what she went through was THAT bad. I really wish him 200% more pain though).

I have to stop posting, I am starting to sound like a raving lunatic.
Every time I think I can be calm and engage I just think more about Teghan and him and the anger bubbles over.
Sorry for rants all!

Don't apologize, my wonderful friend -- you've just expressed what a lot of us have been thinking for this (seemingly) long, long trial. It's not human, what that piece of carp did to her, so we human beings cannot comprehend it. But we hear more & more every day while we try not to scream and throw something at the computer when we see "it" sitting there, with his attys doing what they have to do. They will never be the same again, either, of this I am sure.

We just have to do it & be there for her.

 

[tmhco]

I wish I knew what Teghan's favorite color was. Her favorite Disney Princess? Or did she prefer Cars or Toy Story? That is the saddest part of her having no support. We only know a pretty, barely 4 year old that was tortured to death by a sadist. I want more.

 

[tlcya]

thanks to those who have watched trial. I followed this case back then, but could not bring myself to follow the trial closely. The horror that the jury has to hear about was one I could not relive again.

 

[gracielee]

Gracielee....did i read correctly ... Were you present for opening statements? If so, what was the process for entry into the courtroom? Are they in the courtroom on the 3rd floor?

No, I wasn't there for opening statements, I watched them online. :seeya: Nice to meet you MomoJo, wish it wasn't such a horrible case on which we meet. :seeya:

 

[Susan59]

I wish I knew what Teghan's favorite color was. Her favorite Disney Princess? Or did she prefer Cars or Toy Story? That is the saddest part of her having no support. We only know a pretty, barely 4 year old that was tortured to death by a sadist. I want more.

Post #124 in this thread has a link to Teghan's obituary. It says: (BBM)

Teghan Alyssa Skiba, 4 years old, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010 at UNC Hospital. Born on July 6, 2006 in Raleigh; she was Helen Reyes and Jerry Skiba's little girl who loved purple, butterflies, lady bugs and her grandmother's garden.

Teggy's grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and all those she met and saw her beautiful smile will miss her very, very much.

All services will be private; however, [modsnip].

 

[Snoods]

*BBM*
It is absolutely not wrong, and I do not care whose laws you/we are following (God, gods, Allah, Xenu, Buddha, mother earth, etc.)
Maybe a better person than I could "turn the other cheek" and forgive.
Sorry, it is not in me, not for this cretin. He spent 10 days treating that child like an inanimate object and inflicted what I have to think is unmeasurable pain on her. :steamed:
He needs to feel 1/10 of that hurt before he is removed from this world, at the very least. (I say 1/10 because I think even that much could break a person...what she went through was THAT bad. I really wish him 200% more pain though).

I have to stop posting, I am starting to sound like a raving lunatic.
Every time I think I can be calm and engage I just think more about Teghan and him and the anger bubbles over.
Sorry for rants all!

Thank you, Nymeria. And no, you don't sound like a lunatic, you echo my feelings exactly! Wait.....unless we are both lunatics, which is a good possibility.....hmmmm. Oh well, at:blowkiss: least I'm in good company!

 

[Snoods]

Just go in the main entrance, MomoJo -- they will probably inspect your bag or anything you may be carrying; They will prolly have a metal detector that you will pass thru; if you have a mobile phone, they may ask you to turn it on to show them that it really is a phone -- same with a computer or Kindle, etc. Courtroom visitors are not usually allowed to use computers, etc., so I never take mine in... they may ask you to turn off your phone "ringer," etc. No big deal -- citizens are allowed to go into courtrooms -- they are public places, as you know. Just no guns, bombs, recording devices, etc., as you know. They do not "care" who you are just as long as you don't seem a threat. I'm sure you've been thru it before if you've attended other trials.

And that's just to join Websleuths! Wait until you get to court!

 

[Linda7NJ]

And that's just to join Websleuths! Wait until you get to court!

Giggle! Thank you!
A little levity was needed ...


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[tmhco]

Post #124 in this thread has a link to Teghan's obituary. It says: (BBM)

Thank you! I shall wear purple every day until her monster is convicted.

 

[Nymeria]

I wish I knew what Teghan's favorite color was. Her favorite Disney Princess? Or did she prefer Cars or Toy Story? That is the saddest part of her having no support. We only know a pretty, barely 4 year old that was tortured to death by a sadist. I want more.

These are some of the toys and movies that were with her.

I notice a Dora DVD, Snow White, the Lion King, Lady & the Tramp (and one I assume is her moms or the monsters, Avatar. Although I suppose a child could enjoy Avatar also).
No telling what her favorite would be, but I think you can't go wrong with a Disney princess, almost all little girls enjoy them.

 

[Nymeria]

OK since reading she liked purple and butterflies, maybe whoever can make it to court can make something along those lines to wear?
Not sure what would be allowed in court, some may have restrictions (or requests for them, like JA's jerky attempt at blue ribbon bans).
But maybe a purple silk butterfly or something from a place like Michaels?

Meanwhile, I am swapping out my signature for a while, maybe we can drum up more interest in this thread and get the word out more.
I just want to make people KNOW who this little girl was, she deserves it.

 

[Snoods]

Hi everyone...
I also just joined today. I have been considered going to observe this trial, but have been very conflicted. I have a passion for trial law and process, but i am not sure if I could handle seeing some of these photos of this poor little angel. I debated this entire week, and i think i may try to go next week.

Does anyone know the process of being admitted to the court room? Although I have followed many smaller trials in person, those were in another state. I thought maybe someone here might be able to tell me how entry to the courtroom works for this trial. If i do attend, i will post my observations for the group. Thanks. MomoJo

Good luck, stay strong, and we'll be thinking of you and Teghan. You'll be fine! Take notes about the jurors too, if you can. What are they wearing, age, that type of stuff. I'm so excited for you!!:loveyou:

 

[SurfieTX]

I come here every day, and each day I try to think of something to say, but I just have no words. The sadness and the unbelievable anger are overwhelming. I've had nightmares almost daily.

All I know is, the world looks like a very different place to me now. Teghan will ALWAYS be with me in my heart.

 

[gracielee]

I come here every day, and each day I try to think of something to say, but I just have no words. The sadness and the unbelievable anger are overwhelming. I've had nightmares almost daily.

All I know is, the world looks like a very different place to me now. Teghan will ALWAYS be with me in my heart.

I come from an abusive background myself, perhaps that's why this case is breaking my heart so much. My depression has really been triggered by this case, PTSD, fear, desperation, because but for here, there is no mention of this case in the media except for the local coverage. Which most people find too offensive, too graphic, to hear about. It's been over sixty years since I was Teghan's age, and children are still suffering in silence. And people like *maw maw* are still not calling the cops, and Sheriff Bizzle is still not arresting people like 'maw maw' and holding them accountable for a little girl who couldn't help herself, protect herself, make the people hurting her stop. All I do lately is cry and feel so very depressed for what this baby had to go through in her last days, alone.