I spent the day with family celebrating our 24 yr old's birthday. About half-way through the evening, hubby checked his twitter feed and said "what was your theory again about who did this to little Jenise?"
I was glad to hear there was an arrest made but horrified to hear what the charges were. I guess like many others I was just hoping rape wasn't a part of it.
I haven't read all the comments (most, but I'm still way behind so if it's already been said...) but, there are so many victims here. As is
always the case in such cases. This kind of evil act is exactly like a pebble tossed into a pond, and the ripple effect:
1. First and foremost is that precious little Comet of the Month, Jenise. I don't know how well she thought she knew him but I can guarantee she had no idea what he was capable of doing to her.
2. James and Denise Wright, Jenise's parents. I don't care what kind of parenting style they adopted, they didn't deserve to have their baby girl ripped from this world the way she was.
3. Jenise's siblings who clearly adored their baby sister.
4. The kids in the park (who I'm sure know exactly who this 17 yr old is) & the kids she went to school with who's life was brightened up just because she was in it.
5. The parents of the kid arrested. Most mothers and fathers never, ever, ever suspect their child is capable of such evil. They must be in shock and denial right now as well.
My heart goes out to all of them. I pray they charge him as an adult and justice is harsh and clear. I can't say more than that, if I want to remain a member here. Just too enraged.